Winter driving - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

11 Bravo · 05-09-2006, 04:43 PM

I kind of miss having a hot rod as a daily driver. Actually, alot. Back when my TA was my DD, I was always looking forward to driving to work in the morning, and at the end of the day. Now it's boring. I like my Jeep, but I'm not really into 4 wheeling or anything. I've thought about trading it in on a Lighting, and doing a few mods to it

But I've never even seen snow that was deep enough to ski in. Would I regret it come winter, or do you all get around fine in a rwd when it snows?

Brando56894 · 05-09-2006, 04:56 PM

depending on the area you live in having a RWD car isnt that much of a problem. usually theyre pretty good at plowing and salting the roads here if you live in a decent sized town. i drive my bird alot during the winter but then again i live in a decent sized town. but then again 4WD kicks ass compared to RWD when it comes to snow

Ian · 05-09-2006, 05:32 PM

I would advise against a modded lightning for winter driving. Any other time though, modded lightning FTW!

Rich189 · 05-09-2006, 05:40 PM

4wd ftw.... but i only really used it cuz i work nights and when i get out at 7am normally some of the roads arent plowed ect... i dont think a lightning would be good for winter at all as i drive a 2dr tahoe so theres actually some weight in the rear.... maybe get something awd like a trail blazer ss or silverado ss

Ian · 05-09-2006, 06:40 PM

or an SRT-8 Grand Cherokee ( unless you ever want to tow with it, then dont even think about the SRT-8 )

Brando56894 · 05-09-2006, 07:56 PM

they make an srt8 cherokee???

Mike · 05-09-2006, 08:00 PM

trailblazer ss ftw

Ian · 05-09-2006, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brando56894

they make an srt8 cherokee???

420 hp/tq
AWD

it moves pretty good! but the TBSS is WAY more functional.

Rich189 · 05-10-2006, 01:58 AM

im all for the tbss as well... i figured id throw the silvy ss in there just cuz he was looking at the lightning

11 Bravo · 05-10-2006, 05:18 AM

I do like the trailblazer ss. But I wasn't looking to really spend that much. I guess after I get settled in I'll go over my finances and play with the numbers. Still wondering how much my insurance is going to go up.

Ian · 05-10-2006, 06:01 AM

Syclone?

BigAls87Z28 · 05-10-2006, 10:25 AM

you cant tow jack with the sy/ty's either. I think with the Sy you can tow 1k lbs.

Maxx SS? You know you want it. Electric Blue Metalic...big polished 18's....240hp 3.9 VVT V6....leather sport seating....rear DVD entertainment system...its all good.

Ian · 05-10-2006, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

I think with the Sy you can tow 1k lbs.

hell no it cant! no towing whatsoever! the payload capacity in the bed is only 500 pounds I think.

11 Bravo · 05-10-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

hell no it cant! no towing whatsoever! the payload capacity in the bed is only 500 pounds I think.

Yeah, that's another thing. My Jeep can't tow ****. I'm already gonna have to fly back to N.C. to get my TA and drive it up after I move. That seriously sucks. Another possibility is getting a 5.3 Silverado 4x4, and dropping in a 402. Hell, I have so many extra parts about all I would need to buy is the shortblock, headers and fuel system.

Tru2Chevy · 05-10-2006, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 11 Bravo

Another possibility is getting a 5.3 Silverado 4x4, and dropping in a 402. Hell, I have so many extra parts about all I would need to buy is the shortblock, headers and fuel system.

Sounds like a good plan then

- Justin

qwikz28 · 05-10-2006, 04:21 PM

my saturn supposedly can tow 3500. i did 2 full size ATVs on a 1000 pound trailer up a pretty damn steep hill with barely any effort. excess power only equals wasted gas.

Rich189 · 05-10-2006, 05:42 PM

hmm how about like a silvy 3500 turbo diesel ext cab :} depending on finances either used or new.... then no need to worry bout power 130hp with the flip of a switch

11 Bravo · 05-10-2006, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich189

hmm how about like a silvy 3500 turbo diesel ext cab :} depending on finances either used or new.... then no need to worry bout power 130hp with the flip of a switch

Haha, I don't need a main battle tank. I actually hate those huge ass trucks everyone has nowadays. I laugh when I see guys try to parallel park them.

Ian · 05-10-2006, 07:09 PM

depending on your budget, try looking for a used grand cherokee. you'd be able to tow with it and it wouldnt be a huge tank-mobile

turbo96z28 · 05-10-2006, 07:22 PM

4WD FTW!

mind you, this is an old pic, it's grown a bit since then.

11 Bravo · 05-10-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

depending on your budget, try looking for a used grand cherokee. you'd be able to tow with it and it wouldnt be a huge tank-mobile

Yeah, but I have to have a V8 I can hot rod. Though I have thought about a 4.7L stroker kit and supercharger for my Jeep.

Ian · 05-10-2006, 07:34 PM

there is a guy who has a 2004 Grand Cherokee "freedom edition" that comes into my work sometimes. its got a 4.7 HO V8. He's got a piggyback chip in there and man that thing hauls ass.

qwikz28 · 05-10-2006, 08:08 PM

my aunt is selling a 01 Grand Cherokee Limited.

Rich189 · 05-11-2006, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 11 Bravo

Haha, I don't need a main battle tank. I actually hate those huge ass trucks everyone has nowadays. I laugh when I see guys try to parallel park them.

what about a k5 blazer with a big block in it :} im just throwing out suggestions now

BigAls87Z28 · 05-11-2006, 09:47 PM

Saturn VUE AWD FTW!!