Difficult driving conditions, icy roads

Wimbledon_SLK · 01-17-2007

It looks like there is nothing one can do when the roads are icy like in this case.

http://www.break.com/index/icy_roads_in_portland.html

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**DansSlk** · 01-17-2007

hahaha.

Good find i feel kinda sorry for them but have to ask myself why even try and drive in that?

*easty* · 01-17-2007

Funny. It's like that here at the moment.

The slk aint a good combination for the snow and ice. I'm wishing I could swap my wide wheels for some little skinny ones and add a few hundred pounds. I drove to work at 20mph today and it was still a little hairy.

Wimbledon_SLK · 01-18-2007

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Originally Posted by easty

Funny. It's like that here at the moment.

The slk aint a good combination for the snow and ice. I'm wishing I could swap my wide wheels for some little skinny ones and add a few hundred pounds. I drove to work at 20mph today and it was still a little hairy.

I know what you mean... I was thinking of driving to Italy for Xmas, but the thought of driving through Switzerland and the high chance of finding snow on the way put me off and chose to fly. After seeing this video... i think that my choice was wise! Cant wait for summer!

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Ynot · 01-18-2007

That must be going down hill, you can see their brake lights but they are still sliding, I didn't know portland had that much snow. The first driver was an idiot, brake, accelerate , brake, accelerate, what was he thinking? Great find.

Wimbledon_SLK · 01-18-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

That must be going down hill, you can see their brake lights but they are still sliding, I didn't know portland had that much snow. The first driver was an idiot, brake, accelerate , brake, accelerate, what was he thinking? Great find.

I suppose the best thing is to do as little as possible... however, it looks like the ice was particularly nasty, if you take a look at the cars going sideways...

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*easty* · 01-18-2007

the 007 solution.. well maybe not

http://www.onspot.com/

you would think some kind of strap on rubber studded belt or something would be available. time for million doller idea maybe?

*easty* · 01-18-2007

a couple of alternatives.

http://www.flextrax.com/

http://www.autosock.com/

I'd like to try the autosock.

Ynot · 01-18-2007

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Originally Posted by easty

a couple of alternatives.

http://www.flextrax.com/

http://www.autosock.com/

I'd like to try the autosock.

someone I worked with just ordered autosock for his civic, I'll wait for his review. Looks like the Germans are using it already.

The best solution is just to stay home.

Ynot · 01-18-2007

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Originally Posted by ///AMG 55

That SLK 350 sure has a lot in common with a SLK55

the exhaust and rear diffuser sure look like AMG to me

That probably is the SLK55 rear exhaust, made to fit the 350, saslk did it to his SLK350 as well.

steve-p · 01-18-2007

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Originally Posted by ///AMG 55

That SLK 350 sure has a lot in common with a SLK55

the exhaust and rear diffuser, spoiler and front sid vents sure look like AMG to me.

now the question is this a SLK350 trying to look like a SLK55 or a SLK55 trying to pass its self off as a SLK350

The 17" 350 wheels would seem to suggest the former. If that's the case, it doesn't have any fake badging, so it looks great. Apart from the colour of course

*easty* · 01-18-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

The best solution is just to stay home.

Thanks mate. great pics.

I know about staying at home, but sometimes its bloody expensive to not go to work and because it's my only vehicle having those in the boot may be a great saviour. wonder where I can order some.

*easty* · 01-18-2007

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/ 69 pound. UK

http://www.epicoutfit.com/26.html?sm=34574
these guys dont have the sizes but $99 for others. (mailed them)

*easty* · 01-23-2007

I had a reply from these guys and it seems the 735 version will fit, he said he contacted his supplier for the information.

If i'm moving to the far north US soon I'll certainly be ordering one of these.

Ynot · 01-24-2007

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Originally Posted by easty

If i'm moving to the far north US soon I'll certainly be ordering one of these.

Far northwest corner correct? It rains alot there, might remind you of the UK, if that's what you want.

*easty* · 01-24-2007

Yes Mate.. Rain, Good twistie roads and scenery. I've been in Texas too long and I'm not one for the 3months of 100f and straight roads across the flatter planes.

Hey I'll be in your state once more soon, Going to Keystone tomorrow for a little downhill slidy fun.

RacerCub68 · 01-24-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///AMG 55

That SLK 350 sure has a lot in common with a SLK55

the exhaust and rear diffuser, spoiler and front sid vents sure look like AMG to me.

now the question is this a SLK350 trying to look like a SLK55 or a SLK55 trying to pass its self off as a SLK350

Who cares! It's cool yellow!

Maybe it was someone who "debadged"...

RacerCub68 · 01-24-2007

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

hahaha.

Good find i feel kinda sorry for them but have to ask myself why even try and drive in that?

I don't feel sorry for him. Idiot had 4wd system. All the dealers in the USA are REQUIRED to instruct SUV buyers NOT to use 4wd mode on ice.

Why? Well, 4wd in most SUV's is actually 2 wheel drive, back right and front left. Most don't have locking differentials due to "wind up" from cornering. When you got 2 oposing wheels powered like that, hello circles!

I learned how to drive on ice and snow, so I am used to it and very good at it. If it was to snow here, the world would end. These people can't even drive in rain!

Best snow driving ability, seeing many, many SUV's crashed with news calling roads undrivable? Mid-engine car with 60 lbs. bag of cat litter in the front trunk for ballast. All the wrecked people would stop and stare at me in a Fiero GT driving down the highway like nothing was going on, wondering why in the hell a sports car is having such an easy time of it.

The cat litter, btw, was good to have on hand when S500 got stuck in driveway. 5,300 lbs on small incline driven only by right rear wheel doesn't work well. Traction control would just leave the car sitting. Took 5 times of limiting traction so could get to spin onto the gravel.

Ynot · 01-24-2007

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Originally Posted by easty

Yes Mate.. Rain, Good twistie roads and scenery. I've been in Texas too long and I'm not one for the 3months of 100f and straight roads across the flatter planes.

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Wimbledon_SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London Vehicle: SLK 280 Other Toys: Honda VFR 750 Posts: 651 Country: Thanks: 35 Thanked 35 Times in 9 Posts	Difficult driving conditions, icy roads It looks like there is nothing one can do when the roads are icy like in this case. http://www.break.com/index/icy_roads_in_portland.html P

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 229 Times in 179 Posts	hahaha. Good find i feel kinda sorry for them but have to ask myself why even try and drive in that? __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Funny. It's like that here at the moment. The slk aint a good combination for the snow and ice. I'm wishing I could swap my wide wheels for some little skinny ones and add a few hundred pounds. I drove to work at 20mph today and it was still a little hairy. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	the 007 solution.. well maybe not http://www.onspot.com/ you would think some kind of strap on rubber studded belt or something would be available. time for million doller idea maybe? __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	a couple of alternatives. http://www.flextrax.com/ http://www.autosock.com/ I'd like to try the autosock. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	That must be going down hill, you can see their brake lights but they are still sliding, I didn't know portland had that much snow. The first driver was an idiot, brake, accelerate , brake, accelerate, what was he thinking? Great find.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	http://www.roofbox.co.uk/ 69 pound. UK http://www.epicoutfit.com/26.html?sm=34574 these guys dont have the sizes but $99 for others. (mailed them) __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	I had a reply from these guys and it seems the 735 version will fit, he said he contacted his supplier for the information. If i'm moving to the far north US soon I'll certainly be ordering one of these. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Yes Mate.. Rain, Good twistie roads and scenery. I've been in Texas too long and I'm not one for the 3months of 100f and straight roads across the flatter planes. Hey I'll be in your state once more soon, Going to Keystone tomorrow for a little downhill slidy fun. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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