Cup Killing Season

[Spinksy]

why arent any of these pics in the thread posted by admin for winter banners?

 

[just-that-ek]

,Had my incident last night, changed into 2nd on a round about, back end went and straight into the barrier thank god it's only a bumper I need! Very lucky!

 

[The Fatty]

Fpmsl exactly! I was being sarcastic my friend LOL, you have said what I was saying only in a different manor.

haha yes I see it now lol.

 

[Kyle 86]

,Had my incident last night, changed into 2nd on a round about, back end went and straight into the barrier thank god it's only a bumper I need! Very lucky!

Glad u got through it man i had a close call friday night aswell i was nearly straight into a barrier :-(

 

[MartinR]

Snow plough

Great picture

 

[Cowbwoy]

I wish my car didn't have traction control or ABS especially for the winter months. I'd rather be in full control of what my wheels are doing instead of stupid systems cutting in and out when they feel like it.

Luckily I have a button for that!!

 

[peanuthead]

I find my cup fine until I get out of town where I live. Last few mornings people have been driving down the road I live off through big puddles which has lead to a sheet of ice covering about 500 meters of the road. its bloody scary!

 

[Alias]

No-name likes the snow, gives her a snow-hawk;

 

[Tunst]

lol ^

 

[J.B.]

I find my cup fine until I get out of town where I live. Last few mornings people have been driving down the road I live off through big puddles which has lead to a sheet of ice covering about 500 meters of the road. its bloody scary!

So like any car then. It still has 4 bits of rubber connecting it to the road.

 

[just-that-ek]

Glad u got through it man i had a close call friday night aswell i was nearly straight into a barrier :-(

Yeah s**t me up abit, but could of been worse, plus I looked a right nob

 

[Cup_Phil]

200bhp, throttle bodies, massive 4 pots..... or my 4wd passat tdi hehee - no brainer for me
Clio's in the garage covered in a couple of quilts

 

[pickerr33]

Great picture

 

[Chris205]

I get where you're coming from mate, its fine to want to keep your posessions in good condition, for me I'd rather if my car was in good condition to leave it in the garage and use something else, the only reason I do it is because I dont trust other people's driving in the snow

 

[brisa4984]

roads are starting to get alittle iffy.


careful out there guys

 

[Kyle 86]

200bhp, throttle bodies, massive 4 pots..... or my 4wd passat tdi hehee - no brainer for me
Clio's in the garage covered in a couple of quilts

Haha gd man its a ford ka for me until the summer lol

 

[Kyle 86]

roads are starting to get alittle iffy.


careful out there guys

they certainly are bud be careful peeps

 

[Lal B3N]

Winter tyres for me, less than £150 for all 4

 

[Alex H]

Winter tyres for me, less than £150 for all 4

What brand?

 

[Edd]

I think I've had 1*2's for the last 4 winters and they've always been fine in the snowy conditions. 2 years ago I took my Cup up to The Lakes for a bit of a blast.....

 

[bill]

I think I've had 1*2's for the last 4 winters and they've always been fine in the snowy conditions. 2 years ago I took my Cup up to The Lakes for a bit of a blast.....

Omg! Without ABS? I would have thought that was impossible

 

[v16daf]

TBH i prefer a car without ABS, feels like your more in control. Cup killing season? More like bad driving

 

[Andyrg@ ClioTurbo]

ill be frank i pull the fuse from the ABS on all my cars in the snow/ice id rather be able to control it my self than have some stupid ABS pump do it or TRY and do it for me

 

[Sam]

Mines lasted a few winters.

Just don't drive like a muppet.

I know there are other drivers who might bump into you but that could happen anytime.

 

[Lal B3N]

What brand?

Choice between Uniroyal, Hankook and Toyo snow proxies.

195/50/15 though!

 

[jjones82]

TBH i prefer a car without ABS, feels like your more in control. Cup killing season? More like bad driving

Definatly , Also why do people rave on about ABS beeing needed in the snow/ice its actually worse IMO having ABS than not having it during these snowy / icy conditions!
Stopping distances are increased on snow with ABS. And if your on ice and all 4 wheels lock up the ABS system thinks you've stopped and doesnt work anyway?

 

[Cup_Phil]

If you've managed to get all 4 wheels to completely lock up at the same time - then you're driving like a tool or in road conditions that are completely unsuitable. Usually at least one wheel will have SOME grip

ABS allows you to turn the car while stopping - it's a massive aid on ice as it's the difference between avoiding a lamp post/car while locked up - or hitting it

It's not worth having in the snow as the best way to stop is actually to lock the wheels up and allow the snow to build up in front of the wheel

 

[bill]

TBH i prefer a car without ABS, feels like your more in control. Cup killing season? More like bad driving

+1 million

 

[v16daf]

If you've managed to get all 4 wheels to completely lock up at the same time - then you're driving like a tool or in road conditions that are completely unsuitable. Usually at least one wheel will have SOME grip

ABS allows you to turn the car while stopping - it's a massive aid on ice as it's the difference between avoiding a lamp post/car while locked up - or hitting it

It's not worth having in the snow as the best way to stop is actually to lock the wheels up and allow the snow to build up in front of the wheel

Don't necessarily agree with using your brakes on snow. I live on quite a steep drive and in snowy conditions its quite bad. Best thing to do is leave the car in gear and turn into the slide and try to keep your wheels straight. If I touched the brakes the car would be like a sledge and would end up in a tree/ditch. What I do in the land rover is aim for the grass verge if I have a slide, always more grip there. My brothers van was amazing last year on winter tyres, it even braked quite well

 

[Alex H]

Choice between Uniroyal, Hankook and Toyo snow proxies.

195/50/15 though!

Where from? I could probably do with some living right out in the sticks, especially if we get some decent snow.

 

[mitch1503]

pffft cup killing season.. dont be daft i use mine in the winter its just shite drivers season in my eyes

 

[Flat Eric]

Loads for sale round here the last few weeks, people know!

People know!!!!! Haha

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Where from? I could probably do with some living right out in the sticks, especially if we get some decent snow.

He's works for camskill mate, so guessing there.

They do work very well, I've recently got some and had a bit of snow off the beaten track in North Yorkshire and was impressed with them. That's on an mx5 btw


Just drive to the conditions and you'll be fine. I have hardly had ABS kick in on any car I have ever drove tbh

 

[pickerr33]

roads are starting to get alittle iffy.