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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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The snow just started here a few minutes ago. Looking forward to testing out my WS50s on the way home.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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damn i hate snow..
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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Damn, it was some slippery driving on the way home today. It's freakin' incredible how quick people drive in conditions like today......what a bunch of f'ing morons. So needless to say I saw a number of accidents.

The Blizzaks performed great and I was able to corner and brake very well. Braking I found to be exceptional. I really get a kick out of people that think AS tires are sufficient for winter time driving. A good set of winter tires FTW!
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Drove back from Oshawa to downtown TO yesterday afternoon - couldn't believe the number of idiots flying by in the left lane of the 401 going way faster than they should have been. Needless to say, most of 'em were SUVs and pickup trucks, but also a lot of minivans. WTF is wrong with those people?

It was the first time in almost 20 years that I'd driven a RWD car in the snow/ice, so I was taking it real easy, but I'm thrilled with how the new Blizzaks handled the slippery stuff. This is one awesome winter tire.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by kamalster
Drove back from Oshawa to downtown TO yesterday afternoon - couldn't believe the number of idiots flying by in the left lane of the 401 going way faster than they should have been. Needless to say, most of 'em were SUVs and pickup trucks, but also a lot of minivans. WTF is wrong with those people?

It was the first time in almost 20 years that I'd driven a RWD car in the snow/ice, so I was taking it real easy, but I'm thrilled with how the new Blizzaks handled the slippery stuff. This is one awesome winter tire.
That's the million dollar question I tell ya. I would much rather take my time and arrive at my destination SAFELY, than risk damaging my car, my families life, or someone else's life. Like you, I just don't get it.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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Damn it's starting to snow again! Cheap school doesn't properly salt/clean the snow in the parking lot . It was pretty hard to drive around the parking lot and wasn't all that fun walking to the entrance either.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 01:35 AM
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hey guys you guys with the 07/08 G35X's r u using factory all seasons? Yesterday and today ok?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jdanielsg
hey guys you guys with the 07/08 G35X's r u using factory all seasons? Yesterday and today ok?
Winters is still the best way to go on the AWD.
Garnet Canuck answered why right here:
Originally Posted by Garnet Canuck
Damn, it was some slippery driving on the way home today. It's freakin' incredible how quick people drive in conditions like today......what a bunch of f'ing morons. So needless to say I saw a number of accidents.

The Blizzaks performed great and I was able to corner and brake very well. Braking I found to be exceptional. I really get a kick out of people that think AS tires are sufficient for winter time driving. A good set of winter tires FTW!
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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We've got at least 30cms down and it is still snowing hard. Thankfully, it is supposed to clear up this afternoon. The amount of snow that we got in this storm would be about equal to what we received the entire winter last year.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jdanielsg
hey guys you guys with the 07/08 G35X's r u using factory all seasons? Yesterday and today ok?
G35X or rwd makes no difference on the use of snow tires.
Both still have to stop & snows make a HUGE difference and are much safer.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Garnet Canuck
We've got at least 30cms down and it is still snowing hard. Thankfully, it is supposed to clear up this afternoon. The amount of snow that we got in this storm would be about equal to what we received the entire winter last year.
We got well over a foot last night, & still coming down when I left.
There was so much at the back door, the dog couldn't get out to pee.
In front of the garage it was up past the first section of the garage door.
The only way I got out this a.m. was to follow the snow plow.
5km away, there was less than half that amount & driving wasn't too bad at all.

Worst part was... I couldn't get the GD snow blower to start
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by inTgr8r
We got well over a foot last night, & still coming down when I left.
There was so much at the back door, the dog couldn't get out to pee.
In front of the garage it was up past the first section of the garage door.
The only way I got out this a.m. was to follow the snow plow.
5km away, there was less than half that amount & driving wasn't too bad at all.

Worst part was... I couldn't get the GD snow blower to start
Wow we got no snow, it came down but blew away because of high winds. Inland from us lots of roads closed due to bad drifting and whiteouts.

Blower wouldn't start . Shame on you Ian, you must not maintain your Snow blower like your cars .
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Garnet Canuck
We've got at least 30cms down and it is still snowing hard. Thankfully, it is supposed to clear up this afternoon. The amount of snow that we got in this storm would be about equal to what we received the entire winter last year.
Yowsers Shane that is mucho snow at once. I bet your snowblower starts up no problemo
Stay warm.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by GEE35X
Wow we got no snow, it came down but blew away because of high winds. Inland from us lots of roads closed due to bad drifting and whiteouts.

Blower wouldn't start . Shame on you Ian, you must not maintain your Snow blower like your cars .
LOL... guilty as charged.
should have looked into it a month ago..... Oh well.

I just...
- replaced the plug
- repaired rotted primer line
- emptied the tank & topped up with fresh gas
....still no go, not even a cough or fart....
never was a fan of the Tecumseh engine.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by inTgr8r
LOL... guilty as charged.
should have looked into it a month ago..... Oh well.

I just...
- replaced the plug
- repaired rotted primer line
- emptied the tank & topped up with fresh gas
....still no go, not even a cough or fart....
never was a fan of the Tecumseh engine.
Ouch, not a good time to have a blower that won't blow .
 
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