Porkers in the snow ?

[clubsport]

Is anyone using their car in this weather ?
I had my first experience of a light dusting in my car on new years eve..I couldn't beleive how bad it was,but 160bhp through each 285 doesn't inspire confidence.
I am more concerned at the speeds other drivers consider safe and have seen one van and a car skid out of control to hit the curb.
I may have to take a few brave pills as I found it very cold cycling back from the Gym last night and am missing the car already.
I have not seen a single Porker on the road even going into London so far this week.

[domster]

I saw a 2.7RS replica (or real thing???) in Gerrard's Cross railway station car park yesterday.

I almost saluted.

That said, I;m sure 9M and Melv love the opportunity to test the handling in their nearby Sainsburys car park

[HermanTheGerman]

I'm using the Fiesta I'm afraid. Like you say, I wouldn't trust other road users.

I've just seen a silver 996 drive up the road next to my office however.

[jeremyc]

Now this is why one needs a 4WD Porker estate.

>> Edited by jeremyc on Wednesday 8th January 10:12

[clubsport]

JeremyC glad to see from your profile you have a suberb RS2...I didn't think it would be long before somebody would make a case for the Cayenne,Thankfully it wasn't you!

[dazren]

We've not got the snow in Bristol yet.

I wouldn't have a problem with my driving of the car in the snow (4WD), the problem is the other lunatics sliding into you. Hence car stays in the garage.

From the experience of living down a country lane for 16 years, I would say the most dangerous drivers in snow are the 4*4 merchants who realise their vehicles can accelerate almost as normal, but forget their brakes are useless just like the rest of ours.

DAZ

[BoxClever]

My Boxster is hopeless, I can't even make it out our cul-de-sac without the bback-end sliding like it's on skates!

[Tony_996]

What's the problem, my C2 goes to Val D'Isere every year!!! The weight over the rear wheels ensures traction, and believe it or not, you're not obliged to plant the right foot into the carpet at all times!!! Two years ago Porsche GB took a load of cars down with clients and let them play on the Alpine roads!!!

[johnf]

I have been out and about in the Boxster quite a lot here in Glasgow were it is -6 at the minute, have not had any problems at all.

PSM though, and I have seen the scary orange traction light a few times.

Oh and I found why I now love heated seats, poncey or not. BRRRRRR......

[sb930turbo]

Paul,
I think it all depends on whether its your daily driver or not.I am fornunate enough to have other cars to 'play'with in the snow.I woundn't want to risk my NCB or damaging the car needlessly.Who would?
Steve

[dontlift]

Still running around in my 944 - No Worries

[verysideways]

4wd, air cooled, and heated seats... my car was built for weather like this.

I have to admit that other drivers do scare me a bit, so i tend to leave loads of room around me.

Also got a friend's Skyline at the moment (he's away for a month) and that's hopeless in the snow - as soon as the boost comes in the rears spin up, no matter how gentle i am with the throttle pedal.

Oh well.

[clubsport]

Steve,have to agree on the NCB aspect,my other car is a Morgan,so I tend to use my mountain bike.
I am looking forward to seeing your new car at VW,weather permitting of course!

[granville]

I remember using my beetle in proper snow when first I acquired and it was ok-ish.

Unfortunately, as I find self restraint difficult in these cars, the power/ice ratio would inevitably spell doom thus...cozy hibernation for fat little Germans is ze only solution.

[williamp]

I use mine every day. I was a bit worried at first, but now its fine

[GregE240]

Emma's out in the Boxster; no weather stops her (er, well, apart from when the ice at the top of the road gets so bad you can't get out....)

Years of driving RWD cars in all weathers Get driving, you pussies !

[sb930turbo]

Greg,
I to hve years of driving exprience in rear wheel drive cars.....however its the other numpties that worry me.Just followed a women in a Pug 307 top speed of 5 mph,yes thats Five mph for about a mile.(in the Mondeo)Thats no exageration.She was also on the wrong side of the road!!She hadn't a clue.
Perhaps you understand why I leave the Porker tucked up in the garage.
Steve

[scottster]

Domster - You sure that isn't the yellow peril you're mistaking in Gerrards Cross train station now??

[scottster]

Domster - You sure that isn't the yellow peril you're mistaking in Gerrards Cross train station now??

ps: I agree with the 'ard weather crew, the CS is happy as Larry sliding about in the snow.... until I hit a lamp post and start crying.

[granville]

Must say (bit of a 'Demon Domster in FWD Rover scenario, this), some of the most incredible/ludicrous manouevres I've ever seen in arctic conditions have come courtesy of fairly mundane FWD carriages; Novas, Cavaliers, etc.

I mean seriously de-ranged speeds and angles of mini roundabout attack type stuff where I've just been nailed, thinking, er, how?

But Greg's quite right. In recognition of his righteous chastisement I shall bring oot the blackie on the morrow, whatever the conditions.

(On the other hand, I only zymoled the sod a while back so...what a PUFF!)