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Big Err wrote:

Bluecray wrote:I laugh at the poor BMW drivers struggling in the snow rear wheel drive and a BMW in snow just doesn't work!

A couple of paving slabs in the boot and rear wheel drive will go anywhere in the snow.

Does anyone have experience of those little "escape ramp" things that you use if you get stuck in the snow/mud? I've seen them somewhere, possibly the IAM mag, and for £20 or so, seems like a reasonable bit of kit to have during the winter period if snow is falling.

Can't find a decent link, but see here and here for examples of what I mean.

The problem with the above is you've got to stop to pick them up again and chances are you'll get stuck.

http://reviews.asda.com/1440-en_gb/0010 ... eviews.htm

I've got a set of those, when winter starts to set back in they should have them back in stock.

Dom

Bluecray wrote:I laugh at the poor BMW drivers struggling in the snow rear wheel drive and a BMW in snow just doesn't work!

Some of us BMW owners laugh at the fwd owners who get stuck, or slide off into the kerbside because they haven't had the foresight to fit winter tyres which allow us to get traction for braking, steering and acceleration, unlike those who are struggling on wide summer tyres. Wide, summer tyres do not grip on snow, slush or ice, many drivers rely on electronic aids to assist them with traction or braking, but forget about the basic laws of physics. Some of us are old/experienced enough as have to learn how to drive rwd in poor conditions without electronic aids of ABS, ETC etc.

Then, when we get to a nice deserted bit of private road, we can practice our car control with nice balanced slides .

dombooth wrote:The problem with the above is you've got to stop to pick them up again and chances are you'll get stuck.
Dom

Somebody once suggested:

....suitable lengths of rope, one end tied to rear bumper, t'other end tied to your traction device or mat....and Bob's yer uncle, you stop again when you're through the tricky bit.

Best wishes all,
Dave.

TripleS wrote:

dombooth wrote:The problem with the above is you've got to stop to pick them up again and chances are you'll get stuck.
Dom

Somebody once suggested:

....suitable lengths of rope, one end tied to rear bumper, t'other end tied to your traction device or mat....and Bob's yer uncle, you stop again when you're through the tricky bit.

Best wishes all,
Dave.

Not sure I like the idea of having things trailing on the floor attached to the back of the car thanks.

Dom

Tell you what my classic mini fwd and no abs or any electronic gimzo will drive in snow easy peasy!

chriskay wrote:Loved this bit on the ASDA review.
" For removal, the vehicle must not be in motion"

LOL.

The other one is "Do I have to jack the car up to get them on?" *Facepalm*

Dom