E60 on icy roads
03-04-2006, 09:50 AM
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We have had really icy road conditions for a couple of weeks now
and it seems that the same conditions will stay the next week also.
In the night time the temp goes down to - 15 C and in the daytime it
keeps colder than -6 C.
On top of all we have got a few centimeters of snow raining everyday.
All this means that the roads are icy and no salt can be used.
The E60's driving characteristics are really showing its strengths in this conditions.
The car is in full balance in curves with no engine power nor braking force on,
weight 50/50.
Getting out of curves or braking in curves the DSC keeps the car in line.
The only thing one has to keep in mind is the Newton laws, otherwise the car handles excellent.
E60 is a heck of an car, the exteme conditions only brings it even more out!
and it seems that the same conditions will stay the next week also.
In the night time the temp goes down to - 15 C and in the daytime it
keeps colder than -6 C.
On top of all we have got a few centimeters of snow raining everyday.
All this means that the roads are icy and no salt can be used.
The E60's driving characteristics are really showing its strengths in this conditions.
The car is in full balance in curves with no engine power nor braking force on,
weight 50/50.
Getting out of curves or braking in curves the DSC keeps the car in line.
The only thing one has to keep in mind is the Newton laws, otherwise the car handles excellent.
E60 is a heck of an car, the exteme conditions only brings it even more out!
03-04-2006, 10:47 AM
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Hi Rr:
I always reply to those moving down the page with zero replies.
I always fear that they will feel rejected or that their comments don't count (really).
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. I was interested in hearing about it. No ice in Phoenix. I'm glad overall. But, I really do love icy/snowy winters. I just don't like to mix them with cars. Same with rain. I love very threatening thunderstorms.
And, another reason for replying in a chatty way is to give my harassers a chance to call me a post whore some more. Funny, they think I care what I am called. And, I kind of like the distinction even if I do post only because I enjoy the interaction with those having common interests. Maybe I could donate my posts to the less fortunate and take a charitable deduction.
I always reply to those moving down the page with zero replies.
I always fear that they will feel rejected or that their comments don't count (really).Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. I was interested in hearing about it. No ice in Phoenix. I'm glad overall. But, I really do love icy/snowy winters. I just don't like to mix them with cars. Same with rain. I love very threatening thunderstorms.
And, another reason for replying in a chatty way is to give my harassers a chance to call me a post whore some more. Funny, they think I care what I am called. And, I kind of like the distinction even if I do post only because I enjoy the interaction with those having common interests. Maybe I could donate my posts to the less fortunate and take a charitable deduction.
03-04-2006, 11:11 AM
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Znod, this Forum needs the gentleman you are, thank you!
Just keep the computer on
No one likes the cold, thrust me on this.
But the pros and cons of an car can be measured only in extreme contitions,
and we have them now - the cons
All the respect for V8's but in these conditions power do not rule, the xDrive could!
And sorry to say, seems like our little DSG test will not be done, before spring at least.
Just keep the computer on
No one likes the cold, thrust me on this.
But the pros and cons of an car can be measured only in extreme contitions,
and we have them now - the cons
All the respect for V8's but in these conditions power do not rule, the xDrive could!
And sorry to say, seems like our little DSG test will not be done, before spring at least.
03-04-2006, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='249808' date='Mar 4 2006, 11:47 AM
Hi Rr:
I always reply to those moving down the page with zero replies. I always fear that they will feel rejected or that their comments don't count (really).
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. I was interested in hearing about it. No ice in Phoenix. I'm glad overall. But, I really do love icy/snowy winters. I just don't like to mix them with cars. Same with rain. I love very threatening thunderstorms.
And, another reason for replying in a chatty way is to give my harassers a chance to call me a post whore some more. Funny, they think I care what I am called. And, I kind of like the distinction even if I do post only because I enjoy the interaction with those having common interests. Maybe I could donate my posts to the less fortunate and take a charitable deduction.
I always reply to those moving down the page with zero replies.
I always fear that they will feel rejected or that their comments don't count (really).Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. I was interested in hearing about it. No ice in Phoenix. I'm glad overall. But, I really do love icy/snowy winters. I just don't like to mix them with cars. Same with rain. I love very threatening thunderstorms.
And, another reason for replying in a chatty way is to give my harassers a chance to call me a post whore some more. Funny, they think I care what I am called. And, I kind of like the distinction even if I do post only because I enjoy the interaction with those having common interests. Maybe I could donate my posts to the less fortunate and take a charitable deduction.
Keep up the good work Znod. You've shown considerably better grace and class than your detractors.
03-04-2006, 11:28 AM
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I am envious of you Euro's that put snow tires on every year.
03-04-2006, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='249830' date='Mar 4 2006, 10:28 PM
I am envious of you Euro's that put snow tires on every year.
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='249830' date='Mar 4 2006, 03:28 PM
I am envious of you Euro's that put snow tires on every year.
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I'm really surprised (pleasantly) to hear that your car did so well in the ice.
I live in Southern Arkansas where we have ice a full 2 days of the year!!!
Anyway with my 525iA e60, I was too scared to drive around in the snow, especially taking into consideration all the horror stories you hear of BMWs in ice. Also, I only have 215 horses as compared to your 300+.
So I went around, successfully, in my wife's innocent Corrolla (front wheel drive)
I live in Southern Arkansas where we have ice a full 2 days of the year!!!
Anyway with my 525iA e60, I was too scared to drive around in the snow, especially taking into consideration all the horror stories you hear of BMWs in ice. Also, I only have 215 horses as compared to your 300+.
So I went around, successfully, in my wife's innocent Corrolla (front wheel drive)
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='249830' date='Mar 4 2006, 10:28 PM
I am envious of you Euro's that put snow tires on every year.