bazza_g Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Blimey - we had quite a bit of snow last night round these parts - left the house to search for my VXT - found it ! after a bit of clearing I was ready to give driving a go !!! as you can see my first attempts to get down the road were a bit hit and miss - the trick certainly very easy on the throttle and same on the brake. It took nothing to get the fronts to lock or the rears to spin !! Luckily this was only for the first couple of roads until I got to the main roads which, on the whole, were well gritted. However, some people were not quite so lucky - here's an SLK that was being recovered - well smashed up even at roof line ! The owner was with teh recovery guy looking very sheepish... A couple of miles down the road, this 3 series had decided to make friends with the ditch !! not a mark on it front or back, just nicely placed in the ditch - perhaps a case of RWD and not enough care ?? What a morning - approx 90 mins to get 20 miles ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Our man on the scene Bazza G - at least you had some snow <extremely peed off cos we've had none smiley> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Goes to show we are just not geared up for winter driving. People think are mad to drive without snow tyres in winter, but we can't always guarantee that its going to snow. However people do go far to fast for the conditions and don't respect that the road can bite. Also some peoples caution can be the cause of accidents as people try to pass because they are going so slow. Good photos !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted February 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 cheers ! I saw so many 'nearly' crashes along the same stretch of road it was like everyone was hypnotised by the snow and in a little dream world of their own.... The traffic was terrible but once I turned off at Ascot, heading to Maidenhead, all was pretty clear. I did consider staying at home and doing donuts in the carpark behind my flat !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 good work! cheers for the pics. just goes to show you can't be too careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 hmmm donuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 What you need is Quattro don't leave home without it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted February 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 [ QUOTE ] What you need is Quattro don't leave home without it [/ QUOTE ] without wishing to sound too cheeky, Quattro is for girls, real men can manage in the snow with pure skill&talent Who am I kidding ? I would love to have had my R32 back this week, though just for this week !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Or a lot of luck!! No I know where you are coming from but now I am past 30 with children and not the only one that drives the car I have the best of both worlds. A car that is safe and I can give my partner when conditions are bad. But also has enough power and grace to be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted February 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 You're absolutley right, no way would I let Lady T nick the keys in this weather ! I'm not sure she'd want to drive it at the moment anyway. It's certainly an early mid-life crisis car - everyone keeps asking me when I'm going to get something sensible.... with weather like this, it won't be too long ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v15ben Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 [ QUOTE ] hmmm donuts! [/ QUOTE ] Just check my signature!! MMM DONUTS indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 F*****g insane man! Who on earth in their right mind would want to...... Please may I have a spin Bazza next meet! Ian C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Are you sure you want a "spin", I went for a demo, very impressive, but no spin thanx : p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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