great car in snow!

russell brown · 18th December 2010, 17:46

got stuck in dudley centre today in snow today, and was the only car that managed to get up the rather steep road into town and that includes the a4 quattro that was just looking stupid...
went from dudley to newcastle lyme and back this morning and found this car, which i have only owned since aug , a much better car a confidence giving car than my previous omega. i have always moaned that the excess weight blunted the performance you would expect from 150 horses compared to omega which only had 135 but seeing those rwd barges sliding around and me smiling driving past was worth it.
good experience in bad conditions really.

Number 6 · 18th December 2010, 18:06

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Originally Posted by russell brown

got stuck in dudley centre today in snow today, and was the only car that managed to get up the rather steep road into town and that includes the a4 quattro that was just looking stupid...
went from dudley to newcastle lyme and back this morning and found this car, which i have only owned since aug , a much better car a confidence giving car than my previous omega. i have always moaned that the excess weight blunted the performance you would expect from 150 horses compared to omega which only had 135 but seeing those rwd barges sliding around and me smiling driving past was worth it.
good experience in bad conditions really.

what more can you say--------------well done

:icon_ razz:

chrissyboy · 18th December 2010, 18:44

coming home from the garage today took me nearly 2 hours for a trip that is only a 10 minute drive .there was a car broken down as i tried o stick to the busy roads so thought it would be easy .. so had to go up the back streets ,i saw nearly every make of car slipping and sliding all over the place . had to laugh as i just drove up th hill as if it was a summers day

these cars seem to be good in the snow ,but if too heavy with the ole right foot then she will do as all other cars do ..

peelaaa · 18th December 2010, 18:48

My 75 is rubbish in the snow, no traction at all, I think it all depends on the tyres you have fitted.

ceedy · 18th December 2010, 18:54

it seems I've been running everyone around over the last few days!

ZT Auto hasn't got stuck once , even had to overtake a freelander this morning that was faffing about up our hill..

Mind you twas a woman driving ?? eeek!

!!!

Jakg · 18th December 2010, 18:58

Had to drop something off for a customer on the way back from work - 36 mile journey took me 2 hours and I curbed it twice as well...

I always said that my ZT was good in the snow, but it seems that she finally let me down, struggled a lot to get home...

Having said that, I doubt 225 / 45 / 18 Falken FK452's are the optimum wheels for winter.

the monk · 18th December 2010, 19:25

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Originally Posted by peelaaa

My 75 is rubbish in the snow, no traction at all, I think it all depends on the tyres you have fitted.

Possibly, my tyres are past their best now and still give excellent grip in the snow. 30k on conti's and still have 2mm of tread. Had thought of changing them, but don't see the point just yet as they are performing so well.

Devilish · 18th December 2010, 20:21

Last year my saloon got nicknamed a Snover

philjudo · 18th December 2010, 20:25

Mine is without doubt the worst front wheel drive car I have ever owned in the snow, I love her to bits but she is rubbish.
My grandaughters Micra 1.0l is like a little tractor.
Tyres may play a part 225/45/18 Khumo.

Anyone know anything about Honda CR-V diesel, Looking to change the wifes car for a 4WD
I've turned Blue and cant turn red until the great masters of banking, Santander can issue a card to replace one that was cloned,The one they issued no retailer can recognise, As such Pay Pal has the brakes on as well.

tvpcop · 18th December 2010, 20:54

My Zt is absolute garbage in the snow, i have no confidence in it at all. Went out in my girlfriends auto Volvo S60 D5 and with the winter button on it was fantastic, way better than mine and her tyres are almost the same profile as those on my Zt.....grrr!

18th December 2010, 17:46	#1
russell brown Loves to post mg zt cdti,mgf steptronic, citroen dispatch, ssangyong musso Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: dudley Posts: 382 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	great car in snow! got stuck in dudley centre today in snow today, and was the only car that managed to get up the rather steep road into town and that includes the a4 quattro that was just looking stupid... went from dudley to newcastle lyme and back this morning and found this car, which i have only owned since aug , a much better car a confidence giving car than my previous omega. i have always moaned that the excess weight blunted the performance you would expect from 150 horses compared to omega which only had 135 but seeing those rwd barges sliding around and me smiling driving past was worth it. good experience in bad conditions really.

18th December 2010, 18:44	#3
chrissyboy This is my second home lovely little ford focus. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Dulwich Posts: 7,877 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts	coming home from the garage today took me nearly 2 hours for a trip that is only a 10 minute drive .there was a car broken down as i tried o stick to the busy roads so thought it would be easy .. so had to go up the back streets ,i saw nearly every make of car slipping and sliding all over the place . had to laugh as i just drove up th hill as if it was a summers day these cars seem to be good in the snow ,but if too heavy with the ole right foot then she will do as all other cars do .. __________________ [ I'm really confused. -I keep dreaming I'm an insomniac

18th December 2010, 18:54	#5
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	it seems I've been running everyone around over the last few days! ZT Auto hasn't got stuck once , even had to overtake a freelander this morning that was faffing about up our hill.. Mind you twas a woman driving ?? eeek! !!! __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

18th December 2010, 20:21	#8
Devilish Been round the block 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cannock Posts: 4,126 Thanks: 3 Thanked 189 Times in 121 Posts	Last year my saloon got nicknamed a Snover __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide the evidence

18th December 2010, 20:25	#9
philjudo Posted a thing or two rover 75 CDTI Saloon Club SE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,300 Thanks: 51 Thanked 40 Times in 27 Posts	Mine is without doubt the worst front wheel drive car I have ever owned in the snow, I love her to bits but she is rubbish. My grandaughters Micra 1.0l is like a little tractor. Tyres may play a part 225/45/18 Khumo. Anyone know anything about Honda CR-V diesel, Looking to change the wifes car for a 4WD I've turned Blue and cant turn red until the great masters of banking, Santander can issue a card to replace one that was cloned,The one they issued no retailer can recognise, As such Pay Pal has the brakes on as well. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by philjudo; 18th December 2010 at 20:31..

18th December 2010, 18:48	#4
peelaaa Posted a thing or two 75 cdti 2004 contemporary Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: meath Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 272 Thanked 80 Times in 58 Posts	My 75 is rubbish in the snow, no traction at all, I think it all depends on the tyres you have fitted.

18th December 2010, 18:58	#6
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	Had to drop something off for a customer on the way back from work - 36 mile journey took me 2 hours and I curbed it twice as well... I always said that my ZT was good in the snow, but it seems that she finally let me down, struggled a lot to get home... Having said that, I doubt 225 / 45 / 18 Falken FK452's are the optimum wheels for winter.

18th December 2010, 20:54	#10
tvpcop Loves to post MG ZT CDTI 135+ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 434 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	My Zt is absolute garbage in the snow, i have no confidence in it at all. Went out in my girlfriends auto Volvo S60 D5 and with the winter button on it was fantastic, way better than mine and her tyres are almost the same profile as those on my Zt.....grrr!