Having only had my S2000 for 6 months, I have not yet had to drive it in the snow. Currently London is covered in the stuff and my destination for the Christmas holidays looks like a Christmas card from the webcam.

On that basis, does anyone have any tips for driving the S2000 in the snow. I know all the usual stuff about low gears and slow speeds but, given that my S200o twitches like crazy on dry roads, I thought I would ask to see if anyone has some useful experience.

All hints and tips appreciated.

 

I would invest in some "cheap" wheels and some dedicated snow tires. Our OEM tires are great on dry or moderately wet conditions, but struggle to maintain adhesion in the cold. Better to be safe than sorry.

 

Smooth inputs on all the controls. Light touch on the steering wheel. Do not over-correct for a slide. That will get the car swinging back and forth and will cause a spin. Treat the gas and the brake pedals like they have oranges under them. Squeeze the pedals, don't stomp on them (you don't want to crush the oranges ) Leave plenty of distance between you and the driver ahead. You may have confidence that you can stop in a shorter distance, but the guy behind you may misjudge and come sliding at you. If you have left room in front of you, you can use it to get out of the way of the guy behind you.

 

1. Snow tires
2. Snow tires
3. Make sure you scrub in the snow tires on dry pavement before taking them out in snow.

 

Don't even think about going out if there's snow or even possible icing conditions with summer tires .... really. All seasons are marginal, snow tires best.

Tires are really the secret, otherwise just go slow and smooth

 

I learned it the hard way fridaynight on the OEM's in sub temps.
Road was cleared of snow but still slippery and it started to skid without warning, landed me nose first in the ditch and i slightly hit a pole which went into my right headlight, im getting my baby back after newyears :'(

I was driving about 40mph/65kmh at something like 3000 rpm

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It looks like it was downhill. I left-foot brake, if you lift or engine brake the rear will come around on you.

 

Get Snow Tyres. Period.

 

Notice how there is hardly snow on the road.

Driving on non-winter tyres in icy and snow conditions is just plain Russian roulette!

@ Epothon666 Too bad man! Dat zuigt!

 

Don't take traction control off.
Drive a little in a parking lot with it on/off to experience the cars warning signs.
Put on snow tires.
Keep throttle inputs light while turning.
Watch the road for 'shinny' and stay away from it.
Put something heavy in your trunk. Luggage or emergency bag etc. Extra weight will help keep traction if it's really snowy out. I'd be looking for an extra 50lbs.
Don't let someone push your car from the fenders/trunk etc. You'll get hand prints.

Pure snow is better than the effects just after it when the black ice starts to come out.