How many Driving your GT all winter?
#41
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Thanks!! GT500's make good winter beaters. lol We should grab a coffee sometime if you're out this way.
I met a guy with a Grabber Blue w/red stripes 2010 GT500 while I was out driving around in Kits today. My car makes crazy power in this cool weather, punched it in 3rd and pulled 4th at 6000 rpm and the rear tires broke loose like mad!!
I met a guy with a Grabber Blue w/red stripes 2010 GT500 while I was out driving around in Kits today. My car makes crazy power in this cool weather, punched it in 3rd and pulled 4th at 6000 rpm and the rear tires broke loose like mad!!
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This may be old news, but my 2c wrt TPMS:
-After my winter wheels with NO TPMS were installed, my car took 24 hours to respond with the dash light and warning message. The message can be cleared by pressing the setup and reset buttons.
-After a few days, my car gave up with the idiot light and the warning message.
-After my winter wheels with NO TPMS were installed, my car took 24 hours to respond with the dash light and warning message. The message can be cleared by pressing the setup and reset buttons.
-After a few days, my car gave up with the idiot light and the warning message.
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That's great news. Thanks...ned.
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I drove my C6 Vette with summer performance Eagles for the last 4 winters, including in light snow, so my GT 5.0 with the all-season Pirellis should be a piece of cake. Got a 4wd Escape if it gets really bad.
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Drove my '06 GT for 2 winters in OH & a few trips to western PA. Winter tires & a few bags of tubesand in the trunk. Car did fine, even with the PA hills.
Past 2 winters have a winter beater, 94 Continental.
Point is, the Mustang is fine in snow. Just have to know how to drive a RWD car in the winter.
Past 2 winters have a winter beater, 94 Continental.
Point is, the Mustang is fine in snow. Just have to know how to drive a RWD car in the winter.
#48
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OK, mines an '05, but this is as much snow as my baby will see
It's not just the traction issue (as my daily driver BMW 5-Series isn't exactly brilliant in the snow either!) but my Mustang is a keeper and I want to keep her looking her best for years to come!
It's not just the traction issue (as my daily driver BMW 5-Series isn't exactly brilliant in the snow either!) but my Mustang is a keeper and I want to keep her looking her best for years to come!
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I then drove my next car on all season Michelins in this area for 11 winters. There were some tense moments, but thankfully no wrecks. When I sold it, there were a handful of pinpoint rust spots on the body, some rock chips, and the alloy wheels were splotchy.
Now, with the Mustang, I've put on a clear bra, fully-painted winter wheels and Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60's. I'm counting on help from the traction and stability systems. I'm also counting on my 13 years of driving experience in my particular climate. I will carry a full winter kit including tire cables/chains, traction ramps, etc. I also plan to wash it regularly. Fingers crossed, I'll have a safe winter ride and won't have to resort to driving my 4WD truck.
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Will be driving mine all year, EXCEPT when snow/ice/salt on the roads..........
but then, it seldom goes out in the rain (05 was in rain once in 4 1/2 yrs)
FWIW=
If I was to have to drive it year-round, would put Blizzaks on it, that's what
I ran on the turbo Buicks I drive for 18 yrs...............
but then, it seldom goes out in the rain (05 was in rain once in 4 1/2 yrs)
FWIW=
If I was to have to drive it year-round, would put Blizzaks on it, that's what
I ran on the turbo Buicks I drive for 18 yrs...............
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If you are going to drive a PP car in the winter, you definitely want some winter tires.
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So... took my first snow drive in my Mustang yesterday morning. Some observations:
- The first real snow of the season, before the plows have gone out, MIGHT not be the best time to drive your brand new $$$ beauty.
- I can't say my snow tires give me that confidence-inspiring stuck-to-the-road sensation, at least not yet.
- What traction/stability control? Are ya gonna kick in anytime soon? Since we just got passed by our rear end going around that corner?! (OK, that part was actually fun)
- Braking was the most predictable part of the experience, which leads me to the following story:
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