Very, Very Heavy Snow to fall .....
05 January 2010, 11:15 AM
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My old E12 M535i was dreadful in the snow and was sometimes unable to climb the medium hill in the road where I lived, it was even worse in reverse! Outstanding car in the wet or the dry however.
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05 January 2010, 11:26 AM
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I'm slightly worried now...My mums partner has borrowed her BMW today.
Whilst I have utmost confidence that I or my mum can get the best out of it (knowing all the DCS and gear selection/handbrake tricks), the problem is he can't drive for toffee.
Problem is I broke my tow rope. I do have a steel rope rated at 20tons, but its PITA (use it for offroading, hence its very dirty).
Whilst I have utmost confidence that I or my mum can get the best out of it (knowing all the DCS and gear selection/handbrake tricks), the problem is he can't drive for toffee.
Problem is I broke my tow rope. I do have a steel rope rated at 20tons, but its PITA (use it for offroading, hence its very dirty).
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05 January 2010, 11:36 AM
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Had the weighing scales out last night and to be honest the snow didn't seem to be any heavier than normal.
I was due in Leeds today but apparently they had about 3 inches last night so decided i'd stay in and eat the remains of last nights Chinese Takeaway, also hope this doesn't cause me issues in getting to and from the Arsenal v Bolton game tomorrow.
I was due in Leeds today but apparently they had about 3 inches last night so decided i'd stay in and eat the remains of last nights Chinese Takeaway, also hope this doesn't cause me issues in getting to and from the Arsenal v Bolton game tomorrow.
05 January 2010, 11:47 AM
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and its still bloody coming down 
05 January 2010, 12:41 PM
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Not a flake in sight in the sky here, mixture of sun and white cloud. The ground is still covered in snow from the weekend which has frozen solid but will wait and see if any turns up tonight as the weather forecasters don't seem to know where it's heading.
05 January 2010, 04:10 PM
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05 January 2010, 04:15 PM
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oops sorry
I'm North West Hampshire
live feed if any help to you http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/...est_radar.html
05 January 2010, 04:28 PM
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thats bollox that is 
why do the northerners get all the best weather !!!!
hehhehe, im doing a snow dance in the living room now.
SNOW! SNOW! SNOW! SNOW! SNOW!
(i've even got me moccasins on)
why do the northerners get all the best weather !!!!
hehhehe, im doing a snow dance in the living room now.
SNOW! SNOW! SNOW! SNOW! SNOW!
(i've even got me moccasins on)
05 January 2010, 05:32 PM
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Beemers don't have too much weight on the rear wheels and also the big fat tyres make the problem worse.
My old E12 M535i was dreadful in the snow and was sometimes unable to climb the medium hill in the road where I lived, it was even worse in reverse! Outstanding car in the wet or the dry however.
Les
My old E12 M535i was dreadful in the snow and was sometimes unable to climb the medium hill in the road where I lived, it was even worse in reverse! Outstanding car in the wet or the dry however.
Les
I always find it interesting how an area that gets huge amounts of snow and ice makes RWD BMWs
However the German and Austrian Politzi I know prefer the Audis in the snow over the BMWsHowever I guess alot of it is down to the tyres and how used to driving in snow conditions you are.
I posted this up on another thread.
80-90kph in a BMW 2days ago in an Austrian blizard - which is way more severe than anything the Uk ever sees as a rule. You can move about in the snow
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If the UK gets more of this weather then perhaps it will become better equiped to deal with it - we shall see. Perhaps they will make winter tyres a legal requirement?
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05 January 2010, 05:34 PM
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i heard that in germany they are legally req'd, and some companies have snapped them all up and are charging a fortune for them.
found this:-
Germany
Motorists are obliged to make sure they have correct tyres to suit the winter weather conditions. This may mean the use of winter tyres (with M&S or snowflake symbol) and in extreme weather, the additional use of snow chains.
Vehicles with summer tyres fitted are not allowed to be driven on roads covered with snow and ice. Fines are in place for vehicles found to be doing so.
found this:-
Germany
Motorists are obliged to make sure they have correct tyres to suit the winter weather conditions. This may mean the use of winter tyres (with M&S or snowflake symbol) and in extreme weather, the additional use of snow chains.
Vehicles with summer tyres fitted are not allowed to be driven on roads covered with snow and ice. Fines are in place for vehicles found to be doing so.
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05 January 2010, 05:45 PM
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I'm really starting to get the hang of this snow driving
Not much fun when you get stuck going up hill (like I did 3 times today, but always managed to find an alternative route!), but traction control off obviously and deserted snowy roundabouts can be a lot of fun!
Not much fun when you get stuck going up hill (like I did 3 times today, but always managed to find an alternative route!), but traction control off obviously and deserted snowy roundabouts can be a lot of fun!