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Offline JonnyG

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Re: Snow and Ice
« Reply #10 on: 04 December 2008, 20:12 »
Quote from: Egbert Nosh on 04 December 2008, 14:50
The DSG works a treat on the snow.

mmm ... don't think I agree with you there  :shocked:

Stopping on a downhill icy slope with DSG is not half as easy as in a manual .... my ABS was constantly cutting in this morning....had to stick the car in neutral once or twice to stop it  :rolleyes:

What do other DSG owners think ? 
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Offline dan_apps

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Re: Snow and Ice
« Reply #11 on: 04 December 2008, 20:14 »
Quote from: R32UK on 04 December 2008, 19:46
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Quote from: R32UK on 04 December 2008, 18:34
Snow is easypeasy! It stopping thats the problme :lipsrsealed:

p.s. Seen another BMW stranded on a hill on the way home. Think he abandoned ship and walked home :grin: :grin:

4wd drive does come in handy this time of year i bet!

It does mean that you can climb hills etc with ease. But it certainly does not help you stop!! Think thats where most of the 4x4's go wrong.

what do you mean mate? all 4x4 drivers are invincible arent they!  :grin:

Your mistaking me with all 4x4 drivers!! It only me thats invincible :wink: :grin: :grin:

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Re: Snow and Ice
« Reply #12 on: 05 December 2008, 06:32 »
Quote from: JonnyG on 04 December 2008, 20:12
Quote from: Egbert Nosh on 04 December 2008, 14:50
The DSG works a treat on the snow.

mmm ... don't think I agree with you there  :shocked:

Stopping on a downhill icy slope with DSG is not half as easy as in a manual .... my ABS was constantly cutting in this morning....had to stick the car in neutral once or twice to stop it  :rolleyes:

What do other DSG owners think ? 

Didn't have a probelm with DSG in the snow, just did a manual gear change and switched off the ESP  :evil: Just a shame it took 3 Hrs to get to work rather thean the usual 40-45 mins  :sick: (That was due to traffic, snow, accidents and not my driving!!  :grin:)
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Offline bobotheclown

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Re: Snow and Ice
« Reply #13 on: 05 December 2008, 08:06 »
Quote from: JonnyG on 04 December 2008, 20:12
Quote from: Egbert Nosh on 04 December 2008, 14:50
The DSG works a treat on the snow.

mmm ... don't think I agree with you there  :shocked:

Stopping on a downhill icy slope with DSG is not half as easy as in a manual .... my ABS was constantly cutting in this morning....had to stick the car in neutral once or twice to stop it  :rolleyes:

What do other DSG owners think ? 

I read here that you should never stick the DSG into neutral whilst the car is moving. Not technically minded I didn't really understand the finer points but the general consensus was it was not good for the gearbox. Have not had any snow down here is the south east so no opportunity to test it out.
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Offline duffy78

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Re: Snow and Ice
« Reply #14 on: 05 December 2008, 08:49 »
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Offline Egbutt Wash

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Re: Snow and Ice
« Reply #15 on: 05 December 2008, 23:34 »
Quote from: JonnyG on 04 December 2008, 20:12
Quote from: Egbert Nosh on 04 December 2008, 14:50
The DSG works a treat on the snow.

mmm ... don't think I agree with you there  :shocked:

Stopping on a downhill icy slope with DSG is not half as easy as in a manual .... my ABS was constantly cutting in this morning....had to stick the car in neutral once or twice to stop it  :rolleyes:

What do other DSG owners think ? 

As an automatic driver from way back I use N on tricky down hill bits.  Never mind the gearbox, it's your life that counts.
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Offline Egbutt Wash

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Re: Snow and Ice
« Reply #16 on: 05 December 2008, 23:35 »
Quote from: joesgti on 04 December 2008, 15:14
i thought you sold your gti!!  :huh: theres a red one a cumberland view

I've just come back from Australia, that's why you have not seen my car.
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Offline Greenouse

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Re: Snow and Ice
« Reply #17 on: 06 December 2008, 10:04 »
Nice to see you haven't left the fold Nosher :afro:
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Offline illyun

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Re: Snow and Ice
« Reply #18 on: 06 December 2008, 11:06 »
Quote from: Greenouse on 06 December 2008, 10:04
Nice to see you haven't left the fold Nosher :afro:

Yeah, welcome back.  Looking forward to more bizzare, random and sometimes downright annoying posts.   :grin: :grin: :grin:  But I think every forum should have an Egbert Nosh.  :wink:
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