32 replies to this topic

[Andy!]

Been driving in the snow... proper good fun! i do have 13x7 yokohamas on so maybe thats where alot of the grip is coming from, but if you're worried about ride height, mines an automatic so the gearbox sticks down even lower and i'm on lowered suspension all round and i havnt ran into any problem so far :)

[shabir]

I am thinking in just going to take it. I know the car drives well in the snow after yesterday's fun. Just my dad and brothers telling me to leave it at home.

[WillRunci]

again its up to u bud, do you have the finance and ability to repair it?

Edited by WillRunci, 20 January 2013 - 08:00 PM.

[JimminyBob]

If I were you I'd drive it, anything is better than catching the bus. I never got chance to drive mine in the snow, shame really. My first solo experience of snow driving was Friday in my C2 and previous to that was in a Peugeot 207 on a driving lesson.

[shabir]

Ability to repair yes. Funds no -.-
I'll see how the main road is in the morning. If that's bad then bus it is, if the roads are ok then mini :)

Edited by shabir, 20 January 2013 - 09:20 PM.

[Tupers]

It's a car drive it, my brother's had no problems going to work in his Mini.

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Edited by Tupers, 20 January 2013 - 08:20 PM.

[AVV IT]

I drove to and from work in mine today and I will be doing so again tomorrow. In my experience the chances of some one running into you is tiny, mainly because the roads are filled with with idiots who can't possibly go above 10mph if there's a snow flake on their windscreen! You're actualy more likely to rear end one of these dim wits, when you fall asleep with boredom whilst travelling behind them!!

[shabir]

the only thing im worried about is breaking down AGAIN, ive been towed home in the mini tooo many times lol

[minilee94]

I would take the bus shoebox "mini" = ice not
Going to be good

If you love your mini you would take the bus lol

[jmmini]

Rather push my mini than get a bus!

[jaydee]

Depends......if it is recently restored or rust free do you want the road salt to rapidly start and accelerate the rusting process.......
http://www.polishedb...ady-for-winter/

Gonna use some C Quartz on mine after painting, this should keep it safe from salt mud etc..

[shabir]

So I decided to take her work. Started off bad. Needed a jump start then all was good, until I was near work! On a give way she cut out again! As I had everything on the battery drained quick trying to start her, by that time I realised the ignition feed was gone again (didn't clean my connectors or replace them the last time!) so pushed it to the side ran to work to let my manager know and get another guy out in his car.

Got to my car again and door locks iced! Got some hot water and then the key snapped! Phoned home to get the spare key brought over.
Replaced all the wires for the ignition 2 position and for know bypassed the fuse box (good job I had wire and wire connecters and pliers and insulation tape!) and she started up no problem.

Was worried she wouldn't start after work but she started up fine! Even brought me home with no trouble at all!

To sum up. At first I regretted taking her but know it was worth it, one of the many issues got fixed!!

[cooperdan]

YEHHHHHH....

You made best choice ever

[JimminyBob]

... I was wrong, take the peasant wagon next time

[cooperdan]

... I was wrong, take the peasant wagon next time

Those kinda words sicken me... if he does, he will find the head of an A series engine at the bottom of his bed with oil leaking out the side