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NB&SV
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:02 pm |
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Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2007 4:06 pm Posts: 2621 Location: Georgetown, KY
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Last time I looked out, bout 6:30, it wasn't snowing in gtown. They are predicting about 1-3 around here, but I'd not expect to get the 1. I personally really like snow and actually wish they didn't clear some of the roads as fast as they do. But, then again I play in it as much as try to be productive.
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Dj Brady
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:11 pm |
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NB&SV wrote: But, then again I play in it as much as try to be productive. Got the TA on the road today (legal 'n everythin')  I'm ready to dukes of hazzard it up out there. 
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:17 pm |
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Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2007 4:06 pm Posts: 2621 Location: Georgetown, KY
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That sounds like a ton of fun. Considering the Miata feels like it's got a ton of power in the snow that TA will be wicked.
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Dj Brady
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:26 pm |
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NB&SV wrote: That sounds like a ton of fun. Considering the Miata feels like it's got a ton of power in the snow that TA will be wicked. apparently the F bodies are nightmares on anything but clean dry pavement.. 
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:28 pm |
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Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2007 4:06 pm Posts: 2621 Location: Georgetown, KY
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Did you get the last bit of exhaust in? If not at least they will be able to hear you coming.
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:57 pm |
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Got the headers and Y pipe on but haven't connected the catback yet.. will try to do that in the morning.
Still waiting on that snow.
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:47 pm |
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Let me know when you stick it... I'll come get you in the Jeep.... Lee B
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Dj Brady
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:31 pm |
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leebee wrote: Let me know when you stick it... I'll come get you in the Jeep.... Lee B lol.. it hardly wants to plow through the muddy driveway. I'll keep your # handy.
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NB&SV
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:10 pm |
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Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2007 4:06 pm Posts: 2621 Location: Georgetown, KY
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Well. We ended up with a fair amount of snow. But, the stupid snow plows had the roads clear on everything past the driveway and untill I turned into the shop. I did get to do a couple donuts outside the shop, but otherwise it wasn't even fun. The rain also sucks.
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:22 pm |
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well I-75 was a mess at 2 in the morning. I did some ass puckering tail whips getting on to the interstate, then I got to ironworks pike and decided to slide across all the lanes from the slow lane, sideways almost into the concrete center divider. Then I got control again to do a couple 360's and watch all the headlights come right at me, but once I crawled to georgetown rd it was nasty but ALOT better than I-75.
It takes me 35 minutes to get home, last night was 1:20 minutes.
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:25 pm |
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Took the TA to nicholasville to get the exhaust pieced together. Side roads were slushy. Lots of wet snow in parking lots and my little road. Traction is a joke  I've GOT to ditch these 16x8 wheels and get some 17x9 on there.
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:28 pm |
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That's what snow tires are for...
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:36 pm |
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NB&SV wrote: That's what snow tires are for... I have no weight in the back end of the old truck. I thought bill meck was wrong again , but he wasn't.
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:24 pm |
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BHFZ6 wrote: NB&SV wrote: That's what snow tires are for... I have no weight in the back end of the old truck. I thought bill meck was wrong again , but he wasn't. my s-10 is terrible in pretty much any precipitation. i keep two full cinderblocks in the back almost all the time. i don't even bother driving in weather like this. luckily if i am forced, i can walk everywhere i need to be in 30 minutes or less.
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:41 pm |
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BHFZ6 wrote: well I-75 was a mess at 2 in the morning. I did some ass puckering tail whips getting on to the interstate, then I got to ironworks pike and decided to slide across all the lanes from the slow lane, sideways almost into the concrete center divider. Then I got control again to do a couple 360's and watch all the headlights come right at me, but once I crawled to georgetown rd it was nasty but ALOT better than I-75.
It takes me 35 minutes to get home, last night was 1:20 minutes. Sounds like someone had a fun little adventure 
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:45 pm |
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I had to drive in 4x4 from the Owen Co. line to downtown this morning it was fun.
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:56 pm |
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Dj Brady wrote: Took the TA to nicholasville to get the exhaust pieced together. Side roads were slushy. Lots of wet snow in parking lots and my little road. Traction is a joke  I've GOT to ditch these 16x8 wheels and get some 17x9 on there. They tend to follow the tracks too. Even with the v-6 it takes nothing to break the ass loose. I'm talking bout dry pavement yet along snow. Yes doughnuts are fun did one in works parking lot.
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NB&SV
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:30 pm |
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Even without weight dedicated winter tires will help a ton. With good fresh winter tires it'll transform the Miata from a can't move sports car into a go anywhere till it becomes a snow plow car. Just gotta make sure to put on a full set. Just two will make it more interesting than none at all.
Just don't expect much in dry weather. They aren't terrible on grip, and you might not notice as much with a truck, but they squirm around a lot.
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:14 pm |
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the jen wrote: i keep two full cinderblocks in the back almost all the time. i don't even bother driving in weather like this. Lowes sells 70lb tube-shaped bags of sand for 7 or 8 bucks a bag... good investment.
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:34 pm |
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I drove my wife to work in Grant county at 7:30 this morning. The interstate was covered, but the only thing dangerous about it was the drivers who thought snow covered roads are okay to go 55mph on. This afternoon around 6PM it was clear almost everywhere, but the water shold be freezing now. Tomorrow morning will be fun.
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:35 am |
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since i have a dentist appt today, i just gave up and took my roommate to work in her own car, then took her car to drive today. Dj Brady wrote: Lowes sells 70lb tube-shaped bags of sand for 7 or 8 bucks a bag... good investment. i will look into this today if i make it there. was planning on buying a machete anyway. thanks for the suggestion, i didn't know they sold them that heavy.
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 1:51 pm |
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the jen wrote: was planning on buying a machete anyway. Still having that stalker issue I see. 
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:58 pm |
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Mostly Harmless wrote: the jen wrote: was planning on buying a machete anyway. Still having that stalker issue I see.  
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:16 pm |
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Jen was that you? The news talked about the other day that scared two home invaders away with a machete?? You go Rambo!! 
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Post subject: Re: DOOM SNOW!!! Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:13 am |
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the machete lady was not me, several of my students thought it was, too, when they saw the story.
i bought the sand, now my truck looks a little crazy but at least it will move.
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