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Old 04-12-2008, 10:50 PM
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Default Who's been using their RS in the crap weather then???

As above.

I have used mine a lot except for the past 2 days when we had proper snow, so shes sat on the drive salty as fuck and looking well abused. I like it looking like that actually.

Im dying to go out in it again, hope the snow fucks off soon.
Old 04-12-2008, 10:52 PM
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[quote=BigErn;3782701]As above.

I have used mine a lot except for the past 2 days when we had proper snow, so shes sat on the drive salty as fuck and looking well abused. I like it looking like that actually.

bit like a decorators radio
Old 04-12-2008, 10:58 PM
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I use my GT4 everyday if that counts, didnt know you get a 4x4 to snake down a road.
Old 04-12-2008, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ANDYRACER
I use my GT4 everyday if that counts, didnt know you get a 4x4 to snake down a road.
Didnt know you could H/Brake a trailor in the yard either
Old 04-12-2008, 11:02 PM
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Think people should be to be honest. Cars are designed to be used in all weathers.

Should go like fuck too with temperatures being close to zero if not sub zero in places

Mine is only a 1.8 N/A but with the long ram induction with the intake close to the bottom fog light, it "seems" to go pretty damn fucking well when it's 1-2am and proper frosty and icy compared to in the summer.
Old 04-12-2008, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Big G
Didnt know you could H/Brake a trailor in the yard either
You reckon they'd fire my ass if i did dounuts in the yard?
Old 04-12-2008, 11:07 PM
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10 below and meters of snow mines is still on the road thats Norway for you but they don't salt the roads as much here which is a good thing??
Old 04-12-2008, 11:13 PM
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Yep, using the FRS as when i need to.

even took the misses dog out earlier and walked it round the lake and fields, car was caked in mud on the outside aswell as a fair bit over the front seat with nose prints on the passenger window.



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Old 05-12-2008, 06:15 AM
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would if i could Ian.........................still carless
Old 05-12-2008, 06:58 AM
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yeah use mine in all weathers(it looks a right shit state atm)
Old 05-12-2008, 07:03 AM
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I`ve been usein mine, was going to keep it locked away for winter then thought whats the point?? I`m not scared of a bit salt
Old 05-12-2008, 09:04 AM
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I used mine last weekend, then jet washed it in the street and slipped on the ice that I had created
Old 05-12-2008, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by milkman
I used mine last weekend, then jet washed it in the street and slipped on the ice that I had created
Old 05-12-2008, 09:22 AM
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Yes, mine looks similar to this at the moment (I really should wash it, but there is a track day at Snetterton tomorrow, so it is likely to end up look worse than this !):



Old 05-12-2008, 09:31 AM
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Looks like you have just done a stage on rally GB ... !..

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Old 05-12-2008, 09:49 AM
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I use the Focus Everyday rain shine, sleet snow gales lol
Old 05-12-2008, 09:51 AM
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yep, mines out every day
Old 05-12-2008, 10:38 AM
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yeah mines out in all weathers,gotta use em.........rusting tho
Old 05-12-2008, 10:44 AM
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ive been using mine all winter.....






























as a workbench

i normaly abuse it all year round though, great in the snow
Old 05-12-2008, 12:26 PM
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Mike she looks really well when shes dirty

Might get mine out for a run tonight
Old 05-12-2008, 01:33 PM
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I think im getting mine out over the weekend again
Then wash it again sunday........ and probs fall again
Old 05-12-2008, 02:23 PM
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Afraid mine aint moved lol
Old 05-12-2008, 04:13 PM
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Ive been using mine everyday. I was getting home from work and just washing off all the shite off my cossie.ive had it twiching a bit on a few corners too lol.
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I've had mine out a few times, including today.

Kept it away the last 2 winters, it's not getting a 3rd locked up warm.
Old 05-12-2008, 04:31 PM
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I did the same to mine for the past few winters. I locked it away but ive got a new job now so need my car. Its bloody cold in my car the leather seats are cold and the heater is crap.
Old 05-12-2008, 04:43 PM
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i use mine daily rain/shine/snow etc, the rear arches are suffering because of it though and all the quotes i have got to have them done are insane!
Old 05-12-2008, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by lozi
i use mine daily rain/shine/snow etc, the rear arches are suffering because of it though and all the quotes i have got to have them done are insane!
You tried Jacko off this forum?
Old 05-12-2008, 05:03 PM
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my s2 turbo is my every day car, so gets used in all weathers

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Old 05-12-2008, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Benni
You tried Jacko off this forum?

yes mate i have done and he gave me alot of very sound advice, he said with all the bits i need doing i may as well go for a full respray but i cannot afford that
Old 05-12-2008, 05:20 PM
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mine isnt going newhere near the road in this crap weather,u lot are mad ha!
Old 05-12-2008, 05:36 PM
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mines coming out tomorrow to have new brakes fitted but then straight back to the garage fords+road salt =rust
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I have just got in from the gym, gonna shower and eat then Im gonna go kick its fuckin teeth in for an hour
Old 06-12-2008, 10:13 AM
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mine is used everyday, rain, snow, shine, sit outside work all day then tkes me home, and it never misses a beat!!

touch wood!!

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I usually only tax my cabrio from aprill for 6 months when it runs out leave it in the gararage till april again as i hardly use it as its a 2nd car! But re-taxed it this year and been using it everyday for the last 2 weeks not that i can go anywhere in winter conditions the wheels just light up im thinking of putting it back in hibernation before i kill myself But im enjoying using it to much i have used it more recently than i did the whole of the summer lol Never seen it look so filthy tho looks a bit like mikes
Old 06-12-2008, 11:52 AM
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I took mine out again last night purely to kick its teeth in. Great fun
Old 06-12-2008, 12:11 PM
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Mines tucked away till spring,just using the van now.
Old 06-12-2008, 02:25 PM
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Had it out last night, its not fun trying to correct oversteer after a week of training heavy in the gym. I took it home before I hurt myself.

Tempted to go out in it now
Old 06-12-2008, 03:43 PM
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well thats what they were built for,to be driven. I went to my dads today in it and did a few little jobs on it.
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Originally Posted by BigErn
Had it out last night, its not fun trying to correct oversteer after a week of training heavy in the gym. I took it home before I hurt myself.

Tempted to go out in it now

lol ave seen him drive and can well believe it has had the rear out lol
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i took my s2 to calais for booze cruise on thursday, made it there and back no prob, got 35 mpg on the way to dover.


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