BAD handling in snow...whats this about?

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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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OK next issue LOL

I am driving a 90 GLE Wagon..RWD...

In snow, two things are happening:

1: the back end of the car wants to be in front

2: when i come to a stop - the car continue to slide out sideways.

VERY distressing in traffic.

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yah i have driven rwd for years in snow without this problem, including other wagons, tho not a volvo.

tires are good, all season

i put about 70 lbs over each wheel well in the back to add weight.

So...can someone explain why the car is doing those two things?

Thanks.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 11:57 PM
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I drivr a 740 Turbo 90 and in the snow its fine even with my bad tires. Maybe your going to fast then you stop? also how is your suspension?
 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:43 AM
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sounds to me like his rear brakes are locking up faster/ more than the fronts
 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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Default RE: BAD handling in snow...whats this about?

my wifes 740 was absolutely horrible in the snow. they were all season. after we changed the tires to another make it was fine. it was the tires.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 04:15 PM
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Default RE: BAD handling in snow...whats this about?

i was just talking to a friend now, and we are gonna make a "winter driving tutorial" movie for you guys.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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Serial_modder:

the FUN with this car is to Drive sideways! cant you guys drive in the snow? get over here and be my co-driver
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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ahh yes, that's my buddy that i was talking about..

we're going over the plans for what to do now..
 
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Old Dec 15, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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then the plans for the film is set. 7th january, im going to SIGDAL is track im going to drive one whole day
wanna join david?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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sure, i'll join you if i'm home then.

but can i drive a little too? if your nice, i just might let you try the superbeast when that's done.. [8D]
 
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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no problem you can drive a litle bit


E-type
 
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