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Senior Member
Location: Indiana
Registered: 11-03-08
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Hey mediocre chaser again, but what kind of vehicle should I use to chase, I have a 97' Cavalier sedan...
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Senior Member
Registered: 11-09-08
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quote: Originally posted by weathergeek90:
Hey mediocre chaser again, but what kind of vehicle should I use to chase, I have a 97' Cavalier sedan...
is this your first time chasing? |
Senior Member
Location: Indiana
Registered: 11-03-08
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on my own I chased this past spring and the spring before that, but every other time my mom and I took her truck.
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Senior Member
Registered: 11-09-08
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Where are you planning to chase and what kind of equipment are you going to use?
And the car you said is a good choice. My first chase vehicle was a 97 intrepid.
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Senior Member
Location: Indiana
Registered: 11-03-08
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hopefully put a radar in there, barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and maybe a spedometer on top of my roof.
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Senior Member
Registered: 11-09-08
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quote: Originally posted by weathergeek90:
hopefully put a radar in there, barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and maybe a spedometer on top of my roof.
Radar is good, if you have the internet you can always be welcomed for live chat in the OWS website. We always talk with chasers live every season who are on the road and they exchange live feeds etc. Its better to have that support than go out blind. I'll be in the area too and i've seen more than 200 tornadoes but next year I will get around to filming them. I am more of the watcher and the documenter by eye than video and camera. It's fun, but make sure you dont chase out there blind! |
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Registered: 11-11-08
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quote: Originally posted by OWSStormChaser:
Radar is good, if you have the internet you can always be welcomed for live chat in the OWS website. We always talk with chasers live every season who are on the road and they exchange live feeds etc. Its better to have that support than go out blind. I'll be in the area too and i've seen more than 200 tornadoes but next year I will get around to filming them. I am more of the watcher and the documenter by eye than video and camera. It's fun, but make sure you dont chase out there blind!
Those virtual chases were pretty fun, especially when it's so quiet out here on the West Coast during late/early spring. We've had upwards of 4 chasers with live feeds at one time. As for vehicles it really depends personal preference. SUV's are comfortable and more rugged chase vehicles, but the gas usage is the major draw back. Cars are better in many respects in the gas, speed (when needed), and lower profile department. Your car should be fine as long as it's in good repair  Good luck out there!  |
Senior Member
Location: Indiana
Registered: 11-03-08
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Thanks for the info! My dad told me that I am now getting a newer cavalier, so I can use this to my advantage, but the only problem is that its a two door.
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Senior Member
Registered: 11-09-08
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I have chased in a two door celica, you should be fine |
Senior Member
Location: Indiana
Registered: 11-03-08
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Wow! Okay!  |
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Registered: 11-27-04
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If you are going to be chasing storms in areas with dirt or gravel roads I would suggest a 4 wheel drive. You don't want to get stuck in the mud with a tornado on your tail. If you are going to be on paved roads only, your car should be fine as long as you don't get chased by a tornado. However you go, please take a storm spotter course and be careful out there, its not all fun and games, its serious business! G
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Senior Member
Location: Indiana
Registered: 11-03-08
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trust me, I have taken several =D
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Senior Member
Location: Indiana
Registered: 11-03-08
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In that case, I wonder then if I should get a blazer or explorer.
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Senior Member
Registered: 11-09-08
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quote: Originally posted by weathergeek90:
In that case, I wonder then if I should get a blazer or explorer.
Thats a tough one, but to be honest.. get the one with the best gas mileage! |
Senior Member
Location: Indiana
Registered: 11-03-08
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well in that case, I should get an equinox.
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