Driving on ice in Finland
11-28-2008, 07:50 AM
#12
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Posts: 7,790
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by sixcard' post='733170' date='Nov 28 2008, 04:35 AM
Also had a snowmobile in those days with a Wankel engine.
Do you remember the NSU Ro 80 that had a wankel engine as well.
As my step dad did sell cars at that time I have been in one, not driving, though.
I think Mazda is the only one still selling wankel engine cars.
11-28-2008, 07:55 AM
#13
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Posts: 7,790
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by radz550i' post='733248' date='Nov 28 2008, 06:45 AM
never driven on ice before, I wonder what it feels like!
No, actually good spike tires (street legal over here but not racing ones) makes it like
driving on a very slippery road, but only kind off.
Save up some money and try it. It's the best way to learn how to handle a car.
Our small bmwclub.fi does arrange for almost free a ice driving course every winter.
11-28-2008, 08:10 AM
#14
Contributors
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW YORK
Posts: 1,250
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 BMW 525I/TITANIUM SILVER METALLIC/GREY LEATHER INTERIOR/EURO RED REFLECTORS/20% TINT/EURO STICKER/BMW CCA STICKER
Id be terrified that id fall in the water. I could see someone explaining to their insurance company how it happened
11-28-2008, 08:38 AM
#15
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Atlanta Burbs
Posts: 1,871
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 08 550 Carbon Sport Almost everything factory, but no sound upgrades.
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='733533' date='Nov 28 2008, 11:50 AM
A Wankel engine on a snowmobile???
Do you remember the NSU Ro 80 that had a wankel engine as well.
As my step dad did sell cars at that time I have been in one, not driving, though.
I think Mazda is the only one still selling wankel engine cars.
Do you remember the NSU Ro 80 that had a wankel engine as well.
As my step dad did sell cars at that time I have been in one, not driving, though.
I think Mazda is the only one still selling wankel engine cars.
I vaguely remember Dad importing some Wankel powered vehicle but it was not the NSU. This all took place in the 50s to mid 60s. I think the NSU Wankel was a few years later.
11-28-2008, 09:06 AM
#16
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Posts: 7,790
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
The NSU Ro 80 was a late 60's car.
The reason why we had one was that my step dad did sell M-B's and Audi's at that time.
The NSU was a Audi concept at that time.
See also this.
.
The reason why we had one was that my step dad did sell M-B's and Audi's at that time.
The NSU was a Audi concept at that time.
See also this.
.
11-28-2008, 11:19 AM
#17
Contributors
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: St. Louis Burbs, USA
Posts: 8,998
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Man, now THAT'S drifting in style. Also, much safer since innocent people aren't involved. Looks like a blast. I used to have a Mitsubishi Montero 4X4 in college, and definitely had some fun times sliding around snowy, empty, mall parking lots after hours. Just had to keep an eye out for the mall's Rent-A-Cop...and the light poles!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post