![]() |
|
![]() |
#1 |
Senior Moment
![]() Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Pittsburg Ca
Posts: 4,139
|
Posi ?
Now that I'm installing a posi in my truck everyone tells be to be carefull on wet streets. They say it will come around on me if I give to much gas.
Is this true, do any of you guys with posi's have any good advice for me. Thanks ![]() ![]()
__________________
1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 09-25-2003 at 09:46 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Tyler
Posts: 575
|
If you have a high horsepower motor then you probably already have problems driving in the rain, especially when your taking off. It seemed to help my truck out when I put my posi in. Just be easy on the throttle taking off.
__________________
1969 Chevrolet SWB Stepside 1959 Chevrolet apache * Sold 1967 Prostreet Chevy SWB Fleetside *Sold 2014 1/2 ton Crew Cab Chevrolet 4x4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Olalla, WA
Posts: 705
|
If you're careful you won't have a problem, but if you have a lead foot then it can and will come around on you. In time you will learn how to use it and be able to control it.
1970 CST Short Wide.. use the force...
__________________
This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Resident Curmudgeon
![]() Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: NH
Posts: 6,664
|
You all need to learn to drive in the snow. THAT is an art.
__________________
Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter ![]() Maybe I need to sell some of this crap ![]() Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Progress = 0%
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 2,108
|
The advantage is that when both tires break loose on dry (or wet) pavement, they will wear evenly
![]()
__________________
Jason - '67 GMC swb | '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop | '56 210 4dr Wagon | 2000 GMC Sierra |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 | |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Vermont
Posts: 996
|
Quote:
![]() ![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Senior Moment
![]() Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Pittsburg Ca
Posts: 4,139
|
NO snow for me. And I dont drive in the rain that much either
I'm in sunny Ca. "Jerry Moss for Gov" Thanks for the info, it sounds like more fun ![]() ![]()
__________________
1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 09-25-2003 at 01:02 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Careful, they attack...
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Waterford, MI, USA
Posts: 1,107
|
I have had posi in my last two vehicles and it will come around on you if you get on it coming around corners. If you drive carefully - like you should on wet roads anyway - it won't be a problem. You will get used to it fast. I can whip my little go-kart-like Liberty around loose gravel and wet corners at will. The Silverado was a little harder to do, but still possible.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Senior Moment
![]() Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Pittsburg Ca
Posts: 4,139
|
Heres what the new one looks like
![]() ![]()
__________________
1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 | |
WHYBYNU when old will do?
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Loudon, NH
Posts: 876
|
Quote:
__________________
-72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: missouri city, tx
Posts: 4,486
|
snow is extremely difficult. we used to live in pennsylvania. and when the roads ice over and your car is heavy your gonna slide. my mother used to have a 91 sub that used to be all over the road in the snow. needed a 4x4 i guess
__________________
70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9" |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Careful, they attack...
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Waterford, MI, USA
Posts: 1,107
|
I love driving in snow, except now that I have to drive in rush hour with all the idiots that don't know how to drive in snow, rain, wind, or even sunshine, it isn't as much fun. We had a big snow storm a few years ago and the roads were all blocked under about 2 ft of snow. I didn't know my work was closed so I got in my Z-71 and drove in to the office. Man, that was fun!!! No one on the roads, cruising down the freeway, 4 lanes to myself. Boy, I sure do miss the big truck....
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Melville, SK
Posts: 1,145
|
Quote:
I am going to have winter tires on my Saturn this year. It'll be my first experiance with a front wheel drive in the snow. Last year I put 215/70/15 studded winter grips on my 2 wheel drive 80 Silverado. It would go through damn near anything. It was a blast when I first got the tires......scared the hell out of my mom going down the roads with the most snow I could find. Never got stuck once. I did get into my only accident on an icy road though, but I guess thats what happens when people run yield signs. But anyhow, have fun with that posi............now you can smoke both tires!!!!!! ![]()
__________________
2004 Silverado - Beater 1969 GMC - In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441683 2011 Aveo - Work commuter 2013 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 - The reason no work gets done on the project truck. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Lewisville, NC
Posts: 1,836
|
I can't wait till this winter in my new truck, well its an 85 but its new to me! It has a locker in the rear and i'm sure its going to be extra fun in the snow! Luckily its front wheels turn as well. I'll be having some fun in 2wd though lol. I haven't noticed any issues while driving in the rain with my locker, but I don't hit corners very hard in a 4x4 truck anyway. I'll find out what it acts like in a parking lot one day when its raining.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|