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**1970 CST Short Wide** · 09-25-2003, 09:42 AM

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

Primed67 · 09-25-2003, 10:31 AM

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.

chaptr2 · 09-25-2003, 10:33 AM

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...

**CPNE** · 09-25-2003, 10:36 AM

You all need to learn to drive in the snow. THAT is an art.

Slammed67 · 09-25-2003, 10:38 AM

The advantage is that when both tires break loose on dry (or wet) pavement, they will wear evenly

VTKidder · 09-25-2003, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
You all need to learn to drive in the snow. THAT is an art.

Here's to the North East

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 09-25-2003, 12:35 PM

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

jmanz69 · 09-25-2003, 12:57 PM

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.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 09-25-2003, 01:10 PM

Heres what the new one looks like

72c10step · 09-25-2003, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
You all need to learn to drive in the snow. THAT is an art.

I 2nd that! You should try to drive on snow covered roads, now thats a challenge. Rain doesn't bother me in the slightest.

dinnut · 09-26-2003, 07:31 PM

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

jmanz69 · 09-26-2003, 07:46 PM

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....

Nova_Cobra64 · 09-26-2003, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
You all need to learn to drive in the snow. THAT is an art.

Nothing is more fun than driving in snow. Once you get used to it, it is just routine.....

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!!!!!!

Destructo · 09-26-2003, 11:16 PM

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.

09-25-2003, 09:42 AM	#1
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,165	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.

09-25-2003, 10:31 AM	#2
Primed67 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

09-25-2003, 10:33 AM	#3
chaptr2 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

09-25-2003, 10:36 AM	#4
CPNE 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

09-25-2003, 10:38 AM	#5
Slammed67 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

09-25-2003, 12:35 PM	#7
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,165	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.

09-25-2003, 12:57 PM	#8
jmanz69 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.

09-25-2003, 01:10 PM	#9
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,165	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

09-26-2003, 07:31 PM	#11
dinnut 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"

09-26-2003, 07:46 PM	#12
jmanz69 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....

09-26-2003, 11:16 PM	#14
Destructo 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.



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