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Miggy in the snow
« on: 03 February 2009, 19:43:47 »
My 2001 2.2cdx manual is terrible in the snow. Couldn't get out of where we park which is only a small uphill slope. Gave up after ten minutes and tried the Picasso. Got up there first go with almost no wheelspin. I have Nankang tyres on the rear, could this be the problem. I have got about great in my works van too but can't seem to go anywhere in the Mig if it is icy! :(
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Re: Miggy in the snow
« Reply #1 on: 03 February 2009, 19:45:47 »
aha Naakang ditchfinders......

I had a set on my 2.6 CDX, they were nearly new and i ditched them, they are crap in the wet or snow......
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Re: Miggy in the snow
« Reply #2 on: 03 February 2009, 19:48:28 »
i had the same problem this morning going out to do the shopping
took ages to get off the estate (alot of black ice)
even worse when i tried to get back on the drive
my drive has got a slight up hill slope and really narrow gates
i turned the tc off and gunned it
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just need to tax the tank now:)

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Re: Miggy in the snow
« Reply #3 on: 03 February 2009, 19:50:30 »
lol omegas arnt the best cars for snow because they're rear wheel drive and have practically no weight over the driving wheels compared to a front wheel drive car!
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Re: Miggy in the snow
« Reply #4 on: 03 February 2009, 19:51:09 »
try reversing the Omega out  ;)

RWD cars tend to be worse that FWD as its always better to pull rather than push under snow.

I have a 2.2 manual and its managed fine, on Goodyear Ventures, which are very hard! But still seamed to get good traction in the snow.

I even went down a small track to park and take the dogs for a walk, very deep virgin snow, backed out pulled ok, slight spin but otherwise fine.

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Re: Miggy in the snow
« Reply #5 on: 03 February 2009, 19:53:09 »
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lol omegas arnt the best cars for snow because they're rear wheel drive and have practically no weight over the driving wheels compared to a front wheel drive car!
I was pleasantly surprised at how well the auto 3.2 with snow mode got on in the snow.  Relatively no slipping or sliding on the same hills that I had 'fun' on with the 3.0 manual Beastie...

Got a 7 month old labrador in the back - feed her well, but no replacement for a FWD engine and box, I fear...   ;D
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Re: Miggy in the snow
« Reply #6 on: 03 February 2009, 19:55:54 »
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lol omegas arnt the best cars for snow because they're rear wheel drive and have practically no weight over the driving wheels compared to a front wheel drive car!


Yeah, realise about Rwd v Front wheel drive but I mean my Mig is totally useless. Had a 2.8 Capri years back and even that was better than my cdx in snow ;)
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Re: Miggy in the snow
« Reply #7 on: 03 February 2009, 19:58:45 »
Must say, the tractor is much better unchipped in the snow.  Apart from purpose provocation, its been never well behaved in this weather.

Had to take a slight run up to reverse it up the slope on the drive though.
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Re: Miggy in the snow
« Reply #8 on: 03 February 2009, 20:07:14 »
The rear traction also varies with how much fuel (weight) is in the tank.

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Re: Miggy in the snow
« Reply #9 on: 03 February 2009, 20:09:08 »
Drop the rear tyres to 26psi......and put some weight in the boot.

I have had no problems (they heal and toe well for big wheel spins!)
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Re: Miggy in the snow
« Reply #10 on: 03 February 2009, 20:09:18 »
drop a few slabs in the boot
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Re: Miggy in the snow
« Reply #11 on: 03 February 2009, 20:09:36 »
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The rear traction also varies with how much fuel (weight) is in the tank.

That explains why I didn't get far yesterday... the fuel light was on ;D
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Re: Miggy in the snow
« Reply #12 on: 03 February 2009, 20:12:56 »
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Drop the rear tyres to 26psi......and put some weight in the boot.

I have had no problems (they heal and toe well for big wheel spins!)

Unless you've got a DBW model.... Brake pedal cuts the throttle  :'(

Pain in the butt when you want to dry the front brakes out after going through a ford!
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Re: Miggy in the snow
« Reply #13 on: 03 February 2009, 20:27:39 »
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try reversing the Omega out  ;)

RWD cars tend to be worse that FWD as its always better to pull rather than push under snow.

I have a 2.2 manual and its managed fine, on Goodyear Ventures, which are very hard! But still seamed to get good traction in the snow.

I even went down a small track to park and take the dogs for a walk, very deep virgin snow, backed out pulled ok, slight spin but otherwise fine.


yep..they have traction..but no brakes in snow :-/
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Re: Miggy in the snow
« Reply #14 on: 03 February 2009, 21:02:34 »
80l LPG tank right over the rear axle helps a lot  :y :y

I have lowered the tyre pressures and have been using the snow mode a lot recently.

If it was a manual i would not use 1st gear at all in this weather
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