01-09-2011, 02:13 PM | #1 |
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How much tube sand should you put in your trunk ??
I put 10% of curb weight(360 lbs., 6 bags of 60 lbs) in my trunk, so now I know what it's like to drive a 2-ton Cadillac CTS or a Camaro, I'm telling you this is awful ! I kid, I kid...But I usually have a 57/43 f/r weight distribution, since I added 10% to the back I should now have a 47/53 f/r weight distribution(corrected figure with added weight), so I'm like a Maserati Quattroporte or a Porsche 911. It feels like it rides a tad smoother though the steering is a touch lighter, looks like a put a lowering kit on it(the smallest of wheel gaps), so anyways... From what I've read this will help alot in snow, is this a good amount ?
Though it isn't "squatting" too extremely. 1 1/2 fingers gap for the back wheel gap. (used to be 2) 3 fingers gap for the front wheel gap.(used to be 2 1/2) Last edited by 08-G35s/6MT; 01-09-2011 at 03:20 PM. |
01-09-2011, 03:00 PM | #2 |
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01-09-2011, 03:02 PM | #3 |
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With all the electronics on a Gen5 you only need snowtires. Sand bags are a very old way to put weight but you don't need that anymore.
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01-09-2011, 03:09 PM | #4 |
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take that out of there the car is heavy to begin with and you will just put undo stress on your car
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01-09-2011, 03:10 PM | #5 |
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I have 200 pounds in the trunk of mine and I still can't get up the incline of my street. Even with a light dusting I still have to go in reverse when I exit my driveway onto my street to get a running start up the incline. I've had 2 other Camaros and 2 Firebirds and this car is the worst on the snow. Two days and I'm done. It's in the garage. lol
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01-09-2011, 03:15 PM | #7 |
Sounds like it's too much, if it is squatting that hard, I'd take some out. Like probably five of them, then if you get stuck, open up the last one and throw some under the tires.
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01-09-2011, 04:18 PM | #8 | |
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so are you running with snow tires or the RS P-zeros.....??? |
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01-09-2011, 04:45 PM | #9 |
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Rear weight bias could cause oversteer (fishtail spinout)..especially when slippery. Added weight also decreases MPG a bit.
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01-09-2011, 05:32 PM | #10 |
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Sand belongs in the desert. NOT a Camaro.
Your steering/control is up front. Putting too much weight in back raises the front end of the car, reduces the friction on the front tires, and reduces steering AND braking power. I have NEVER used sand bags in ANY of my vehicles and I live in Iowa. Drive like you're supposed to and you don't need them. |
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I had all seasons last year and didn't like them much. I switched to the Snow and Ice tires and it is awesome.
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01-09-2011, 06:38 PM | #13 |
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My SS with Pzeros seems to get around fine in light snow. Being heavy pays off.
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