SUPRALAND Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 how are the highway from york to folkestone? Impossible to drive? I will be in uk this sunday for collecting a supra and im afraid for going back to france... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratty Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 We finally had a sprinkling of snow last night and it brought the island to a standstill first thing. Hardly anything really and we got to work okay this morning. Sun is out again and it is melting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 i woke up made a cup of hot chocolate and went straight back into bed! damn i love working evenings and being a student! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Twilight Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I started my Subaru from -27 this morning. Was fine, no problems whatsoever. Although i'm located a little norther and this is just a norm for us. But you guys must have quite alot problems caused by this weather? Your transport in general are not equipped with proper tools and accessories, you are not used to weather and your houses are not insulated for colder weather. Aww. I hope you guys survive the colder times without too much problems. Good luck http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/4839/lumi.jpg Not my Subie in the picture, i was too fast so they couldnt catch me into film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Not too sure if I am the only one but I love this weather, better than rain Fun in the snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 When I lived in areas likely to suffer from snow I used to keep a length of washing line and a knife in the car. When things got bad I would tie the line round the wheels in loops across the tread, with knots on the tread. I never failed to get home, often driving up hills past people stuck in 4X4's. I even got my Supra home one night with the washing line on the wheels, eveyone on the A14 spent the night their car. It is a very cheap solution, just keep a pack of line and a sharp knife in the car, it is so simple and it works. I keep washing line and a knife in the car, but thats so I can continue the Lord's work in cleansing the streets of prostitutes. Can you explain a bit more how you attach the line to the tyres? Use both sides of the paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Twilight - which tyres do you guys find best in the snow over there in Finland? I know what you're saying with regards to the UK not being equipped. It is a little embarrassing when a country can not cope with a small amount of snow and ice (in comparison to other countries that get proper deep snow and longer term ice). All our UK ROAD TAX seems to be spent on housing people that fall off the back of trucks coming from France. (as some newspapers would report) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Although i'm located a little norther and this is just a norm for us. That's it exactly though. It's not the norm here at all. I think we have about 2 snow ploughs in the whole country. If we invested millions on snow ploughs and proper equipment, then chances are it would be warm and wet for the next 10 years and everyone would grumble at what a waste of money it all was. Not too sure if I am the only one but I love this weather, better than rain Fun in the snow I'm with you on that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I keep washing line and a knife in the car, but thats so I can continue the Lord's work in cleansing the streets of prostitutes. Can you explain a bit more how you attach the line to the tyres? Use both sides of the paper. I think what he means is tie some knots in the cable, then feed it through the spokes in the wheel and back round again, line up the knots with the tread in the tyres then tie it up tight. Simple and brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Just slid down a sheet of ice on the drive and straight into a bush Destroyed my splitter and bumper's half off, should bolt back on but bloody annoyed. Gravity/ice 1 - 0 Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I think what he means is tie some knots in the cable, then feed it through the spokes in the wheel and back round again, line up the knots with the tread in the tyres then tie it up tight. Simple and brilliant! Ah, I see. That's a very interesting idea. I wonder how long it would last on tarmac once you had overcome whatever snowy hill required its use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Ah, I see. That's a very interesting idea. I wonder how long it would last on tarmac once you had overcome whatever snowy hill required its use. Why would there ever be a snowy hill with lots of clear dry tarmac roads all around it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Why would there ever be a snowy hill with lots of clear dry tarmac roads all around it? In the last few days bits of the A684 have been almost impassable with my FWD car due to compressed snow and ice, yet a mile later I'll be on a dual carriageway that has been gritted and cleared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 i'd be tempted to try just 2 per wheel in that case and see if that gets you up the nasty bits and then may be cut them off when you know you are in the clear? (Note there are some knots that might mean you could undo the cable and re-tie/use again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I can't believe I only have to drive my car 2 miles across town sometime over the weekend, just to get it repaired from the bump on New Year's Eve. I don't even think I'd be able to get it out of the drive at the moment! Ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Wife had my truck today so i had to use the Supra, all the snow round here is very compacted and i found it hard going tbh, might try the clothes line trick tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 The snow's not going anywhere until we get over 0C... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InSvain Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Twilight - which tyres do you guys find best in the snow over there in Finland? I know what you're saying with regards to the UK not being equipped. It is a little embarrassing when a country can not cope with a small amount of snow and ice (in comparison to other countries that get proper deep snow and longer term ice). All our UK ROAD TAX seems to be spent on housing people that fall off the back of trucks coming from France. (as some newspapers would report) in scandinavia they mostly use these tyres http://www.stockphotopro.com/photo-thumbs-2/AY99TJ.jpg however they are forbidden in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InSvain Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 these wintertyres came highly recommended - Bridgestone Blizzak LM20 - Michelin Alpine A3 - Continental Wintercontact TS800 - Pirelli W190 Snowcontrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoeBlunt Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 this snow/ice is really starting to do my head in!! It's not even because it's difficult to drive on but because of the stress i'm in while driving the supe!! I am having to concentrate sooooooo hard on the road so i don't end up crashing her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 these wintertyres came highly recommended - Bridgestone Blizzak LM20 - Michelin Alpine A3 - Continental Wintercontact TS800 - Pirelli W190 Snowcontrol Are these just pure snow tyres? OR can they handle surfaces that are wet /cold from general winter weather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesArup Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Some pretty crazy snow over this way, totally bottled going to work for the past 2 days ... here are some pics ... My Pics on Flickr Cheers, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InSvain Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Are these just pure snow tyres? OR can they handle surfaces that are wet /cold from general winter weather? these are snow/winter tyres, ideal for every type of winter surface within reason ofcourse but these would help you alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 How bad is the stud wear running on wet, snow and ice free tarmac? I had some hand studded tyres on a 3 litre Capri years ago, in similar conditions to those a lot of the UK are enjoying at the moment. It turned it from an accident looking to happen to a fabulous car that blew peoples minds and probably CAUSED a few accidents when others appeared to think if the kid in the Capri can do that, so can I in my XXXXXX The conditions were patchy though, in places, and on snow free tarmac the studs soon came out. Moulded in studs are probably a LOT better though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 these are snow/winter tyres, ideal for every type of winter surface within reason ofcourse but these would help you alot Yep, when it comes to driving on the snow and icy conditions then its all about the tyres generally speaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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