Got mine! '05 CGM STi

moondog51 · 02-28-2005, 07:57 AM

Ive been lurking on the board for a while and finally got my STi last friday while the board was down.

Loving the car so far!

mike_ · 02-28-2005, 08:33 AM

Congrats. I hope you picked up a set of snow tires!

moondog51 · 02-28-2005, 08:59 AM

Nah, the roads are dry. If it does snow and accumulate Im going to borrow my (retired) dad's SUV until it's dry again. I dont feel like dropping another $1500 right now for wheels+snow tires only to use them for 2 weeks until it warms up

***jaybara*** · 02-28-2005, 09:18 AM

Just so you know man, it doesn't have to accumulate to cause you serious trouble. If you get caught in even a light snow with the stock rubber, you will be in a world of hurt. No flaming, just don't want to see another wrecked 05 for the same stupid reason.

***Digitalfiend*** · 02-28-2005, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaybara

Just so you know man, it doesn't have to accumulate to cause you serious trouble. If you get caught in even a light snow with the stock rubber, you will be in a world of hurt. No flaming, just don't want to see another wrecked 05 for the same stupid reason.

Nah, I got caught when it started snowing once (went from 1C dry roads to -8C and snowing) and the tires were fine. You just have to drive more carefully. These tires are fine in the dry right up to -15C, though they are like bricks. But I'm definitely picking up snows this year.

What you don't want to get caught in with these tires is cold wet roads that may be icy. I completely avoid that all together. Avoid snow covered roads as well. Roads with no accumulation are safe to a point but I try to avoid that too.

Riggs · 02-28-2005, 02:53 PM

Congrats - the best color :wink:

I got caught in a freak snow storm on stocks last week, and the car handles fine. It was coming down hard but there was no real accumulation, just slick wet roads. I had to drive very carefully but the car was planted even on the stocks.

I have found if the road is wet the car is fine on stocks.
If there is accumulation or ice then you are in trouble.

I'm not condoning driving in the winter on stocks, and still highly suggest a set of winter tires.

I just swapped back too early :-?

***Datadatum*** · 02-28-2005, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondog51

Nah, the roads are dry. If it does snow and accumulate Im going to borrow my (retired) dad's SUV until it's dry again. I dont feel like dropping another $1500 right now for wheels+snow tires only to use them for 2 weeks until it warms up

Two weeks? Hehe -- I hope so!

Congrats on the new toy.

moondog51 · 02-28-2005, 05:10 PM

What can I say, I'm an optimist

BeN! · 02-28-2005, 09:02 PM

There was an STi around where I live that wrecked due to the season's first rain. Winter treads all year in Nor Cal if you ask me...

Hawaii_guy · 03-01-2005, 02:21 AM

Congrats on the purchase!! I picked mine up last week Thursday.

Hawaii_guy

02-28-2005, 07:57 AM	#1
moondog51 Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Programmer Location: Madison, WI Posts: 10 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Ive been lurking on the board for a while and finally got my STi last friday while the board was down. Loving the car so far! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-28-2005, 08:33 AM	#2
mike_ The Next Petter Solberg Car: Silver 05 WRX STi Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 916 IWSTI Addict since: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: RE: Perrin FMIC vs. APS DR725 Congrats. I hope you picked up a set of snow tires!

02-28-2005, 08:59 AM	#3
moondog51 Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Programmer Location: Madison, WI Posts: 10 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: Two Part Question Nah, the roads are dry. If it does snow and accumulate Im going to borrow my (retired) dad's SUV until it's dry again. I dont feel like dropping another $1500 right now for wheels+snow tires only to use them for 2 weeks until it warms up

02-28-2005, 09:18 AM	#4
*jaybara* Platinum Metalhead Car: 05 CGM Fav Mod: Wingsectomy Location: Western Mass Posts: 556 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: RE: 2005 Stock STI Mustang Dynojet Just so you know man, it doesn't have to accumulate to cause you serious trouble. If you get caught in even a light snow with the stock rubber, you will be in a world of hurt. No flaming, just don't want to see another wrecked 05 for the same stupid reason.

02-28-2005, 05:10 PM	#8
moondog51 Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Programmer Location: Madison, WI Posts: 10 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	GT4 Picture Uploading Troubleshooting What can I say, I'm an optimist

02-28-2005, 02:53 PM	#6
Riggs Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: snowboard Location: 9000' Posts: 686 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Congrats - the best color :wink: I got caught in a freak snow storm on stocks last week, and the car handles fine. It was coming down hard but there was no real accumulation, just slick wet roads. I had to drive very carefully but the car was planted even on the stocks. I have found if the road is wet the car is fine on stocks. If there is accumulation or ice then you are in trouble. I'm not condoning driving in the winter on stocks, and still highly suggest a set of winter tires. I just swapped back too early :-?

02-28-2005, 09:02 PM	#9
BeN! Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Student Location: Eureka, CA... until August Posts: 38 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: My new There was an STi around where I live that wrecked due to the season's first rain. Winter treads all year in Nor Cal if you ask me...

03-01-2005, 02:21 AM	#10
Hawaii_guy The Next Petter Solberg Car: EZ-GO Location: Honduras Posts: 971 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: RE: New 05 CGM in Hawaii Congrats on the purchase!! I picked mine up last week Thursday. Hawaii_guy This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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