Civic Si + Snow = Near Death - Page 19

McCarthy · 12-27-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by testify

I have a set of Pirelli snow tires and a 2in lift on my Si....

I think my story is teh cooler.

Or it didn't happen.

zx6rsi · 12-27-2012, 05:59 PM

Mine handles just fine in snow with the performance tires it came with... of course if using the e break to enter the interstate in a semi controlled manner isn't your kinda deal then our views on winter driving are gonna differ

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Russell764 · 12-27-2012, 06:24 PM

Had the most amazing time last night drifting in my FA1 in a foot of snow. So much traction so fun with snow tires, I don't see how you are so handy capped when it comes to snow, you even have traction control and a LSD up front!

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testify · 12-27-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonard1818

true story? pics of 2" lift?

Do I ever lie?

No pics just yet.

I should have a bunch shortly after the NER Stafford Springs Rallycross in a couple weeks.

cr0nic · 12-27-2012, 11:59 PM

Clearly the OP doesn't know how to drive stick on a snowy weather. Im in calgary and mostly have thick snow during winter and I don't have any issue with my all season. Driving in the summer is a totally different just to let you know.

bobbysSI · 12-28-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cr0nic

Clearly the OP doesn't know how to drive stick on a snowy weather. Im in calgary and mostly have thick snow during winter and I don't have any issue with my all season. Driving in the summer is a totally different just to let you know.

Agreed, we got 8" of snow today in MA and my Si with Blizzaks was amazing. It's no AWD, let's not forget that.

BH_FA5 · 12-28-2012, 02:57 AM

Dang that's scary

Stampeed Valkyrie · 12-31-2012, 04:04 PM

I opted for WS-60 Blizzaks a couple years back for my 07 Si. In the snow they rocked and the car was very adept. However in dry conditions, and normal driving they made the car ride like A$$. We just had a small storm and the Si is sitting in the driveway covered in snow, and I am now using a 98 4runner. Beats the blizzaks hands down.... except gas milage sucks but you can't win every time.

guptuck2002 · 01-01-2013, 04:35 PM

I feel like OP is a troll lol

WS7's on the SI in winter. It's an animal in the snow and most importantly, predictable.

testify · 01-01-2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by McCarthy

Or it didn't happen.

McCarthy · 01-01-2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by testify

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Why would you LIFT an Si?

testify · 01-01-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by McCarthy

Why would you LIFT an Si?

because racecar.

McCarthy · 01-01-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by testify

because racecar.

To each their own i guess... I like nothing more than a clean, STOCK looking car, with hidden mods. Only thing i like are lightweight non ricey wheels.

HeelsandEers · 01-01-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by testify

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Needs more high

testify · 01-02-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by McCarthy

To each their own i guess... I like nothing more than a clean, STOCK looking car, with hidden mods. Only thing i like are lightweight non ricey wheels.

I like a stock car as well, but stock height is not optimal for Rally racing, and stock is horrible for autocross with this particular car.

Lightweight wheels are great for some situations, but for off-road type situations, strength is key. To have a wheel that is both strong enough for Rally, yet still lightweight, is really big bucks. I've no interest in dropping $2k on wheels that I only use once a year.

xrs54 · 01-02-2013, 10:47 AM

You rally race your lifted civic??

testify · 01-02-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by xrs54

You rally race your lifted civic??

Not yet, but soon.

I've got the NER SCCA Stafford Springs RallyX in a week and a half.

shawnperolis · 01-02-2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by testify

Not yet, but soon.

I've got the NER SCCA Stafford Springs RallyX in a week and a half.

See if you can get a video of you doing it. I'd love to see how that EG rocks the rally. hahaha

McCarthy · 01-02-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by testify

I like a stock car as well, but stock height is not optimal for Rally racing, and stock is horrible for autocross with this particular car.

Lightweight wheels are great for some situations, but for off-road type situations, strength is key. To have a wheel that is both strong enough for Rally, yet still lightweight, is really big bucks. I've no interest in dropping $2k on wheels that I only use once a year.

RALLY and CIVIC in the same sentence? WUT?

testify · 01-02-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnperolis

See if you can get a video of you doing it. I'd love to see how that EG rocks the rally. hahaha

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Originally Posted by McCarthy

RALLY and CIVIC in the same sentence? WUT?

Rally prepped Civics are actually not uncommon within the rally community.

Front wheel drive is incredibly capable as a platform for rally. In fact, it was the dominant platform for 20 years.

Don't worry, there will be plenty of videos and pics.

12-27-2012, 06:24 PM	#363 (permalink)
Russell764 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 428 R18 Crew Member #905	Had the most amazing time last night drifting in my FA1 in a foot of snow. So much traction so fun with snow tires, I don't see how you are so handy capped when it comes to snow, you even have traction control and a LSD up front! Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App Last edited by Russell764; 12-27-2012 at 06:26 PM.

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xrs54 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Apple Valley, MN Age: 27 Posts: 12,165	You rally race your lifted civic?? Last edited by xrs54; 01-02-2013 at 10:48 AM.

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zx6rsi Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 75	Mine handles just fine in snow with the performance tires it came with... of course if using the e break to enter the interstate in a semi controlled manner isn't your kinda deal then our views on winter driving are gonna differ Sent from my DROID BIONIC using AutoGuide.Com Free App

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cr0nic Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 378 Don	Clearly the OP doesn't know how to drive stick on a snowy weather. Im in calgary and mostly have thick snow during winter and I don't have any issue with my all season. Driving in the summer is a totally different just to let you know.

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BH_FA5 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: 909 Posts: 30 Brenda	Dang that's scary

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01-01-2013, 04:35 PM	#369 (permalink)
guptuck2002 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 116	I feel like OP is a troll lol WS7's on the SI in winter. It's an animal in the snow and most importantly, predictable.

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