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mm290567

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winter's here
21. Dec 2009 at 16:20

is anyone out there havin' as much fun in the snow as i am Roll Eyes

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i almost slide into a tractor who was pulling a 4x4 out of his field then the snow plough got stuck on a hill (the look on his face when i passed him was great) but the top dog was the police 4x4 couldn't get out of the street where i live so i had to tow it....hahaha Grin

(was going to put it in the ditch but felt sorry for them....not)

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tunnie

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Re: winter's here
Reply #1 - 21. Dec 2009 at 16:22

mm290567 wrote on 21. Dec 2009 at 16:20:

is anyone out there havin' as much fun in the snow as i am Roll Eyes

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i almost slide into a tractor who was pulling a 4x4 out of his field then the snow plough got stuck on a hill (the look on his face when i passed him was great) but the top dog was the police 4x4 couldn't get out of the street where i live so i had to tow it....hahaha Grin

(was going to put it in the ditch but felt sorry for them....not)

You could not have been driving an Omega then, i have enough trouble just getting moving in the morning, let along pulling anything

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Do you break V6's as often as TheBoy? Then you need tunnie's towing services, recovery costs are just the humiliation of being towed by 2/3's of an engine

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Mantahatch Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1637 Gender:	Re: winter's here Reply #2 - 21. Dec 2009 at 16:27 Yes this cold snap has been quite fun. Car has not missed a beat, even had to push a subaru impreza along this morning. Oh yes and I finally put a jumper on yesterday.
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mm290567 Newbie Offline Posts: 10 lanark Gender: Drives: omega b 2.5 v6 auto	Re: winter's here Reply #3 - 21. Dec 2009 at 16:27 well only got my modest mig and with chunky tyres it does what it says on the tin
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Lazydocker

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Re: winter's here
Reply #4 - 21. Dec 2009 at 16:32

tunnie wrote on 21. Dec 2009 at 16:22:

mm290567 wrote on 21. Dec 2009 at 16:20:

is anyone out there havin' as much fun in the snow as i am Roll Eyes

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i almost slide into a tractor who was pulling a 4x4 out of his field then the snow plough got stuck on a hill (the look on his face when i passed him was great) but the top dog was the police 4x4 couldn't get out of the street where i live so i had to tow it....hahaha Grin

(was going to put it in the ditch but felt sorry for them....not)

You could not have been driving an Omega then, i have enough trouble just getting moving in the morning, let along pulling anything

You can't be doing it right then.... I've got no problems whatsoever Wink

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Whatever it is... I didn't do it

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Re: winter's here
Reply #5 - 21. Dec 2009 at 16:36

Lazydocker wrote on 21. Dec 2009 at 16:32:

tunnie wrote on 21. Dec 2009 at 16:22:

mm290567 wrote on 21. Dec 2009 at 16:20:

is anyone out there havin' as much fun in the snow as i am Roll Eyes

.
i almost slide into a tractor who was pulling a 4x4 out of his field then the snow plough got stuck on a hill (the look on his face when i passed him was great) but the top dog was the police 4x4 couldn't get out of the street where i live so i had to tow it....hahaha Grin

(was going to put it in the ditch but felt sorry for them....not)

You could not have been driving an Omega then, i have enough trouble just getting moving in the morning, let along pulling anything

You can't be doing it right then.... I've got no problems whatsoever Wink

I do have the optional driver involment pack, and have a habbit of dumping the clutch Grin

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Do you break V6's as often as TheBoy? Then you need tunnie's towing services, recovery costs are just the humiliation of being towed by 2/3's of an engine

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Re: winter's here
Reply #6 - 21. Dec 2009 at 16:45

tunnie wrote on 21. Dec 2009 at 16:36:

Lazydocker wrote on 21. Dec 2009 at 16:32:

tunnie wrote on 21. Dec 2009 at 16:22:

mm290567 wrote on 21. Dec 2009 at 16:20:

is anyone out there havin' as much fun in the snow as i am Roll Eyes

.
i almost slide into a tractor who was pulling a 4x4 out of his field then the snow plough got stuck on a hill (the look on his face when i passed him was great) but the top dog was the police 4x4 couldn't get out of the street where i live so i had to tow it....hahaha Grin

(was going to put it in the ditch but felt sorry for them....not)

You could not have been driving an Omega then, i have enough trouble just getting moving in the morning, let along pulling anything

You can't be doing it right then.... I've got no problems whatsoever Wink

I do have the optional driver involment pack, and have a habbit of dumping the clutch Grin

Like the bloke in a Polo/Lupo GTi in Makro car park today... 1st gear and full throttle Shocked

Couldn't understand why he wasn't moving Lips Sealed

I just jumped in, switched off the TC and pulled away, with a little power sliding for good measure Roll Eyes

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tunnie Over Active Poster Offline Posts: 22520 London, W3 Gender: Drives: 2.2 CD (LPG'd) & BMW R1200 GS	Re: winter's here Reply #7 - 21. Dec 2009 at 16:54 ahhhh crap, its just dumped a load of snow here (Osterley, London)
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going crazy Intermediate Member Offline Posts: 418 Middlesex Gender: Drives: 1995 2.0 GLS Automatic	Re: winter's here Reply #8 - 21. Dec 2009 at 22:15 Hey Tunnie, Do you work for BSB?
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belldarr Intermediate Member Offline Posts: 443 Buckinghamshire Gender:	Re: winter's here Reply #9 - 21. Dec 2009 at 22:56 Just seen an Omega on the local news sitting wheel spinning slowly sideways into the verge while a huge que of people sat patiently behind him/her, think it was oxfordshire somewhere. Seems to have snowed more than they predicted here in the south. I agree with Tunnie though - Omegas are not that great in the snow, like most BMW's
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acura Junior Member Offline Posts: 218 Lancashire Gender: Drives: 02 2.2CD AUTO	Re: winter's here Reply #10 - 22. Dec 2009 at 06:24 I agree with Belldar and Tunnie, my Omega just like my 2.2CDX manual from years ago is poo in this weather. Couldn't get into my street, had to get neigbours to give me a shove. Everything else except an Almera was trundling past
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Elite Pete Omega King Offline My spider senses are tingling Posts: 17813 Northwich/Chester Gender: Drives: Facelift Wheezel,Breaking 2001 MV6	Re: winter's here Reply #11 - 22. Dec 2009 at 09:28 There's nothing wrong with the Omega in the snow, its all down to preperation.
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acura Junior Member Offline Posts: 218 Lancashire Gender: Drives: 02 2.2CD AUTO	Re: winter's here Reply #12 - 22. Dec 2009 at 09:59 I'll agree to differ. I've owned 30 cars over 34 years and by far both my Omegas have had the least traction. Great handling car under normal conditions but definitely the worst to date on compacted snow.
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Ken T Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1990 Gomersal, Cleckheaton Gender: Drives: 2.6 CDX Auto	Re: winter's here Reply #13 - 22. Dec 2009 at 11:14 traction is going to depend on how well the tyres "bite" into the snow, which will be a function of tyre pattern and how much weight you got in the back. Having a few extra lbs of LPG tank in the back will help Ken
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Re: winter's here
Reply #14 - 22. Dec 2009 at 14:03

Must admit I'm not very impressed with my Omega
in the ice and snow. My ancient Merc 190 Diesel
is far better; it scuttles around like a compact bulldog.
The Omega on the other hand, well, I'm not sure if
I'd liken it to driving a pendulum or an inebriated
giraffe. Grin

The ABS on the Merc is there straight away, where as
on the Omega it seems to scratch it's nose and have
a little think before it decides to begrudgingly do
anything.

My drive is on a slight slope and I usually like to back
the Omega up it to make it easier to drive out into
any traffic. No chance! It will only go up forwards
whilst the Merc whizzes up and down into its garage
anyway you like.

Singularly unimpressed I'm afraid. Sad

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