OR99.5Speed Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Dan already knows this. I seriously just learned that I can use 4wd in the wet. That is one of the big reasons why I'm selling the Pathfinder. Not to mention some guy took a look at it today and brought it to his mechanic. On the way back he had to put oil in it! HAHAHAH! I laughed so hard when I heard about this! Now I kinda want to keep it. I love it and have so many great memories in it, but the same time I need to move on. Hell, I'm not even looking for advice, just want to say that I'm a retard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 A what who where when why how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 You're not supposed to use 4WD in the wet. That is not considered a low-traction situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR99.5Speed Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 Yes! I win then. I was talking about how easily my Pathfinder fishtails in the wet, it's a little scary. I was wondering if it's the LSD, but some redneck idiot told me I'm supposed to use 4wd in the wet...dunno why I believed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 a bit heavy on the gas are we? my truck has never fishtailed in the rain... and hardly even in the snow. now, mud... well that's just plain good fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsho90 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 a bit heavy on the gas are we?my truck has never fishtailed in the rain... and hardly even in the snow. now, mud... well that's just plain good fun! ditto that......mine only fishtails when I want it to go easy on the go fast pedel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 a bit heavy on the gas are we?my truck has never fishtailed in the rain... and hardly even in the snow. now, mud... well that's just plain good fun! Double ditto, and I drive in the wet coast of Canada, with LSD. May be a tire issue? Try a F250 with hard 10+ ply tires and see what you get Now mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenEnvy94Pathy Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Dont sell. Its not always greener on the other side of the fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max_stryker Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 i love the lsd...i can do perfect circle donuts and fishtailing for fun in 4th gear is always a plus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iLLlegal Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Yes! I win then. I was talking about how easily my Pathfinder fishtails in the wet, it's a little scary. I was wondering if it's the LSD, but some redneck idiot told me I'm supposed to use 4wd in the wet...dunno why I believed him. happend to me twice. in the rain. iim not that heavy on the gas..but lets say you need to make it onto a road before umm traffic hits you making a left turn.. so you gotta accelerate and turn..thats when it happened to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 (edited) A what who where when why how? yeah. what he said and lay off the gas.. it's a pathfinder not an M3 Edited September 10, 2006 by Slick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonianbrat Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 How fast are you taking these "turns". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I think what most are getting at here is that you may need to evaluate your driving style, adjust where necessary and see if it gets any better. I see a lot of people try and drive SUV's like they are sports cars, usually just gets them in trouble and pisses off other drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR99.5Speed Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 I don't bother driving the Pathfinder quickly in the rain...if I did then I would meet a telephone pole in a hurry. If I'm taking a turn in the wet, mostly turning in intersections, I can't EVEN TOUCH THE GAS! No joke. The rear end will spin around so fast, but if you're aware of it then it's not terrible. At least the R50 steering is communicative. By the way: A guy came and looked at the car the other day. He took it to his mechanic to get it checked out, and the diagnosis came back that it needs a good bit of engine work, like cam seals and valve seals, among other items. We told him he can take it as-is for $6k or we'll just fix everything and keep it for another three years. We'll see... I'm a somewhat spirited driver, but I don't beat the piss out of it and I still don't drive it like an M3...if I did I would meet the aforementioned telephone pole. May I remind y'all that I've never had the slightest accident or gotten any tickets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 May I remind y'all that I've never had the slightest accident or gotten any tickets? What are you, some kinda prude? Never got a ticket or in an accident in either of my Pathys. Some of my cars I've had were different stories though sssh . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 how easily my Pathfinder fishtails in the wet, it's a little scary. I was wondering if it's the LSD, If I'm taking a turn in the wet, mostly turning in intersections, I can't EVEN TOUCH THE GAS! No joke. The rear end will spin around so fast Yep, bingo... It's the LSD and it is working well. No doubt you exagerate a bit. I'm a somewhat spirited driver Point and match... I damn near pivoted my Pathy the first few wet intersections, then I learned not to give much gas until the thing is basically pointed straight ! Use 1st normally (it will self corect), 2nd with respect, and 3rd hammered if you are straightish (long controlable fishtail). If you have an automagic, well, there is 1/2 your problem and I pity you. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 If you have an automagic, well, there is 1/2 your problem and I pity you. No love from B for the Autotragic crowd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR99.5Speed Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 I damn near pivoted my Pathy the first few wet intersections, then I learned not to give much gas until the thing is basically pointed straight ! Use 1st normally (it will self corect), 2nd with respect, and 3rd hammered if you are straightish (long controlable fishtail). If you have an automagic, well, there is 1/2 your problem and I pity you. B I do row my own! I couldn't handle having a slushbox with a VG. I guess it's just simple dynamics, but a bit worse than it should be. No big deal, I've lived with it and it's easy to correct as long as you don't instinctively let off the gas and let it spin into oncoming traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Uh...maybe it's your crappy, bald tires? :idea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR99.5Speed Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Uh...maybe it's your crappy, bald tires? :idea: Part of it! Never said it wasn't. A lot of it is probably the worn suspension... I'm over it, now just want to see if I'm selling it or keeping for another three years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I'd say that 100% of your TRACTION issues are coming from TIRES that aren't giving you any TRACTION. -thnkboutit- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR99.5Speed Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 I'd say that 100% of your TRACTION issues are coming from TIRES that aren't giving you any TRACTION. -thnkboutit- Wrong. So you're saying that if my @!*% suspension hits a big midcorner bump sending the tail flying out, it would be the tires fault, not the fact that the shocks/springs are too worn out to exhibit any control? You're smarter than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max_stryker Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 no its the tires.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR99.5Speed Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 no its the tires.... They aren't bald...just pretty low tread. I understand that it grips less when it wears, but they've been on for a few years and I've put 20k miles on them myself. They are National XT Commando tires made by Yokohama and are well-regarded. I should say that it will oversteer before it understeers. I honestly can't think of a time when the front end has pushed... The problem will lessen substantially with new tires but still won't go away...I promise that new shocks/springs will alleviate the problem. I don't drive much anymore so I don't really care about it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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