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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by kip
Is the raise button good to use on an uneven surface (likew snowstorm). I use it only on high curbs or when there is risk for contact at slow speeds. I thought if you raise the car and drive for a long time on shocks that are at their maximum height that this would not be good for them. Am I wrong in thinking this?
I raise it up whenever I drive in the city, whenever it snows.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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gotta be a nightmare

even rain... hell.. even half throttle in the dry - is a traction nightmare.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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I've driven mine for 3 winters...one in Indiana and 2 in West Michigan...WITHOUT snow tires There have only been a couple of times when it was a white knuckle issue. With snow tires I have heard it does just fine. Give me the safety of the beast any day.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolverine55
I've driven mine for 3 winters...one in Indiana and 2 in West Michigan...WITHOUT snow tires There have only been a couple of times when it was a white knuckle issue. With snow tires I have heard it does just fine. Give me the safety of the beast any day.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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About to drive my 3rd winter with Dunlop M3's. My 2000 Accord is for sale. I just preferred driving the E during the winter. It drove better and I felt safer.
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