Here's what I have learn:

1) The fit is not designed for winter driving

2) Get winter tires, thought your fit may not be good for winter driving, its worth getting just cos All season = EPIC FAIL

3) Bring shovel, never know when you need it... (I use my shovel over 10+ today just to get me out of parking areas)

Just a thought, if I charge $2 to push every car out of the snow today, I think I can make 50 bucks =\. Yes, Vancouverians DO NOT know how to drive in the snow - heck 99% of us cant even drive on a dry day =)

 

i own a SNOW BEAST!!!

 

if your going to drive on the snow, dont go in ditches >.< i was pulling out of my driveway and turned too close to the corner and went into the grass part, ugh so much trouble, not enough traction on the right tire which is on the regular part, and too much weight on the ditched tire, i was basicly polishing the snow heh basicly, keep each side on the same level, you can go up n down hills, just dont tilt >.< ugh how i fix it? shoved a 8'x8" board in front the tires

 

I'm glad I am not the only one with trouble in the snow. Combination of all-season tires and open differential means I can't even get out of my garage.

This car needs a limited-slip differential and snow tires.

 

I'm on OEM's + front snow chains. Perfect traction.

 

Limited slip differential > CHECK!
Snow tires(michelin X-ice) > CHECK!

No problem at all on most of the side streets. Just had to dig my car out when I'm off from work today coz heavy trailers & plow left a mess around the area where me & my workmates park but it's ok.

 

I was feeling really good about the car's handling over the last week in the (lighter) snow, ...and then today happened. I couldn't even get out of my side street. Backed out of the drive way, started up the street and literally started free wheeling instantly.

I was waiting for those Dunlop all seasons to catch up with me.

 

Bottom-line: DUN DRIVE IN THE SNOW unles syou have a freakin Humvee... our car is too low~ it snot about the tires (well partially), its the clearence~

I'll prolly get a H3 before GM file bankruptcy~ just so that I can get around~

 

You guys on the West Coast haven seen snow, 40 cm yesterday that a snowfall.

 

Always clear the big chunks of snow/ice behind the rear bumper before getting into garage. Almost flooded my garage by that 2 big chunks (like size of a huge cantalope).

 

You guys complain too much My car is even lowered about an inch and I have no problem tackling day to day snow drifts!

Fit + Snow Tires = Awesome Winter Car

 

ive learned that there are nurmours number of retarded drivers in vancouver...

snow noobs...

now watch me get in an acident tonight hahahaha

 

^^don't jinx yourself simon!

i've learned that...i love the MDX lol
but i got home fine when it was snowing from richmond to coq. so i'm happy w/ the fit!

 

Southern cars > Northern cars. Man my Civic had so much trouble starting in NJ. I never want my Fit to be buried in snow :/ let alone drive in it

 

i've learn to pull ur hand brakes on every turn to prevent under steering....
the trick
pull hand brake...steer to the direction you want to go... and press the gas ...

 

ive learned that everyone around you cant drive

especially the ones driving the trucks

 

The trucks drive around the snow thinking they're the sh*t. Going super fast and sliding everywhere. I hate them ><

 

They're not as bad as the morons in their SUVs that think they're invincible in this weather.

 

Wouldnt that wreak your wheel well and fenders? Oh wait.. u are doing JDM conversion after winter.. nvm =P

 

I've learn to walk with my gf in the snow~ its actually very nice~ so long you have proper winter gear =))

ITS RAINNING OUTSIDE... i never know I would actually miss the rain? @@

I dunno about you guys but I think we have enough snow for now... White Xmas, been there... done that.