No, you don't have to spin in the snow or any other surface during
lift-off, I mean take-off. If it's slick, just start out gently in Second
gear.
Richard in snowless San Antonio
On Wed, 20 Sep 2000 12:23:04 -0400 "Clark, Michael S"
<Michael.S.Clark@state.me.us> writes:
> I appreciate you and others advice; sounds like the LSD is worth it,
> and
> perhaps the ABS. So now I'm thinking about the V-8. I've heard
> what you've
> said, that the aluminum block 8 gets close to or better mileage than
> the
> six, but I've also been advised that that benefit is more applicable
> to the
> 4wd, or towing, due to extra weight factors. Basically, that the 6
> is a
> good match to 2wd and for not towing anything heavy. I don't know
> if the
> quad 2wd is much heavier than the cc - anyone know? What are folks
> getting
> for mileage on 5spd 2wd 6 vs. same setup w/ the 8? Is the extra
> torque of
> the 8 likely to cause more spinning in the snow on a 2wd? Thanks
> again for
> the info.
>
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jason Bleazard [mailto:drazaelb@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 2:53 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Cc: Clark, Michael S
> Subject: DML: Will the real Mike Clark please stand up? (was: LSD
> and/or
> ABS:
>
>
>
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--- > -- > > Hmmm... seems like we attract Mike Clarks. The new Mike is probably > confused, but there's another Mike Clark who has been on the list > for > quite a while now. > > As long as we don't see "Hi, I'm a new subscriber, my name is Bob > Trottmann..." No offense Robert, but one Trottmann is enough. :-) > > Mike, on your question, I can't be too much help since I have a 4x4. > But I can tell you that I use 2wd almost exclusively all winter > long. > The only time I really need 4 wheel drive is when I'm messing > around > parking up on a snowbank or something. I do keep three bags of sand > in the bed for extra weight over the rear axle, that helps quite a > bit. I currently live in Toronto, which has weather similar to what > you describe. > > I don't have the limited slip in mine, wish I did. Norah's truck > does, and it does help out, mostly with getting started from a stop. > Sometimes in freezing rain what you will get is two wheels spinning > instead of one. It can cause the rear end to kick out more when > turning, so you'll have to keep those counter steering skills handy. > > Neither of us have 4-wheel ABS. I had it on my Neon, and the only > time I really remember being glad I had it was when I was playing in > an empty parking lot (this was in Utah, about 18" of snow on the > ground at the time). > > Also, I'm sure you'll hear this several times, but if you can afford > it, go for the V8 instead of the 6. The difference in fuel economy > is miniscule, and especially with the weight of the quad cab, you'll > appreciate the extra power of the 8. > > Good luck with your shopping. Let us know what you decide. > > --- "Clark, Michael S" <Michael.S.Clark@state.me.us> wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I'm researching dakotas and have narrowed it down to a 2wd quad, > > 6-cyl > > 5-spd. I'm considering geting LSD for improved traction in snow > > (can't > > afford 4wd). I live in the northeast and often the snow is more > > like slush > > and freezing rain. Have owned an open diff 2wd mazda 4cyl 5-spd > > (rear ABS) > > for 8 years and done fine, but thought the LSD and ABS would be a > > good > > improvement. Any experience out there? Comments, suggestions, > > what I can > > expect to be different, etc., greatly appreciated! I'm thinking > > two wheels > > spinning in slop (evenly?) may be less easy to manage than the old > > tried and > > true counter-steer, but don't know. Also, how about ABS- worth > the > > $$? My > > wife will drive the truck too, and she doesn't like the Mazda now > > (prefers > > front wheel cars.) Thanks in advance! > > > > Mike > > > > ===== > Linux: Because a 486 is a terrible thing to waste. > --------------------------------------------------------- > Jason Bleazard http://www.bleazard.net Toronto, Ontario > his: '95 Dakota Sport 4x4, 239 V6, 5spd, Reg. Cab, white > hers: '98 Dakota Sport 4x4, 318 V8, Auto, Club Cab, black > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. > http://im.yahoo.com/________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.
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