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88ShelbyZ · 05-31-2007, 09:59 PM

I hydroplaned and spun in a 74 Dodge Dart on a major highway, That's scary! But I have noticed that the car loses traction more easily in the rain than most cars I've owned. Probably just because it's soo much lighter.

brickhardmeat · 05-31-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 88ShelbyZ

I hydroplaned and spun in a 74 Dodge Dart on a major highway, That's scary! But I have noticed that the car loses traction more easily in the rain than most cars I've owned. Probably just because it's soo much lighter.

are you still on stock tires? suspension?

petesimac · 05-31-2007, 11:59 PM

Yeah, 65 in a really bad downpour is not a smart idea. My other car is an all-wheel drive Forester, and I wouldn't go 65 in a downpour, even in that car. Any car will hydroplane; the solution: slow down. Glad no one was hurt.

05-31-2007, 09:59 PM	#1
88ShelbyZ Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 24	I hydroplaned and spun in a 74 Dodge Dart on a major highway, That's scary! But I have noticed that the car loses traction more easily in the rain than most cars I've owned. Probably just because it's soo much lighter. __________________

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05-31-2007, 11:59 PM	#3
petesimac Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 89	Yeah, 65 in a really bad downpour is not a smart idea. My other car is an all-wheel drive Forester, and I wouldn't go 65 in a downpour, even in that car. Any car will hydroplane; the solution: slow down. Glad no one was hurt.