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Title: Outside Temp Gauge
Post by: Rhyso on 08 January 2010, 10:22

Noticed that when i started up the last few mornings and the outside temp gauge is showing -7,
-8 say, yet as i travel to work and the temperature rises to -5 the computer then chimes to warn you of ice  :huh:

Is it just me or don't you think thats a little backward and it should chime as soon as you turn the ignition and the temp is past +4?  :undecided:  :huh:

Yes i'm bored haha  :laugh:

Title: Re: Outside Temp Gauge
Post by: Mk1Macca on 08 January 2010, 10:41

Mine chimes at +4  :smiley:

Title: Re: Outside Temp Gauge
Post by: Rhyso on 08 January 2010, 10:53

Quote from: Mk1Macca on 08 January 2010, 10:41

Mine chimes at +4  :smiley:

ay so does mine doh  :embarassed: :laugh:

Title: Re: Outside Temp Gauge
Post by: rheady on 08 January 2010, 11:15

Hi Rhys, yes mines the same. Was in Penrith the other day and it was -10 but did,nt chime until I was driving home past Manchester.

Title: Re: Outside Temp Gauge
Post by: Rhyso on 08 January 2010, 11:23

Quote from: rheady on 08 January 2010, 11:15

Hi Rhys, yes mines the same. Was in Penrith the other day and it was -10 but did,nt chime until I was driving home past Manchester.

just seems a bit silly really doesn't it?

To me anything past +4 should chime instantly although common sense should tell you that with snow on the ground its going to be a little tricky!

Wow I do sound picky  :laugh: :laugh:

What were the roads like on your way back down out of interest?

Title: Re: Outside Temp Gauge
Post by: rheady on 08 January 2010, 22:29

Came back Monday before the new snow. But the M5 and M6 were OK.

Title: Re: Outside Temp Gauge
Post by: Rhyso on 08 January 2010, 22:32

Quote from: rheady on 08 January 2010, 22:29

Came back Monday before the new snow. But the M5 and M6 were OK.

Tidy  :smiley:  Most of the main roads seem alright around me.  Haven't ventured towards Ebbw Vale yet though.

Biggest concern I got is at Black Rock just before Abergavenny  :undecided:

Title: Re: Outside Temp Gauge
Post by: Steve_PD on 08 January 2010, 22:40

M5 is fine :wink:

Title: Re: Outside Temp Gauge
Post by: rheady on 08 January 2010, 22:41

The heads of the valley road is clear. When you drop down into Abergavenny there was very little snow around. Made me laugh on the news when they were in Crickhowell, they only have a couple of inches they want to come up into the moutains.

Title: Re: Outside Temp Gauge
Post by: Rhyso on 08 January 2010, 22:45

Quote from: Steve_PD on 08 January 2010, 22:40

M5 is fine :wink:

Don't get on it until Junction 9 anyway  :tongue:

Quote from: rheady on 08 January 2010, 22:41

The heads of the valley road is clear. When you drop down into Abergavenny there was very little snow around. Made me laugh on the news when they were in Crickhowell, they only have a couple of inches they want to come up into the moutains.

Ah good stuff!   :smiley: Though I was heading back towards Merthyr from Asda on Dowlais top and I hit one or two ice patches  :shocked:  That woke me up for sure lol

Perhaps I should drive in reverse and let the derv melt all the snow and ice  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Outside Temp Gauge
Post by: Hulmie on 08 January 2010, 22:47

I dont have to get in the car to realise it'll be frosty. Soon as i step out the door i know its cold.

but yeh bit odd that Rhys, soon as i start then car no chime but the temp will change by about 2-3 degrees even though i havent moved.

Title: Re: Outside Temp Gauge
Post by: braderz on 10 January 2010, 14:12

my has never chimed :( lol