Winter 2013-2014-2015 Just how bad is it going to be......?

Post 663238 by V70 Graham on 2013-11-24 07:11:51

We should be fine up in the 'Big Smoke' can't see us getting 6" of snow at any point.

Post 663240 by stribo on 2013-11-24 08:05:24

I don't believe a word of it, apparently we were going to have high winds a few weeks back, nothing significant happened. It's all scaremongering.

Post 663246 by Santa on 2013-11-24 09:16:44

I believe there will be winter style disruption......as for when I havent a clue......the way the weathers been I wouldnt be suprised if we had snow in June

Post 663249 by T5frankie on 2013-11-24 09:28:07

they cant even tell the weather 7 days in advance so how do they know it will be a bad winter?

Post 663250 by M-R-P on 2013-11-24 09:28:52

we all own cars that are designed to start and run in minus 42. which is why, in the event of heavy snow, I'll be taking the starlet :)

Post 663252 by Santa on 2013-11-24 09:31:32

[QUOTE=M-R-P;663250]we all own cars that are designed to start and run in minus 42. which is why, in the event of heavy snow, I'll be taking the starlet :)[/QUOTE] Do diesels start in minus 42C?

Post 663253 by stribo on 2013-11-24 09:33:15

[QUOTE=Santa;663252]Do diesels start in minus 42C?[/QUOTE] I doubt it, it'll have started waxing by then.

Post 663256 by Santa on 2013-11-24 09:36:07

[QUOTE=stribo;663253]I doubt it, it'll have started waxing by then.[/QUOTE] Yeah I thought that as well

Post 663257 by T5frankie on 2013-11-24 09:38:04

i have 4wd this year, although i said my missus can use it in the bad weather, so my winter hack will be a 1.4hdi peugeot lol

Post 663264 by V70 Graham on 2013-11-24 10:26:21

I'll be on the go-ped most of the time I would say, I only drag the car out if it's frosty on the main roads.

Post 663274 by JamesT5 on 2013-11-24 10:59:22

I don't think they can make that assessment so early, I wouldn't believe a long range forecast and take it with a pinch of salt. One thing I do need to get fitted to the car in December are the Winter Tyres, I'm getting some online and will find a garage to fit them for me. I've spotted some West Lake/ Goodride (same brand!) for around £50 - £55 per tyre and the reviews aren't bad either.

Post 663276 by JamesT5 on 2013-11-24 11:02:16

[QUOTE=stribo;663240]I don't believe a word of it, apparently we were going to have high winds a few weeks back, nothing significant happened. It's all scaremongering.[/QUOTE] The worst for scaremongering are the Tabloids. The Daily Express, The Daily Mirror, The Sun are some of the worst for this, particularly the first one of the 3. It really annoys me that they print doom sensationalist and unsubstantiated comments in their news paper with very little hard evidence.

Post 663279 by T5frankie on 2013-11-24 11:09:39

[QUOTE=JamesT5;663274]I don't think they can make that assessment so early, I wouldn't believe a long range forecast and take it with a pinch of salt. One thing I do need to get fitted to the car in December are the Winter Tyres, I'm getting some online and will find a garage to fit them for me. I've spotted some West Lake/ Goodride (same brand!) for around £50 - £55 per tyre and the reviews aren't bad either.[/QUOTE] ive just fitted my v70r awd with these, think they will be ok? lol [ATTACH=CONFIG]23051[/ATTACH]

Post 663287 by y2blade on 2013-11-24 11:43:16

Bring it on, we are ready. :eclipsee_

Post 663290 by Santa on 2013-11-24 12:10:26

[QUOTE=y2blade;663287]Bring it on, we are ready. :eclipsee_[/QUOTE] Speak for yourself......still running R888's

Post 663292 by Fubar1977 on 2013-11-24 12:16:27

[QUOTE=stribo;663240]I don't believe a word of it, apparently we were going to have high winds a few weeks back, nothing significant happened. It's all scaremongering.[/QUOTE] Absolutely this. Slow news week so lots of Daily Wail style scaremongering. Spent some time in Northern Finland late last year and that was an eye-opener. (-20 to -30 most days) Those guys certainly ain`t scared of a bit of snow.

Post 663293 by p fandango on 2013-11-24 12:38:02

I've never bothered using winter tyres, & will continue the same tradition lol The s60 is a lot worse in the snow that the 850

Post 663295 by M-R-P on 2013-11-24 12:45:30

[QUOTE=stribo;663253]I doubt it, it'll have started waxing by then.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Santa;663256]Yeah I thought that as well[/QUOTE] they use an addictive to prevent waxing. pedantic gits.

Post 663296 by Harvey on 2013-11-24 12:59:54

[QUOTE=Santa;663252]Do diesels start in minus 42C?[/QUOTE] I can remember years ago the council in north Wales their 4x4 land rovers had electric heaters fitted to the fuel tanks and were plugged in over night. The fuel suppliers do have a winter spec diesel that works better than the summer stuff but don't know the numbers.

Post 663297 by Harvey on 2013-11-24 13:02:01

[QUOTE=T5frankie;663279]ive just fitted my v70r awd with these, think they will be ok? lol [ATTACH=CONFIG]23051[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] They will be fine if you just park it up if it snows.....:eclipsee_ Are they classed as a summer tyre ?.

Post 663320 by merc85 on 2013-11-24 14:21:38

lol Ive just fitted 2x new snow tyres to our delivery van , worked wonder's last year ;) The Volvo wont be going out btw lol

Post 663325 by claymore on 2013-11-24 14:38:49

This is why I do the upgrades to the Volvo over the winter months :)

Post 663329 by Harvey on 2013-11-24 14:56:18

[QUOTE=claymore;663325]This is why I do the upgrades to the Volvo over the winter months :)[/QUOTE] Yes even seen the AWD can have its advantages.:shockedbi

Post 663736 by jimka on 2013-11-25 19:53:48

I'm ready :) Summers taken off, winters on... bring on the snow!

Post 673113 by Harvey on 2013-12-23 18:09:39

Well the weather down south is about as bad I seen in a long time.

Post 673119 by bongodave on 2013-12-23 18:15:05

I'm hoping loadsa snow as wanna play in my new V70r AWD manual. lol

Post 673135 by stephenevans99 on 2013-12-23 18:47:48

The only weather we have here at the moment is wind and rain.....not even a sniff of the cold stuff yet :(

Post 673156 by Santa on 2013-12-23 19:16:55

I've still got the R888's on the Volvo..............might have to change them soon.

Post 673170 by JamesT5 on 2013-12-23 19:27:36

The forecast in to the middle part of January is for largely wet and relatively mild weather which is typical now I've actually prepared for the snow and put winters on for the first time ever. Mind you, the winters I have one now have been phenomenal in the wet, the wheels just seem to hug the tarmac and I can't knock them, especially at £233 for a set of 4!

Post 673184 by bongodave on 2013-12-23 19:41:13

[QUOTE=JamesT5;673170]The forecast in to the middle part of January is for largely wet and relatively mild weather which is typical now I've actually prepared for the snow and put winters on for the first time ever. Mind you, the winters I have one now have been phenomenal in the wet, the wheels just seem to hug the tarmac and I can't knock them, especially at £233 for a set of 4![/QUOTE] I heard they can only be accurate for 5 days and rest is guesswork tho. Same here btw. First AWD ever owned and it'll be like Barbados I betcha! lol

Post 673333 by stribo on 2013-12-23 22:52:36

It's getting bad here, just had a brief power outage, which wouldn't have been so bad if I wasn't in the middle of a race on the PS3.

Post 673337 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-23 22:55:24

[QUOTE=stribo;673333]It's getting bad here, just had a brief power outage, which wouldn't have been so bad if I wasn't in the middle of a race on the PS3.[/QUOTE] Gotta get your priorities right eh !

Post 673340 by stribo on 2013-12-23 22:57:31

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;673337]Gotta get your priorities right eh ![/QUOTE] Exactly, if you weren't so old, you'd understand. :P

Post 673417 by JamesT5 on 2013-12-24 09:19:55

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;673337]Gotta get your priorities right eh ![/QUOTE] You should get a PS3 Graham and one of those racing games, that way you could learn the art of 'sticking your foot down'... ;) :hilarious

Post 673444 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-24 10:23:30

[QUOTE=JamesT5;673417]You should get a PS3 Graham and one of those racing games, that way you could learn the art of 'sticking your foot down'... ;) :hilarious[/QUOTE] I had a PS3 when twig boy was just a stick lol

Post 673447 by stribo on 2013-12-24 10:32:22

[QUOTE=JamesT5;673417]You should get a PS3 Graham and one of those racing games, that way you could learn the art of 'sticking your foot down'... ;) :hilarious[/QUOTE] Graham has a PS3, but can't work out how to switch it on.;) You know what they say about old people and technology not mixing, Graham is living proof.:lol:

Post 673471 by oblark on 2013-12-24 11:56:30

I'm saying I'm old but what is a PS3 ?

Post 673476 by stephenevans99 on 2013-12-24 12:07:52

[QUOTE=stribo;673447]Graham has a PS3, but can't work out how to switch it on.;) You know what they say about old people and technology not mixing, Graham is living proof.:lol:[/QUOTE] I believe Grahams keyboard goes 'DING' when he hits the return key :)

Post 673479 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-12-24 12:20:49

[QUOTE=stephenevans99;673476]I believe Grahams keyboard goes 'DING' when he hits the return key :)[/QUOTE] He also had a carriage return lever installed on the side of his iPhone for that.. As far as weather predicting it is all statistics and balance of probability. It can't be 100% accurate and many factors govern if it falls as rain snow or hail. British weather is usually cold/wet so there is my prediction for the next 50yrs

Post 673492 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-24 13:13:15

[QUOTE=stephenevans99;673476]I believe Grahams keyboard goes 'DING' when he hits the return key :)[/QUOTE] Can't hear it.....too much hair in my ears :redface:

Post 673493 by stribo on 2013-12-24 13:15:03

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;673492]Can't hear it.....too much hair in my ears :redface:[/QUOTE] Perhaps you should comb it over your head.

Post 673500 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-24 13:30:01

[QUOTE=stribo;673493]Perhaps you should comb it over your head.[/QUOTE] How am I doing......

Post 673511 by stribo on 2013-12-24 13:50:29

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;673500]How am I doing...... [/QUOTE] It's a start, but not as good as this:

Post 673514 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-24 13:54:41

*%$"+!

Post 673520 by JamesT5 on 2013-12-24 14:13:14

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;673500]How am I doing...... [/QUOTE] Now you're starting to look more like me.... ;)

Post 674383 by LeeT5 on 2013-12-27 08:57:43

Weather down here in Kent is bloody awful. Everywhere is severely flooded and I've pulled loadsa ppl out of flood water already. (Idiots) Maidstone town center is closed off and you cannot drive through on the spine road as its impassable. For those that may know, Fremlin walk car park is 3 feet under!! Edenbridge is also Under water as is Yalding, east peckham and the surrounding areas inc The hop farm...which is closed! You cant even drive into it to park cos its all under water.

Post 674386 by JUDGENINJA on 2013-12-27 09:08:14

We were without Electric Christmas Eve to 15:00 Christmas Day. Many roads round here are flooded. I think a petrol station has lost all of its product to water contamination. I have one tree down and my back fence is destroyed. We've had a couple more power outages, but atleast ours is on. A few estates round by us I believe are still without power.

Post 674389 by Harvey on 2013-12-27 09:27:38

Guy in Cornwall we know has just killed his X5 BMW , he thought he could go through some deep water with it bad idea,recovered back to his house local dealer says it will need a new engine...

Post 674397 by stribo on 2013-12-27 09:46:36

[QUOTE=Harvey;674389]Guy in Cornwall we know has just killed his X5 BMW , he thought he could go through some deep water with it bad idea,recovered back to his house local dealer says it will need a new engine...[/QUOTE] Oops that's what you get for not buying the proper tool for the job. Maybe he can replace it with a Range Rover, or Discovery .;)

Post 741708 by Harvey on 2014-10-12 13:23:32

Well last year the winter was a bit wet. So here we go again the papers are at it again,But will they be correct ?. http://www.express.co.uk/news/nature/520672/Winter-weather-2014-UK-forecast-cold-snow-November

Post 741781 by JamesT5 on 2014-10-12 19:18:21

Can I just point out the Daily Express is always posting sensationalist stories about the weather or health scares on the front page. It has no evidence to back them up and I get really fed up with seeing their headlines every time I catch sight of their front page. I'm going to write to the Editor and give him/her my 5 pence worth and say exactly what I think of their paper and all the tosh on the front page.

Post 741790 by t5 pete on 2014-10-12 19:41:43

Ones thing is for sure Harvey only time will tell ive got a full bottle of lpg under cover and a full years wood so it can do what it wants to

Post 741792 by JamesT5 on 2014-10-12 19:51:36

Reminds me, I need to get the front tyres changed, I've got 2 good winters on the back and 2 winters on the front that need changing.

Post 741819 by Saaamon on 2014-10-12 20:51:21

Small fire under the tank will help if there's wax in the diesel.

Post 741824 by stribo on 2014-10-12 20:55:50

[QUOTE=Saaamon;741819]Small fire under the tank will help if there's wax in the diesel.[/QUOTE] We only have petrol cars, so not something we have to worry about. :D

Post 741837 by Doingitsideways on 2014-10-12 21:21:18

[QUOTE=Saaamon;741819]Small fire under the tank will help if there's wax in the diesel.[/QUOTE] With a plastic tank?! :uglyhamme

Post 741877 by LeeT5 on 2014-10-13 09:09:25

[QUOTE=JamesT5;663274]I don't think they can make that assessment so early, I wouldn't believe a long range forecast and take it with a pinch of salt. One thing I do need to get fitted to the car in December are the Winter Tyres, I'm getting some online and will find a garage to fit them for me. I've spotted some West Lake/ Goodride (same brand!) for around £50 - £55 per tyre and the reviews aren't bad either.[/QUOTE] Why December? Mine will be going on as soon as average temps drop to 7*C.

Post 750913 by Harvey on 2014-12-06 16:11:14

[QUOTE=LeeT5;741877]Why December? Mine will be going on as soon as average temps drop to 7*C.[/QUOTE] Mine went on last weekend.

Post 750914 by Harvey on 2014-12-06 16:13:07

Just seen the BBC forecast looks like up north is going to get a bit cold... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-30359194

Post 750931 by stribo on 2014-12-06 17:24:04

It's always cold up north.

Post 757858 by Harvey on 2015-01-29 18:27:26

[QUOTE=stribo;750931]It's always cold up north.[/QUOTE] It's getting colder now,any volvo related snow photos from up north.