FF in the snow

Four inches of snow in the Toledo area on January 1, 2014 and I had to drive the FF to the model airplane flying field for our traditional first day of the year flight. It was cold but WAY FUN, both the drive and the flight. First video is one of a few I took on the way there, second video is flying in the snow.

Look at the fluffy snow being blown up from the right front wheel at times. The view out the rear is the wall of snow the FF is dragging along, the rear window itself is actually totally clear! This 35 mile drive was GREAT fun.

Rick
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7prO-hg3zw]FF Snow Jan 1 2014 - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgndfLW9Gqs]R/C Weak Signals Jan 1 2014 - YouTube[/ame]

 

SottoZero's. This is my second winter with this car. It is really fun to drive in the snow with these tires. Noting another popular recent thread, it is another reason the FF may be getting more attention than the 612 (I love 612's by the way)

As I said, 14 degrees F and the car is far more stable where there is no stupid salt. The salt makes deep slush which can pull you off the road. Where it was simply packed snow or fluffy snow the FF was easy to drive with plenty of traction. I never exceeded 60 MPH and slowed to 45 when there was slush.

Rick

 

But when you get a nice day suddenly you appreciate that! (the best excuse I can come up with for living here)

Today there was even more snow and cold, perfect for the FF!

Rick

 

I rented a car in Alaska a couple years ago and noticed almost all windshields were cracked, including my rentacar. I would not be driving my Ferrari if I lived in Alaska or another gravel state , probably the ONLY reason we are better off with salt.

 

I thought about tromping on it to show how great the FF is in snow but not while holding my stupid iPhone .

Cleaning salt, I wash it once a week but rinse it off every day when I get home, including the wheel wells. I use deionized water for that so it dries spot free. I have the tri-bed system Deionizers | On The Go® and it works great. I have to replace the chemicals probably twice a year.

Rick

 

I would bet on that too. FWD doesn't help with hydroplaning.

Rick

 

I'm running the 32 motor with a 12x10 prop and 4S 5000. It has plenty of power, plus I have flaps on it which really help to slow it down! Nice catch! Ever hear of the Toledo Weak Signals R/C Expo? I am Co-Director of that.

 

You are absolutely right about ice ... heavy slush is bad too. 13 more inches of snow last night but NW Ohio all roads have been closed by the sheriff so I sit at home.

Rick

 

Look at Toledo Show - R/C Expo | R/C Model Show Our 60th Expo is happening this April.

 

FF's in the snow, I love it! What kind of summer tires are on yours? Pirelli or Michelin?