lotus ice skating

[teigan]

i wanted to take my new car to the mountains next week, but everyone is warning me about the esprit versus winter driving conditions(nonsteering hazards). sounds like ailerons are in order, or would that be rudders? either or, hydraulic flaps would be a stylish modification. imagine airflow assisted steering. maybe my esprit can have a snowday in future. i'd also want electric coils placed strategically to melt away cryo-detritus coming from the road.

[GKP]

Ahhh, you need Q division.

They've already done a few mods similar to what you're suggesting....

[bobfrance]

Have you considered snow-chains instead?

[teigan]

very funny guys. you should have your own show on telly.

[bojangles]

even a fibreglass car has some metal in it guys.. and that included British steel...
corrosion would turn all the fun into a very big paperweight.. I cant imagine that car after a proper salt spray bath..
*shudder*

no offence but this car would die if winter driven. I can barely control the temperature of the engine and cockpit on a clear fall day....
Bruce

[arium]

Teigan:

I'd listen to those voices. No, not those ones, the ones about not driving the car in adverse weather.

Balance the risk of personal injury and damage to the car versus the adventure of travelling to the snowbound mountains? Hopefully the road is well groomed with no snow/ice chunks on it if you choose to go.

No disrespect intended, I'd really weigh all the risks before embarking including liability, towing, repair, lodging and increased future maintenance costs.

A great many people in this hobby welcome this time of year to roll our cars into the garage and sort out some of the minor snags that have announced themselves during the better weather yet didn't warrant taking the loved one off the road for a few weeks. Maybe now would be an opportune time to thoroughly familiarize yourself with your latest acquisition.

Best of luck either way and congrats!

Steve

[teigan]

thanks for all the suggestions. i agree salty roads are not good for any car, much less one we like. i live at the beach though, and all my vehicles have rusty undersides. i've had to weld up several holes in my '97 merc 320SL. no i'm not using my cars as submarines; it's the salt in the air. luckily, i am experienced in metal and composite fabrication, so this esprit will not only live twice.

[maigret]

I use mine all the time in the winter. Ice and snow are OK if you tread carefully. (I have no turbo to get me into trouble though)

If the road is clear I can get from my parents place to the Ski field carpark in 7 minutes.

No salt used on the roads here helps the cars here in general.

[Autocross7]

Ahhhhhhhhhh. The Southland.

I can not imagine having to worry with all the unfriendly road conditions out of Dixie! I think I'll pop in my Lynard Skinard and go for a drive! hahaha...

There is a price however... down south we NEVER seem to want to put the cars in downtime for repair, so little stuff gets ignored...

Drive topless!!!
Cameron

>> Edited by Autocross7 on Friday 5th November 04:20