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jjasper

Member Since: 07 Jan 2010
Location: Northumberland
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Snow

It's probably best to be wary going up steep hills.

Last edited by jjasper on 3rd Dec 2010 9:06 am. Edited 1 time in total

2nd Dec 2010 8:16 pm

DrownedRat

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Not only that but look at the angle of the back offside wheel - it has obviously hit something very hard!!

some cars have 4 wheel drive..... all have four wheel brake. At that point we are all equal. There's always a way forward!

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2nd Dec 2010 8:20 pm

chicken george

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A good reminder If the road closed sign is up is the car insured? At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

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2nd Dec 2010 8:22 pm

npinks

Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
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Not the best thing to do driving through a closed road

After all they are closed for a reason Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

2nd Dec 2010 8:22 pm

npinks

Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
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DrownedRat wrote:
Not only that but look at the angle of the back offside wheel - it has obviously hit something very hard!!

some cars have 4 wheel drive..... all have four wheel brake. At that point we are all equal.

Bonnet and roof caved in too

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2nd Dec 2010 8:24 pm

AndyC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2007
Location: Where the snow dosen't melt when the sun is shining!
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Looks f d
The back wheel is not straight, and a dents on the bonnet, back door and roof
Would have coped with that hill if on proper winter tyres 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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2nd Dec 2010 8:26 pm

ad15

Member Since: 29 Aug 2010
Location: cornwall
Posts: 180

if you'd been in the D3 you could have tow'd him/ her out of there..

so two drivers ignored the road closed signs... both freelander drivers..

(that was a joke before anyone takes offence)

2nd Dec 2010 8:44 pm

npinks

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Location: Ls25
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Not looking well for FL2 drivers one of the D3 lads had to pull one out that was stuck in a drift along with a ford kuga, apparently had just a thick coat and work shoes 3 miles from nearest help

Can't say I have anything in my car either, as I don't go far from home on normal days, BUT if I did I would be a little better prepared if I did Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

2nd Dec 2010 8:54 pm

jjasper

Member Since: 07 Jan 2010
Location: Northumberland
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It is not uncommon for the sign to say the road is closed when it has been cleared. There was a sign saying the Kirkstone pass was closed but it was completely clear of snow.

The road may not have been closed when the accident occured. To all extents and purposes the road was driveable in a 4WD vehicle. My point in posting is as a warning of what can be lurking beneath a thin layer of snow.

2nd Dec 2010 9:07 pm

jjasper

Member Since: 07 Jan 2010
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 34

AndyC wrote:
Looks f d

Would have coped with that hill if on proper winter tyres

Would winter tyres have sufficient adhesion to prevent it sliding back down on an icy surface?

2nd Dec 2010 9:11 pm

heliosuk

Member Since: 08 Oct 2010
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 118

Perhaps it's a cunning LR marketing leak of the future FL3. New air con system, 4 wheel steering and new type of engine.
As regards a D3 pulling it out, well that's probably a test to see if the D3 actually could!

2nd Dec 2010 9:16 pm

AndyC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2007
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jjasper wrote:
AndyC wrote:
Looks f d

Would have coped with that hill if on proper winter tyres

Would winter tyres have sufficient adhesion to prevent it sliding back down on an icy surface?

Yes - proper winter tyres are studded

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2nd Dec 2010 10:02 pm

swalker900

Member Since: 05 Sep 2010
Location: Bury
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I take it the driver wasn't still unconscious in it?

2nd Dec 2010 10:15 pm

ad15

Member Since: 29 Aug 2010
Location: cornwall
Posts: 180

AndyC wrote:
jjasper wrote:
AndyC wrote:
Looks f d

Would have coped with that hill if on proper winter tyres

Would winter tyres have sufficient adhesion to prevent it sliding back down on an icy surface?

Yes - proper winter tyres are studded

NOT true,,,

winter tyres come with threaded holes for the fitting of studs ,, depending on the country you can have them added,, in some countries you have to pay a tax for it as they chew tarmac up good and proper,

winter tyres without studs are still "proper" winter tyres..

2nd Dec 2010 11:05 pm

athelstan

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: Reality
Posts: 2658

jjasper wrote:
AndyC wrote:
Looks f d

Would have coped with that hill if on proper winter tyres

Would winter tyres have sufficient adhesion to prevent it sliding back down on an icy surface?

I live half way up a Swiss mountain. Both roads to our village are narrow (at times single track) and very steep. The are sections where if you loose control there are sheer drops of 200+ mtrs. Presently we are deep in snow - probably until end March at least. The ski slopes open tomorrow for the season.

This week these two roads are black ice slides - only one of the roads is used by the village bus and it has had to put chains on to remain mobile. Our FL2 has winter tyres on and has no problems climbing up to the village. Going down to the valley below is easier.

In these parts no one ignores a "road closed" sign. Firstly because they are erected for a specific reason, and secondly because if you had an accident and blocked the thoroughfare you'd receive a very large fine. Additionally, if you have to have your car recovered and the route unblocked you'd face another bill, and finally your insurance company would not pay for the damage to your vehicle.

Happy winter motoring.

3rd Dec 2010 7:08 am

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