How bad is snow drifting for my car

[RGdsmNewb]

well we just got a big dump of snow here about 2 weeks ago and i've been doing a buncha mini drifts around corners if you wanna it that. Just wondering if im going to break something doing this or if the car can handle it... thanks

 

[eclipsemustang]

ya usually we wait until we're done fishing but if nothings biting usually we will go do it away from the holes, and its never comprimised catchin fish we always catch a good amount

 

[blackbyrd]

Well that makes more sense, haha. I'll have to take my samurai out on the lake some day and have some fun.
Good Catch on the 40" pike.

 

[JayRolla]

Yea I wish I was there, Ive never even caught a pike and the one day I dont go they get a freakin monstor. Took him over a 1/2 hour. He caught it on a worm and marshmellow on 6lb test line. The thing weighed over tripple that.

 

[Eagle18g]

before i go my DSM i put my moms subaru into the curb a few times. AWD drifting in the snow is the most fun thing ever. And i love it because its pretty hard to suck at it.

 

[TC Mueller]

we should change the name of this thread to like fishing and AWD

 

[thekellbeast]

I'm trying to go ice fishing this winter, but I don't know of anywhere to go in Maine. I know my boss does it, but he doesn't like hanging out with us after work. We usually have fish calls when we're out on the boat in the middle of the ocean. We catch cod, pollock, haddock, hake, dogfish, all of the bottom fish. One of our guys caught a 31" Atlantic Halibut. The limit? 36". Too bad it had to go back. Then there was the 8-9 ft Blue Shark we caught. The guys fought that for a couple hours, but it bit through the leader when it was alongside the boat.

And I have slid my car around in the snow before. I found a big open Dicks parking lot last year and slid sideways across it. I also found a school with a parking lot that wraps around it. Got in a few sideways turns on that one. I didn't really get that much of a chance last year though, since we were in drydock in VA and missed all of winter.

I have started to do it on dirt too. Lots of fun.

 

[toybreaker]

Some things to keep in mind...

Keep the front grill area clear! It's really easy to fill the intercooler duct and radiator/front bumper area with packed snow, leading to overheating issues.

Prolonged, excessive wheelspin can/will damage the diffs, (especially non lsd rears.) Don't use third gear and higher for parking lot schenanigans

Wheelspin can build up large quantities of snow in the fenderwells, limiting steering lock. This means you may not be able to countersteer enough to prevent catching a curb

Sliding the car sideways will build up ice on the suspension, limiting travel, and potentially damaging c.v. and steering rack boots

Ice will also build up on the body, potentially causing body damage if you bottom the ice build up against the road surface.

The abs system will be confused by the wildly varying wheelspeeds,it may not function correctly, leading to vastly increased stopping distances!!!! (If you step on the brakes with the wheels spinning at different speeds the abs computer will try and compensate for what it thinks is impending brake lock up, and it will reduce braking to the wheel(s) it thinks are on the edge of impending lock up....vastly increasing the stopping distance. (In an emergency, the handbrake may save your ass if you're about to enter the shopping mall foodcourt... not that I would know or anything... )

Most of all, Just Do It!!!!!!!

Use some common sense, and a prybar (carefully) to remove any snow/ice build up, pay attention to your temps, stay away from parked cars and concrete blocks etc...(I strongly recommend you scope out any potential parking lots/drifting courses during better weather to note any obstacles or pavement irregularities that may be hidden under the snow...)

The only way you'll learn emergency car control is to practice, practice , practice....and ten miles an hour in a parking lot is way better than out on city streets with a windshield full of buick...

Exploring your cars limits at slow speeds, in a somewhat controlled enviroment, will condition your reflexes, and provide real benefits in a real world emergency.

Practicing hard braking, while turning, will teach the balance of braking versus turning to avoid a curb. It will also familiarise you with your abs system (is equipped) under controlled circumstances. Many people aren't impressed with the 1g abs system, (myself included), and teaching yourself to get the handbrake into play early can cut your stopping distances in half under certain circumstances. (It can also spin you off into the weeds, so you really need to play with it and get comfortable with how it effects things!!! )

Practicing skid control is the only way to learn the balance of wheelspin to opposite lock that will prevent spins under throttle, and allow you to do those lurid, controlled poweslides

Helpfull hint; if the coppers, or a rent-a-cop/security guard show up, do not attempt to leave. Stop moving, and wait for them to approach. Most cops will be cool, but some of the security guys can get kind of bent out of shape. Don't argue, just appologise, and explain that you were practicing car control, and you'll be fine.

 

[Defiant]

Ice will also build up on the body, potentially causing body damage if you bottom the ice build up against the road surface.

Eeeyup.

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