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  • jc43089J
    jc43089J
    jc43089
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    FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING!

    2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
    3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
    '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

    '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

    '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
    '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
    '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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    • NarcosisN
      NarcosisN
      Narcosis
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      #3

      Same as driving any other car in the snow, wouldn't you think?  Be cautious when there's snow on the ground, use the correct tires, and then FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING!  :)

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      • B
        B
        B C
        wrote on last edited by
        #4

        Wow, dont listen to those trolls. 

        Make sure to remove the snow and ice accumulations from the windows and front + rear lights,

        Check all your fluids to make sure they are at the proper levels

        and then FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING!

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        • 240sxguy2
          240sxguy2
          240sxguy
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          #5

          Winter tires. Go practice in a parking lot, things happen differently on snow vs. rain or regular asphalt.

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          • KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRolls
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            #6

            jc43089 said:

            FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING!

            Narcosis said:

            FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING!   :)

            snap (*_*) said:

             FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING!

            this is fantastic.

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            • JeffJ
              JeffJ
              Jeff
              wrote on last edited by
              #7

              I must say I love the FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING! Suggestions

              1976 530i e12
              1990 325ix e30
              1992 325i e36
              1995 740il e38
              2001 330xi e46
              ^More to come :)

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              • M318M
                M318M
                M318
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                #8

                THREE QUARTER THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING ..... if in an M vehicle.

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                • patsbimmer1P
                  patsbimmer1P
                  patsbimmer1
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                  Snow tires snow tires snow tires!!!!! It's like night and day!!!!

                  2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                  07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                  97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                  95 325is *sold*
                  93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                  BMWCCA #473306

                  Instagram @patsbimmer1

                  AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                  "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                  • B
                    B
                    B C
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #10

                    yes, a good set of snow tires makes driving in the snow more like driving in the rain....  if you catch my FULL THROTTLE RAGE drift.

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                    • I love my E39I
                      I love my E39I
                      I love my E39
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                      #11

                      I say dont drive it in the snow and buy a rusty bucket for the price of a set of snow tires problem solved.

                      -Because Racecar-

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                      • NarcosisN
                        NarcosisN
                        Narcosis
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #12

                        On a more serious note, I've never owned a set of snow tires.  My cars have always been on good all season radials, and while snows would have provided more control, I know how to drive well enough that it's not an issue.

                        With that said, get a good set of snow tires and drive in a sane manner.

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                        • YoungCRY
                          YoungCRY
                          YoungCR
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                          Narcosis said:

                          On a more serious note, I've never owned a set of snow tires.  My cars have always been on good all season radials, and while snows would have provided more control, I know how to drive well enough that it's not an issue.

                          With that said, get a good set of snow tires and drive in a sane manner.

                          Same here, never had an issue. Driven e28/e36/e39s daily in the snow but I knew the cars and roads well. You can pick up good snow tires used too if you don't wanna invest in new ones.

                          Chris Young
                          BMWCCA #458972
                          1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                          • I
                            I
                            IMiXman
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                            #14

                            4 good snow tires and practice by ice racing

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                            • rampelsauceR
                              rampelsauceR
                              rampelsauce
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #15

                              Drive your car.  /thread

                              Also, FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING.

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                              E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car

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                              • 6670charger6
                                6670charger6
                                6670charger
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                                Aside from all of the Rage Drifting, the main keys are good winter tires, good driving techniques, and keeping your lights and wheel openings clear of snow. Good winter tires can be either actual snow tires, or good quality all season tires. Either way, with a RWD car, you're best off with a set of four. Beyond that, drive at reasonable speeds where you can keep control of the car. My E30 is a beast in the snow, and drives almost like my wife's AWD. I have to watch myself to make sure I don't get over confident.

                                88 325ic, Cirrus Blau; 120,000 miles

                                66 Dodge Charger, red/black, mileage unknown

                                Appleton, WI

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                                • jawaJ
                                  jawaJ
                                  jawa
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                                  I love my E39 said:

                                  I say dont drive it in the snow and buy a rusty bucket for the price of a set of snow tires problem solved.

                                  its a car, a car that can be driven in winter ,  so what if it gets a little rusty, its going to happen sooner or later

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                                  • R
                                    R
                                    REKIII
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                                    #18

                                    jawa said:

                                    its a car, a car that can be driven in winter ,  so what if it gets a little rusty, its going to happen sooner or later

                                    So, if you had a bugatti veyron, you'd tool around all winter in the salt and watch it get rusty?

                                    A blanket statement like that is stupid.  Some of us don;t want our cars to get rusty, ever and will do what we need to, to avoid it.  If someone has the means to be able to preserve the car they love then so be it.

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                                    • rampelsauceR
                                      rampelsauceR
                                      rampelsauce
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #19

                                      REKIII said:

                                      So, if you had a bugatti veyron, you'd tool around all winter in the salt and watch it get rusty?

                                      You know I would drive it in winter Reeeekeeee.

                                      547421260Wagonsig.jpg.13a2d6479bb8e139b82b81acc0402e18.jpg

                                      E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car

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                                      • I love my E39I
                                        I love my E39I
                                        I love my E39
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #20

                                        Please insert video here of Audi R8 driving to get groceries in snow storm here. [Would be me] >>>>>

                                        -Because Racecar-

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                                        • Brian.B
                                          Brian.B
                                          Brian.
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                                          I love my E39 said:

                                          Please insert video here of Audi R8 driving to get groceries in snow storm here. [Would be me] >>>>>

                                          I gotchu!

                                          Jon Olsson's R8 in snow:

                                          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3kCzEzlURU

                                          Jon Olsson's Lamborghini Gallardo in snow:

                                          instagram @howdoyoudrivethat

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