What have you done to your MK 7 today ?

[Adam T7]

Reasonable day here today so managed a decent wash and wax and cleaned underside.

[A-Kai]

Fitted some actual winter tyres and drove to the northern most part of The Netherlands, where it’s been dumping fresh powder every day. Fair to say that my PS4S’ would’ve killed me by now. Bonus: there is something oddly satisfying about a white car on fresh snow.

How did you find the car in the snow? Have recently picked up a set of wheels with winter tyres as I'm planning on driving to the alps for a ski trip. From what I've read they seem to cope fine with good tyres - time will tell!

Car felt well planted and barely triggered the traction control, despite the constant sound of snow and sloshing all around. Good rubber is vital. For reference, I have a set of 19” Hanook Winter i*cept evo3 on with approx. 7mm thread all round, which are a good mid-premium range tyre. They got me through heavy snow just fine, and I passed several cars on All Season tyres awaiting recovery.

That’s being said, the roads leading to ski resorts are usually well maintained, so I’m sure you’ll be fine! If the car does lose traction. I found it to be easily controllable as long as you’re driving smoothly.

[A-Kai]

Reasonable day here today so managed a decent wash and wax and cleaned underside.

Looks immaculate! Any tips + equipment for doing the underside? Looking to give it a good clean this spring.

[Adam T7]

I use on of these short vario lances on the end of my Karcher gun, have it at 90 degrees and it removes salt and road crud easily enough. I use it medium power, it’s a bit to fierce on full. About £15.00 off eBay for a Karcher copy.

[MervJnr]

Fitted some actual winter tyres and drove to the northern most part of The Netherlands, where it’s been dumping fresh powder every day. Fair to say that my PS4S’ would’ve killed me by now. Bonus: there is something oddly satisfying about a white car on fresh snow.

How did you find the car in the snow? Have recently picked up a set of wheels with winter tyres as I'm planning on driving to the alps for a ski trip. From what I've read they seem to cope fine with good tyres - time will tell!

Car felt well planted and barely triggered the traction control, despite the constant sound of snow and sloshing all around. Good rubber is vital. For reference, I have a set of 19” Hanook Winter i*cept evo3 on with approx. 7mm thread all round, which are a good mid-premium range tyre. They got me through heavy snow just fine, and I passed several cars on All Season tyres awaiting recovery.

That’s being said, the roads leading to ski resorts are usually well maintained, so I’m sure you’ll be fine! If the car does lose traction. I found it to be easily controllable as long as you’re driving smoothly.

Good to know, thanks for the feedback! Funnily enough they are the tyres I'll be using, albeit on 17" wheels. Test fitted yesterday - clears the PP front brakes so should be all good! May take some chains as a fall back. 

[A-Kai]

I use on of these short vario lances on the end of my Karcher gun, have it at 90 degrees and it removes salt and road crud easily enough. I use it medium power, it’s a bit to fierce on full. About £15.00 off eBay for a Karcher copy.

Much appreciated! Thank you!

Fitted some actual winter tyres and drove to the northern most part of The Netherlands, where it’s been dumping fresh powder every day. Fair to say that my PS4S’ would’ve killed me by now. Bonus: there is something oddly satisfying about a white car on fresh snow.

How did you find the car in the snow? Have recently picked up a set of wheels with winter tyres as I'm planning on driving to the alps for a ski trip. From what I've read they seem to cope fine with good tyres - time will tell!

Car felt well planted and barely triggered the traction control, despite the constant sound of snow and sloshing all around. Good rubber is vital. For reference, I have a set of 19” Hanook Winter i*cept evo3 on with approx. 7mm thread all round, which are a good mid-premium range tyre. They got me through heavy snow just fine, and I passed several cars on All Season tyres awaiting recovery.

That’s being said, the roads leading to ski resorts are usually well maintained, so I’m sure you’ll be fine! If the car does lose traction. I found it to be easily controllable as long as you’re driving smoothly.

Good to know, thanks for the feedback! Funnily enough they are the tyres I'll be using, albeit on 17" wheels. Test fitted yesterday - clears the PP front brakes so should be all good! May take some chains as a fall back. 

Good luck, and safe travels!

[willni]

Starting to suspect I have a failing mechatronics unit in my gearbox.

Holding 2nd gear past 4k rpm
If I drop gears to overtake i.e 7th to 5th, gearbox hesitates and what I would describe as a bunny hop / loss of traction.

Hoping it's an engine mount or another mount, but unfortunately this is the 3rd in the family with the same symptoms as the other two cars, all coincidentally around the 50k mark.

Unfortunately I like the car too much still so will have to stomach it.