C230K Donuts in the Snow
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2002 Black/Oyster C230K Sporté Coupe 6spd
C230K Donuts in the Snow
Hi Guys,
I'm about to go up to Tahoe this weekend, but have been debating whether to bring my car up the mountain or rent a car
...
What should I do to prepare my car for the snow
? Or is there anyone who strongly advise me not to do so? 
Thanks for the response in advance ^_^.
I'm about to go up to Tahoe this weekend, but have been debating whether to bring my car up the mountain or rent a car
...What should I do to prepare my car for the snow
? Or is there anyone who strongly advise me not to do so? Thanks for the response in advance ^_^.
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No winter tires in California, only chains are allowed in the snow. Here's some good instructions on how to do Olympic size donuts -
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/5102923/detail.html
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/5102923/detail.html
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From: Salt Lake City (but not Morm)
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Tourists are their life blood....just like here (well that and Mormons)
The roads will be fine.....don't worry. Of course don't take er out in a snow storm up in the mountains, but otherwise you'll be fine.
The equipment they use to make sure tourists make it to the resorts would blow your mind.
The roads will be fine.....don't worry. Of course don't take er out in a snow storm up in the mountains, but otherwise you'll be fine.
The equipment they use to make sure tourists make it to the resorts would blow your mind.
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personaly i would suggest renting a 4x4 suv and make sure the rental company throws in the chains and knows you are taking out of state...this in my opinion is the best bet, because you can beat it up more room and dont have to worry about rust or the chains coming off and damaging the car, when i go up there i dont even bring my SUV i rent one...
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I wouldn't recommend bring your MB up to Tahoe during the Winter. The snow conditions can always change and chains will probably be required (regardless if you have snow tires). It's different during the summer season when your visibility is very distant. Also, there are a lot of drivers who don't know how to drive in snow conditions. My brother in law went about a few weeks ago. He rented a car, but got cited for no snow tires after passing up several stations which sells them. Luckily, he purchased the insurance on the car because a pinecone dropped from one of the tall trees. It put a huge dent on the hood of the car. Unless you have another reliable car, I would take that one instead.
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My coupe drives fine in ice, but SUCKS in the snow. The traction control hurts more than it helps. If you're gonna take it, I'd put the tranny in W mode and turn the traction off when you feel like you're getting stuck.
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Good point
Originally Posted by alboogiee
personaly i would suggest renting a 4x4 suv and make sure the rental company throws in the chains and knows you are taking out of state...this in my opinion is the best bet, because you can beat it up more room and dont have to worry about rust or the chains coming off and damaging the car, when i go up there i dont even bring my SUV i rent one...
my $.02
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I was in Tahoe for a week a few years ago, the snow was so heavy, they had to cut thru certain areas, the cross section of the snow was as tall as our rented minivan.
Leave the car at home. In anything more than a few inches deep, its gonna be a nightmare...especially without winter tires. Besides, the chips in the paint from the salt, sand and other road debris kicked up isn't worth it.
Had a hell of winter storm here today, white out conditions, thundersnow, freezing rain, and 10 inches of wet slop.
Leave the car at home. In anything more than a few inches deep, its gonna be a nightmare...especially without winter tires. Besides, the chips in the paint from the salt, sand and other road debris kicked up isn't worth it.
Had a hell of winter storm here today, white out conditions, thundersnow, freezing rain, and 10 inches of wet slop.
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Snow Storm
Originally Posted by Outland
I was in Tahoe for a week a few years ago, the snow was so heavy, they had to cut thru certain areas, the cross section of the snow was as tall as our rented minivan.
Leave the car at home. In anything more than a few inches deep, its gonna be a nightmare...especially without winter tires. Besides, the chips in the paint from the salt, sand and other road debris kicked up isn't worth it.
Had a hell of winter storm here today, white out conditions, thundersnow, freezing rain, and 10 inches of wet slop.
Leave the car at home. In anything more than a few inches deep, its gonna be a nightmare...especially without winter tires. Besides, the chips in the paint from the salt, sand and other road debris kicked up isn't worth it.
Had a hell of winter storm here today, white out conditions, thundersnow, freezing rain, and 10 inches of wet slop.
So my decision is have my friend drive his front-wheel drive maxima (vs a lowered rear-wheel drive coupe
) as we are all under 25, renting an SUV will cripple us for the rest of the month Thanks guys for the advises
You have been the most helpful 
