Zzzz... Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Hello and first of all let me wish y'all a prosperous and merry 2007... Maybe I'm been captain sensible again, but I just wanted to let you guys know about some "upgrade" I bought for my z, which I hope I will never have to use . But it seems such a good idea, simple and cost effective, that I had to have one just for the extra piece of mind it provides, specially as the z will be my transport all this winter... I see there are some Europe Mainland Drivers (Switzerland /Italy...) and maybe they have seen these in action and can comment on them more than me. (As I said, I never used them and I think for the 3-5 days of serious snow we get in UK I think they will be able to get me out of a sticky situation nicely...) I bought the same for my missus car. (each set cost me around 90 Euros in Spain...) I know it will not solve 90% of driving in UK winter... (small icy patches etc...but for those severe weather days... or if you get trapped miles away from home... it might become the best 90 EUROS spent Have a look and let me know your opinions... specially guys who have been driving in snow, winter conditions... www.autosock.com (blurb from the website...) The AutoSock is a newly developed tyre cover, aimed at increasing tire-to-road friction when driving cars on icy or snowy roads: Perfect temporary winter aid for vehicles.. Easy to mount and dismount even in cold and difficult weather. Comfortable while driving – maximum speed 50 km/h. Does not cause noise or vibrations. Light weight and easy to store. Self-centering. Reusable and machine washable. Environmental and recyclable. No damage to alloy wheels. Approved by TÜV and GS. Fits almost all passenger cars. Approved by leading car manufactures. Works on all vehicles with low clearance between the tyre and the body, as well as with all electronic safety systems (ESP, ABS). I might fit them this week to see how they look ... I am sure style was never a consideration for these things though.... PICS TO COME SOON... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 a member is scotland has them. Can't remember who though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzzz... Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 COOL I would be interested in hearing his opinion on these "socks..." let's hope he pick up on this thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 some info here http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... ght=chains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 some info here http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... ght=chains Very handy! My other concern with these things is what happens if you get to a bit a road that has been cleared? Do you have to take them off again? Would they be damaged by running them on tarmac? More importantly, would you have any grip at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzzz... Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 I though like you but see the following text from the website "Q3 What sort of conditions can I use them in? A3 They'll improve traction on any snow or ice - even in soft, deep snow, or in wet snow. It's recommended that you take them off when you get back to tarmac, although the reality is that they probably will be driven on tarmac during those intermittent tarmac / snow / tarmac / snow conditions experienced before leaving the snow for good. (The TÃœV test included 50 kilometres at 50 kph on dry tarmac. AutoSock passed this "Misuse test", but of course tarmac driving is not recommended as it increases fabric wear very considerably.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 is it going to snow again in England ?? I've not seen any to talk about for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzzz... Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 since when is English freaking weather predictable ... think of it the other way... how long have we managed to get away with with any bad weather? ... It will be sod's law that now that I am taking care of this "eventuality" nothing will happen... but i rather it this way, and be prepared "just in case" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 since when is English freaking weather predictable ... think of it the other way... how long have we managed to get away with with any bad weather? ... It will be sod's law that now that I am taking care of this "eventuality" nothing will happen... but i rather it this way, and be prepared "just in case" if it's that bad I wouldnt go out in a Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 since when is English freaking weather predictable ... think of it the other way... how long have we managed to get away with with any bad weather? ... It will be sod's law that now that I am taking care of this "eventuality" nothing will happen... but i rather it this way, and be prepared "just in case" if it's that bad I wouldnt go out in a Zed Agree with this I would a) throw a sicky or tax my old Renault Laguna that I usually only use during the summer for towing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzzz... Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 3 years ago approximately we had a nice snow fall while I was at work and took me 5 hours to cross milton keyns and 2hours more to get to Banbury that night... (normally it is a 30-45 minute drive) And I saw a load of RR wheel drive cars struggling and sliding and using kerbs to slow them down on hills etc... I would have paid twice the money for these things if they'd been available and got me home that night. It might be a one off and it might never happen, but if it does I hope they do "what it says on the tin", and get me home.... Anyway I think we are digressing from the main reason of this post...I was trying to find out if anyone had experience of using them...rather than justifying the reasons for my purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 only chink in that argument is you may have grip to drive oK , but that tw@t in his company Mondeo wont as he gracefully slides into you leave the bugger in the garage when the weather looks that bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoREoD Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I have a set. I've never used them (yet!). I keep them in the boot for those days when I'm out working and we suddenly have an un-forecast deterioration in the weather (I'd like to get home). Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I have a set. I've never used them (yet!). I keep them in the boot for those days when I'm out working and we suddenly have an un-forecast deterioration in the weather (I'd like to get home). Cheers Fair point. Or just call the AA?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoREoD Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Wouldn't like my beloved wound up onto one of those flatbeds wotsits! Besides, if you can avoid the morons driving in snow is fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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