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Mat_C
26th February 2004, 13:31
3 inches and counting. Had to have a maestro in the pic of course ;)
D87 SMW
26th February 2004, 13:47
We only got snow for 15 minutes yesterday, and it melted straight away. :o

:banghead: :(
D87 SMW
26th February 2004, 14:04
Here's the Vauxhall Astra sporting the whole 3mm of snow we got on New Year's Eve...

(I can hear the "Booooo"'s already)

:o
G51 NAV
26th February 2004, 18:49
Snow :eek: What's all this about snow???? Here in Sunny Blackpool we've had cloudless skies and sunshine for nearly a week! I thought here 'up north' was supposed to get all the cr@p weather while folks further south got better weather? Seems it's not always the case...
G51 NAV
26th February 2004, 18:52
Originally posted by F170 GGT
Here's the Vauxhall Astra...(I can hear the "Booooo"'s already):o
You'd be surprised just how many Maestro owners also seem to have a Mk3 Astra among their collection or in their family, self included.
D87 SMW
26th February 2004, 20:06
Originally posted by G51 NAV
You'd be surprised just how many Maestro owners also seem to have a Mk3 Astra among their collection or in their family, self included.

Haha! Not for much longer in this household! It's getting sold soon. :p :) :D

Now, Rover 45 or 75... ? ;)
Katana550
27th February 2004, 10:57
Originally posted by G51 NAV
You'd be surprised just how many Maestro owners also seem to have a Mk3 Astra among their collection or in their family, self included.

Sorry, No Astras here - got to be an old VW Beetle (1972) :)

Makes you appreciate the comfort of the glorious Maestro:cool: :cool:
D87 SMW
27th February 2004, 11:57
It snowed again last night, and so here is a far superior car to the Astra to sport the few mm of snow...

;) :D :cool:
Beaker
27th February 2004, 12:22
few mm, we have had about a foot :(
D87 SMW
27th February 2004, 12:41
Originally posted by Skatiechik
few mm, we have had about a foot :(

You're at a higher altitude than us in Manc. ;) :p Snow here's cleared up mostly now.
talkingcars
28th February 2004, 06:54
Since I got up at 6am and now we have had a dusting of snow, for a change it isn't melting on impact.

James
talkingcars
29th February 2004, 07:10
It had all gone by 9 am and no snow since. :mad:
Simon
29th February 2004, 17:10
Snow? Lovely, sunny and surprisingly warm in Bedford. I hate the cold-REALLY HATE IT. Looking forward to a really nice warm summer like last year. Then we can do lots of work on our cars in comfort!

To all of those people who moaned that it was too hot last summer, here's a message in advance: SHUT UP!
MaestroMatt
1st March 2004, 12:43
I was in Newcastle at the weekend and we had over half a foot of snow. I was very amused to see two well thought-of automatics (a Mercedes A Class and a Jaguar) completely stuck on hills, their wheels spinning, the torque converters unable to cope. It reinforced my resolve never to own a primitive stop-go car like that. No clutch-control = no control in the snow.
F690OTF(RIP)
1st March 2004, 17:28
Which is precisely why I'm reluctant to accept a car I'm being offered free when it's an automatic (not to mention the fact that it's a Fiesta...) However, the terms "gift horse", "mouth" and "don't look in" spring to mind. Ho hum...
tony
7th March 2004, 02:44
It reinforced my resolve never to own a primitive stop-go car like that.
and i like my automatics,perhaps i am just a lasy driver,
anyway all the snow has gone ,but just seen the weather report,and we are going to be cold and wintery to the end of the week ,at this rate we will have a white easter,again :(
MGTurbo
7th March 2004, 06:47
Originally posted by tony
It reinforced my resolve never to own a primitive stop-go car like that.
and i like my automatics,perhaps i am just a lasy driver,
anyway all the snow has gone ,but just seen the weather report,and we are going to be cold and wintery to the end of the week ,at this rate we will have a white easter,again :(

Cold weather is doing my head in too, really hampering my progress with projects outside. Thank goodness i'm off to the States end of the month!
Alan the Vanner
7th March 2004, 09:25
I can relate to that! It's a pity I can't go to the states, and take my van and all my tools with me!:rolleyes:
talkingcars
7th March 2004, 10:31
If I could afford to go to the states I would proberbly pay some one to do the stuff on my car for me.

James
MGTurbo
7th March 2004, 11:00
Originally posted by talkingcars
If I could afford to go to the states I would proberbly pay some one to do the stuff on my car for me.

James

Wish i could say the same but i have to leave my car in bits till i come back for a few weeks, finish it off, then ship it to the U.S once i've looked into the rules and regulations. Money shouldnt be an issue in 6 months time if it all works out...

Gareth
Austin-Rover
7th March 2004, 12:35
If i recall, any car going to the US must be over 25 years of age if it is a personal import.
MGTurbo
7th March 2004, 12:51
Originally posted by RDGelder
If i recall, any car going to the US must be over 25 years of age if it is a personal import.

Thats if you intend to use it on the public road after a year, where every car that is a personal import is exempt up until the full year has passed, then it has to be shipped back or scrapped.

However some people have managed to get around this loophole and i will soon find out how aswell, if at all possible. Otherwise it will be track/show use only after a year, not that it will be a problem.

Gareth
H536NOG
7th March 2004, 12:57
You emigrating Gareth? bit drastic dont you think??
Originally posted by MGTurbo


However some people have managed to get around this loophole and i will soon find out how aswell, if at all possible. Otherwise it will be track/show use only after a year, not that it will be a problem.

Gareth
MGTurbo
7th March 2004, 14:17
Originally posted by H536NOG
You emigrating Gareth? bit drastic dont you think??


This has been in the pipeline for literally years and hasnt been done with haste. Everything has been organised and i would be a fool to stay here and struggle the rest of my life. Now is the time ;)
H536NOG
7th March 2004, 14:52
Fair play to you :) Best of luck over there but dont forget the v6 mafia is there (Judy will get you :laugh: )
Originally posted by MGTurbo
This has been in the pipeline for literally years and hasnt been done with haste. Everything has been organised and i would be a fool to stay here and struggle the rest of my life. Now is the time ;)
MaestroMatt
9th March 2004, 19:44
Yes, best of luck to you out there. Wish I had the resolve (and bottle) to emigrate to warmer and more lucrative climes. Dare we ask what line of work you will be in once you are settled State-side?
MGTurbo
9th March 2004, 20:01
Originally posted by MaestroMatt
Yes, best of luck to you out there. Wish I had the resolve (and bottle) to emigrate to warmer and more lucrative climes. Dare we ask what line of work you will be in once you are settled State-side?

Let's just say, its still in the automotive trade, and it involves a spray gun;)
MaestroMatt
9th March 2004, 20:06
Well if it's stealing cars to order, then can I put in a request for a 1960s Mustang? ;)