Best way to get down a very steep hill in the snow?
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Deliberately spinning the wheels is the last thing you want to do. I'd use 1st gear for max engine braking. You need to keep the wheels rotating to avoid any sideways action, and to ensure you have some steering control.
If the hill is so steep you don't think you can control the speed, then it's too steep to drive down.
The exception being if there's no-one around and nothing significant to bump in to then give it a go! Make sure you film it as well.
If the hill is so steep you don't think you can control the speed, then it's too steep to drive down.
The exception being if there's no-one around and nothing significant to bump in to then give it a go! Make sure you film it as well.
Petrolhead_Rich said:
Mr Gear said:
Petrolhead_Rich said:
Go down forwards, stop on the crest, stick car in reverse, then let it roll, when you want to stop, s
t loads of revs and let it dig.
Did this to get down an ice covered 1 in 3 hill last year, worked a treat!
If its an auto, stick it in N then foot off brake, foot on brake and select R, floor it.
Also useful to unplug ABS pump or something so you can lock the wheels to select a gear, also locked wheels will build up snow in front and stop better, although this will leave you more prone to sideways action!
I hope this is an ironic post.t loads of revs and let it dig.Did this to get down an ice covered 1 in 3 hill last year, worked a treat!
If its an auto, stick it in N then foot off brake, foot on brake and select R, floor it.
Also useful to unplug ABS pump or something so you can lock the wheels to select a gear, also locked wheels will build up snow in front and stop better, although this will leave you more prone to sideways action!
No responsibility is taken for damage to your vehicle or anything you hit! The above advice may cause some wear to your clutch/gearbox, but it should work!
Edited by Petrolhead_Rich on Friday 3rd December 13:22
On a very steep hill covered with snow (and presumably ICE) this method would work, it's not great for the mechanical parts on the car, but it's a damn sight better than sliding into anything.
king kidding. If the tyres grip you wreck your engine/gearbox. if the tyres don't grip you're out of control. It's totally stupid.fwd, rwd or 4wd?
everyone is saying stay off the brakes, but if you've only got 2 driven wheels, you'll do a much better job at controlling your speed if you keep them on. if fwd you can use the handbrake to control just the rear wheels, if rwd, the foot brake should apply much more braking force to the fronts than the rears.
A locked pair of wheels will have a lot more retardation effect than a pair rolling unbraked!
everyone is saying stay off the brakes, but if you've only got 2 driven wheels, you'll do a much better job at controlling your speed if you keep them on. if fwd you can use the handbrake to control just the rear wheels, if rwd, the foot brake should apply much more braking force to the fronts than the rears.
A locked pair of wheels will have a lot more retardation effect than a pair rolling unbraked!
LeoSayer said:
I prefer to use first gear for very steep descents in slippery conditions.
Many cars increase the revs to prevent stalling if you run at close to idle, which you would need to do if you're using 2nd gear.
Aye. If it's that steep/slippery that the engine braking will cause the wheels to lock, I wouldn't want to even consider it.Many cars increase the revs to prevent stalling if you run at close to idle, which you would need to do if you're using 2nd gear.
mnkiboy said:
Deliberately spinning the wheels is the last thing you want to do. I'd use 1st gear for max engine braking. You need to keep the wheels rotating to avoid any sideways action, and to ensure you have some steering control.
If the hill is so steep you don't think you can control the speed, then it's too steep to drive down.
The exception being if there's no-one around and nothing significant to bump in to then give it a go! Make sure you film it as well.
+1 on this! Our driveway (40m long or so) is steep down to the main road. My car has noticable engine braking in 1st gear, such that in normal condition,s I can go down at a very controlled speed with no throttle in 1st gear. Did this in the snow last weekend- same thing, but covering the brake pedal. you should be able to apply very light braking to control the speed, without ABS intervening.If the hill is so steep you don't think you can control the speed, then it's too steep to drive down.
The exception being if there's no-one around and nothing significant to bump in to then give it a go! Make sure you film it as well.
Mr Gear said:
Petrolhead_Rich said:
Mr Gear said:
Petrolhead_Rich said:
Go down forwards, stop on the crest, stick car in reverse, then let it roll, when you want to stop, st loads of revs and let it dig.
Did this to get down an ice covered 1 in 3 hill last year, worked a treat!
If its an auto, stick it in N then foot off brake, foot on brake and select R, floor it.
Also useful to unplug ABS pump or something so you can lock the wheels to select a gear, also locked wheels will build up snow in front and stop better, although this will leave you more prone to sideways action!
I hope this is an ironic post.t loads of revs and let it dig.Did this to get down an ice covered 1 in 3 hill last year, worked a treat!
If its an auto, stick it in N then foot off brake, foot on brake and select R, floor it.
Also useful to unplug ABS pump or something so you can lock the wheels to select a gear, also locked wheels will build up snow in front and stop better, although this will leave you more prone to sideways action!
No responsibility is taken for damage to your vehicle or anything you hit! The above advice may cause some wear to your clutch/gearbox, but it should work!
Edited by Petrolhead_Rich on Friday 3rd December 13:22
On a very steep hill covered with snow (and presumably ICE) this method would work, it's not great for the mechanical parts on the car, but it's a damn sight better than sliding into anything.
king kidding. If the tyres grip you wreck your engine/gearbox. if the tyres don't grip you're out of control. It's totally stupid.It depends on the hill, but the OP described it as a "Very Steep Hill", probably covered in Sheet Ice, with Snow ontop!
It's my suggestion, I have tried it and know from experience it works.
Feel free to suggest your tried and tested method, let the OP decide which is best/most appropriate.
Munter said:
Try and avoid this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsJLVub50Aw
fhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsJLVub50Aw
king 'tards, oh, I'm sliding, I will just keep the brakes hard on, oh that's not working, erm....BANG
Oh dear, I've crashed!
Petrolhead_Rich said:
Mr Gear said:
Petrolhead_Rich said:
Mr Gear said:
Petrolhead_Rich said:
Go down forwards, stop on the crest, stick car in reverse, then let it roll, when you want to stop, st loads of revs and let it dig.
Did this to get down an ice covered 1 in 3 hill last year, worked a treat!
If its an auto, stick it in N then foot off brake, foot on brake and select R, floor it.
Also useful to unplug ABS pump or something so you can lock the wheels to select a gear, also locked wheels will build up snow in front and stop better, although this will leave you more prone to sideways action!
I hope this is an ironic post.t loads of revs and let it dig.Did this to get down an ice covered 1 in 3 hill last year, worked a treat!
If its an auto, stick it in N then foot off brake, foot on brake and select R, floor it.
Also useful to unplug ABS pump or something so you can lock the wheels to select a gear, also locked wheels will build up snow in front and stop better, although this will leave you more prone to sideways action!
No responsibility is taken for damage to your vehicle or anything you hit! The above advice may cause some wear to your clutch/gearbox, but it should work!
Edited by Petrolhead_Rich on Friday 3rd December 13:22
On a very steep hill covered with snow (and presumably ICE) this method would work, it's not great for the mechanical parts on the car, but it's a damn sight better than sliding into anything.
king kidding. If the tyres grip you wreck your engine/gearbox. if the tyres don't grip you're out of control. It's totally stupid.It depends on the hill, but the OP described it as a "Very Steep Hill", probably covered in Sheet Ice, with Snow ontop!
It's my suggestion, I have tried it and know from experience it works.
Feel free to suggest your tried and tested method, let the OP decide which is best/most appropriate.
Mr Gear said:
Petrolhead_Rich said:
Mr Gear said:
Petrolhead_Rich said:
Mr Gear said:
Petrolhead_Rich said:
Go down forwards, stop on the crest, stick car in reverse, then let it roll, when you want to stop, st loads of revs and let it dig.
Did this to get down an ice covered 1 in 3 hill last year, worked a treat!
If its an auto, stick it in N then foot off brake, foot on brake and select R, floor it.
Also useful to unplug ABS pump or something so you can lock the wheels to select a gear, also locked wheels will build up snow in front and stop better, although this will leave you more prone to sideways action!
I hope this is an ironic post.t loads of revs and let it dig.Did this to get down an ice covered 1 in 3 hill last year, worked a treat!
If its an auto, stick it in N then foot off brake, foot on brake and select R, floor it.
Also useful to unplug ABS pump or something so you can lock the wheels to select a gear, also locked wheels will build up snow in front and stop better, although this will leave you more prone to sideways action!
No responsibility is taken for damage to your vehicle or anything you hit! The above advice may cause some wear to your clutch/gearbox, but it should work!
Edited by Petrolhead_Rich on Friday 3rd December 13:22
On a very steep hill covered with snow (and presumably ICE) this method would work, it's not great for the mechanical parts on the car, but it's a damn sight better than sliding into anything.
king kidding. If the tyres grip you wreck your engine/gearbox. if the tyres don't grip you're out of control. It's totally stupid.It depends on the hill, but the OP described it as a "Very Steep Hill", probably covered in Sheet Ice, with Snow ontop!
It's my suggestion, I have tried it and know from experience it works.
Feel free to suggest your tried and tested method, let the OP decide which is best/most appropriate.
ked!I figured if it was steep then they would just trickle down it, rather than posting on the internet, perhaps that was a bit naive of me!
Anything less than a 1 in 4, use a low gear, 1 in 3, depends on the grip levels, but I'd be going for being able to stop the car, rather than just being able to slow it.
Petrolhead_Rich said:
Munter said:
Try and avoid this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsJLVub50Aw
fhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsJLVub50Aw
king 'tards, oh, I'm sliding, I will just keep the brakes hard on, oh that's not working, erm....BANG
Oh dear, I've crashed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTaMmZsZB6o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfXrS5tlmw4&fea...
F1 car on ice (dont tell the winter tire bores please)
F1 car on ice (dont tell the winter tire bores please)
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