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Re: The MV6 behaved well in the snow
« Reply #15 on: 18 December 2010, 20:41:53 »
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There were 3 particular places where I turned it off tonight.
First outside my house - It is uphill, so ni chance to build any momentum before rear wheels start to lose grip.
2nd &3rd were similar to each other - a sharp bend and then a steep uphill stretch, so low entry speed onto hill, not enough momentum to carry me up to the top.
I find the TC starts cutting in and the car looses too much momentum on such occasions. I would rather trust my right foot to strike the balance between grip and slide, I find the TC too crude. The car may be sliding, but its still moving and I can decide on amount of power/opposite lock etc.
I,m probably old fashioned though. I learnt to drive in the snow before TC, ABS etc. It was all seat of the pants back in the good old days. ;D

Definately worked for me earlier. :y

(By 'sliding' I assume you mean wheels spinning.)
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Re: The MV6 behaved well in the snow
« Reply #16 on: 18 December 2010, 20:48:23 »
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There were 3 particular places where I turned it off tonight.
First outside my house - It is uphill, so ni chance to build any momentum before rear wheels start to lose grip.
2nd &3rd were similar to each other - a sharp bend and then a steep uphill stretch, so low entry speed onto hill, not enough momentum to carry me up to the top.
I find the TC starts cutting in and the car looses too much momentum on such occasions. I would rather trust my right foot to strike the balance between grip and slide, I find the TC too crude. The car may be sliding, but its still moving and I can decide on amount of power/opposite lock etc.
I,m probably old fashioned though. I learnt to drive in the snow before TC, ABS etc. It was all seat of the pants back in the good old days. ;D

The horse would have played a large part in it too. ;D
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Re: The MV6 behaved well in the snow
« Reply #17 on: 18 December 2010, 21:03:26 »
Turk - wheels spinning,rear end trying to overtake front - oppisite lock to correct etc. usual RWD stuff. :y
Zok - break orft ya cheeky tinker. :P ::) ;D ;D
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Re: The MV6 behaved well in the snow
« Reply #18 on: 18 December 2010, 21:40:35 »
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Turk - wheels spinning,rear end trying to overtake front - oppisite lock to correct etc. usual RWD stuff. :y
Zok - break orft ya cheeky tinker. :P ::) ;D ;D
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I didn't have the 'full monty' going on earlier this evening. I just needed to use the throttle to even out any spin once we finally got continued movement.
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Re: The MV6 behaved well in the snow
« Reply #19 on: 18 December 2010, 22:53:23 »
Traction Control, whats that  ;D
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Re: The MV6 behaved well in the snow
« Reply #20 on: 18 December 2010, 23:05:37 »
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Traction Control, whats that  ;D
After 4/5 years Migging i've still found no use for it in all weathers unless i want my car to sound like it's got a missfire.
   Daft gimmick in my book mate. :)
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Re: The MV6 behaved well in the snow
« Reply #21 on: 18 December 2010, 23:26:26 »
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   Daft gimmick in my book mate. :)

I agree Guy, but difficult if not impossible to not find in any car these days that has any pretensions of power. The V8 Rover 75 originally came without it, but later cars had  it. I don't think manufacturers like to think any of their cars might be missing out against comparable marques ...... think Audi's ProConTen in the early 80's
In this kind of weather it's definitely not advantageous when you're trying to pull out onto a main road through the slush & ice and TC is nannying while there's a car looming towards your offside!
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Re: The MV6 behaved well in the snow
« Reply #22 on: 19 December 2010, 07:20:49 »
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Traction Control, whats that  ;D
After 4/5 years Migging i've still found no use for it in all weathers unless i want my car to sound like it's got a missfire.
   Daft gimmick in my book mate. :)
The diesels don't have such gizmos ;)
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Re: The MV6 behaved well in the snow
« Reply #23 on: 19 December 2010, 09:25:16 »
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   Daft gimmick in my book mate. :)

I agree Guy, but difficult if not impossible to not find in any car these days that has any pretensions of power. The V8 Rover 75 originally came without it, but later cars had  it. I don't think manufacturers like to think any of their cars might be missing out against comparable marques ...... think Audi's ProConTen in the early 80's
In this kind of weather it's definitely not advantageous when you're trying to pull out onto a main road through the slush & ice and TC is nannying while there's a car looming towards your offside!

definitely..

also I have experienced several times where TC caused trouble in mud or sand(beach)..

and it was also funny that most luxury car owners dont know how to close their tc  ;D ;D
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Re: The MV6 behaved well in the snow
« Reply #24 on: 19 December 2010, 09:30:39 »
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It was all seat of the pants back in the good old days. ;D


The horse would have played a large part in it too. ;D


 ;D ;D ;D ;D Outstanding  ;D ;D 8-) :y
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Re: The MV6 behaved well in the snow
« Reply #25 on: 19 December 2010, 09:45:22 »
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It was all seat of the pants back in the good old days. ;D


The horse would have played a large part in it too. ;D


 ;D ;D ;D ;D Outstanding  ;D ;D 8-) :y

The Zok has been on form recently  ;D ;D :y
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