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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 04:59 AM
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max is good in snow

just drove my max for the first time in snow. about 6 inches where i live. this is one time where it is nice to have FWD
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 05:02 AM
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damn....not lookin forward to the snow that we're slated to get tonite/tomorrow

Old Dec 5, 2003 | 05:03 AM
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I left my baby in the garage... took the 4wd HighLander... And that is really good in the snow.
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 1TyteMAX03
I left my baby in the garage... took the 4wd HighLander... And that is really good in the snow.
i wish i still had my JEEP
NOTHING better then a JEEP in weather like this
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 05:09 AM
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its fun driving in the snow when you don't have to worry about getting stuck!
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 1TyteMAX03
its fun driving in the snow when you don't have to worry about getting stuck!
VERY TRUE!!
this is after the snow had melted a few years ago
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
VERY TRUE!!
this is after the snow had melted a few years ago
All I see is a red X..
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 1TyteMAX03
All I see is a red X..
thats weird, i can see it.
go here, its the first pic
http://www.geocities.com/jeepwrangle...SJEEPPAGE.html
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
thats weird, i can see it.
go here, its the first pic
http://www.geocities.com/jeepwrangle...SJEEPPAGE.html
Sorry, the page you requested is not found. ????
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 05:20 AM
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Sorry, the page you requested is not found. ????
Are you sharing the photos publically??
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 05:30 AM
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WTF!! i can see the pic and the link works!!
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 05:36 AM
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Yeah.. I know what your talking about. I tried to post a link on the org. lastnight and nobody was able to view it. I realized that I wasn't sharing the photos publically online and I was the only one who could see them.
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 05:39 AM
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Hey Jason, you're right, the Max handled it well. I came from BF Leesburg (where the plows just sit on the side of the road) and it wasn't that bad.
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 07:52 AM
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Wish I could say the same. Got stuck on a hill this morning (about 2 inches) and had to back down to get a running start. I am fine when going straight, but once the wheel turns it breaks loose and just keeps straight. Saw a 350z go up about 3 cars before me. Time to get new tires I guess!
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 07:54 AM
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Hey Jason, you're right, the Max handled it well. I came from BF Leesburg (where the plows just sit on the side of the road) and it wasn't that bad.
Hey Leesburg is growing... not BF anymore!
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
i wish i still had my JEEP
NOTHING better then a JEEP in weather like this
Absolutely...i drove my buggy to work...didnt even have to put it in 4wd
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 08:04 AM
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 08:16 AM
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The SE with the stock Potenzo's is total crap in the freezy skid stuff!
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 08:24 AM
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Jeepik everyone ahahahah
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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I got stuck on the hill and two cops pushed my car, what an honor. Having a nearly-bold tires doesn't help. Winter tires here I come.
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Y2KMaxGXE-R
I got stuck on the hill and two cops pushed my car, what an honor. Having a nearly-bold tires doesn't help. Winter tires here I come.
*bald tires
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 09:33 AM
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Absolutely...i drove my buggy to work...didnt even have to put it in 4wd

is that a 94?
8 inch lift with 3 inch body lift?
35s?
is that a new front bumper or did you cut the ends off the stock one?
THAT IS AMAZING!!! im gonna buy another one. TJ though for the springs
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 09:41 AM
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Max is too torquey in the snow. Course my Turenza's dont help that. I'll be cruisin in the 2500HD Silverado tomorrow in the snow
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 09:47 AM
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Last year I used a jeep wrangler in 4-hi to pull me friends 97 se 5spd 1 mile through a foot of snow

Yep, thet's the benefit of owning a used car dealership. Hmm...snow...which 4x4 today??
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BG2K
Hmm...snow...which 4x4 today??
not even a question
JEEP WRANGLER IS THE BEST HANDS DOWN!!!
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 09:57 AM
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Originally posted by Soonerfan:
JEEP WRANGLER IS THE BEST HANDS DOWN!!!



Yeah, but I sold it, and I haven't got a new one yet. Got an oooold f-250 with a lift tho.....
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 10:01 AM
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*bald tires

bald is your head lol
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 10:13 AM
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Yep, 7.5 inches here in BelAir Maryland.

I'm not sure if I'll try the AE in the snow or not. I've always known the
Potenzas weren't great in much of anything but when I bought the AE
it came with Cooper tires on it. I'll have to research them and see what
I find out...they're brand new.

I have Blizzaks for the Prelude so they'll be getting mounted sometime soon.
Drove the wifes Integra to work since it runs on skinnies and we both don't like that car and wish it'd get hit.

Chris
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 10:19 AM
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I got my the Max in the garage and the Forester XT out. Gotta see what this baby can do.
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan

is that a 94?
8 inch lift with 3 inch body lift?
35s?
is that a new front bumper or did you cut the ends off the stock one?
THAT IS AMAZING!!! im gonna buy another one. TJ though for the springs
94, yes
lift is 4.5inches and 2 inch body lift
35's..yes
cut the ends of the stocker...easy, cheap, and effective

thanxs
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 10:50 AM
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Shiz sucks in the snow.
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepik
94, yes
lift is 4.5inches and 2 inch body lift
35's..yes
cut the ends of the stocker...easy, cheap, and effective

thanxs
well its very nice. ill have to check it out someday.
lockers or anything else?
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 10:56 AM
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stupid mustang driver!!
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 11:08 AM
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This was my first time in the snow with my Max today.
FWD vehicles are ok in the snow. But let me just say I was cursing my fffing potenzas all morning. I could be driving through 1/2 inch of snow and I was sliding all over the place. They really tick me off. I was in Downingtown, Pa this morning and on my way home I sat on the turnpike for 1 1/2hrs because some idiots were flying and lost control causing a 4 car wreck.
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 11:25 AM
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less than 4k on stock tire and it side freakin every where, even when I brake slowly and ABS scare the crap out of me! With only little snow covering. My 95 accord with SUMMER tire can stick to the snow better and abs don't kick on often.
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
lockers or anything else?
it has everything i could be driving an m3 on what i put into that thing
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepik
it has everything i could be driving an m3 on what i put into that thing
but u choose a maxima lol
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 12:13 PM
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northern va. no problems this morning - michelin pilot sport a/s with less than 1k miles on 'em.
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 12:34 PM
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but u choose a maxima lol
hopefully not for long as much as i love my max, i feel a 545 in my near future
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 12:38 PM
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Yeah, guys, just remember that while four wheel drive helps you get going in the snow, once you're moving, ALL VEHICLES have four wheel stop!

Northern VA with craptenzas with 11K on them and everything was fine. The roads were mostly slushy - no problems.



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