Snow coming next week ?

macabethiel · 16-11-2013, 12:53

It usually misses Derby but snow is predicted next week.

I will be interested to see how the Santa Fe compares to the old r3mR.

The Chrysler 300 C will be undrivable ! LOL

Banshee · 16-11-2013, 13:18

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Originally Posted by macabethiel

It usually misses Derby but snow is predicted next week.

I will be interested to see how the Santa Fe compares to the old r3mR.

The Chrysler 300 C will be undrivable ! LOL

I'll believe it when I see it but I am unbelievably excited!!!!

briggie · 16-11-2013, 16:09

well , for once im not excited ...... my new bungalow is 900 ft above sea level , and I don't have a 4x4 anymore

... ive got a French thingie berlingo wotsit

zippy656 · 16-11-2013, 16:32

Best stock up on beer and food then

Sweety · 16-11-2013, 19:25

Should have a new set of boots on next week so bring it on

bry · 16-11-2013, 19:29

Yeah if we get 2 inches of snow,then this country grinds to a halt.Notwithstanding 4x4 owners of course.

rustic · 17-11-2013, 07:44

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Originally Posted by bry

Yeah if we get 2 inches of snow,then this country grinds to a halt.Notwithstanding 4x4 owners of course.

The problem is that these idiots who go out unprepared except for a mobile phone, then abandon their cars where they stop, blocking the road for others.

I've waited ages for some prat to drive a few yards, but when it's clear I just go.

When people want a tow, I say... put your tow rope on my tow bar and off we go... "What ! no tow rope"

then use your shovel to dig out your wheels... " What ! no shovel"

then put some of your rock salt around your driving wheels... " What ! no salt"

There is no helping some idiots...

Most wouldn't know where to tie a tow rope then expect you to crawl under their car, whilst they stay in their warm dry car.

No Flipping Chance.

I'm not using mine, or my shovel, or my bucket of salt, or my blankets...
They're in the Mav, but I have never had to use them for me, so far.

I'm fed up of using My Salt to help others... Done this for 18 winters so far with my Mav

I will of course help vulnerable people, and help those who help then selves.

I have stopped many times on Cannock Chase to aid drivers who have spun off into the ditches, but most people just drive past. I do wonder if any one would stop for me...

Don't forget guys, new to 4x4's, you might have the traction to keep going, but you won't stop any quicker than a standard road car, so take it easy, you don't want to end up in a ditch, with BMW drivers laughing at you...

Rustic

macabethiel · 17-11-2013, 08:40

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Originally Posted by briggie

well , for once im not excited ...... my new bungalow is 900 ft above sea level , and I don't have a 4x4 anymore

... ive got a French thingie berlingo wotsit

Front wheel drive should cope - then there are winter tires or snow chains if things get bad.

stinka · 17-11-2013, 09:45

As rustic said, it's the stopping that's the problem. Give yourself about 5 times the stopping distance, and when on estates and urban areas you should be doing about 10mph max

Abs is a total twat on these and snow makes it twice as bad

clivvy · 17-11-2013, 10:02

if the snow can hold off until Wednesday that would be nice - im having a new Windscreen fitted Tuesday, then it will be my first drive out for about 4 or 5 weeks...!

firebobby · 17-11-2013, 10:28

In the past, I have driven along the verge to get around roads blocked by other cars, I just keep moving and planning my route.
As mentioned about braking in the snow, the other thing to watch out for are the idiots behind you...some drivers should just stay off the road when the white stuff comes.

16-11-2013, 12:53	#1
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Snow coming next week ? It usually misses Derby but snow is predicted next week. I will be interested to see how the Santa Fe compares to the old r3mR. The Chrysler 300 C will be undrivable ! LOL

16-11-2013, 16:09	#3
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	well , for once im not excited ...... my new bungalow is 900 ft above sea level , and I don't have a 4x4 anymore ... ive got a French thingie berlingo wotsit

16-11-2013, 16:32	#4
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Best stock up on beer and food then

16-11-2013, 19:25	#5
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Should have a new set of boots on next week so bring it on

16-11-2013, 19:29	#6
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	Yeah if we get 2 inches of snow,then this country grinds to a halt.Notwithstanding 4x4 owners of course.

17-11-2013, 09:45	#9
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	As rustic said, it's the stopping that's the problem. Give yourself about 5 times the stopping distance, and when on estates and urban areas you should be doing about 10mph max Abs is a total twat on these and snow makes it twice as bad

17-11-2013, 10:02	#10
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	if the snow can hold off until Wednesday that would be nice - im having a new Windscreen fitted Tuesday, then it will be my first drive out for about 4 or 5 weeks...!

17-11-2013, 10:28	#11
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	In the past, I have driven along the verge to get around roads blocked by other cars, I just keep moving and planning my route. As mentioned about braking in the snow, the other thing to watch out for are the idiots behind you...some drivers should just stay off the road when the white stuff comes.