MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Why bother with winter tyres
Post by: Top Cat on December 08, 2011, 10:56:05 pm: :signLOL:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wheel-Mounted-Snow-Plough-Kit-better-than-snow-chains-/160691993050?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4753761773734421715#ht_500wt_1317
Title: Re: Why bother with winter tyres
Post by: rich83 on December 08, 2011, 11:01:23 pm: Awesome!!! I've bought a pair....
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Post by: stealthwolf on December 08, 2011, 11:13:04 pm: :stupid:
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Post by: swgti on December 09, 2011, 08:14:24 am: Haha brilliant, asuming your ok with having to go everywhere at 2mph?????
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Post by: jimojameso on December 09, 2011, 08:16:41 am: Oh dear!!! :scared:
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Post by: dodds-gttdi on December 09, 2011, 09:00:08 am: :signLOL:

:stupid:
Title: Re: Why bother with winter tyres
Post by: Betty02 on December 09, 2011, 09:48:41 am: Quote
Q: Hi, Do you have any pictures/video of the device in operation?
A: Yes - just got to figure how to post them on youtube - then will put a link in the item description

Ohhh I can't wait to see this!
Title: Re: Why bother with winter tyres
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on December 09, 2011, 10:15:10 am: Quote from: Betty02 on December 09, 2011, 09:48:41 am
Quote
Q: Hi, Do you have any pictures/video of the device in operation?
A: Yes - just got to figure how to post them on youtube - then will put a link in the item description

Ohhh I can't wait to see this!

:signLOL: me too
Title: Re: Why bother with winter tyres
Post by: GTsport on December 09, 2011, 10:17:12 am: Thats mental!!!! :surprised:

Im very intrigued to see it action!!!
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Post by: rob172cup on December 09, 2011, 11:56:20 am: Cant wait fo this :laugh:
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Post by: MarkMarked on December 09, 2011, 12:02:19 pm: Can't use them my wheels are too big :sad1:
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Post by: justcallmeal on December 09, 2011, 12:52:44 pm: This is gonna be fun! :grin:
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Post by: JPC on December 09, 2011, 01:03:13 pm: What a pile of sh*t!
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Post by: MPS on December 09, 2011, 01:19:15 pm: This reminds me of Carmageddon!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmageddon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmageddon)

:grin:
Title: Re: Why bother with winter tyres
Post by: gtlee on December 09, 2011, 01:22:45 pm: I wonder how many has been sold?

:signLOL:
Title: Re: Why bother with winter tyres
Post by: MPS on December 10, 2011, 07:05:13 pm: I think the first comment down on this video says it all really!

:rolleye:
Title: Re: Why bother with winter tyres
Post by: SteveyD on December 12, 2011, 08:25:51 am: In theory pretty good idea, in reality the first pot hole or speed ramp is going to see you needing a new wheel, tyre & bumper. Plus dnow chains make me feel all christmassy :)
Title: Re: Why bother with winter tyres
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on December 12, 2011, 08:37:55 am: Quote from: MPS on December 10, 2011, 07:05:13 pm
I think the first comment down on this video says it all really!

:rolleye:

Or the 2nd...

"Get yourself a very comprehensive product liability insurance policy - cos your gonna need it"

:scared:
Title: Re: Why bother with winter tyres
Post by: Betty02 on December 12, 2011, 10:00:00 am: See Youtube videos of snow plough in actions at:
View from in the car when ploughing:

View from outside car when ploughing:

View of road following behind car:

Crossing a speed bump without drama:

Harmlessly detaching when a solid obstacle is hit:
Title: Re: Why bother with winter tyres
Post by: SteveyD on December 12, 2011, 10:35:27 am: Quote from: Betty02 on December 12, 2011, 10:00:00 am
See Youtube videos of snow plough in actions at:
View from in the car when ploughing:

View from outside car when ploughing:

View of road following behind car:

Crossing a speed bump without drama:

Harmlessly detaching when a solid obstacle is hit:

Well that's me put in my place :xmassmiley: still looks like something the top gear team knocked up.