Gloyale Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Well, kinda. I'm sure this doesn't hold a candle to Colorado or even the Oregon Cascades......But for the Oregon coast this was ALOT. I say was, because as I write this, much of it has melted already. This is the road to the top of Mary's Peak....tallest mountain in the Coast range. 4100ft. or so (road only goes up to 3770ft) Took my "street" '86 wagon with the snow tires, as opposed to my lifted '84 with mud tires and true Chain Chains. It was about all the 86 could handle. After a certain point, the body was dragging quite a lot. I didn't air down....Should have. All in all I'd say I faired better than most of the Jeeps, Chevy's and a Toyota. BTW it's a EJ22 and 4.11 Legacy AWD. http://s209.beta.photobucket.com/user/Gloyale/media/1218121357_zpsc63c6087.jpg.html?sort=3&o=4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Arriving at the top The first time this Jeep was stuck. I pulled him out. The Chevy over the edge, right at the top parking/turnaround area that caused all the holdup The second time this Jeep was stuck (I let someone else pull him) And the Chevy still stuck And 2 more from about 2/3 of the way up, in front of a cool waterfall.....that you can't really see in my crappy Cell Phone pics. Sorry. I backed up into some virgin snow to illustrate how much snow there was. It was even deeper at the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferox Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Sweet pics, takes me back to my college days in Corvalley. Was that Chevy a dually? Whenever it snows I just park my Jeep and drive the Sube. All these bigger rig drivers don't realize them wide tires don't work so well in the snow. I'm getting pizza-cutters for the Jeep next time I need tires. I know my Sube would make it to the top, but the BFG ATs on the Heep would have failed miserably. What kind of snow tires are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subafreak Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Lol. Awesome pics! Almost makes me wish we had snow rite now......except my cars not done yet and the all seasons on the Brat would probably not be spectacular in the snow. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tron Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 :D:D im so glad someone else is enjoying the snow as much as i am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 we had a fair bitt to had the 79 wagon up in 2ft or better she just dosent say no ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 its all good until the snow you are pushing with the front bumper starts coming over the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 ... Beautiful Pictures... Even from a Cellphone's Camera; I like how your Subie does Look in the Snow! Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 Sweet pics, takes me back to my college days in Corvalley. Was that Chevy a dually? Whenever it snows I just park my Jeep and drive the Sube. All these bigger rig drivers don't realize them wide tires don't work so well in the snow. I'm getting pizza-cutters for the Jeep next time I need tires. I know my Sube would make it to the top, but the BFG ATs on the Heep would have failed miserably. What kind of snow tires are you running? Chevy's not a dually. Extra cab though. Heavy rigs in deep snow are screwed when they slide sideways. I took the Jimmy many many hard hits to get him out. They broke both Cast tow horns off the front end, and many tow ropes. My self and others showed up with heavy chain. We wrapped the chain through the crossmember and the blazer wailed the bejeeeeezus out of the chain til he finally came out. Once the chain whipped back and smacked the Jimmy tailgate, knocking off it the GMC logo and a big chunk of crappy bonbo work. I sat far back and watched. It was ridiculously funny. I'm really glad nobody got hurt. Tires on my Sube= Hankook Hakkapelita Studded 215/65/15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 They broke both Cast tow horns off the front end, and many tow ropes. My self and others showed up with heavy chain. We wrapped the chain through the crossmember and the blazer wailed the bejeeeeezus out of the chain til he finally came out. Once the chain whipped back and smacked the Jimmy tailgate, knocking off it the GMC logo and a big chunk of crappy bonbo work. Good way to get someone killed. I knew a guy who was killed a few years ago when the tow point on the other vehicle let go. Pretty cool pictures. Hakkas FTW, for sure. I'm constantly shocked at how much snow my FWD Celica will plow through with Blizzak Revo1s (more of an ice tire, than deep snow), so much fun. I don't go anywhere in the winter without my gear, which includes a good well-oiled comealong, 60' of looped recovery straps, a collection of shackles (some tow points won't allow use of a nice big 10k lb one, but still better to use a small, ~5klb shackle than a hook) and a couple shovels (not to mention tools, clothes, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tron Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 its all good until the snow you are pushing with the front bumper starts coming over the hood. I agree after driving through knee level snow in my friends long driveway this morning!!! Still comming down strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subafreak Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Chevy's not a dually. Extra cab though. Heavy rigs in deep snow are screwed when they slide sideways. I took the Jimmy many many hard hits to get him out. They broke both Cast tow horns off the front end, and many tow ropes. Agreed. Got cought in a snow storm up in the mountains of Vermont last winter in my girlfriends F-350 dually with brand new all seasons on it.(litteraly had them put on that morning) I don't think I've ever driven so slow in the snow in my life! I didn't like it at all! I pulled over and let her drive the rest of the way. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/22/science-snowflakes-shapes-chemistry_n_2338737.html?utm_hp_ref=science Show offs. The only snow we got so far was that freaky Blizzard after Hurricane Sandy, and the Justy was in that snow. Oddly over powered for good traction in the snow. You have to use the Ds(port) slector to get going without spinning tires everywhere. Can't wait for Blu2 to see snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 its all good until the snow you are pushing with the front bumper starts coming over the hood. Never stopped mine. Been a few years since we had really good snow here, and I'm sure the Soob would do better now than it did then, but I couldn't believe that a car could push 20" of snow on worn out all seasons. Land rovers jeeps and 4wd trucks couldn't touch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tron Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) why is this do you think? Is it the lightness of our cars? I do notice when parking in deep snow that if i stop the car sinks a bit a split second later... It seems as long as im moving she stays on top! Edited December 24, 2012 by tron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 It's all about the weight. In the snow, it comes down to traction(surface area and compound) to weight ratio. If you have enough traction, and little enough weight, you can ride up on top of the snow. Independent suspension helps too, because when the belly starts sliding, the wheels will drop down deeper. A solid axle plows into the snow and digs deeper until it is supported by the snow, and then the wheel won't drop any further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) A solid axle plows into the snow and digs deeper until it is supported by the snow, and then the wheel won't drop any further. LOL If my front axle is pushing snow, your loyale will be done for. This snow was about 3 feet deep here. Can't say as I've met a Subaru that could get to the spot I took this photo from. Edited December 27, 2012 by Zap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratRod Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Heres some texas snow for ya! I know, its almost an oxymoron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Heres some texas snow for ya! I know, its almost an oxymoron That's adorable:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratRod Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 That's adorable:D I Know, we almost hit an inch. No one down here knows how to drive on ice here... Jeez its crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybishop Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) "LOL If my front axle is pushing snow, your loyale will be done for. This snow was about 3 feet deep here. Can't say as I've met a Subaru that could get to the spot I took this photo from. ;)" I have a lifted 1994 Land Cruiser so I hear you about the deep stuff. That said his point about the independent suspension dropping does make for a good argument and a lot of sense. I know that my 1986 4x4 Subaru GL wagon that is stock does incredibly well in the snow. Even being plowed in by the snow plows where it is parked on the street and they just pile it up around the cars. It climbs right over it and out without a complaint. Edited December 31, 2012 by kybishop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oskar_subaru Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) it snowed a little over here yesterday, had to take the legacy out ! tried to cross a ditch, didn´t make it al the way Edited December 30, 2012 by oskar_subaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) LOL If my front axle is pushing snow, your loyale will be done for. This snow was about 3 feet deep here. Can't say as I've met a Subaru that could get to the spot I took this photo from. Well, again, that "loyale" ('86 GL actually) is my "street" car. 2" lift, 215/65/15 tires. (less than 26") Now my bigger car has 6" lift, and 235/75/15 tires. that's what I'm takin up today:brow: I'll bet your Toyota has even bigger tires than that. My point about Indy vs. Solid front suspension would be more apparent if we were talking about rigs with the same size tires. How would your yota, or any other solid axle rig, do with a 26" tire??? Probably not as well as a sube is my guess. Those are some awesome pics. And I'm not denying the general awesomeness of toyota trucks. I'd love to wheel with ya some time. I'm just sayin' Edited December 30, 2012 by Gloyale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvo Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 i dont have any pics of me driving in the snow but ive taken it in some deep stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 it normally doesn't snow IN lewiston because lewiston is in a valley so there ends up with a temp inversion.hot air near the ground and cold air on top.With that being said the last time it snowed here I wrote messages on the hood of my cars on the street.on my 83 RX7 I wrote "BRR",the subaru I wrote "YA!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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