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First snow drive in the 2door BD 2.7 non-sas. This thing handles exceptionally well in the snow. Really good traction and stability. Never even took it out of 2Hi.
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I am going to play devils advocate here. So, based on OPs location (and average age of this forum), they are likely very, very well versed in driving in snow.Cool
I don't get why stay in 2H rather than go into 4H? Just to prove a point it isn't necessary?
Unless I am actually testing something to test, when there is enough snow to create slip I always go into 4H. I would kick myself forever if I were to get into control trouble in 2H and bang up my car rather than put in 4H.
I view 4H as more than just getting traction for hills, but with drive to the wheels used for steering there is less chance of them getting into an uncontrolled slip situation. In 4H the drive to the front wheels can help pull the front end around when the wheels want to naturally slip.
I live in PA now and we haven't had any snow. So jealous. Although we're supposed to get a whopping 1" this week.First snow drive in the 2door BD 2.7 non-sas. This thing handles exceptionally well in the snow. Really good traction and stability. Never even took it out of 2Hi.
Not trying to prove any point. I just don't feel like I need 4H unless I'm having traction issues. With advanced traction and stability control there's really not much advantage to turning on 4H unless you are trying to get up a steep hill and are unable to find traction. Typically people get into trouble in snow when they don't realize how slick a surface is until they try to stop/slow down. With 2H you can feel when the tires start to break loose and use that to gauge effective stopping distance.Cool
I don't get why stay in 2H rather than go into 4H? Just to prove a point it isn't necessary?
Unless I am actually testing something to test, when there is enough snow to create slip I always go into 4H. I would kick myself forever if I were to get into control trouble in 2H and bang up my car rather than put in 4H.
I view 4H as more than just getting traction for hills, but with drive to the wheels used for steering there is less chance of them getting into an uncontrolled slip situation. In 4H the drive to the front wheels can help pull the front end around when the wheels want to naturally slip.
I respect people can do what they wish.I am going to play devils advocate here. So, based on OPs location (and average age of this forum), they are likely very, very well versed in driving in snow.
If you've lived/grew up in New England you know how to drive in the snow, and know the limits.
I had an old Explorer and I never put it into 4H unless it was legit 6" of snow unplowed.
Thing was a beast, and I knew how it drove. If that makes sense.
were you in 4A or 2H?Not trying to prove any point. I just don't feel like I need 4H unless I'm having traction issues. With advanced traction and stability control there's really not much advantage to turning on 4H unless you are trying to get up a steep hill and are unable to find traction. Typically people get into trouble in snow when they don't realize how slick a surface is until they try to stop/slow down. With 2H you can feel when the tires start to break loose and use that to gauge effective stopping distance.
I also typically jam on the brakes on a flat section of road with no one around early in a snow drive. That way you get an understanding for your stopping distance so it doesn't surprise you later.
Anyway, to recap, I'm not against running in 4H when conditions call for it. But 2H is often sufficient for a little snow.
2H. No 4A on my broncwere you in 4A or 2H?