Hehe its ok, my cars been going sideways constantly the last couple of days.. so seems right that my topic should too
Was actually worse driving in today, Took me like 15mins to get 100m up the road. It's not not on a hill or anything but wheel spin galore Found that turning ESP off and sort of snaking sideways helps! Once on the main roads though it wasn't too bad until I had to turn corners
Unfortunately not going into work is not an option for me, even if I have to walk the 8+ miles so I've just been taking it easy and leaving loads of space.
The driver side door is frozen shut so I currently have to climb in through the passenger door, hope that doesnt freeze up too My poor seats are covered in snow from climbing over
i've been bombing around int the snow without to many issues. key tricks (sorry if this is teaching granny to suck eggs)
1. pull away in 2nd or third gear
2. only use enough throttle not to stall
3. don't use the brake
4. slow down with the gears
5. leave enough of a gap so that you can slow down just by dipping the clutch
6. time entry on to juctions so that you don't have to stop
7. set your speed before a corner any kind of braking or accelerating will end badly
8. if your spinning the wheels your only making it worse. if stuck use the clutch to rock the car out.
9. if neccessary get out and clear snow from behind or in front of the rear tyres.
10. if attempting a hill make sure you don't have to stop half way, have a runn up and keep the momentum going.
11. if your slidding opposite lock and try and balance it and the power out.
sure there is more but can;t think off the top of my head.