Vermont Trip

[wagener]

You were at H2O right? I really like CSLs on B5s

Hope you have a fun trip.

[bloodredsmurf]

Yah some rope will be a smart idea, maybe a big bag of kity litter too for traction if you get stuck or something..wouldnt hurt.

People are very nice out here, really friendly and always out to help others. Friendliest state Ive ever been in. Ive been helped out by countless strangers at various times, all really cool about it and approached me when they saw me in need, so if you get in a bind, I wouldnt worry too much.

Take lots of pics. If the weather keeps up like this tho, it will probably be 50 when you come and no snow..

Oh, and on the 2x4's and scissor jack..old, large phone books work awesome as "lifts" or ramps to drive on, since they're adjustable.. just flip the pages to the height you want ha.

Don't tell me that lol, I'm hoping it cools down and starts snowing more. I spoke to my brother the other day (works at a shop so has very strong opinions) and he convinced me to raise it up and put the other wheels on. Damn it drives so nice lol, but I miss is being low.

I'll be taking a shit load of pictures on the drive, from the mountain, and of course...in the snow. I put my roof rack on, mud flaps on, raised it up, and put the winter wheels on. Hopefully there is enough tread in the rears to give me enough traction.

You were at H2O right? I really like CSLs on B5s

Hope you have a fun trip.

Yeah I was at H20, it was a good time. Very eventful lol, although the actual show sucked ass(mainly parking).





I had to put my friend's front bumper on my roof rack for him to drive around (gti next to me) but even though it was shitty, I was still havin a good time in the mud lol.

[bloodredsmurf]

What she looks like now

[Goettler412]

I love how we all spend thousands of dollars making our cars "less drive-able" or " less safe," yet there is hesitation to purchase $340 snow tires.

Sick car though, I like it.

[bloodredsmurf]

I love how we all spend thousands of dollars making our cars "less drive-able" or " less safe," yet there is hesitation to purchase $340 snow tires.

Sick car though, I like it.

Lol, I know what you mean. And it sounds crazy to think about what I've spent on the car versus the little amount for snow tires but I just don't have the funds, especially around xmas time and after booking the trip.

but thanks man, I've got some plans for it in the summer when I get some free time.

[slwrthnu]

i was at mount snow today and the roads themselves (depending on how your going, i was on 9 east to 100 north) are fine, so it will just come down to snow.

[bloodredsmurf]

i was at mount snow today and the roads themselves (depending on how your going, i was on 9 east to 100 north) are fine, so it will just come down to snow.

How was the mountain? Good snow base? Any fresh powder?

Hopefully snow actually starts to fall and they have some new powder on the mountains.

[slwrthnu]

How was the mountain? Good snow base? Any fresh powder?

Hopefully snow actually starts to fall and they have some new powder on the mountains.

not worth paying for. i have a season pass so it's no big deal but every mountain is pretty bare right now with only man made snow, they are getting 4-6 tonight and more tomorrow so hopefully this continues on and this shitty mild weather stops.

[aar0n.]

I'm going up to Okemo next week in my R32 and it's on 512s (tread is in very good shape) and my car is sitting at the same height as it was in summer mode. Based on my previous experiences driving up there and what the forecast looks like for the area for the next week, I'm pretty sure I'll be fine

[bloodredsmurf]

I'm going up to Okemo next week in my R32 and it's on 512s (tread is in very good shape) and my car is sitting at the same height as it was in summer mode. Based on my previous experiences driving up there and what the forecast looks like for the area for the next week, I'm pretty sure I'll be fine

Yeah I just had enough debating whether or not they'd be okay in the snow. But looks like I wouldn't have had a problem at all with this weather. Then again, I'd rather be putting 1500 miles on these tires than progressing the shitty wear on the 512's.

If they get any real snow while you're there, you might have a problem though. Hope for the best I guess lol. Now that I've got my car raised up and on winter tires...I'm hoping for a snowstorm (to drive in some snow and for the sake of being about to snowboard). Regardless, drive safe and have fun man.

[bloodredsmurf]

So it turns out I couldn't wait and I drove it all today. What a drive...forgoddamnever. Ended up driving into snow around 9..then again worse around 11:30...got here with ease. The car was packed, the pod too. Mountain in the morning...so pumped. Car drove perfect the whole way. Averaged 28.1 mpg on the way up.

[Alex@BagRiders]

28mpg's? Holy.. My B5 gets 21 hwy

[bloodredsmurf]

28mpg's? Holy.. My B5 gets 21 hwy

Yeah I was surprised too. Thought I'd be in the teens.

5 degrees outside now and we've got the heat cranked up to 80 in the hotel.

[slwrthnu]

what mountain are you at? i'm gonna be at mount snow tomorrow. look for the strangest looking snowboard carrying set up on a miata ever if thats your first stop.

[Nicolaus Pro]

what mountain are you at? i'm gonna be at mount snow tomorrow. look for the strangest looking snowboard carrying set up on a miata ever if thats your first stop.

I need to see pictures of this