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driving in snow tips?
« on: 08 February 2009, 21:16:22 »
Looks like i will be driving to the station in snow again!

Any tips? I don't have TC being a 2.2 and its a manual....

It did do well on Friday with the heavy snow, but i found changing from 2nd to 1st at 15mph was not a good idea, as i kicked the back end out. Best just to take foot of the gas and roll to a stop?

As for pulling off i have been using 1st, had no serious problems so far, is it best to pull of in 2nd (i think the snowflake button for autos forces it to pull of in 2nd?)

I know every must be done super smooth and super slow.

I think tomorrow morning, to give me better traction is put my big 3 ton jack in the boot, with a couple of boxes of books (luckly having a loft clearance and there are some heavy boxes in the garage!)  
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Re: driving in snow tips?
« Reply #1 on: 08 February 2009, 21:18:52 »
Weight at the rear is a good Idea,
When changing from 2nd to 1st change at about 5-10mph or as you said take foot off and just roll to stop :y
otherwise just take it easy don't boot it and take your time
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Re: driving in snow tips?
« Reply #2 on: 08 February 2009, 21:19:22 »
Get plenty of weight in the boot and do everything smoothly :y :y :y oh... And quick the shovel in the boot just in case ::) ::)
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Re: driving in snow tips?
« Reply #3 on: 08 February 2009, 21:21:01 »
already got the shovel in there, have been doing everything super smooth, i was lucky on friday i just kept it rolling at T junctions, i did not stop on the whole journey.
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Re: driving in snow tips?
« Reply #4 on: 08 February 2009, 21:21:06 »
Big box of tools is always handy for ballast too.
Take your time and be gentle when changing speed or direction and you'll be ok.
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Re: driving in snow tips?
« Reply #5 on: 08 February 2009, 21:23:45 »
1st gear loads and loads of revs., drop the clutch sharply, stand on the brakes at every opportunity.
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Re: driving in snow tips?
« Reply #6 on: 08 February 2009, 21:24:05 »
Us LPG users are at an advantage :y
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Re: driving in snow tips?
« Reply #7 on: 08 February 2009, 21:24:34 »
stick the mother in law in the boot
she will weigh the back end down

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dont worry so does ann :y
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Re: driving in snow tips?
« Reply #8 on: 08 February 2009, 21:25:26 »
Drive like you are taking your driving test at 17yo!

Seriously, I found a full tank of fuel and any other weight you can put in the boot helps a great deal. Also remember to carry a shovel and some warm clothes / coat just in case.

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Re: driving in snow tips?
« Reply #9 on: 08 February 2009, 21:25:49 »
think i will stick with a massive jack and boxes of random junk! oh and a couple of TVs
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Re: driving in snow tips?
« Reply #10 on: 08 February 2009, 21:29:08 »
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Looks like i will be driving to the station in snow again!

Any tips? I don't have TC being a 2.2 and its a manual....

It did do well on Friday with the heavy snow, but i found changing from 2nd to 1st at 15mph was not a good idea, as i kicked the back end out. Best just to take foot of the gas and roll to a stop?

As for pulling off i have been using 1st, had no serious problems so far, is it best to pull of in 2nd (i think the snowflake button for autos forces it to pull of in 2nd?)
I know every must be done super smooth and super slow.

I think tomorrow morning, to give me better traction is put my big 3 ton jack in the boot, with a couple of boxes of books (luckly having a loft clearance and there are some heavy boxes in the garage!)  


waste of time ,it makes no difference at all  ::) ::)
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Re: driving in snow tips?
« Reply #11 on: 08 February 2009, 21:29:15 »
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think i will stick with a massive jack and boxes of random junk! oh and a couple of TVs
it'll probly stick
dont get sticking to much in the boot think of the old fuel ecomony
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Re: driving in snow tips?
« Reply #12 on: 08 February 2009, 21:31:09 »
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think i will stick with a massive jack and boxes of random junk! oh and a couple of TVs
it'll probly stick
dont get sticking to much in the boot think of the old fuel ecomony

Fuel Economy is not really an issue for me  ;)

When we had the loft clear out, i decided to fill my boot full of crap, and cart that around for 3 weeks. It meant i could fit the car in the garage and save me de-frosting it in the morning.  ;D
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Re: driving in snow tips?
« Reply #13 on: 08 February 2009, 21:34:02 »
Certainly weight in the boot will help grip but remember a low back end = a high front end which= less steering so don't overdo it.
   Should the worst happen even @ low speeds don't try to brake or accelerate no matter what your instincts tell you. Leave all 3 (or 2) pedals alone & do your best to steer out of the problem. :y
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Re: driving in snow tips?
« Reply #14 on: 08 February 2009, 21:34:23 »
just take it steady in the mig no heavy footting it you'll be fine
i turn my tc off sometimes as when i'm stuck on some ice it wont go nowhere so i turn off the tc and gun it
works every time
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