snow.

[exosteve]

It is now snowing with ice in stoke on Trent right now.brrrr.very cold too.

[Sweety]

Originally Posted by exosteve

It is now snowing with ice in stoke on Trent right now.brrrr.very cold too.

we just got very high winds next doors front fence will prob be on the other side of the street in the morning as one side has been ripped off so far (hate next door )

[AlexD333]

I want snow!!!!! Me me me me me

[Sweety]

But if snow hits the south the whole country will grind to a holt think it should just snow in the North of the UK as it doesn't bother us & we just get on with it

[rustic]

Originally Posted by Sweety

But if snow hits the south the whole country will grind to a holt think it should just snow in the North of the UK as it doesn't bother us & we just get on with it

Too true..
We also cope well in the Midlands too.

[jims-terrano]

I must be getting old cos I really don't want any snow

There have been warnings of a bad winter with lots of snow and low temperatures but there are warnings every autumn of this isn't there.

[AlexD333]

Hey don't forget me, it's hilarious watching all the "Sunday City drivers" struggle in the snow

I'm no super wizz driver but hey, it's great practise and also a load of fun too!

A couple of years back I was seeing how sideways I could go round a series of quiet roads

I have my play area ready for the snow, it's an always empty car park with loads of room,

[elty001]

Some people just use it as an excuse.
Not had any snow round here for a good few years worth talking about.
Last time we had a decent amount I went out in the peaks on the quad bike.
Most of the lanes where blocked but I had fun trying

[AlexD333]

Kim says she needs some pictures as proof. She reckons you might be fibbing

[rustic]

Originally Posted by AlexD333

Hey don't forget me, it's hilarious watching all the "Sunday City drivers" struggle in the snow

I'm no super wizz driver but hey, it's great practise and also a load of fun too!

A couple of years back I was seeing how sideways I could go round a series of quiet roads

I have my play area ready for the snow, it's an always empty car park with loads of room,

In reality, you have to play in the snow, so when you get into a real skid, you just turn the wheel in the right direction through instinct, rather than thinking about it. If you have to think about it... it's too late.

I practice in 2 wheel drive, see what it will do, and then try it in 4 wheel drive and see how much better it is.

Caution: 4 wheel drive gives you better traction to get away quicker at the traffic lights on ice and snow, but it won't stop you any quicker than a normal car. Watch out for transmission wind up as the road surface improves.

[puddle hoppers inc.]

i drove thru sutton park this afternoon and it was a total leaf out! just leaves in every direction, proper sticking to the windscreen too... bit of hale, no snow

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by rustic

In reality, you have to play in the snow, so when you get into a real skid, you just turn the wheel in the right direction through instinct, rather than thinking about it. If you have to think about it... it's too late.

I practice in 2 wheel drive, see what it will do, and then try it in 4 wheel drive and see how much better it is.

Caution: 4 wheel drive gives you better traction to get away quicker at the traffic lights on ice and snow, but it won't stop you any quicker than a normal car. Watch out for transmission wind up as the road surface improves.

Cheers Rustic

I learnt all this with my old frontera but still a freshman in the world of 4wd really, yeah I've done a few pay n plays n lots of laining so I know about slow speed stuff, but yeah it's exactly what I did with the old frontera, drifting in 2 and 4wd and also trying to drift in my old mk2 mr2 ....

Might as well have been drifting a shopping trolley (more control)

[elty001]

Originally Posted by AlexD333

Kim says she needs some pictures as proof. She reckons you might be fibbing

Will find some out for you mate

[puddle hoppers inc.]

Originally Posted by rustic

In reality, you have to play in the snow, so when you get into a real skid, you just turn the wheel in the right direction through instinct, rather than thinking about it. If you have to think about it... it's too late.

I practice in 2 wheel drive, see what it will do, and then try it in 4 wheel drive and see how much better it is.

Caution: 4 wheel drive gives you better traction to get away quicker at the traffic lights on ice and snow, but it won't stop you any quicker than a normal car. Watch out for transmission wind up as the road surface improves.

wont the fixed hubs offer some more engine braking than the auto/manual hubs as they are in constant connection with the transfer box when 4wd is engaged, like when going down hill in mud etc?

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by puddle hoppers inc.

wont the fixed hubs offer some more engine braking than the auto/manual hubs as they are in constant connection with the transfer box when 4wd is engaged, like when going down hill in mud etc?

Ooh I like that thinking isn't it disconnected before this though?