stilson
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Amassed more pieces for Frankengearbox.
STi 6 speed helical front diff, machined to fit 5 speed.
STi 6 speed helical front diff, machined to fit 5 speed.
2) I cannot live without the XT goodness anymore!!
Yeah, it's fun driving in the snow. Gotta be careful though, the snow here in Canada can claim you real fast, even if on paper you're well prepared for it. The AWD sure gives you confidence too, had enough close calls last weekend to temper my enthusiasm for a while, it was like my tires were greased with the all seasons.bobbotron, sounds like you're having some fun in the snow lol :iconwink:
Good thing you got your winter shoes on :biggrin:
sjm, pity bout your pinstripes...mine match my hail dents :rotfl:
Sure is! Did you get "standard" winter tires, or studded? I've got standard ones, but I've been thinking of going studded for better grip on ice... Possibly next year as mine are at their 3rd winter now.the noise is worth the grip though!
Yeah, yesterday here in Quebec we had a lot of snow. At least 50 accidents, with 1 (maybe 2, I can't remember) being fatal... Lots of minor stuff that don't get reported in these 50, too.Yeah, it's fun driving in the snow. Gotta be careful though, the snow here in Canada can claim you real fast, even if on paper you're well prepared for it. The AWD sure gives you confidence too, had enough close calls last weekend to temper my enthusiasm for a while, it was like my tires were greased with the all seasons.
Sure is! Did you get "standard" winter tires, or studded? I've got standard ones, but I've been thinking of going studded for better grip on ice... Possibly next year as mine are at their 3rd winter now.
As for the noise, well... for me the solution is just to turn up the music
Yeah, yesterday here in Quebec we had a lot of snow. At least 50 accidents, with 1 (maybe 2, I can't remember) being fatal... Lots of minor stuff that don't get reported in these 50, too.
People don't drive accordingly. #1 one rule is not necessarily to go slower, but to use your brakes the least you can... so keep a lot of distance with other cars and slow down before turns, not with the brakes during turns. (btw, this isn't aimed at you, just a general remark^^)
A semi-pro rally driver in the area (he's in the local Subaru club) is hosting driving classes every winter to get tips and master snowy/icy driving. Should be fun with the Foz, though it'll be different for me with the much higher CG (especially with the lift) from all the lowered STi's and WRX's.
Maybe upgrading my swaybar might help to keep better control? Hmm..
A semi-pro rally driver in the area (he's in the local Subaru club) is hosting driving classes every winter to get tips and master snowy/icy driving. Should be fun with the Foz, though it'll be different for me with the much higher CG (especially with the lift) from all the lowered STi's and WRX's.
That will help on high grip roads. On wet, loose or slippery surfaces you want a softer, more compliant suspension...Maybe upgrading my swaybar might help to keep better control? Hmm..
I guess it depends what kind of snow driving you're doing. Deeper stuff, your forester will have a big advantage over the lower CG cars. Keeps your bumper outta the slush too.
Started my foz for the first time in nearly 2 weeks. Can't drive it still as I'm waiting on unreliable people for another rear diff