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    Thumbs up Snow 2012 Warning power steering pump

    Here is a quick heads up for all the new VR4 owners that might not be aware of this.

    Snow and the VR4 is fun, but don't be tempted to do doughnut in the snow with the steering on full lock, you will trash you power steering Pump, it will go pop.

    all seem to be OK if you are not on full lock, just be warned.

    Bye for Now!

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    Thanks for the warning Dave

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    Quote Originally Posted by Davezj View Post
    Here is a quick heads up for all the new VR4 owners that might not be aware of this.

    Snow and the VR4 is fun, but don't be tempted to do doughnut in the snow with the steering on full lock, you will trash you power steering Pump, it will go pop.

    all seem to be OK if you are not on full lock, just be warned.
    I'll remember that, thanks for the heads up

    Not that I'd be doing any donuts in the snow that is

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    l learned the hard way 4 years ago but still drove the car, arms felt like popeyes afterwards

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    doughnuts? are we not a little old for that?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scanny View Post
    doughnuts? are we not a little old for that?
    Fun police....
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    Your never too old for doughnuts.

    I found out the hard way, I ended up changing my power steering pump a few years ago in 6" of snow on the road out side my house. It was an interesting if a bit cold.
    I deliberately stayed late at work until most people had gone and then head off round the car park in the snow it was one of the most fun things I have done with my cloths on. I would recommend it to everyone.
    Just remember to be safe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Davezj View Post
    Your never too old for doughnuts.

    I found out the hard way, I ended up changing my power steering pump a few years ago in 6" of snow on the road out side my house. It was an interesting if a bit cold.
    I deliberately stayed late at work until most people had gone and then head off round the car park in the snow it was one of the most fun things I have done with my cloths on. I would recommend it to everyone.
    Just remember to be safe.
    Yep never to old. Nice heads up for new members there Dave
    The mighty Leedsnum has gone but the Airtrek mods will soon fill this space


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    This is soooo much fun. Unfortunately I no longer shall have this fun since the Legnum crashed (now wrecked). If you search on youtube combining words as 'Legnum' or 'vr4' and 'Snow' you'll find several of us having great fun in the snow!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MarkSanne View Post
    This is soooo much fun. Unfortunately I no longer shall have this fun since the Legnum crashed (now wrecked). If you search on youtube combining words as 'Legnum' or 'vr4' and 'Snow' you'll find several of us having great fun in the snow!
    Not found a replacement yet Mark?

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    I did, but it's just a plain V6 N/A Galoon... Cheap as chips and extra crispy on the arches

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    I thought donuts were for eating,yum yum

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    try a figure 8 instead of the full doughnut...gives the pump a quick breather......................

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    i cant think of anywhere big enough to spin the legnum safely. the works car park is used 24/7 and not enough space anyway

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scanny View Post
    i cant think of anywhere big enough to spin the legnum safely. the works car park is used 24/7 and not enough space anyway
    Don't worry, if you hit anything your air bag will save you.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Subaru ETA View Post
    Don't worry, if you hit anything your air bag will save you.....

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    Can´t have any fun in the snow,have season plates from 1.4-31.10
    Love my Legnum so that i don´t drive when it is raining
    perhaps i should buy a cheap VR-4 to enjoy this fun ??

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    the side airbags are not connected and as we are talking about sideways fun, the front one wouldnt be activated

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    Pmsl sideways drifting is always fun in any car be it 4 wheel or rear wheel and never had to use full lock in 4 wheel drift

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