Really novice drivetrain question.
Really novice drivetrain question.
Hey guys,
I'm really considering purchasing a Crossfire. I've seen many reviews that list the drivetrains as fwd/rwd? Although, when I search vehicle listings they are all rwd. I really need the fwd due to the winters here, so hopefully some fwds are out there. Please enlighten me!
I'm really considering purchasing a Crossfire. I've seen many reviews that list the drivetrains as fwd/rwd? Although, when I search vehicle listings they are all rwd. I really need the fwd due to the winters here, so hopefully some fwds are out there. Please enlighten me!
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Re: Really novice drivetrain question.
Originally Posted by TheDon
Even with four snow tires, it would still be useless?
Edit: Thanks Robby.
Edit: Thanks Robby.
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Re: Really novice drivetrain question.
i drove mine in the snow on occasion... not the best snow performer but doable in light snow while being on edge.
here i am performing in the snow on my continental summer tires... while being lowered.
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one must really ease into the gas... a gentle mix with summer tires... but not really recommended.
the all-season tires i had in the past weren't much better.
here i am performing in the snow on my continental summer tires... while being lowered.
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one must really ease into the gas... a gentle mix with summer tires... but not really recommended.
the all-season tires i had in the past weren't much better.
Re: Really novice drivetrain question.
Thanks a lot for the help guys. I'm test driving a dark gray srt-6 tomorrow. Here is a crappy cell pic I shot:
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Re: Really novice drivetrain question.
The first day of my 10-day test drive came with surprises. Just as I was ready to pull out of the dealership, it started to snow quite heavily. I really didn't need the sudden change in weather conditions to hamper my first ride in what turned out to be a great purchase.
By the time I got to the Interstate, we already had an inch or two of a slushy combination. I just stayed in the first lane at 55-60 mph and just feathered the gas. The car never slipped once, even on my snow-covered street where they hadn't sanded yet. Yes, my XFire has the summer Conti's. Would I drive it in the snow again? Only if I was caught somewhere when the snow arrived. I have a 4-wheel drive pickup and an AWD Envoy. There is no need for me to take the XFire out if it snows.
I must admit I have no idea how my XFire would respond in deep snow, and I have no desire to find that out.
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By the time I got to the Interstate, we already had an inch or two of a slushy combination. I just stayed in the first lane at 55-60 mph and just feathered the gas. The car never slipped once, even on my snow-covered street where they hadn't sanded yet. Yes, my XFire has the summer Conti's. Would I drive it in the snow again? Only if I was caught somewhere when the snow arrived. I have a 4-wheel drive pickup and an AWD Envoy. There is no need for me to take the XFire out if it snows.
I must admit I have no idea how my XFire would respond in deep snow, and I have no desire to find that out.
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Re: Really novice drivetrain question.
I guess people's definition of winter changes from place to place...
Snowfall, winter 2008:
Chicago 60"
Anchorage 110"
Ottawa (where I live...) 168"
Quebec City (where my in-laws live and I have to go for xmas...) 200"
Around here, in the winter a Crossfire would be about as good as a stationary bicycle.
Snowfall, winter 2008:
Chicago 60"
Anchorage 110"
Ottawa (where I live...) 168"
Quebec City (where my in-laws live and I have to go for xmas...) 200"
Around here, in the winter a Crossfire would be about as good as a stationary bicycle.
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Re: Really novice drivetrain question.
Originally Posted by jay bondrock
I guess people's definition of winter changes from place to place...
Snowfall, winter 2008:
Chicago 60"
Anchorage 110"
Ottawa (where I live...) 168"
Quebec City (where my in-laws live and I have to go for xmas...) 200"
Around here, in the winter a Crossfire would be about as good as a stationary bicycle.
Snowfall, winter 2008:
Chicago 60"
Anchorage 110"
Ottawa (where I live...) 168"
Quebec City (where my in-laws live and I have to go for xmas...) 200"
Around here, in the winter a Crossfire would be about as good as a stationary bicycle.
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Re: Really novice drivetrain question.
Green Bay = 96".
When the snow was bad the SRT stayed home. 4 snow tires will help but tires aren't cheap for our cars. If you can afford to have 2 sets, you'll be OK but remember that the Xfire isn't like driving a Jeep.
Congrats on your soon-to-be purchase!
When the snow was bad the SRT stayed home. 4 snow tires will help but tires aren't cheap for our cars. If you can afford to have 2 sets, you'll be OK but remember that the Xfire isn't like driving a Jeep.
Congrats on your soon-to-be purchase!
Re: Really novice drivetrain question.
Originally Posted by jay bondrock
in the winter a Crossfire would be about as good as a stationary bicycle.