Re: highway speed in full time 4X4?
 

FrankW <fworm@mxznorpak.ca> wrote in
news:8uCdnYwuoLcZiGaiRVn-sA@magma.ca:

>
>
> Barry Bean wrote:
>> "L0nD0t.$t0we11" <"L0nD0t.$t0we11"@ComcastDot.Net> wrote in
>> news:2BDKb.144057$VB2.547466@attbi_s51:
>>
>>
>>>Roughly 1/6/04 08:36, Barry Bean's monkeys randomly typed:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Let me be more specific-
>>>
>>> Always a good idea.
>>>
>>>>If I'm driving my Jeep Liberty on the interstate in bad weather
>>>>(i.e. drizzle near freezing, light snow, patchy snow), is it safe to
>>>>use "full time 4X4" at speeds of 55-75? The manual says I can safely
>>>>---- in or out of 4wd at up to 55 mph, but makes no mention of a top
>>>>speed, automatic disengage speed, or other limit on 4X4 at highway
>>>>speed.
>>>
>>> This is probably because the manual mistakenly assumes something
>>> resembling self-preservation instincts on the part of the driver.
>>
>>
>> Please. Its not unusual to drive in conditions that allow traffic to
>> flow at the speed limit, but at the same time warrant extra attention
>> or efforts to maintain control.
>
> Yea! wait until you have to apply the brakes and stop quickly
> or a heavy gust of wind blows. Your eyes will be really wide open :-)

If I were speaking of conditions that interfered with braking, I would
have said so. I'm speaking of conditions that are primarily dry pavement
with occasional spots where traction is iffy. Conditions that let traffic
normally flow at or near the speed limit, but where a little bit of extra
control would be appreciated.

>> Thanks, that's helpful. Nothing furthers a discussion like having
>> someone take your comments out of context, assume facts not in
>> evidence, and attack.
>>
> Driving at high speeds when 4x4 is required is just plain reckless!
> Asking how fast you can go in 4x4 on snow etc, is a stupid question in
> my opinion. I'll see you in the ditch :-)
>
> It seems every snowfall there are more SUV's in the ditch than even
> 2x4 cars etc. I wonder why ? Too cocky maybe

None of the SUVs, trucks, or cars I've driven have been in a ditch for
the past 20+ years, and I didn't ask about "driving at high speed on
snow." I asked about using Jeep's full time 4X4 at highway speeds in
borderline conditions. Maybe "patchy snow", "light snow", and "drizzle
near freezing" mean different things where you live, but in this part of
the country, traffic doesn't typically slow down until you actually get
road coverage, or conditions that have more wet/snow covered pavement
than dry pavement.

Re: highway speed in full time 4X4?
 

FrankW <fworm@mxznorpak.ca> wrote in
news:8uCdnYwuoLcZiGaiRVn-sA@magma.ca:

>
>
> Barry Bean wrote:
>> "L0nD0t.$t0we11" <"L0nD0t.$t0we11"@ComcastDot.Net> wrote in
>> news:2BDKb.144057$VB2.547466@attbi_s51:
>>
>>
>>>Roughly 1/6/04 08:36, Barry Bean's monkeys randomly typed:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Let me be more specific-
>>>
>>> Always a good idea.
>>>
>>>>If I'm driving my Jeep Liberty on the interstate in bad weather
>>>>(i.e. drizzle near freezing, light snow, patchy snow), is it safe to
>>>>use "full time 4X4" at speeds of 55-75? The manual says I can safely
>>>>---- in or out of 4wd at up to 55 mph, but makes no mention of a top
>>>>speed, automatic disengage speed, or other limit on 4X4 at highway
>>>>speed.
>>>
>>> This is probably because the manual mistakenly assumes something
>>> resembling self-preservation instincts on the part of the driver.
>>
>>
>> Please. Its not unusual to drive in conditions that allow traffic to
>> flow at the speed limit, but at the same time warrant extra attention
>> or efforts to maintain control.
>
> Yea! wait until you have to apply the brakes and stop quickly
> or a heavy gust of wind blows. Your eyes will be really wide open :-)

If I were speaking of conditions that interfered with braking, I would
have said so. I'm speaking of conditions that are primarily dry pavement
with occasional spots where traction is iffy. Conditions that let traffic
normally flow at or near the speed limit, but where a little bit of extra
control would be appreciated.

>> Thanks, that's helpful. Nothing furthers a discussion like having
>> someone take your comments out of context, assume facts not in
>> evidence, and attack.
>>
> Driving at high speeds when 4x4 is required is just plain reckless!
> Asking how fast you can go in 4x4 on snow etc, is a stupid question in
> my opinion. I'll see you in the ditch :-)
>
> It seems every snowfall there are more SUV's in the ditch than even
> 2x4 cars etc. I wonder why ? Too cocky maybe

None of the SUVs, trucks, or cars I've driven have been in a ditch for
the past 20+ years, and I didn't ask about "driving at high speed on
snow." I asked about using Jeep's full time 4X4 at highway speeds in
borderline conditions. Maybe "patchy snow", "light snow", and "drizzle
near freezing" mean different things where you live, but in this part of
the country, traffic doesn't typically slow down until you actually get
road coverage, or conditions that have more wet/snow covered pavement
than dry pavement.

Re: highway speed in full time 4X4?
 

You can drive the Full time 4WD at any safe speed. The safety is dependent
on outside conditions, not vehicle limitations.





"Barry Bean" <bbbean@beancotton.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9467AD0BDF5ABeatmorecotton@207.14.113.17.. .
> Whats the top safe speed to drive using full time 4X4?

Re: highway speed in full time 4X4?
 

You can drive the Full time 4WD at any safe speed. The safety is dependent
on outside conditions, not vehicle limitations.





"Barry Bean" <bbbean@beancotton.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9467AD0BDF5ABeatmorecotton@207.14.113.17.. .
> Whats the top safe speed to drive using full time 4X4?

Re: highway speed in full time 4X4?
 

You can drive the Full time 4WD at any safe speed. The safety is dependent
on outside conditions, not vehicle limitations.





"Barry Bean" <bbbean@beancotton.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9467AD0BDF5ABeatmorecotton@207.14.113.17.. .
> Whats the top safe speed to drive using full time 4X4?

Re: highway speed in full time 4X4?
 

On 6 Jan 2004 23:54:10 GMT, Barry Bean <bbbean@beancotton.com> wrote:

>FrankW <fworm@mxznorpak.ca> wrote in
>news:8uCdnYwuoLcZiGaiRVn-sA@magma.ca:
>
>If I were speaking of conditions that interfered with braking, I would
>have said so. I'm speaking of conditions that are primarily dry pavement
>with occasional spots where traction is iffy. Conditions that let traffic
>normally flow at or near the speed limit, but where a little bit of extra
>control would be appreciated.

Saw a guy this morning on east bound 694 north of the cities, in the
center lane with his headlights facing west. Traffic was going by at
65+. Sould've seen the look on his face...

Re: highway speed in full time 4X4?
 

On 6 Jan 2004 23:54:10 GMT, Barry Bean <bbbean@beancotton.com> wrote:

>FrankW <fworm@mxznorpak.ca> wrote in
>news:8uCdnYwuoLcZiGaiRVn-sA@magma.ca:
>
>If I were speaking of conditions that interfered with braking, I would
>have said so. I'm speaking of conditions that are primarily dry pavement
>with occasional spots where traction is iffy. Conditions that let traffic
>normally flow at or near the speed limit, but where a little bit of extra
>control would be appreciated.

Saw a guy this morning on east bound 694 north of the cities, in the
center lane with his headlights facing west. Traffic was going by at
65+. Sould've seen the look on his face...

Re: highway speed in full time 4X4?
 

On 6 Jan 2004 23:54:10 GMT, Barry Bean <bbbean@beancotton.com> wrote:

>FrankW <fworm@mxznorpak.ca> wrote in
>news:8uCdnYwuoLcZiGaiRVn-sA@magma.ca:
>
>If I were speaking of conditions that interfered with braking, I would
>have said so. I'm speaking of conditions that are primarily dry pavement
>with occasional spots where traction is iffy. Conditions that let traffic
>normally flow at or near the speed limit, but where a little bit of extra
>control would be appreciated.

Saw a guy this morning on east bound 694 north of the cities, in the
center lane with his headlights facing west. Traffic was going by at
65+. Sould've seen the look on his face...

Re: highway speed in full time 4X4?
 

On 06 Jan 2004 02:17 PM, L.W.(?ill) ------ III posted the following:
> It was called Sure Track, a part of the tow package, we didn't
> want it then either: http://www.----------.com/sureTrack.jpg

That image is meaningless without any supporting information, or even
the rest of the page with info on what vehicle it is for. About all
that can be said for it is at least it is in english.

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Re: highway speed in full time 4X4?
 

On 06 Jan 2004 02:17 PM, L.W.(?ill) ------ III posted the following:
> It was called Sure Track, a part of the tow package, we didn't
> want it then either: http://www.----------.com/sureTrack.jpg

That image is meaningless without any supporting information, or even
the rest of the page with info on what vehicle it is for. About all
that can be said for it is at least it is in english.

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