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espri - Snow arrived, Arctic Frost not yet
Yesterday and today the first snows of winter arrived here, a few inches and more on its way. With the excitement of the new snow, my nerve broke, so this morning I ordered my own Arctic Frost to go with the snow, a TDV6 HSE automatic. Delivery February or March. I guess I'll have to be patient until then!
In the meantime, here is a picture of my trusty VW Caravelle, to get you all into winter mood:
The VW bus has served me very well over the past six years and should run up 300000 kms before Christmas. I thought that the motto on the chapel beside the car was appropriate: Ora et Labora - I'm praying now that the Disco will be as reliable as the VW and now I'm going to have to work to pay for it!
Eric
19th Nov 2005 8:26 pm
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19th Nov 2005 8:58 pm
BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
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Re: Snow arrived, Arctic Frost not yet
espri wrote:
Yesterday and today the first snows of winter arrived here, a few inches and more on its way. With the excitement of the new snow, my nerve broke, so this morning I ordered my own Arctic Frost to go with the snow, a TDV6 HSE automatic. Delivery February or March. I guess I'll have to be patient until then!
In the meantime, here is a picture of my trusty VW Caravelle, to get you all into winter mood:
The VW bus has served me very well over the past six years and should run up 300000 kms before Christmas. I thought that the motto on the chapel beside the car was appropriate: Ora et Labora - I'm praying now that the Disco will be as reliable as the VW and now I'm going to have to work to pay for it!
Eric
What beautiful scenery, I am envious.
19th Nov 2005 8:59 pm
Desarzens
Member Since: 23 Nov 2005
Location: Crassier
Posts: 81
During my drive test of a fantastic TDV6 HSE, I came across this poor guy who was obviously driving a bit to fast with his small Citroen... Couold not resis to take a picture with my phone
Must say that the Disco, despite being fitted with summer tyres, behaved very well.... so could not resist and ordered one with the same delivery time as yours espri...
30th Nov 2005 12:33 pm
espri
Member Since: 07 Nov 2005
Location: Tyrol, Austria
Posts: 387
I can sympathise with the guy! Just last Monday I slid off the road in my VW Caravelle (syncro with 4wd) It was on a perfectly innocuous corner, just a kilometre from my home. In general there was no snow on the road but here it had drifted. Somehow I managed to get my near-side wheels in a rut and couldn't get back onto road proper. I decided in the end, as I felt the back breaking out as I gave more power, just to come to a stop and start all over again.
Then, even with the differential lock enabled, I wasn't able to drive straight back onto the road. However, backing a little got me going again without any further complications and no damage done.
I guess I took the corner too fast. The car behind me ended up in the same situation but he may have just taken the safe way out, when he saw me getting into difficulties.
It certainly was a learning experience and took off my face the superior grin that I'd had looking at pictures on television rather like yours. Never having done anything like that before, I had convinced myself that, driven steadily, the VW bus with its four-wheel drive would take me through virtually anything. However, it looks as though the laws of physics apply to me too
Or is the Caravelle trying to tell me something? Since I ordered the Disco, not only did I have that shock but last week the handbrake seized on and I had to call the ADAC to get me mobile again. Could it be that the Caravelle is sulking, the jilted lover?
Eric
30th Nov 2005 10:54 pm
Coffeecup
Member Since: 15 Jul 2005
Location: Middleton, Manchester
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espri wrote:
However, it looks as though the laws of physics apply to me too
One of the first things that someone told me when I got a 4x4 Discovery TDi was to remember that 4 wheel drive gets you moving, but it won't help when you are sliding along on snow/ice (whilst probably travelling faster than everyone else because your 4 wheel drive enabled you to speed up). Coffeecup March 2005 TDV6 S - Tonga Green - Manual May 2008 TDV6 SE - Stornoway Grey - Auto Dec 2010 SDV6 XS - Galway Green - Auto
30th Nov 2005 11:43 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Good point CC, its worth remembering that while Disco's have the best 4 wheel drive system available, all cars have a similar 4 wheel stop system - brakes.
30th Nov 2005 11:56 pm
espri
Member Since: 07 Nov 2005
Location: Tyrol, Austria
Posts: 387
Yes, that was the sliding feeling I had!
1st Dec 2005 12:00 am
BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
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Easy guys, you simply don't use your brakes in winter conditions. Use your head and eyes, it is much safer. Don't be a late braker or drive up someones backside. See its easy.
Too fast, Too close Too late, Oh dear insurance claim at the very least and as from today if the police are called to any crash you will breath tested your fault or not.
1st Dec 2005 7:30 am
Tonyrec
Member Since: 01 Jan 2005
Location: Hertfordshire,UK
Posts: 263
BN wrote:
Too fast, Too close Too late, Oh dear insurance claim at the very least and as from today if the police are called to any crash you will breath tested your fault or not.
Its meant to be done in every RTC all during the year.......although in reality its not.
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