BAD handling in snow...whats this about?

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Old 12-10-2005, 06:53 PM
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Default BAD handling in snow...whats this about?

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 12-10-2005, 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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Default RE: BAD handling in snow...whats this about?

sounds to me like his rear brakes are locking up faster/ more than the fronts
 
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Old 12-11-2005, 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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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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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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Default RE: BAD handling in snow...whats this about?

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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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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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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no problem you can drive a litle bit


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