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Old 02-19-2003, 10:33 PM
jcantor jcantor is offline
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Sorry I didn't think of taking a picture...but winter isn't over yet

As for getting stuck if you stop - that depends. In my experience with other cars, if you're in snow that is pushing on the underside of the car, you may have problems unless on level ground if you stop. When the snow gets deep enough that you're floorboards are resting on it you have a) too much friction and b) not enough weight (traction) at the wheels due to the lift.

Momentum becomes a big issue in snow driving. That's why doing up a hill, I curse at the idiots that believe in creaping along at 5-10mph and going down the hill I curse at the idiots who believe in following right behind me at 35-40. It's also important if you have to get through/over a plow berm. Trying to tackle one of these at 10-15 mph is a sure way to get stuck - hitting them at 30 ususally works. HOWEVER - one word of caution - only do this if the snow is dry and freshly plowed. After a few hours, those snow berms become ice walls that will do quite a number on all parts of a car.

jlc
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