Subject: Re: MGB in the snow
> Phil,
> You just need practice.<grin>
> Many years ago (winter 1974/75) I ran a '67 B fitted with factory hardtop
> as my daily driver through an Ontario winter. It was virtually unstopable!
> Of course if the snow got so deep you were pushing it in front of you, you
> could get bogged down.
> But as far as handling and traction with 4 Michelin ZX tires, she was
> terrific. If an intersection was too slippery, ease her away in 2nd. gear
> so you won't spin the wheels. A gentle touch on the brakes, and steer into
> any skids. Loads of fun. I recall leaving most Detroit iron of the period
> far behind in most situations.
> Of course the heater wasn't very effective at highway speeds but that's
> another matter.
> Rich Chrysler
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Phil Bates" <jello@ida.net>
> To: <mgs@Autox.Team.Net>
> Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 2:07 PM
> Subject: MGB in the snow
>
>
>> What a day. We're supposed to have the snow storm or the century - well
>> so they said two days ago. This morning, I woke up to 1 inch. It was
>> nice out. I shoveled off the driveway and left in the MGB for some
>> porsche parts and doughnuts. About 1 minute before I got to the auto
>> parts store, the storm hit. it was a white out of heavy snow - something
>> we rarely get here in Idaho at 4800 ft of elevation (this is the desert,
>> afterall). Our snow is usually light and fluffy, kind of like light
>> sand, but made of water. Anyhow we got about 2 inches, maybe 3 in 30
>> minutes. That with heavy wind. I got around ok in the MGB, but you find
>> out really quickly just how poorly it does in this stuff. Anyone else
>> using an MG for winter driving??
>>
>> Phil Bates
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