Snow Hoonage

"NinetyQ" (NinetyQ)
12/18/2013 at 10:50 • Filed to: A90Q20V

I got to go snow hooning in the Audi last night with StreetsideStig in the passenger seat. In true Audi fashion though, it was not without its issues! First we got beached on a larger-than-expected pile of snow. The Quattro drivetrain pulled the car through snow higher than the oil pan for about 20 feet before getting stuck just as the front wheels reached the other side of the pile. A bit of minor clutch abuse later and the Audi was free to hoon on. We then went over to a clearer part of the parking lot and proceeded to do at least ten doughnuts all while being practically stationary (picture shows the tire marks immediately after this). However, that's when the biggest issue reared its head: the alternator belt slipped off. Ah well... we'll take care of that tomorrow or sometime. The battery was strong enough to get the car home.

Tomorrow will be the WRX's turn in the snow.

DISCUSSION (5)

Turbo-Brick > NinetyQ
12/18/2013 at 11:42

I hooned my STI on unplowed backroads the other day and had a great time. It was 2am, so I really didn't have to worry too much about meeting any traffic other than the snowplows. Once I turned off the traction and stability control, I started to appreciate the mantra of "never-lift".

NinetyQ > Turbo-Brick
12/18/2013 at 11:46

That sounds pretty awesome. I didn't even have to worry about traction or stability control in something this old. Heck, even the ABS was turned off. Never lift, indeed. I had all four wheels spinning endlessly.

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > Turbo-Brick
12/18/2013 at 11:59

What year did they start coming with TC and stability control? I've got an '07 and the only traction control is the manual with the gas pedal kind.

Turbo-Brick > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
12/18/2013 at 14:26

Apparently 2008, according to Cars101:

For 2008, the Impreza line is completely re-designed and all new. Based on the Legacy platform it has a slightly longer weheelbase. Still made only in Japan. WRX TR model is replaced by the WRX, the WRX is replaced by the Premium, and the Premium with Sirius Satellite Radio/Navigation is a new model. Note that this Navigation does not cover Hawaii, Alaska. Longer wheelbase with more seating room, all new body (steel hood, not aluminum and dashboard. New and standard on all models : front, side, and new front and rear side curtain airbags, VDC (electronic stability control) , keyless entry with laser cut Immobilizer key and ignition disabling alarm, telescoping steering wheel with audio and cruise controls, fold down rear seats now on sedan (and wagon of course). Off-black cloth is the only material available. Optional Navigation and Sirius Satellite Audio system. New optional Sport Grill, body colored. No leather or sunroof is available. All 2008 models have Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Ignition keys are now laser cut.

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > Turbo-Brick
12/18/2013 at 16:24

Makes sense, I forgot they did the total redesign then.