Looked out the window this morning and no snow, we've driven to work in London where at about 8:30 it started snowing, the journey home should be fun

 

Likewise

 

No snow here yet

(/me thinks its all a big dirty lie)

 

I crawled home at 3 this morning through the valleys in about 2 inches of snow, :scary: who needs a 4x4

 

East Anglia not too bad apart from the 10 mph idiots, got to get to work... (boo!)

 

Had to drop Vicky off at her wellbeing centre this morning then pick up some groceries. Not in the MG though that's at Summit and i'm due to pick it up tomorrow - shall have to see how the weather fares.

- End of Line -

 

I'll drive on it if I have to - and have done

 

I have to say last year when it snowed my TF coped admirably. I was coasting on idle throttle positition in 3rd with no problems at all.
I found the biggest issue were other motorists, specifically the post school run mums in their 4x4's - The one day a year when your car's are actually worth it and you're driving over cautiously braking hard at every possible chance.

The key in the TF is driving very smooth, look ahead and adapt your road speed, try to avoid acceleration and deceleration, slow steady and smooth will get you home. Brake in a straight line, accelerate gently in a straight line and steer smoothly. You'll be amazed how well the car copes.

Obviously, if you don't feel comfortable in these conditions with yours and the cars ability, don't risk it!

 

The key in the TF is driving very smooth, look ahead and adapt your road speed, try to avoid acceleration and deceleration, slow steady and smooth will get you home. Brake in a straight line, accelerate gently in a straight line and steer smoothly. You'll be amazed how well the car copes.

Obviously, if you don't feel comfortable in these conditions with yours and the cars ability, don't risk it!

This should be pinned. Very good advice!

 

I will be going out later

top down ....

But its sunny up here
blue skies

bloomin cold wind tho

:smug_git:

 

not only will i be driving but tomorrow spending the entire day outside in teh engine bay and trying to fix grinding brakes

 

yeah, dont see what all the fuss is about.

 

+1 Drove to work in the F in the snow, drove home in the snow.

 

Took VOODOO out in the snow to work today, unfortunately or fortunately had a call from work to say the day centre is closed. Managed a round trip 0f 10 miles, bit slippy & slidy but with smooth driving not a problem..
Peace
John

 

Only had a light covering here but still probably stay indoors

 

Same slight dusting but took the f to work was a bit of a boy in the yard tho had to have a play where it was safe to lol

 

Work this morning 6.00am west mids,got to work fine,left work 11.30,JUST ABOUT got home,snow cover up to gutters,was fun ;-)


Can't get back out now :-(

 

I've got to drive home in a minute... I wanted to drive to letchworth tomorrow, going to see what the weather is like!!!

 

Yup. Don't see the problem - and that is coming from a guy on 4 different budget tyres...

 

I love driving in snow RWD and summer tyres, whats not to like!

 

had a couple of inches here, was forecast to rain so no gritters or anything. So far I've done about 60 miles. (although I do have snow tyres so I'm kinda cheating )

 

Nope! Car covered in 2-3 inches of snow so using my reserve car - Rover 25. Useless no traction at all but stays in a relatively straight line!
Used the F last year no problems but the Rover needs some use so it is getting it!

 

Fairly clear this morning on my way to work from nuneaton but very bad coming back, 3rd gear no revs and my winter tyres were no problem at all until I caught up someone doing approx 5mph, reducing me to 1st gear it got a bit squirrely then

 

Off to work in the next half hour. about 16 miles and the snow is now coming down. home at 6 in the morning. taking van as there are a lot of idiots driving about. should have the road to myself in the morning.

 

Must admit after I had a problem earlier in the week getting up the hill to my house in the TF after it snowed, caused by having to stop for a bl**dy idiot coming the other way in a 4x4, I bottled it this morning at took the Subaru. Lot's of snow this evening and I'm glad I did. Whilst I'm sure the TF would have made it home the extra grip and drive in the Scooby reduces the blood pressure a bit

 

No traction problems in the Disco, just problems negotiating cars stuck across the road. Its play time

 

Just drove home in it, very etchy it was, I imagine my car will be parked up until the roads are not covered in snow/slush combo!

 

My dad took his beamer off the road and put it on the drive earlier today, blocking me in .. so I couldn't go out in it even if I wanted to! aha :boxedin:

 

NOt driven the F in the snow, but I have crossed a mountain pass in my other car with summer tyres on. FWD and front engined... that was fun! Making the tail slide out on 90º and 180º bends... In the end I bought snow chains.

You need to drive the car very smoothly, like if you had no brakes on as you wouldn't want to use them. Ensure you've got traction at all times s try not to use the clutch much. But the best advice I can give is imagine you have a cup of water on the dash and you cannot spill it.