My mk2 snowplough!!

[Djw John]

Yes, another snow thread!! Pretty deep here today in the places! A few 3ft+ high drifts

all thanks to those chunky mofos!!

 

[Alan]

Cool pics matey...

Mine had no traction what so ever today....

 

[Guy]

steelies??

they to protect alloys from kerbage in snow?

 

[Bubbles]

Madness, i wouldnt be taking the car out in that

 

[Adam]

cool pics...
watch that splitter...

 

[Leeshez]

Shweet

 

[Middo]

lmao was just about to ask what wheels they were till i got to the bottom pics. Hope u've got ABS driving around in that sort of weather

 

[Bubbles]

probably safer without it! haha, hate the ABS and snow in the 182

 

[Alan]

The 182 in the snow is a bit of handful...

 

[Martin]

lol I got stuck twice in snow of that depth today had to get about 6 people to push me out! Was beached....solid snow under the car...

 

[Guy]

where abouts was that martin?

 

[Martin]

north west near blackpool

 

[M1TCH]

lol I wouldnt have a spliter left in that! would probably pull my whole bumper down.

yeah John what is with the steelies?

 

[fubu172]

Quality pix
I want some snow to play in!

 

[Djw John]

The splitter is on with about 40 screws!! Quite solid but was worried a few times, you can see that its come up level with the middle of my fogs a few times!!

Yeah the steelies are to save the alloys during winter, but the 40mm drop (lower than others lowered 60mm :S) it means the car is a bit silly low at times!

And no, no abs, traction control or anything gay like that, just my right foot and handbrake to go everywhere!

 

[GarethM]

nice pics there

 

[Blue4Ever]

John...Why no Abs? Also, is there bolt holes for the splitter, I'm sure when I looked when I bought my car it was just stapled on!!!

 

[p3rcy1]

we never get snow in chesterfield :dapprove:

 

[D"w!Z]

looks fun, jus stay allert of obstacles!

 

[Djw John]

John...Why no Abs? Also, is there bolt holes for the splitter, I'm sure when I looked when I bought my car it was just stapled on!!!

Cos it never came with ABS!! I think it might have been an option but I couldnt care less tbh, cos ive never had it I dont miss it, too many people over rely on it anyway.

Yeah the original splitter is a bit or rubber stapled on but that got ripped off a couple of weeks after lowering so its now a mk2 ph2 one thats been fitted. Can see it better in this pic

looks better and was half the price!!

Thanks to all for the compliments!

John

 

[Blue4Ever]

Fair enough then John, I thought ABS came as standard on our model. I'll bear that in mind about the splitter as i'm finally getting 16's so no doubt I will need lowering then.

 

[Andy.]

Are they snow tires too?

 

[CRAGS]

DID ANYONE SEE THE SNOW IN FALKIRK.GOT STUCK SEVERAL TIMES.ONLY REASON WENT OUT WAS MEANT TO BE WORKING 8-12 SHIFT TODAY,GOT 2 MINS FROM THE HOUSE AND GOT STUCK FOT AGES TILL A GUT PULLED UP IN A VTR SAXO AND STARTED TRYING TO GET ME OUT.HAD TO JAM WOOD UNDER TYRES TO GET ME OUT.THIS WAS ALL HAPPENING ON THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD BY THE WAY.GOT TO WORK TO GET SENT HOME TO SPEND ANOTHER 15mins STUCK IN THE CAR PARK.STRUGGLED TO GET TRACTION AT ALL AND THERE JUST NEW TYRES.ANYBODY ELSE HAVE PROBLEMS.

 

[Blue4Ever]

DID ANYONE SEE THE SNOW IN FALKIRK.GOT STUCK SEVERAL TIMES.ONLY REASON WENT OUT WAS MEANT TO BE WORKING 8-12 SHIFT TODAY,GOT 2 MINS FROM THE HOUSE AND GOT STUCK FOT AGES TILL A GUT PULLED UP IN A VTR SAXO AND STARTED TRYING TO GET ME OUT.HAD TO JAM WOOD UNDER TYRES TO GET ME OUT.THIS WAS ALL HAPPENING ON THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD BY THE WAY.GOT TO WORK TO GET SENT HOME TO SPEND ANOTHER 15mins STUCK IN THE CAR PARK.STRUGGLED TO GET TRACTION AT ALL AND THERE JUST NEW TYRES.ANYBODY ELSE HAVE PROBLEMS.

haha. Not quite that bad, just a bit of fun reversing out of our drive which is fairly steep.

 

[_Kenny_]

lol @ John.

I went to my car yesterday and the snow came up to my knee! My car is still stuck at the flat, waiting for it all to melt!

I'm sure my car has ABS, I thought the S models did as well?

 

[Ali]

DID ANYONE SEE THE SNOW IN FALKIRK.GOT STUCK SEVERAL TIMES.ONLY REASON WENT OUT WAS MEANT TO BE WORKING 8-12 SHIFT TODAY,GOT 2 MINS FROM THE HOUSE AND GOT STUCK FOT AGES TILL A GUT PULLED UP IN A VTR SAXO AND STARTED TRYING TO GET ME OUT.HAD TO JAM WOOD UNDER TYRES TO GET ME OUT.THIS WAS ALL HAPPENING ON THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD BY THE WAY.GOT TO WORK TO GET SENT HOME TO SPEND ANOTHER 15mins STUCK IN THE CAR PARK.STRUGGLED TO GET TRACTION AT ALL AND THERE JUST NEW TYRES.ANYBODY ELSE HAVE PROBLEMS.

why the need for capitals?

 

[Tyson-182]

Great pics mate!

Tyson.

 

[Blue4Ever]

lol @ John.

I went to my car yesterday and the snow came up to my knee! My car is still stuck at the flat, waiting for it all to melt!

I'm sure my car has ABS, I thought the S models did as well?

So did I, I know mine has for definate.

 

[Djw John]

Mine defintly doesnt and it wasnt standard on the S, as I say it was an option. Why not try and lock up and see what happens!!

Dutch, yeah they are Pirelli snowcontrol 190s, cost about the same as a normal tyre but since I only use my steelies in winter it makes sense. Still got Mich energy on the back though!

Crags, na not even stuck for a second, tyres have a lot to do with, I got a bit stuck with goodyear eagles back in November!!

 

[Blue4Ever]

Mine defintly doesnt and it wasnt standard on the S, as I say it was an option. Why not try and lock up and see what happens!!

I have tried...and not on purpose!! lol.

 

[_Kenny_]

Yeh my Alize definitely has ABS as it's over sensitive at times! lol

Might have been an option as well?

 

[Djw John]

Dunno, if you've got it fair enough! Dont know If Shauns old alize had abs too?

 

[_Kenny_]

Not sure matey

 

[Ali]

John's ABS is clearly broken! LOL.

 

[Ally]

Craig, I was out around Falkirk with no problems! 205-width tyres, light car, no problems!

 

[Jonaldinho]

I sure as hell don't have ABS lol

And that car looks lower every time I see it John boy!

 

[ClioJohn]

Never understood the point of taking alloys of for winter?

Maybe cause your a lazy mofo john and dont clean them, even though you can clean your wheels with one wipe of a sponge. Don't see the point of only using something for 2/3's of the year!

 

[Giles]

Cool pics there John!

Hmmm black & white wheels looks good. lol

 

[Djw Dave]

My corsa's lower

 

[Djw Dave]

Never understood the point of taking alloys of for winter?

Maybe cause your a lazy mofo john and dont clean them, even though you can clean your wheels with one wipe of a sponge. Don't see the point of only using something for 2/3's of the year!

Because big wide tyres dont grip!

And thin ones do!

And so you dont bend them when you crash!

And errrr thats all i can think of.