Ice Gymkhana

[jkale]

Sounds like a good idea.. Im down..

[Jim EvoX]

And Jim, have no fear, we're all rookies to an event like this. I'm guessing your winter car is not another EVO.?

Unfortunately the budget wouldn't allow a second evo

....its a $1500 Impreza.

[Jim EvoX]

My wife has already expressed concern a couple of times that I will start modifying the Impreza in addition to the evo. Just trying to make it reliable winter transportation right now, but I would love to try hill climbing at some point in the future....so her concern is probably valid.

[8valvegrowl]

Well, for ice events, the only modification that makes sense is some studded tires. Using a daily is fine. I had a blast hooning my old Legacy around last winter.

Also, you just need to get the wife to drive in a few events, then she'll be hooked. It's the best way to get new toys for the cars I've found thus far; paying for said parts, not-withstanding.

Whereabouts in Monkton do you live, Jim? My wife and I just moved from Monkton Ridge (behind the old Norris Farm Stand/Barn on Silver St.) to Westford. Lived there for three and a half years.

[DaveEstey]

Studded tires are ordered for the Legacy.

[tiFreak]

I was considering doing this with my Outback, too bad it's losing oil through the cam seals and I'm too lazy to take this car apart I might do it if I can find some studded snows for my E46

[STI NICK]

My wife has already expressed concern a couple of times that I will start modifying the Impreza in addition to the evo.

That sounds like a similar conversation I had with my wife when i said I wanted a winter beater. I am still driving my truck, while the sti is parked.

[Jim EvoX]

Well, for ice events, the only modification that makes sense is some studded tires. Using a daily is fine. I had a blast hooning my old Legacy around last winter.

Also, you just need to get the wife to drive in a few events, then she'll be hooked. It's the best way to get new toys for the cars I've found thus far; paying for said parts, not-withstanding.

Whereabouts in Monkton do you live, Jim? My wife and I just moved from Monkton Ridge (behind the old Norris Farm Stand/Barn on Silver St.) to Westford. Lived there for three and a half years.

I live pretty close to where you did - I'm on Mountain Road. I saw that you lived in Monkton about the time you were moving.

I think once the kids are a little older my wife will be interested. I think she's a little concerned that she will enjoy it. Of course she just tells me that she doesn't want to make me look bad by having my wife beat me...

[8valvegrowl]

Hah hah, very nice! My wife has posted quicker times at a few autocrosses. I never hear the end of it.

We looked at several houses and lots on Mountain Rd. We really like that area, but nothing panned out.

[DaveEstey]

Do we have ice yet?