02-13-2007, 04:55 PM
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Patienly waiting
My Alfetta patiently waiting for spring here in Pittsburgh!
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02-14-2007, 05:06 AM
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GTV in the snow, no problem!
In college I put 4 Blizzak snow tires on my '86 GTV-6 to get through the winters of upstate New York - the thing was like a truck in the snow, very sturdy...when it started (needed a jump about once a week). Just dont try to use the power windows before the car is thoroughly thawed out, they may freeze up in the down position...
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02-14-2007, 06:01 AM
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Good, solid advice. Thanks Jeff!
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02-14-2007, 06:07 AM
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Be nice and put a cover on her.  Is it just the angle of the pic or do you have different size shoes from front to back?
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02-14-2007, 06:47 AM
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I put a set of snows on the back of my winter beater GTV6 " Blackie' and I'm always surprised at how good the traction is. Though I don't drive it DURING snow storms[ like right now, 12 inches and more to come] my driveway is 1/2 mile long UPhill and without snows, I have to park at the bottom !!
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02-14-2007, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by aldo
Be nice and put a cover on her. |
I totally agree. What are you, one of those Maschomatics or somethin'
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02-14-2007, 01:23 PM
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Had a Alfetta that got me through college. By 1981 the bottom portion of the windshield surround had rotted out so badly that I had to wear plastic baggies over my shoes to keep them dry in the rain. I loved that car but it didn't like to be out in the weather.
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02-14-2007, 03:45 PM
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No I took her out of the garage to clean out the crap I had all over the place and got caught in a snow storm. Tomorrow she is going back in. This car spends 7/8's of the year in the garage. Yes diferent size wheels. 15 in Ronals in back and 14in Ronals up front shod with Michilin Pilots. Full GTV 6 Recaro interior. Rest if car set up to euro specs. Lots of fun.
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02-14-2007, 04:15 PM
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That really looks hot!  I've heard that putting a smaller wheel upfront compared to the back on the GTV6 throws the handling way off (I forget if it is bad oversteer or understeer) but it sure looks great! I once had a 73 Capri with larger rims/wheels in the rear and loved it - more pictures please ... less the snow!
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02-15-2007, 05:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aldo
Had a Alfetta that got me through college. By 1981 the bottom portion of the windshield surround had rotted out so badly that I had to wear plastic baggies over my shoes to keep them dry in the rain. I loved that car but it didn't like to be out in the weather.
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Ha! I had to wear several pairs of socks when I was driving in the winter because freezing cold air would leak through the floors when I was on the highway... If ONLY she ran hot!
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02-16-2007, 07:31 AM
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I have been driving it with this set up for years. Very hard around these Pittsburgh hills with no handling problems. Plus it really looks cool!
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02-16-2007, 08:05 AM
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It does look great with the larger rears.
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02-16-2007, 08:40 AM
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Hey Ruben,
Do you have a side shot pic [ w/ no snow ] to show the tire difference?
After seeing this thread, it got me thinking again. I started this one as a result
'opinions needed; Larger tires/wheels on back-Looks cool, but not good?'
Sorry, don't know how to add thread thing
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02-17-2007, 05:19 AM
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I'll see if I can dig up some side pics.
Ruben
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