thunderstorm144 said:
I'd be curious to know from you all as to how the Mustang handles in the snow/ice nastiness. 300 horses on slick roads. Fun fun. (I know you all probably salt the roads (rust pellets)) but surely you may come across some places that haven't been cleared yet. Curiosity only, since it snows in Alabama only if Auburn goes 12-0.
Oh crap.
This is the first winter my 95 stang is in hibernation for the winter. We get about 8-10 feet of snow in the winter. Yup, lots of salt. But salt does not work once it hits -10*, and there are times when it never goes above -20* for 3 weeks at a time. No, my car is not garaged. This is what I used to do:
I have an automatic. I leave it in overdrive, no tirespin that way. I also have the stock 2.73's in the back (I like to go fast on the highway).
Tires - Blizzack. Nothing compares to REAL snow tires. Bag of sand in the trunk just in case, which also helps with the weight over the axle. I use taller, but narrower tires - gives me a higher, softer ride and better clearance and control.
Block heater plugged in at night. I also change my battery every 2 years, whether I need to or not.
All synthetic fluids, wiper fluid good to -50*.
The 95 GT is VERY heavy, holds the road well. ABS sucks on slick ice conditions, I use the old shift to neutral and pump the brakes when encountering ice.
Emergency kit in the trunk (blanket, matches, FA kit, spare gloves, etc.), and remember to drive like Gramma. I have passed many SUV's in the ditch. As a matter of fact, my buddy lost control of his WRX (it even had winter tires!) this weekend!
Wash and wax whenever possible - indoors of course!
I have never been stuck, nor have I lost control with the Mustang.
There are a few cons too. Darn iron block takes forever to warm up. Once its warm, the car is comfortable on the lowest setting, and stays warm for a while if you go grocery shopping. The stock
suspension gets really stiff, you can actually hear the shocks groan when you pull away first thing in the morning.
The most important thing - be careful and always think the other guy is going to do the stupidist possible thing.