What a great time
300 mile of cross country driving
The car went well with the top down for the first hour but we did get a bit cold so relented and put the top back up
Within fifteen miles and over the hill we encountered deep snow
The trouble was those guys from Norfolk in front in a BMW that cover me in salt spray. Left the car in the hotel all weekend and went to start it today after the coldest Nov temps on recorded being where we stayed -17 C and after other members told me of their problems. I got worried as to how much antifreeze I had put in. But I did not need to worry
The old girl started although a bit longer on the starter than usual
We had left some drinks of water in the boot and they were solid so again I was nervous for the first half hour on the way home watching the temp gauge and listening the the tone of the engine. I did not need to worry the car purred all the way home and I treated her to an hand car wash and shine before I got home. Well worth the £7 to get the pressure wash under the wheel arches and all around the grill and headlamps to get the salt out.
How ever It has left its mark on the wheels the salt leaving its mark on the polish.So It looks like I'm going to have to spend a few nights with the "mothers " to try and bring them back.
Great weekend. Great driving experience using non Motorways
Rogerk
300 mile of cross country driving
The car went well with the top down for the first hour but we did get a bit cold so relented and put the top back up
Within fifteen miles and over the hill we encountered deep snow
The trouble was those guys from Norfolk in front in a BMW that cover me in salt spray. Left the car in the hotel all weekend and went to start it today after the coldest Nov temps on recorded being where we stayed -17 C and after other members told me of their problems. I got worried as to how much antifreeze I had put in. But I did not need to worry
The old girl started although a bit longer on the starter than usual
We had left some drinks of water in the boot and they were solid so again I was nervous for the first half hour on the way home watching the temp gauge and listening the the tone of the engine. I did not need to worry the car purred all the way home and I treated her to an hand car wash and shine before I got home. Well worth the £7 to get the pressure wash under the wheel arches and all around the grill and headlamps to get the salt out.
How ever It has left its mark on the wheels the salt leaving its mark on the polish.So It looks like I'm going to have to spend a few nights with the "mothers " to try and bring them back.
Great weekend. Great driving experience using non Motorways
Rogerk
Martin.
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