First time I've not missed it....

Snooky · 12-23-2009, 02:54 AM

I have missed my 335i ever since I sold it in Sept. However this week is the first where I have been happy to be without it. Just attempted to walf my 5 yearold to school in foot deep snow. Got a call from my wife to say all schools closed so turned about and had the pleasure of helping to push an e92 330d that was stuck and blocking the road.

That said, the snow is too deep today even for the four wheel drive A4!!!

Stay safe out there folks. I'm now "working from home" so may go out and attempt to out-do my neighbours ten foot tall snowman......

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rogerxp · 12-23-2009, 06:07 AM

It took me and my neighbour 1.5 hrs this morning to get the 330d off the drive. There is hardly a slope but the snow just kept compacting into sheet ice. At one point I was getting nearer and nearer the house rather than towards the road.

I've not touched the RX8 since last week as that's now pressed up against the house on a 45 degree angle having failed to get that off the drive. Again, just kept fishtailing and going the wrong way.

Crazy how bad these cars are in the snow. Each time I reach a junction with a bit of snow on I need to make sure I've got a run up just to get out.

My business partner's A4 just sails through the snow!!!

Snooky · 12-23-2009, 06:51 AM

Don't get me wrong Roger, the A4 is MILES better with the quattro 4WD system. It has stopped snowing so we have spent the past hour and a half clearing the driveway. Hopefully thats the end of the snow!

Pics of aforementioned big snowman!

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rogerxp · 12-23-2009, 07:04 AM

My business partners A4 is a FWD version & still miles better. The engine weight over the driven wheels giving it the edge of course.

SoYank · 12-23-2009, 04:53 PM

Q: What's the difference between a snowman and a snowwoman?
A: Snowballs.

12-23-2009, 02:54 AM	#1
Snooky Major 40 Rep 1,167 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Sportback Carbon Blac Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Livingston, Scotland iTrader: (0)	First time I've not missed it.... I have missed my 335i ever since I sold it in Sept. However this week is the first where I have been happy to be without it. Just attempted to walf my 5 yearold to school in foot deep snow. Got a call from my wife to say all schools closed so turned about and had the pleasure of helping to push an e92 330d that was stuck and blocking the road. That said, the snow is too deep today even for the four wheel drive A4!!! Stay safe out there folks. I'm now "working from home" so may go out and attempt to out-do my neighbours ten foot tall snowman...... __________________ Still missing my E92 335i M Sport! Last edited by Snooky; 12-23-2009 at 03:11 AM.. Reason: Added a couple of snowy pics
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12-23-2009, 06:07 AM	#2
rogerxp Major General 165 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	It took me and my neighbour 1.5 hrs this morning to get the 330d off the drive. There is hardly a slope but the snow just kept compacting into sheet ice. At one point I was getting nearer and nearer the house rather than towards the road. I've not touched the RX8 since last week as that's now pressed up against the house on a 45 degree angle having failed to get that off the drive. Again, just kept fishtailing and going the wrong way. Crazy how bad these cars are in the snow. Each time I reach a junction with a bit of snow on I need to make sure I've got a run up just to get out. My business partner's A4 just sails through the snow!!! __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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12-23-2009, 06:51 AM	#3
Snooky Major 40 Rep 1,167 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Sportback Carbon Blac Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Livingston, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Don't get me wrong Roger, the A4 is MILES better with the quattro 4WD system. It has stopped snowing so we have spent the past hour and a half clearing the driveway. Hopefully thats the end of the snow! Pics of aforementioned big snowman! __________________ Still missing my E92 335i M Sport!
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12-23-2009, 07:04 AM	#4
rogerxp Major General 165 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	My business partners A4 is a FWD version & still miles better. The engine weight over the driven wheels giving it the edge of course. __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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12-23-2009, 04:53 PM	#5
SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	Q: What's the difference between a snowman and a snowwoman? A: Snowballs. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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