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 Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 5:55 pm |
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Ok, being 17, this is my first Winter, just want to know if use all have tips that i can bear in mind, noticed its starting to get very frosty and just want some tips so i dont do anyfing silly, i believe im a good driver, but just want to get my 1 years NCB xD. soo.. Fire Away 
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 5:57 pm |
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Handbrake on every bend when snow coverage is 1cm+
Remember to correct.
This will ensure more smiles per miles 
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:02 pm |
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Walk?
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:02 pm |
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nah snow, i didnt get done for speeding  BOOM Rory 1- Snow- 0
sorry mate, just kidding with ya
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:20 pm |
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| xTickleMeElmo wrote: |
nah snow, i didnt get done for speeding BOOM Rory 1- Snow- 0
sorry mate, just kidding with ya |
BOOM  good chat good chat 
I didn't get banned though im not walking anywhere lol
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:24 pm |
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plenty of de-icer and windscreen washer
make sure the engine coolant has anti-freezer, not just plain water
always got thick jackets in the boot
get AA/ RAC membership
and practise how to slide correctly when snowing~!
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:52 pm |
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Location: Berkshire
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good tyres
never let your petrol tank run low just incase
plenty of deicer
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 7:39 pm |
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engine braking incase of snow....and i know people were joking above when they said about handbraking etc but i found an empty car park and put my old car into slides to learn to correct....but im not condoning that...if you do it you need LOADS of space and someone to fix your car if you get it wrong lol
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 8:07 pm |
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Just take it easy and give yourself extra time to get wherever you need to go.
Last winter (it was mental if everyone can remember) I had a survival pack in the boot, which included: water, bit of food/chocolate, picnic rug thing (for warmth, not to sit down and munch, spare clothes... Oh and a spade.
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 8:17 pm |
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oh last winter was fun wasnt it lol. il say in that month i think i learnt more myself about driving than i did in the 2 years prior.
just if your not sure...dont take it out
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 8:29 pm |
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You will slide at some point if it snows. Find an empty carpark/random bit of land, and practice your car control on snow. Not strictly legal I'm sure, but it really does help.
Winter tyres make a MASSIVE difference. If you can afford it, get a set. I won't be, and I imagine most people won't be, but they do make a huge difference if you're a bit worried.
Easy on the throttle as well, so many people get stuck by just spinning their wheels and going nowhere.
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 8:32 pm |
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I was well tempted by some tyre chains last year haha! Thankfully my spec 2's did very well in the snow, ice, and s**te
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 8:45 pm |
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are you joking? lol
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 8:47 pm |
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About the chains or the spec 2s? 
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 8:52 pm |
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| Drake wrote: |
| About the chains or the spec 2s? |
spec2
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