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1st Mar 2018 11:12 am
enforcer
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Good work! 8)
Slightly off topic, but can I ask which TR mode you used? Was the snow deep enough to use something other than GGS? I'm always curious that the mode containing the word 'snow' is not necessarily the best for use in deeper snow.
1st Mar 2018 11:19 am
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Well done indeed !
You've talked about the going with your tyres but how was the stopping? SCorpion zeros I have are not good. What's the experience with the Verdes?
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Scott #55 wrote:
I'm not impressed.
You could have towed the fire engine, surely?
They are auto so cannot or should not be towed, but then again if they are trying to drive as well I would think that would be OKMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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1st Mar 2018 11:35 am
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Good on you
I spent a couple of hours towing people up Detling Hill (steep hill between M2 & M20)as it was turning into a car park. People where astonished that I didn’t want anything for helping and that there are still decent people about.
1st Mar 2018 11:43 am
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Top job Station Officer Gibson
With regard to tyres. I have normal Scorps, and find them more than adequate in most conditions. To be honest, in deep dry snow, your as good with Scorps, as with AT/mud tyres as the treads will clear. However wet snow, will turn to ice as you drive on it, and block treads. AT/Muds on ice are probably the worst combination, as there is less rubber in contact with the ice, to take advantage of any grip available. Winters are a good compromise on all fronts.
One thing for sure, The D3/4/5 will flatter any tyres capability with its electronics.
1st Mar 2018 11:46 am
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Russell wrote:
Scott #55 wrote:
I'm not impressed.
You could have towed the fire engine, surely?
They are auto so cannot or should not be towed, but then again if they are trying to drive as well I would think that would be OK
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1st Mar 2018 12:09 pm
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Which one is Euan ?
1st Mar 2018 12:10 pm
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Well done Euan
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1st Mar 2018 12:27 pm
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it's been awhile while since you got to roll that one out Ian"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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1st Mar 2018 12:48 pm
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I think it was from when you first got it Cheers Ian
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1st Mar 2018 12:53 pm
euangibson
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enforcer wrote:
Good work! 8)
Slightly off topic, but can I ask which TR mode you used? Was the snow deep enough to use something other than GGS? I'm always curious that the mode containing the word 'snow' is not necessarily the best for use in deeper snow.
I used a mix....for pulling away I put it in "snow" mode, but once moving I switched all special programmes off"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
Member Since: 01 Dec 2017
Location: Wales
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euangibson wrote:
enforcer wrote:
Good work! 8)
Slightly off topic, but can I ask which TR mode you used? Was the snow deep enough to use something other than GGS? I'm always curious that the mode containing the word 'snow' is not necessarily the best for use in deeper snow.
I used a mix....for pulling away I put it in "snow" mode, but once moving I switched all special programmes off
Interesting, thanks. I guess that just shows how good the basic car is without any extra wizardry.
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