Not a BMW day
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Printed Date: 29-April-2024 at 10:47
Topic: Not a BMW day
Posted By: Chas C
Subject: Not a BMW day
Date Posted: 01-March-2006 at 07:53
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This was not be a good day to take 315bhp and no traction control gizmos to work.
So I had to take Mrs Chas's car instead. Lots of people think the HRV is just a gimmick but some of them really are 4x4. It's only the "Joy Machine" version that's 2wd. Pity the two cars that followed me up the back road to Banchory-Devenick this morning. They must have thought I was in the 2wd version and I think they're still trying to get up the hill The top road was strictly for off-roaders.
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Posted By: grahame34m5
Date Posted: 01-March-2006 at 08:25
Hairy conditions for the M5. Traction control is available you just need to change up at 1500rpm  . Wait till you get it in the dry (and warm) conditions absolutely unstickable. Only time I've ever got the back end out in the dry was round a tight figure of 8 track at crail 1st gear full throttle even then it just moved a foot out and got back into line. Can't wait to get into the summer, these are increadible cars keep up with serious modern metal - enjoy. ------------- 
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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 01-March-2006 at 08:41
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well, we aint got any of the white stuff as yet - but when we do the Zuki Vit comes in handy (might look like a fashion accesory - but they are propper offroaders as well)
Pic looks like you could have some 4WD fun  ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 01-March-2006 at 08:49
Only seen a little flurry of the white stuff here in Dundee, nothing much to mention. Looks amazing up there, I reckon you would be fully justified in staying at home for the day! Build a snowman or something. I'd like a decent layer to fall here, I'll take my RWD collection out in the snow - it's one of the few times the Chevette gets sideways 
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Posted By: m3tiko
Date Posted: 01-March-2006 at 08:50
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chas..the joys of living in the north mmmm
C'mon you're surely not suggesting you weren't up to the job of out-driving these conditons in your 'M' ?? Don't blame you....I wouldn't bother leaving the house. You brave soul  -------------  |
Posted By: Gee
Date Posted: 01-March-2006 at 10:38
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The snow's looking pretty bad out in the sticks with you Chas. I haven't dared take my car out over the last 2 days because of it. ------------- 2001 Alpina B10 V8 Touring 012/1 2004 Yamaha YZF-R6 |
Posted By: micky_h
Date Posted: 01-March-2006 at 10:38
| Thought all HRV's were '2' wheel drive until the wheels started slipping and power it sent to the other end? |
Posted By: Chas C
Date Posted: 01-March-2006 at 10:46
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Well we have built a snowman but the snow is still falling here. I've taken a picture of the B12... Bear in mind those are 20" alloys and the snow is nearly up to the centre caps! Incidentally, I'd be happy enough to take the car out in this if I could get it out of the driveway!
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Posted By: Chas C
Date Posted: 01-March-2006 at 10:58
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Only some of them are part time 4wd, the cheaper ones are 2wd only. It's a great system and it really works well. I don't understand why anyone would want full time 4wd unless they are doing some serious off road work (and lets face it, 95% of these type of cars are spending most time on the school run. The hardest thing they do is mount kerbs -------------
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micky_h wrote:Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 01-March-2006 at 19:21
We finally got a small layer of snow in the last hour - about time too! Now where is the rest of it?  ------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 01-March-2006 at 19:27
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been snowing on and off monday, yesterday and today here more than yours doive, but not quite as much as chas....yet.... ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Chas C
Date Posted: 03-March-2006 at 02:42
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This is becoming "not a BMW week" It has been snowing continually overnight and we now have another 4" lying in the driveway where it had been cleared yesterday. The main A93 is barely recognisable as a road once again. Looks like I can't get to work for another day Mango seems to be enjoying it though!
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Posted By: brybusa
Date Posted: 03-March-2006 at 03:39
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Great pics.Looks lovely up there chas...I wouldnt mind seeing some proper snow down here(Northampton)...the inner child in me is gagging to go sledging! |
Posted By: Chas C
Date Posted: 03-March-2006 at 04:19
Unbelieveable here now... we've got thunder and lightning as well as a blizzard !  -------------
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Posted By: Doive
Date Posted: 03-March-2006 at 10:24
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We had about 4 inches of snow here this morning, nothing amazing but still good fun with wide wheels and plenty of torque. Sideways action! Sun has got his hat on now, so most of it has thawed away sadly. I really want a good fall, but need to drive south on Monday so perhaps not too much.
------------- 1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased) http://www.getfirefox.com - Get Firefox - Ditch Hopeless Inertnet Exploder http://www.doive.co.uk - www.doive.co.uk
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Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 03-March-2006 at 14:30
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wow chas i thought the blizzards in munich this morning were mad,but it looks awfull back home.oh well something to look forward to if i get home that is ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: Bigian
Date Posted: 03-March-2006 at 17:22
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it took me an hour and a half to dig the car back in to the drive yesterday there is almost 3 feet of snow in our car park. I could see the car yesterday but all i can see now is the door handles and a couple of inches of body work and not much else. 1 good thing about this it is stopping that bloody cat next door jumping up with muddy paws i think i will have to invest in a super soaker water pistol to discourage it ------------- If you can't be good don't get caught -------------------------- |
Posted By: I_MNL
Date Posted: 06-March-2006 at 09:41
These photos are fantastic! I wish I were there and play with little Mango! ------------- Citizen of the Earth  Explorer of Life  Marie-Noëlle or nick name MNL. NOT Marie or Noëlle ALONE! Alpina D3 2007 E36 316 1998 |
Posted By: big pimpin
Date Posted: 06-March-2006 at 17:40
Its been pretty wild out the Huntly way over the past week, My sport went for paint on Monday, the guy phoned on Thursday saying it was finished but there was no way I was getting away from his place as his "farm" road was completely level. He said he'd phone when it was passable......still waiting ! ------------- E90 320d - M635 CSi - 635CSi Highline - GMC Typhoon - 4.6 P38 |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 06-March-2006 at 17:55
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aye i was there today and quite surprised by the amount of snow led about, elgin got off lightly in comparison! ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 06-March-2006 at 17:56
bloody hell Chas, you'll need to get some garages built  ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Chas C
Date Posted: 06-March-2006 at 18:24
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Whaddya mean? I've got 3.1/2 garages already but they're all full. -------------
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Posted By: mell
Date Posted: 08-March-2006 at 06:35
well a week later since the start of the white out and the m3 hasnt moved off the driveway and the 325 is stuck on it to,been able to move the 325 all week just,got stuck a handfull of times,today the 325 wont budge off the driveway,no gritter or plough been round my road in a week,well cheesed off with it,was pretty at start now a pain in the a$$!! been on to the council this morn to see if they are thinking of clearing it!!! no joy ------------- |
Posted By: mell
Date Posted: 08-March-2006 at 08:15
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heres todays road report on my road http://photobucket.com/albums/a154/schnitzer/?"> ------------- |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 08-March-2006 at 09:19
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And your problem is? ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: mell
Date Posted: 08-March-2006 at 09:27
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its pure ice under the sludge! cause the road is a slight hill and slopes its just a nitemare to get out of ------------- |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 08-March-2006 at 09:38
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Put the studded tyres on - **** the council & their rules! ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: NOISUFNOC
Date Posted: 08-March-2006 at 09:41
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Cmon mell, take out the m3 for some sideways action, bit of slalom through wheelie bins and off you go. You should make it for the rolling road, should have defrosted by then. ------------- 528 for now |
Posted By: mell
Date Posted: 08-March-2006 at 10:06
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the m3 hasnt moved since last tuesday,tried getting it off the driveway 2 days ago,wudnt budge! the roads may have defrosted by then but i dont think i will after a week of digging! lol ------------- |