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How does the S handle in snow?

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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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Default How does the S handle in snow?

I have never driven the S during snowy periods and have absolutely no idea how the car handles under these conditions. There may be a few days where I may not be able to take the beater to work so how do others drive their car during these periods. In particular does the car maintain traction when going up hills of approx 10-15% as this is what concerns me most. Is the S2000 and heavy snow suicide or an exacceration!

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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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Been thinking the same as snow could fall here by end of the week. Should I brave it or walk it to work (10 minute walk but its fecking cold!!!)
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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No idea - sorry
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:38 AM
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Cue the snow pic...... theres a belter on here....come on, who has that snow pic?
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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Went for a play in Tesco's car park last year in the snow, it was great.

Wouldn't want to have to drive in it though.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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It's good fun - although there aren't many 10-15% hills near me!
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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There was a video file knocking around about 2 years ago of someone in a red giving it heavy on the accelerator and getting the back out nicely round an S bend in heavy snow.

As for daily driving take it really easy out there peeps and may St. Christopher be with you.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 10:16 AM
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Come on Euan (or one of the Jocks) that has CC's much admired snow pics...
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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I drove to work in the snow earlier this year ....... there was a hill close to where I parked that I couldn't get up so I left it by the kerbside, half way up, shitting myself that somebody might hit it trying to get up same hill.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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Forget driving it in the snow unless you change the tyres. SO2 are actually Summer Only and just don't work. I would seriously urge you not to drive this car in the snow without proper tyres.
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