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    Default :: Light snow braking distances

    15" Pirelli Winter 210 SnowSport ~70% tread left
    (http://www.tirerack.com/tire-12/Pire...nowSport.shtml)

    - one passenger (me)
    - full trunk (PS3, various fluids, full size spare, 350a boost battery...)
    - 1/3rd tank full of gas
    - 3/4" fluffy snow on the ground
    - tested @ 3rd gear at speeds listed

    Full braking applied once the front of the car (headlights) appear to pass the big yellow base on the tall lamp. Not a very scientific test, but gives a relative comparison on distances. I moved over enough each time so I don't carve into the same spots each test. ABS activated and felt like a random sensation than a controlled pulse... kind of like the feeling of grinding fresh peppercorns NO TRACTION CONTROL.



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    your 70KPH looked like a 20KPH scenario i had last yaer... the thing just wouldnt stop!
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    mush better than mine. i need snow tires.

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    cool little test, thanks
    [1994 530i/5-Speed]

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    Can someone do something like this with snows and traction control for look?
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    Default Is that Yorkdale Mall?

    If not, where is that? Square One?

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    Stc

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    Default Ah yes...

    ...Scarberia!

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