Took my "E" out in the snow for the first time.

Sugarhead · 12-12-2012, 10:51 PM

Had the day off of work, waxed the board, called a friend, and headed to Stevens Pass, WA. The "E" handled like a dream. I love this vehicle!

Amy H · 12-12-2012, 11:48 PM

Did you have to use snow chains? I am thinking about heading over in a week and wondered if the E could handle the snow and low ground clearance.

paulj · 12-13-2012, 11:01 AM

A couple of things to keep in mind in the snow -

The rear wheels can get you out of trouble if the front ones are on ice. The left side wheels will not help if the right ones are both in the snow bank.

The rear ones are most effective if the front ones point forward. If stuck it is better to backup (the way you came) rather than pull sharply toward the center of the road.

If the front ones spin, they loose all directional control, and may even drift to the side (especially on highly crowned road).

Trying to do donuts on an unplowed parkinglot is a good way of getting the feel for its handling.

The E functions as a snow plow set 6" above the ground. Chains or not be wary of anything deeper than that.

If you have an automatic, '2nd' is your friend in snow. It makes it easier to feather the gas, and apply just enough power to get moving, but not so much as to break traction.

Once when I got stuck in snow by the side of a forest service road near Index, I used traction mats to give the rear wheels traction, allowing me to back out of trouble.

jjjudy · 12-13-2012, 05:39 PM

Sugarhead, what kind of tires are you running there? Ditto Amy's question about chains.

Your car is beautiful! Love that color.

Mcdirtymetal · 12-13-2012, 06:20 PM

Oh you lucky bastard! I can't wait to ride. I hope the East Coast has a winter this year.

Yoshi · 12-13-2012, 09:59 PM

Sugarhead! We of the Northwest Chapter haven't met you yet! Hopefully you can be in the next meet.

nacranym · 12-13-2012, 10:17 PM

Sugerhead, by the way, if your vehicle is a 2007, then the color is Tangerine Metallic, not Sunset Orange Pearl. (unless you had it repainted)
anyway, if the paint code is YR5863M, it's Tangerine Metallic, one of the most delicious colors ever. <grin>

Sugarhead · 12-14-2012, 05:07 AM

I'll try to answer all the questions.

I didn't chain up, i never needed to. It just goes.

I'm not positive of the tires, I think they are BF Goodrich, stock size.

I thought my color was a little different, thanks for the info.

And Yoshi, I went to the NWTOYRUN with you, I just didn't introduce myself as Sugarhead!

Thanks for all the replies!

Amy H · 12-14-2012, 11:55 AM

Thanks for the snow tips. Hopefully we can get to the pass soon. Enjoy the winter.

Elemental One · 12-14-2012, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sugarhead

I'll try to answer all the questions.

I didn't chain up, i never needed to. It just goes.

I'm not positive of the tires, I think they are BF Goodrich, stock size.

I thought my color was a little different, thanks for the info.

And Yoshi, I went to the NWTOYRUN with you, I just didn't introduce myself as Sugarhead!

Thanks for all the replies!

yeah.......i rememember you!

-Robert

12-12-2012, 10:51 PM	#1
Sugarhead EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2007 4WD EX AT Tangerine Metallic (TM) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 17	Took my "E" out in the snow for the first time. Had the day off of work, waxed the board, called a friend, and headed to Stevens Pass, WA. The "E" handled like a dream. I love this vehicle! Attached Images

12-12-2012, 11:48 PM	#2
Amy H EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2011 4WD EX AT Galaxy Gray Metallic (GG) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 86	Did you have to use snow chains? I am thinking about heading over in a week and wondered if the E could handle the snow and low ground clearance. __________________ Dirty dogs have more fun!

12-13-2012, 11:01 AM	#3
paulj EOC Rank: Nitrogen 2003 4WD DX AT Satin Silver Metallic (SSM) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 6,261	A couple of things to keep in mind in the snow - The rear wheels can get you out of trouble if the front ones are on ice. The left side wheels will not help if the right ones are both in the snow bank. The rear ones are most effective if the front ones point forward. If stuck it is better to backup (the way you came) rather than pull sharply toward the center of the road. If the front ones spin, they loose all directional control, and may even drift to the side (especially on highly crowned road). Trying to do donuts on an unplowed parkinglot is a good way of getting the feel for its handling. The E functions as a snow plow set 6" above the ground. Chains or not be wary of anything deeper than that. If you have an automatic, '2nd' is your friend in snow. It makes it easier to feather the gas, and apply just enough power to get moving, but not so much as to break traction. Once when I got stuck in snow by the side of a forest service road near Index, I used traction mats to give the rear wheels traction, allowing me to back out of trouble. __________________ Cargo/camping platform, Yakima roof rack, Basketcase, Sidekick, Aiwa HU, Pioneer speakers, Cooper H/T 225/70/16 Picasa photos Tire Size Calculator Last edited by paulj; 12-13-2012 at 11:30 PM.

12-13-2012, 10:17 PM	#7
nacranym EOC Rank: Carbon 2006 4WD EX-P MT Alabaster Silver Metallic (ASM) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,082	Sugerhead, by the way, if your vehicle is a 2007, then the color is Tangerine Metallic, not Sunset Orange Pearl. (unless you had it repainted) anyway, if the paint code is YR5863M, it's Tangerine Metallic, one of the most delicious colors ever. <grin> __________________ Ordinary Old Member of:

12-14-2012, 11:55 AM	#9
Amy H EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2011 4WD EX AT Galaxy Gray Metallic (GG) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 86	Thanks for the snow tips. Hopefully we can get to the pass soon. Enjoy the winter. __________________ Dirty dogs have more fun!

12-13-2012, 05:39 PM	#4
jjjudy Premium Member 2010 4WD EX 5AT Omni Blue Pearl (OBP) Join Date: May 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 67	Sugarhead, what kind of tires are you running there? Ditto Amy's question about chains. Your car is beautiful! Love that color.

12-13-2012, 06:20 PM	#5
Mcdirtymetal EOC Rank: Helium 2005 4WD EX AT Sunset Orange Pearl (SOP) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PA Posts: 122	Oh you lucky bastard! I can't wait to ride. I hope the East Coast has a winter this year.

12-13-2012, 09:59 PM	#6
Yoshi EOC Rank: Oxygen 2005 2WD EX AT Nighthawk Black Pearl (NBP) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 442	Sugarhead! We of the Northwest Chapter haven't met you yet! Hopefully you can be in the next meet.

12-14-2012, 05:07 AM	#8
Sugarhead EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2007 4WD EX AT Tangerine Metallic (TM) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 17	I'll try to answer all the questions. I didn't chain up, i never needed to. It just goes. I'm not positive of the tires, I think they are BF Goodrich, stock size. I thought my color was a little different, thanks for the info. And Yoshi, I went to the NWTOYRUN with you, I just didn't introduce myself as Sugarhead! Thanks for all the replies!

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