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JP53 · 9th November 2006, 20:40

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Originally Posted by baxlin

Driving home tonight about 8pm, Flippin gritter coming the other way, got a right car full. So annoying, but I suppose necessary. Didn't think it was cold enough yet - I live in deepest Hertfordshire, not known for it's extremes of climate.

Do I get the prize for the first gritter sighting this winter?

When that happens I feel like opening the window and throwing stones at the gritter. Do you tense up when you see the blasted thing coming towards you? I do

Neil Coupland · 9th November 2006, 21:52

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Originally Posted by John Phillips

When that happens I feel like opening the window and throwing stones at the gritter. Do you tense up when you see the blasted thing coming towards you? I do

Yes, I feel as though the car is being pebble dashed, poor thing, when they go past. Mind you, don't open the window, all you will get is a mouthful of grit!

Simon · 9th November 2006, 22:41

I do my damn hardest to either drive as close to the left hand side of the road as possible or (my preffered method) take the nearest left-hand turn and park until the gritter has passed by!

Commodore · 10th November 2006, 19:53

Well I know it is definitely getting cold as my heated rear window has started turning itself on.

Neil Coupland · 10th November 2006, 20:12

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Originally Posted by Commodore

Well I know it is definitely getting cold as my heated rear window has started turning itself on.

Who needs a calender to watch the seasons! The 75zt will warn you of impending winter by switching the heated rear window on every morning, and when summer is nigh, it will flip the air con to recirculate as soon as you fire it up. If I get one of these message centre thingies will it remember birthdays and anniversaries as well?

Z135T · 13th November 2006, 15:40

would suggest if the motor is kept outside on a cold winter evening that we insulate the battery to prevent potential freezing and also the cold tends to kick hell out it first thing in morn when starting up.
Remember to uncover prior to starting of course.

10th November 2006, 19:53	#24
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9th November 2006, 22:41	#23
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I do my damn hardest to either drive as close to the left hand side of the road as possible or (my preffered method) take the nearest left-hand turn and park until the gritter has passed by!

13th November 2006, 15:40	#26
Z135T Avid contributor MG ZT 135+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	would suggest if the motor is kept outside on a cold winter evening that we insulate the battery to prevent potential freezing and also the cold tends to kick hell out it first thing in morn when starting up. Remember to uncover prior to starting of course.