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Minnesotans Still Arguing About the Weather...
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bigblue_dl
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I'll stick with my Ram. 4x4 cars still don't have the ground clearance, and get hung-up on burms and can't deal with more than like a foot of snow.
I'll stick with my Ram. 4x4 cars still don't have the ground clearance, and get hung-up on burms and can't deal with more than like a foot of snow.
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My Outback has 8.7" ground clearance which is likely less than your truck but more than most SUVs. My Imprezza is only a little over 6" though, but I can still go through most snow piles with no trouble.
My Outback has 8.7" ground clearance which is likely less than your truck but more than most SUVs. My Imprezza is only a little over 6" though, but I can still go through most snow piles with no trouble.
MinnesotaNorthStar
Minding the gap
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Much less than his truck...I need a ladder to get into that thing...
bigblue_dl
Armed
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I need more capability for off-road purposes, on the farm, for hunting, etc.
I need more capability for off-road purposes, on the farm, for hunting, etc.
bigblue_dl
Armed
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My new one doesn't have as much as I'd like, really, it doesn't have that much ground clearance, more than a car, but nothing like my old 3/4 ton.
Much less than his truck...I need a ladder to get into that thing...
My new one doesn't have as much as I'd like, really, it doesn't have that much ground clearance, more than a car, but nothing like my old 3/4 ton.
state of hockey
He fixes the cable?
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If I can get around in my car, which has no traction control or ABS, it is possible for dang near anyone.
If I can get around in my car, which has no traction control or ABS, it is possible for dang near anyone.
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Respect that, but I'll stick with my A4 Quattro. I look for something that emphasizes driving the metro area the other 350+ days.
Respect that, but I'll stick with my A4 Quattro. I look for something that emphasizes driving the metro area the other 350+ days.
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I'm sure most tow truck drivers will tell you, having 4 wheel drive just means you can get it stuck that much further into the ditch. I bet most of them laugh and smile at those commercials that show the SUV with the dial knob for the traction control system.
I'm sure most tow truck drivers will tell you, having 4 wheel drive just means you can get it stuck that much further into the ditch. I bet most of them laugh and smile at those commercials that show the SUV with the dial knob for the traction control system.
St. Clown
Ideas Posted are Likely Not My Own
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The better the tech, the more it allows the idiots to get stuck worse than others. If you're responsible and given better tech/equipment, then it will only make you that much safer.
The better the tech, the more it allows the idiots to get stuck worse than others. If you're responsible and given better tech/equipment, then it will only make you that much safer.
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The other day I go out to my car, and the doors are frozen shut!
Fortunately, I remembered an old trick: when something is stuck, try moving it in the opposite direction. I shoved hard against the door, pushing it inward, which cracked the ice and let me open the door. Phew.
The other day I go out to my car, and the doors are frozen shut!
Fortunately, I remembered an old trick: when something is stuck, try moving it in the opposite direction. I shoved hard against the door, pushing it inward, which cracked the ice and let me open the door. Phew.
St. Clown
Ideas Posted are Likely Not My Own
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That happens all the time around here if your vehicle is left outside, especially when there's a rain/ice/snow mixture of precipitation that day.
The bank thermometer across the street said 9 degrees this morning. With the lack of wind downtown this morning, that felt really warm.
The other day I go out to my car, and the doors are frozen shut!
Fortunately, I remembered an old trick: when something is stuck, try moving it in the opposite direction. I shoved hard against the door, pushing it inward, which cracked the ice and let me open the door. Phew.
That happens all the time around here if your vehicle is left outside, especially when there's a rain/ice/snow mixture of precipitation that day.
The bank thermometer across the street said 9 degrees this morning. With the lack of wind downtown this morning, that felt really warm.
state of hockey
He fixes the cable?
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It's a straight-up balmy 11°F here in Crystal.
It's a straight-up balmy 11°F here in Crystal.
RaceBoarder
Waiting for the Snow to fly...
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Looks like we're gonna get another 2-3 inches of snow tomorrow night... Not a big deal... But this will be the 3rd accumulating snowfall within a week... This will also mean we will have snow on the ground for Christmas... Yay!
Looks like we're gonna get another 2-3 inches of snow tomorrow night... Not a big deal... But this will be the 3rd accumulating snowfall within a week... This will also mean we will have snow on the ground for Christmas... Yay!
FlagDUDE08
Banned
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Take that, Bulldogs! http://www.farmersalmanac.com/weather/2010/09/07/5-worst-winter-weather-cities/
*returns to the non-Minnesotan thread*
Take that, Bulldogs!
http://www.farmersalmanac.com/weather/2010/09/07/5-worst-winter-weather-cities/*returns to the non-Minnesotan thread*
St. Clown
Ideas Posted are Likely Not My Own
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The weather did in my car battery this week. On Wednesday night, when getting to the park and ride after work, the engine barely turned over, just enough to start. It did the same today, so I declared it dying and replaced it. My only question is this: How in the last three years did batteries jump some 47% in price? That's a bit outside current inflation rates.
The weather did in my car battery this week. On Wednesday night, when getting to the park and ride after work, the engine barely turned over, just enough to start. It did the same today, so I declared it dying and replaced it. My only question is this: How in the last three years did batteries jump some 47% in price? That's a bit outside current inflation rates.
hockeyplayer1015
Capt
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Some places in the CNY lake effect snowbelt saw a 5 to 6 foot dumping of snow the past couple days. Yes, that's 60-72 inches, confirmed. Going to be a long winter up there!
Some places in the CNY lake effect snowbelt saw a 5 to 6 foot dumping of snow the past couple days. Yes, that's 60-72 inches, confirmed. Going to be a long winter up there!
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