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[Andrew aka Stuwy]

Oh another thing to keep in mind, if it snows and you have a soft top rather then the hard top, dont let the weight sit on the roof as it will cause it to sag

[ferg]

So, so far this is on the agenda:
- Anti-freeze
- A drive once a fortnight to stop brakes from binding and to keep engine moving
- Over-inflate the tyres
- Leave it in gear and not on handbrake

Anything else missing maybe?

- If you're going to drive it once a fortnight, then I'm not sure over inflating the tyres is necessary / a good idea.

- I'd definitely have the trickle charger on that list.

Personally would start it once a week. Oil draining to the bottom of the engine will be your worst problem. Engine + no olil = Bad

This is what I'm unsure about - surely the oil will drain into the sump within a week? And if so, wouldn't it be better to just wait until springtime, thereby only starting it once without oil?

[ghand]

If it was me,I would start it every week or two My mum only uses her car once a week for a 6 mile trip and its been fine,had it from new for six years and it only gets an odd long run. Having said that I know plenty cars which are left all winter with no problems. I dont think its a big deal as long as your brakes are off and tyres either rolled slightly every few week or weight off them and the battery is sorted.

[Corey]

Some pretty awesome tips there, guna have to get my ass into gear that carcoon looks pretty immense also, although I doubt it would all fit on the drive. Do any of you guys drive your vx through the winter? Just curious as to how you get on with snow/frost and really heavy rain on the front and rear bonnet mesh, can't imagine it doing the engine and rads etc that much good.

[2.2_na]

Do any of you guys drive your vx through the winter? Just curious as to how you get on with snow/frost and really heavy rain on the front and rear bonnet mesh, can't imagine it doing the engine and rads etc that much good.

Yes, I do / have done. And it hasn't been a problem at all.

If you are leaving your VX parked up in snow, then obviously it might be a good idea to 'clear' the snow off the vents, to allow ventilation etc.

[DarrylB]

Yup, mines an all year round car. The only time I didn't take it out was when we had 3 days of really bad snow, and even then it was only because after going out once, sliding down a slight hill at less than walking speed and having to put it reverse to slow down or else I would of hit a van, I decided that I'd leave it the drive.... And I also didn't want someone else sliding in to me.

[Harry Hornet]

Do any of you guys drive your vx through the winter? Just curious as to how you get on with snow/frost and really heavy rain on the front and rear bonnet mesh, can't imagine it doing the engine and rads etc that much good.

Mines been a daily drive for last 9 years come rain, snow or ice, stood out all that time, putting it to bed with towels and blankets and covering up when I remember.

The only issues have been about 3 years ago was replacing electrics to front head lamps . Engine no problems at all

[ghand]

Do any of you guys drive your vx through the winter? Just curious as to how you get on with snow/frost and really heavy rain on the front and rear bonnet mesh, can't imagine it doing the engine and rads etc that much good.

Mines been a daily drive for last 9 years come rain, snow or ice, stood out all that time, putting it to bed with towels and blankets and covering up when I remember.

The only issues have been about 3 years ago was replacing electrics to front head lamps . Engine no problems at all

A proper VX driver, wonder how many of us do full on winter driving.May be we need a list

I did last winter and will do the same this year. (sold the shed)

[Bumblebee]

[quote name='Corey' timestamp='1321558508' post='1272489']
Some pretty awesome tips there, guna have to get my ass into gear that carcoon looks pretty immense also, although I doubt it would all fit on the drive.

The carcoon fits around the car i only bought a bigger 1 so i could fit a few extra things in it

[iceman]

[There not cheap,but really worth the money (outdoor carcoon)I bought one for my vx for winter
http://www.carcoon.co.uk/carcoon.html

Gosh..that's some serious kit Aimy. Good on you for treating him/her so well

[moneyhunster]

A proper VX driver, wonder how many of us do full on winter driving.May be we need a list

1. moneyhunster (in shorts too)

[MaDFreeBiRD]

Normally drive mine all year round, which is why i love the love in the winter months hahaha

[Crazyfrog (Fab)]

Normally drive mine all year round, which is why i love the love in the winter months hahaha

last time i remember you driving your car was well over a year ago
what are the state of the tyres ;)still new

[mbes2]

[attachment=23562:IMAG0026.jpg] The VX loved it.... now kept in a garage...

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

I drive all year round, in deep snow like Mbes' pic your not going anywhere even if you want to (in any car) not that you want to because its a free day off work also a bit of sideways action in a deserted carpark with snow is fun

[Bumblebee]

[There not cheap,but really worth the money (outdoor carcoon)I bought one for my vx for winter
http://www.carcoon.co.uk/carcoon.html

Gosh..that's some serious kit Aimy. Good on you for treating him/her so well

Treat him nice,and hopefully he`l treat me nice

[2.2_na]

Treat him nice,and hopefully he`l treat me nice

You're having a relationship with your car.

[Bumblebee]

Treat him nice,and hopefully he`l treat me nice

You're having a relationship with your car.

[iceman]

Good Evening Aimy. We share the same philosophy (although, for me, you'd have to change 'him' to a 'her'). My vx was only ever a 'she' or 'my baby'..never ever an 'it'. I often found that the vx's limits were further than the boundaries of my own ability and i had to have a complete trust and confidence in her to drive her to reach anywhere near her limits. It is most definitely a relationship of sorts that we have with our cars. They require personal attention beyond that of a casual acquaintance and you need to be able to understand and accept the balance of compromise. At some point, every one of your senses will be thoroughly and beautifully filled and satisfied to saturation point and your confidence born of trust, will be rewarded beyond and above the sum total of your input. Every now and again, for no other purpose than pure pleasure alone, you will find yourself stealing a chance to look over at your loved one and a hands-on experience does not better that but merely enhances it. I think our philosophy works well in to all walks of our lives, treat others as you would have them to treat you, what goes around comes around, you get what you give, they all ring that bell of truth but in the end they all can be condensed into ''Treat him/her nice and hopefully he/she'll treat me nice'' [/all about trust]