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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Mr Skrunts on 25 November 2010, 11:49:56
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Is forcast for friday but had had our 1st sighn of it last night, went out to collect my girlfiend at 11.30 and the car was frosted over, but as we were driving arround midnight could see snow falling (lightly) by 3am the cars were dusted over with snow.
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We haven't any snow yet skrunts but it wont be long if you are getting it and its bloody bitter and windy and cold out that's for sure
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yep we had our first dusting yesterday and it looks like over the weekend it should get heavy, oh well atleast i'm fully prepared this year.
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Snowing very lightly at my work in Leek (north east staffordshire). My sister lives in Harrogate and its snowing heavily there.
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Is forcast for friday but had had our 1st sighn of it last night, went out to collect my girlfiend at 11.30 and the car was frosted over, but as we were driving arround midnight could see snow falling (lightly) by 3am the cars were dusted over with snow.
Do tell ...Skrunts... ;)
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we had between 4-7 inches of snow last nite, was 'interestin' goin to work at 5am this mornin.
this bein my first v6, my first rwd and my first auto everythin was, how can i put it, different. only span out twice,
i have found traction control on snow doesn't really work, just lock it in gear and hoof it lol
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we have had a light dusting here in parts of cornwall this morning,bloody cold as well :-X
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Very light dusting here but more forecast :)
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Is forcast for friday but had had our 1st sighn of it last night, went out to collect my girlfiend at 11.30 and the car was frosted over, but as we were driving arround midnight could see snow falling (lightly) by 3am the cars were dusted over with snow.
Do tell ...Skrunts... ;)
::)...`surely, rather late to get a puncture repaired! :P
;).....;D..... :-*
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i have found traction control on snow doesn't really work, just lock it in gear and hoof it lol
Waits for The Boy to tell us all that there must be something wrong with it ....... ::) ::) ::)
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Is forcast for friday but had had our 1st sighn of it last night, went out to collect my girlfiend at 11.30 and the car was frosted over, but as we were driving arround midnight could see snow falling (lightly) by 3am the cars were dusted over with snow.
Do tell ...Skrunts... ;)
::)...`surely, rather late to get a puncture repaired! :P
;).....;D..... :-*
Wonders if the frost was on the inside or the outside... ::)
;)
Kevin
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Is forcast for friday but had had our 1st sighn of it last night, went out to collect my girlfiend at 11.30 and the car was frosted over, but as we were driving arround midnight could see snow falling (lightly) by 3am the cars were dusted over with snow.
Do tell ...Skrunts... ;)
Why, what do you want to know. ::)
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Is forcast for friday but had had our 1st sighn of it last night, went out to collect my girlfiend at 11.30 and the car was frosted over, but as we were driving arround midnight could see snow falling (lightly) by 3am the cars were dusted over with snow.
Do tell ...Skrunts... ;)
Why, what do you want to know. ::)
Well.....is she the...... 48GG.......24.......36....woman of your dreams ....for example?.. ::) ::) ::)
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Is forcast for friday but had had our 1st sighn of it last night, went out to collect my girlfiend at 11.30 and the car was frosted over, but as we were driving arround midnight could see snow falling (lightly) by 3am the cars were dusted over with snow.
Do tell ...Skrunts... ;)
Why, what do you want to know. ::)
Well.....is she the...... 48GG.......24.......36....woman of your dreams ....for example?.. ::) ::) ::)
No she's not ;D ;D ;D
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Is forcast for friday but had had our 1st sighn of it last night, went out to collect my girlfiend at 11.30 and the car was frosted over, but as we were driving arround midnight could see snow falling (lightly) by 3am the cars were dusted over with snow.
Do tell ...Skrunts... ;)
::)...`surely, rather late to get a puncture repaired! :P
;).....;D..... :-*
::) ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
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Is forcast for friday but had had our 1st sighn of it last night, went out to collect my girlfiend at 11.30 and the car was frosted over, but as we were driving arround midnight could see snow falling (lightly) by 3am the cars were dusted over with snow.
Do tell ...Skrunts... ;)
Why, what do you want to know. ::)
Well.....is she the...... 48GG.......24.......36....woman of your dreams ....for example?.. ::) ::) ::)
24AA:36:48 perhaps?
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Is forcast for friday but had had our 1st sighn of it last night, went out to collect my girlfiend at 11.30 and the car was frosted over, but as we were driving arround midnight could see snow falling (lightly) by 3am the cars were dusted over with snow.
Do tell ...Skrunts... ;)
Why, what do you want to know. ::)
Well.....is she the...... 48GG.......24.......36....woman of your dreams ....for example?.. ::) ::) ::)
24AA:36:48 perhaps?
Cone shaped? ;D
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we had between 4-7 inches of snow last nite, was 'interestin' goin to work at 5am this mornin.
this bein my first v6, my first rwd and my first auto everythin was, how can i put it, different. only span out twice,
i have found traction control on snow doesn't really work, just lock it in gear and hoof it lol
you're not, by any chance pressing the TC button and thinking that turns it on are you? TC is permanently on unless you press the button to switch it off :y
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Is forcast for friday but had had our 1st sighn of it last night, went out to collect my girlfiend at 11.30 and the car was frosted over, but as we were driving arround midnight could see snow falling (lightly) by 3am the cars were dusted over with snow.
Do tell ...Skrunts... ;)
Why, what do you want to know. ::)
Well.....is she the...... 48GG.......24.......36....woman of your dreams ....for example?.. ::) ::) ::)
24AA:36:48 perhaps?
Cone shaped? ;D
I might have replyed with her stats, but not going to bother now.
But allthough not a GG I have allways said personallity is more important than Bra Size and if she had only been blessed with an A cup then so be it.
But she can cook, clean, and do all the usual stuff that a lot of "Todays women" cant cope with, she loves baking, used to make event cakes for a living. Loves repairing cars and is enjoying being taught have to build and repair computers. The list gets better the more I get to know her.
She's one in million opti and has become very special to me, so will be a very happy new year for me this time round. ::)
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we had between 4-7 inches of snow last nite, was 'interestin' goin to work at 5am this mornin.
this bein my first v6, my first rwd and my first auto everythin was, how can i put it, different. only span out twice,
i have found traction control on snow doesn't really work, just lock it in gear and hoof it lol
you're not, by any chance pressing the TC button and thinking that turns it on are you? TC is permanently on unless you press the button to switch it off :y
I drive my Miggy quite a bit on snow and have found that TC is more-often better disabled when driving just in snow (but not when on ice)....inertia is helpful to keep the car from 'bogging' into the snow; the TC seems to take all the much-needed inertia out of the car, just when it`s most useful, especially when going uphill at slow/medium speeds. ;)
I liken it to driving in soft sand, all the text-books say: "slowly-slowly, catchy monkey"....but in reality it`s better to "go-go-go!" ;)
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Is forcast for friday but had had our 1st sighn of it last night, went out to collect my girlfiend at 11.30 and the car was frosted over, but as we were driving arround midnight could see snow falling (lightly) by 3am the cars were dusted over with snow.
Do tell ...Skrunts... ;)
Why, what do you want to know. ::)
Well.....is she the...... 48GG.......24.......36....woman of your dreams ....for example?.. ::) ::) ::)
24AA:36:48 perhaps?
Cone shaped? ;D
I might have replyed with her stats, but not going to bother now.
But allthough not a GG I have allways said personallity is more important than Bra Size and if she had only been blessed with an A cup then so be it.
But she can cook, clean, and do all the usual stuff that a lot of "Todays women" cant cope with, she loves baking, used to make event cakes for a living. Loves repairing cars and is enjoying being taught have to build and repair computers. The list gets better the more I get to know her.
She's one in million opti and has become very special to me, so will be a very happy new year for me this time round. ::)
Excellent news Skrunts......happiness is everything... :y :y :y :y
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Well down here it has been bitterly cold walking around today. :o :o :o
Our snow could come over the weekend apparently! 8-) 8-)
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Well down here it has been bitterly cold walking around today. :o :o :o
Our snow could come over the weekend apparently! 8-) 8-)
my father in law will be pleased then,he lives at hawkinge on the steep hill
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Is forcast for friday but had had our 1st sighn of it last night, went out to collect my girlfiend at 11.30 and the car was frosted over, but as we were driving arround midnight could see snow falling (lightly) by 3am the cars were dusted over with snow.
Do tell ...Skrunts... ;)
Why, what do you want to know. ::)
Well.....is she the...... 48GG.......24.......36....woman of your dreams ....for example?.. ::) ::) ::)
24AA:36:48 perhaps?
Cone shaped? ;D
I might have replyed with her stats, but not going to bother now.
But allthough not a GG I have allways said personallity is more important than Bra Size and if she had only been blessed with an A cup then so be it.
But she can cook, clean, and do all the usual stuff that a lot of "Todays women" cant cope with, she loves baking, used to make event cakes for a living. Loves repairing cars and is enjoying being taught have to build and repair computers. The list gets better the more I get to know her.
She's one in million opti and has become very special to me, so will be a very happy new year for me this time round. ::)
With you all the way there Skruntie -- much to be said for an A cup on the right woman :)
Hope it continues getting better for the both of you :y
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No snow here yet, but like most others, bitterly cold. Pleased for you Mr. Skrunts.
Was just wondering, heavy snowfall, roads impassable, how does the snowplough driver get to work ?? :-/
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No snow here yet, but like most others, bitterly cold. Pleased for you Mr. Skrunts.
Was just wondering, heavy snowfall, roads impassable, how does the snowplough driver get to work ?? :-/
He follows another snowplough ::)
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we had between 4-7 inches of snow last nite, was 'interestin' goin to work at 5am this mornin.
this bein my first v6, my first rwd and my first auto everythin was, how can i put it, different. only span out twice,
i have found traction control on snow doesn't really work, just lock it in gear and hoof it lol
you're not, by any chance pressing the TC button and thinking that turns it on are you? TC is permanently on unless you press the button to switch it off :y
i know that one lol, i just found that it stops all power and i cant move, its easier to get movin with off then switch it on(light off)
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we had between 4-7 inches of snow last nite, was 'interestin' goin to work at 5am this mornin.
this bein my first v6, my first rwd and my first auto everythin was, how can i put it, different. only span out twice,
i have found traction control on snow doesn't really work, just lock it in gear and hoof it lol
you're not, by any chance pressing the TC button and thinking that turns it on are you? TC is permanently on unless you press the button to switch it off :y
i know that one lol, i just found that it stops all power and i cant move, its easier to get movin with off then switch it on(light off)
you'd be surprised how many people dont :y
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we had between 4-7 inches of snow last nite, was 'interestin' goin to work at 5am this mornin.
this bein my first v6, my first rwd and my first auto everythin was, how can i put it, different. only span out twice,
i have found traction control on snow doesn't really work, just lock it in gear and hoof it lol
you're not, by any chance pressing the TC button and thinking that turns it on are you? TC is permanently on unless you press the button to switch it off :y
i know that one lol, i just found that it stops all power and i cant move, its easier to get movin with off then switch it on(light off)
you'd be surprised how many people dont :y
Reading various questions on various topics on various forums ...... I'm not at all surprised! ::) ::) ::)
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Had it up here for the last two days.
Made my morning pretty miserable, took 2 hours to 'travel' 1 mile.
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1177.snc4/154920_1580649590378_1059810267_31475306_364879_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs573.ash2/149558_1580657670580_1059810267_31475361_4706581_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1157.snc4/149942_1580684311246_1059810267_31475450_1969117_n.jpg)
Wasn't even that much snow!
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Isn't it pretty though :D :D :D ;) ;)
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Had it up here for the last two days.
Made my morning pretty miserable, took 2 hours to 'travel' 1 mile.
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1177.snc4/154920_1580649590378_1059810267_31475306_364879_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs573.ash2/149558_1580657670580_1059810267_31475361_4706581_n.jpg)
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Wasn't even that much snow!
Tell me about it.....Fine in Co Durham till I get to the border, noticed this before Cleveland (Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar) too tight to grit properly, Ice under the snow on main roads, took be an hour and a half to get into work, usually 20 to 30 minutes....... :-X
The Omega in the snow, terrible till I found the snow button, could not believe the difference..... :y :y
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Tell me about it.....Fine in Co Durham till I get to the border, noticed this before Cleveland (Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar) too tight to grit properly, Ice under the snow on main roads, took be an hour and a half to get into work, usually 20 to 30 minutes....... :-X
The Omega in the snow, terrible till I found the snow button, could not believe the difference..... :y :y
The conditions weren't too bad, just traffic and people incapable of driving really.
Can't tell whether my snow button switches on/off. So I just stick in 3rd, which I'm told is the same effect.
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we had between 4-7 inches of snow last nite, was 'interestin' goin to work at 5am this mornin.
this bein my first v6, my first rwd and my first auto everythin was, how can i put it, different. only span out twice,
i have found traction control on snow doesn't really work, just lock it in gear and hoof it lol
It's not meant to keep traction while still putting the power down to wheels with most grip, like a proper traction control. All it does it cut power when it senses a loss of traction (spinning wheel), to stop people who cannot drive properly having a crash
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Tell me about it.....Fine in Co Durham till I get to the border, noticed this before Cleveland (Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar) too tight to grit properly, Ice under the snow on main roads, took be an hour and a half to get into work, usually 20 to 30 minutes....... :-X
The Omega in the snow, terrible till I found the snow button, could not believe the difference..... :y :y
The conditions weren't too bad, just traffic and people incapable of driving really.
Can't tell whether my snow button switches on/off. So I just stick in 3rd, which I'm told is the same effect.
After waiting for snow to confirm operation of mine, the snow flake on the snow button should become brighter when it is turned on.
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Tell me about it.....Fine in Co Durham till I get to the border, noticed this before Cleveland (Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar) too tight to grit properly, Ice under the snow on main roads, took be an hour and a half to get into work, usually 20 to 30 minutes....... :-X
The Omega in the snow, terrible till I found the snow button, could not believe the difference..... :y :y
The conditions weren't too bad, just traffic and people incapable of driving really.
Can't tell whether my snow button switches on/off. So I just stick in 3rd, which I'm told is the same effect.
After waiting for snow to confirm operation of mine, the snow flake on the snow button should become brighter when it is turned on.
I was amazed at how 'twitchy' the Omega was when taking tight ish turns, even at a dead slow pace... :o
Be fun in an empty car park though, take me back to my youth....... :y :y
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Can't tell whether my snow button switches on/off. So I just stick in 3rd, which I'm told is the same effect.
It couldn't be further from the truth.
Snow button will set the car off in 3rd gear and it'll stay there till ....... 25/30mph :-/*. You move the selector to 3 and all you're doing is telling the gear box to go through the gearbox as normal & stop when you get to 3rd gear. Like wise if you stick in 2 than it stops changing at 2nd and stays there. Setting off in 3rd ie snow mode limits torque to driven wheels to help prevent slip.
*or boot it and operate the kick down switch & it'll knock snow mode off.
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After waiting for snow to confirm operation of mine, the snow flake on the snow button should become brighter when it is turned on.
why wait for snow to confirm it works? You can set off in 3rd/snow mode when ever you want. :y :y
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After waiting for snow to confirm operation of mine, the snow flake on the snow button should become brighter when it is turned on.
why wait for snow to confirm it works? You can set off in 3rd/snow mode when ever you want. :y :y
But there's no point in testing the operation if there's no snow :y
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Will you all please stop talking about snow, we don't have any :( :'(
Your all making me jealous.
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Will you all please stop talking about snow, we don't have any :( :'(
Your all making me jealous.
You can have ours............. ::) ::) ::)
Looking out the window, with Miss Vamps this morning I was pretending to cry, she was jumping for joy, had the dog out for a snowball fight at 8.00am. :D :D :D
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Will you all please stop talking about snow, we don't have any :( :'(
Your all making me jealous.
There's a lorryload on its way to yours as we speak Pete :y
I've told the driver to be carefull where he tips it, but I can't promise he'll take any notice 'cos he's a shareholder in Photobucket! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) :y
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Will you all please stop talking about snow, we don't have any :( :'(
Your all making me jealous.
There's a lorryload on its way to yours as we speak Pete :y
I've told the driver to be carefull where he tips it, but I can't promise he'll take any notice 'cos he's a shareholder in Photobucket! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) :y
:P :P ;D
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I want to see more snow pics :D
And esp for Andy B, I find the combo of snow mode and TC to be quite effective. Won't overcome being daft, but helps non the less.
Post 1998 cars (the ones with the fragile ECUs) attempt to apply the brake to the spinning wheel before cutting 2 cylinders. Pre 1998 just cut power (as it cannot control each rear brake independently).
Either way, I know Andy B will slip on his rose tinted specs, and claim that the Senator never needed it :P
Joking aside, Andy B, seeing as I seem to have more success with TC than you, if it could be related to the brakes - I eat rear pads like they are going out of fashion (new to metal in less than 2 years normally). Wondering if it works better with Tradeclub (softer) pads? Or all the servicing my rear brakes get (due to constant MOT issues)? I have really abused mine - silly stunts like a 0-80mph standing start on a slippery surface, and its held it). I was debating this with chrisgixer the other night, but he was too phished to join in ;D
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Either way, I know Andy B will slip on his rose tinted specs, and claim that the Senator never needed it :P
It didn't need TC to do over 180 degs, it could do it all by itself ;)
Joking aside, Andy B, seeing as I seem to have more success with TC than you, if it could be related to the brakes - I eat rear pads like they are going out of fashion (new to metal in less than 2 years normally). Wondering if it works better with Tradeclub (softer) pads? Or all the servicing my rear brakes get (due to constant MOT issues)? I have really abused mine - silly stunts like a 0-80mph standing start on a slippery surface, and its held it). I was debating this with chrisgixer the other night, but he was too phished to join in ;D
Mine are tradeclub pads :-/
I just know that TC won't let me get up the slight hill I live at the top of due to nannying & cutting power when it might be better to just let things slip while you're at least still moving.
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Either way, I know Andy B will slip on his rose tinted specs, and claim that the Senator never needed it :P
It didn't need TC to do over 180 degs, it could do it all by itself ;)
Joking aside, Andy B, seeing as I seem to have more success with TC than you, if it could be related to the brakes - I eat rear pads like they are going out of fashion (new to metal in less than 2 years normally). Wondering if it works better with Tradeclub (softer) pads? Or all the servicing my rear brakes get (due to constant MOT issues)? I have really abused mine - silly stunts like a 0-80mph standing start on a slippery surface, and its held it). I was debating this with chrisgixer the other night, but he was too phished to join in ;D
Mine are tradeclub pads :-/
I just know that TC won't let me get up the slight hill I live at the top of due to nannying & cutting power when it might be better to just let things slip while you're at least still moving.
There are times when slip is more effective than no slip, in the same way that there are occasions when a locked up wheel is better than an ABS controlled wheel when slowing down...
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There are times when slip is more effective than no slip, in the same way that there are occasions when a locked up wheel is better than an ABS controlled wheel when slowing down...
Indeed. I noticed that effect a few time last year in the snow when using the crappy Astra which didn't have ABS. It's since gone to a scrap yard in the sky at Pimhole and its replacement does have ABS. I don't suppose I'll be able to play from now on ;D ;D