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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 04:24 AM
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Whoa Man! I took my 87 out last night to wash it, and take it for a ride (to dry it off good) and MAN O MAN! I was driving around, and it's about 43º outside, with pretty heavy fog. I got onto a large open road, and as I was cruising at about 35, I pushed the pedal to the floor, and WAHHHH! The rear tires LIT UP, kicking my rear end to the right. I had to back off the throttle to regain traction. IT'S CRAZY! THIS THING IS SCARY FAST!!! (and I haven't even put the new exhaust on it yet!)
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 04:30 AM
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Traction is hard to come by on cold, foggy, moist nights.
Much more fun. 2nd gear an adventure,.
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 11:32 AM
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Gotta love that torque!! :cheers:
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..... and it's about 43º outside, with pretty heavy fog.
Well what the hell did you expect with those conditions and wet tires after washing the car? Traction? :confused:
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 01:19 PM
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Funny thing is...I had drove about 40 miles since I finished drying it off, so my tires were dry as a bone! It's called TORQUE! :eek:
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Funny thing is...I had drove about 40 miles since I finished drying it off, so my tires were dry as a bone! It's called TORQUE! :eek:
Yes, it has torque, but I repeat....and it's about 43º outside, with pretty heavy fog. Fog is moisture, moisture = spin.
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