ok, maybe not crashed lol but this is my first 8 i got about a WEEK AGO!!! my first rwd car keep in mind...I realllllllly did not want to drive it today, but was left with no choice...i stayed on the left lane with my hazards on the entire time, the entire trip was fine until my exit came up...i SLOWLY tried to exit, no goo...BOOOM...luckily i got out of the car, and it was a little scuff on the bumper, no biggie (although its killing me inside)...but i guess thats what i get for thinking 2 subs and a sub box in my trunk would give me traction
guess 8's are just not meant for winter...

 

what tires are you using? that might be your problem. the stock tires aren't meant for driving in snow.

 

the 8 is fine with some snow tires, of which I need.

 

i was actually thinking about getting a good pair of winter tires for the back...but since i just got the car didnt have time to...as of now some type of BF Goodrich...I believe they are performace tires...Guess I made the mistake thinking a little weight and driving slow would keep my 8 safe...never again is my 8 going to see snow...

 

reallly? i didnt think tires could make a whole world of difference, perhaps ill give that a go next...

 

makes a big difference. not only do the grooves give you better channeling of the snow, but the compound is made for colder weather. a performance tire will get kinda hard in extreme cold.

 

i know that feeling

 

wow,

yes. they make a huge difference.. if you were driving in snow with the stock tires. shame on you.. you fail.

beers

 

What was your first clue?

 

Modern thinking is that you need winter tires on all four wheels. Browse the tire/wheel forum for more background. Also, go to tirerack.com and read their tech articles on winter driving.

Glad you're OK, and just minor damage.

Ken

 

i tried out my blizzak snow tires for the first time in snow today. WOW the difference is unbelievable. get snow tires.

 

the difference between snows and all seasons is like night and day... get some snows and you'll see that the 8 is a 4 season car... as long as you're not trying to drive in snow deeper that 5 inches, then ground clearance is an issue...

 

You'll need good winter tires on all four corners, not just in the rear.

 

Very true... doesn't matter how much traction you have if you can't control where you're going.

 

Thank you all for your input...i guess i will def. be investing in some winter tires...im located in the north jersey area, im not really concerned all that much with price, anyone have any suggestions as to what kind and where?

 

just Became a better drifter and i think you should be fine..lol
that way next time you feel you car going to s fish tail then you know how to show off for the ladies haha

 

Your stock rims are 18 inches, right?

Standard answer is Blizzaks on 17 inch rims. It's usually best to get a whole set of tires and rims - mounting and balancing on a single set of wheels twice a year gets old. Check out tire rack's winter packages. (I'm not associated with tire rack...but they're a forum vendor, they have very good prices, and they're good to deal with.)

Ken

 

Not the best Idea to purchase your first RWD vehicle in the middle of a NE Winter, which is why I'm waiting till Summer :-)

At least you will learn quick, and my best advice to you is to actually practice drifting. Once you get accustomed to the feeling of your car breaking traction, you get a better anticipation for it. Oh yeah, get winter tires too.

Don't feel bad, I spun out and took my bumper clean off the first week I got my car. It happens.

 

Don't wanna ask but...what did ya hit? on the bright side though, atleast your alright, health wise lol.

and to think I was kinda envious of the snow, never experienced it before. Ahhhh good ol' California.

 

pics of the damage...

i personally would not drive my 8 in the winter on a daily basis. not so much because of the rwd factor, as the 8 is actually really good in the snow, but more so because of the road salt.

 

I've got 17" blizzaks for snows, and they are great.

 

its the curse of the silvers!!......i know this cuz its kel's old car...

 

your parents dont let you drive in the snow lol.... i dont think you ever drove in the snow...

 

From edmunds.com long term test…

"Those who have to deal with slippery driving conditions will benefit from the RX-8's perfect 50/50 weight balance and available traction/stability control system. Throw a set of Bridgestone Blizzaks on this baby and you should be able to handle most anything winter throws your way."

 

good thing it's only minor damage but that is the exact reason y i got a winter beater when living in the north and y i recommend all winter drivers to invest in a beater!