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12-26-2006, 04:41 PM | #1 |
yaris in snow
i would like to know if someone notice that when u run into snow with the yaris the engine bay become full of snow.. and it make the car a lot of vibration.. thats the first time i see snow in the engine bay ..
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12-26-2006, 04:46 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006
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low rider
did you check for any snow/ice in the rims ? |
12-26-2006, 04:47 PM | #3 |
Drives: Polar White Hatch Join Date: Nov 2006
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thats really odd. I haven't hit any large snow deposits and now I am sure worried for the day that I do.
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12-26-2006, 05:53 PM | #4 |
Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006
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i haven't had this happen ever and this is the second winter for my yaris, we had a heavy snowfall a couple of weeks ago and nothing like that.
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12-26-2006, 06:46 PM | #5 |
i opened the hood... and there were snow everywhere around the motor .. was really weird as long as it dont break anything.. ill have to take my g/f car when its snowing.. at low speed there is now problem but when i go fast and the car run on 6 inch of snow its like a snow-plough.. im thinking about puttin back the stock spring ...
edit: maybe if i put the : C-One Aluminum Under Panel it would help ... |
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12-27-2006, 05:36 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Kenosha, WI.
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We recieved 1.5 feet of snow a few weeks ago and everything went well here. It drove much better than I expected for such a light car.
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12-27-2006, 05:39 PM | #7 |
Start another Oil Thread!
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the vibration comes from snow in the wheels
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12-27-2006, 05:54 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Oct 2006
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Yep, free wheel weights to throw the balance off.
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12-27-2006, 07:54 PM | #9 |
Drives: um not a yaris but hopefully Join Date: Dec 2006
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festiva
I have driven many fwd cars in the snow and the best so far was a ford festiva. And it had a 155/70/12 I believe and I was taking turns at 30 that in a 95 olds cutles I took at 15 and it the curb.
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12-28-2006, 01:38 AM | #10 |
Drives: two yaris liftbacks Join Date: Jan 2006
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Thats what I thought. I'm driving my yaris now instead of my four wheel drive tacoma. Its just alot more controlable in snow and ice. I'd advise getting snow tires and you'll be more than fine. I think that guys problem might be he changed his suspension and lowered his car. The stock suspension works great.
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12-28-2006, 06:28 AM | #11 |
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my question is why are you driving through 6+ inches of snow.. do they not plow around you....??
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12-28-2006, 11:02 AM | #12 |
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like me
Maby he is like me and wants to have some fun in the snow before they ruin the roads by plowing.
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12-28-2006, 12:19 PM | #13 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Kenosha, WI.
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Around here it takes days to get all the side streets clear. And the plows usually don't do anything but the main Highways until the snow stops.
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12-28-2006, 03:54 PM | #14 |
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i see i see... thats crappy
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12-31-2006, 10:51 PM | #15 |
Drives: 07 Yaris sedan auto Join Date: Feb 2006
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I have not been impressed with the handling in snow. I believe the bridgestone tires to be most of the problem. I think a good set of snows on the front will make all the difference.
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01-01-2007, 10:46 PM | #16 |
Drives: 2010 LB Meteor Metallic Join Date: May 2006
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It's better with 4 snows. It would be cheaper to buy winter tires than to be liable for a wreck when your insurance company finds out how you drive in snow.
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01-02-2007, 10:59 AM | #17 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Kenosha, WI.
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I think mine drives almost as good as my Neon with snows. The only problem I forsee will be because of the light GVW.
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01-05-2007, 06:45 PM | #18 | |
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In fact the Yaris can take your comment as a compliment. In the review linked below, the Neon is described as handling well in rain and snow, even better than the Yaris' bigger brother, the Corolla. You have to go to the middle of the page where the comparison is and find the relevant comments under the sub-heading "Handling": http://www.allpar.com/neon/neon2.html |
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