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Winter Whoes, Winter driving, Really? |
Gunn1 |
Feb 27 2016, 09:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,021 Joined: 14-February 16 From: Minnesota Member No.: 19,670 Region Association: None |
Knowing that back in the 70's when 914's were being sold and driven as daily drivers, I am sure there were those that drove them in the snow and ice during the winter months.
That being said ......is there anyone out there that used/drove the 914 in the Snow and snirt? Curious as to what they handled like and if they were a good winter car. I have owned a few older beetles and Corvairs, these cars were very good in the snow and with a gas heater option you would never have to worry about being cold. Never have had the opportunity to try a 914 in the snow, bur I bet it would be quite a rush.... |
r_towle |
Feb 27 2016, 10:23 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Did two full seasons.
Hear is more than,enough. Get real snow tires and put weight in the rear. Not as good as a beetle, corvair or 911 due to the mid engine setup. |
Bruce Hinds |
Feb 28 2016, 07:37 AM
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V-8 madness Group: Members Posts: 733 Joined: 27-December 06 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 7,391 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Did two full seasons. Hear is more than,enough. Get real snow tires and put weight in the rear. Not as good as a beetle, corvair or 911 due to the mid engine setup. I love these discussions . . .. Yes tail draggers are great, and so are the FWD cars of today, if all you want is to get around in the snow. You can't beat the traction when the weight is on the wheels. That being said, if you loose control at speed with FWD you're only along for the ride because you loose the steering too. If you loose control in a tail dragger, you end up going backwards. THe mid engine gives you the best balance and control of any configuration. If you want to have some real fun, put nice narrow snow tires on and go play. Teeners are the best handling on dry, wet or snow. 13 years of driving the Colorado mountains and only got stuck once when I went off the road in a white out near Winter Park in the middle of the night. |
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