Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!!!

[biju]

18 inches?! wow... that's a lot more than predicted for around my parts. Where is Pine again? (nearest town/city?).

VX does do great in the snow, even better with upgraded tires. But I do wish the snow fall would give us at least a 'little' reprieve so I can get a chance to wash all the mag chloride off her...

-biju.

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, we got a dab here in Reno last night. Not enough to keep people home, but certainly enough to make people drive 15mph when they don't have to.

Also, about driving in the snow. Last night I dropped my VX into 4WD Low and drove up a hill on the road, just to try it out. What is the recommended speed you should stay under while in 4WD Low? I was coasting along at about 20-25 but I noticed an incredible amount of drag when I let off the gas. Is this normal when in 4WD Low? I kept my main shifter in Drive to avoid high RPMs...

Bart

[E-ZooZoo One]

Color me 40 Shades of Jealous! --- The local National Weather Service just announced yesterday that the same trough in the jet stream that’s been responsible for all of the snow that you’ve been getting will continue preventing very much winter weather from visiting us here in West Virginia… For crying out loud, it’s 57* right now – DOH!

What is the recommended speed you should stay under while in 4WD Low? I was coasting along at about 20-25 but I noticed an incredible amount of drag when I let off the gas. Is this normal when in 4WD Low? I kept my main shifter in Drive to avoid high RPMs...

I have a whole lot more experience with a 5-speed / Tera-Low’d Rodeo, but last year I did get to play around in the snow with the VX a little bit…

In the VX, a top speed in 4-Low of about 20-25 mph sounds about right to me… as does the drag effect that you experienced. --- When letting off of the throttle, you *should* notice an immediate loss of forward momentum – that’s just the lower gearing doing its thing.

[nfpgasmask]

OK cool, I figured that was about right, and yes, when I let off the gas, she wants to slow down to a crawl it seems. As long as it is normal, I'm cool and the gang...

Bart

In the VX, a top speed in 4-Low of about 20-25 mph sounds about right to me… as does the drag effect that you experienced. --- When letting off of the throttle, you *should* notice an immediate loss of forward momentum – that’s just the lower gearing doing its thing.

[JHarris1385]

Im in Southern, IN and having abnormal 60 degree weather for this time of year. I WANT SNOW>

1.) To test the VX in

2.) I gotta snowboard sometime this year. Just bought a new set up.

[Bimati]

Here's a Fresh Pic from Fort Collins....they missed a bunch of the Denver snow today, but the neighborhoods are still only VX accessible.

Bim

[JHarris1385]

Awesome pic....

[Techy-D]

Here's a Fresh Pic from Fort Collins....they missed a bunch of the Denver snow today, but the neighborhoods are still only VX accessible.

Bim

Kinda looks like a kid eating spagetti (You know, like in a highchair, with a bib!) Only in a good way!
Those VX's really eat it up (the snow that is)

[Bulldoggie]

Here's a Fresh Pic from Fort Collins....they missed a bunch of the Denver snow today, but the neighborhoods are still only VX accessible.

Bim

I used to plow my neighbors driveways just by driving back and forth a few times, so they could get their cars out of their garages and to the main streets.
I used to drive in bogs deep enough to let water come through the doors, even the dipstick would still be above water. I did add longer axle vent hoses.
I even drove it over the concrete wall that seperates oncoming traffic.
And over logs 3 feet in dia.

I love my VX but it has it's limits.

I agree with all who say 4 low is only for poor traction and lower speeds.

I could "crab" my 1 ton in a circle insde of its length. you can really feel the front tires pulling sidways. Yes I did break many U-joints.
But I was young.

We had snow here today but I only used the power button to clean up any slippery spots. I save 4 low for at least 5-6" of snow.


I won't touch the warming issue other to say during WWll, they were burning cities daily. Modern cities and cars produce a large amount of heat and runoff. but with mountains over a mile high. I doubt there could ever be a "Waterworld".
, unless mountains sink?

[E-ZooZoo One]

The local National Weather Service just announced...

...that Hell has officially frozen-over!

While watching the Weather Channel last night, I saw where they listed all of the places that broke their all-time high temps yesterday...
My very own little burg of BFE, WV was the very first city on the list, with a high of 69* !!!

No kidding - on top of this mountain, here in "Nature's Air-Conditioned City", that's warmer than some of our summer daytime highs!

[ZEUS]

And how about this!!! http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070106/...rado_avalanche
So crazy! Global warming my arse!

[Triathlete]

So crazy! Global warming my arse!

Believe in the strength of "el nino"!!!!!

[crager34]

Abnormal weather today...

Normal weather tomorrow...


Get used to it. It's called Global Warming.

[darkl4805]

I live up in Park City, UT at 8000ft and usually atleast once a week I get to the drive the VX 2 miles uphill in 1 - 2 feet of snow. After about 18" it gets pretty tough to travel through. This morning we woke up to 3ft drifts. It's fun but I have a plow just for getting through those. The VX w/studded tires performs amazing through the snow and ice.