Aunty Pam Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 How do the Lupo's perform in the snow? This will be my 1st winter as a Lupo driver & am just wondering how she will cope, Mine is a 1.4 S 16V with standard wheels & tyres at present. I am buying some 14inch wheels & tyres soon but they are not on yet.What does everyone think of the handling of their car in the snow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al3xTee Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Imagine a remote control car on a bed of ice cream! I don't really know, my first winter too, but not much snow in Blackpool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 If you can drive well, then you'll be fine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 They're awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Depends what tyres you have on, how far ahead you think and if you think your clutch and accelerate pedal are on off switches 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Also handbrake skills are good for getting the back end in check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty Pam Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Some interesting comments! I have had a Fiat Seicento for the past couple of years, before that a Golf, Fiesta & Clio. they were all good as the tyres were fairly narrow & they gripped in the snow. I'll let you know how it goes. We have very bad snow here usually as we are high up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Also handbrake skills are good for getting the back end in check.Or pretending you are Vin Diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Ideal kind of car for the snow. Small, light with skinny tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Or pretending you are Vin Diesel Vin Diesel? What series does he race in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Vin Diesel? What series does he race in?Endurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epick Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Last winter for me was fine! Just take it easy, I was driving down roads with snowdrifts higher than my car. I reach a hill and decide to give it some more revs to ensure I get to the top and don't slide into anything. With the tyre's spinning (not foot down all the way just gaining momentum without screwing my tyre's over) my girlfriend decides to hit me and tell me to stop being a dick thinking I was trying to drift or something!? Anyway yeah they're fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harreeeee Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Yeah fine really. Engine in the front over the drive wheels gives good traction, better than any bmw or mercades in that respect. But theres not much feel through the steering wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Yes, they are prone to understeer anyhow, so just be careful of losing the front end. Low revs and get up through the gears as soon as possible.Just drive careful and you'll be fine.Worthwhile getting a set of 14" steels and getting winter tyres fitted if you have the storage space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 better than any bmw or mercades You keep using a Lupo, I'll take the Merc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harreeeee Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 You keep using a Lupo, I'll take the Merc...Fine then, better than any long wheelbased front engined rear drive fat tyre car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derv Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 On winter tyres the Lupo performs brilliantly in the snow. I also drive some quattro Audis, but I am just as happy to take the Lupo. It's lack of mass really helps when steering and stopping, and most of the weight it has is over the driven wheels.The only problem I find is ground clearance is a bit limited in deep snow. If there is a ridge of in the middle of the road left by 4x4s, the bumper scoops up the snow and can clog the radiator. Above 60mph it blows over the bonnet and you can see where you are going.On packed snow it is fine.You are welcome to the Merc, I shall keep the Lupo, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattasss Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 my lupo's in the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derv Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I thought you guys may appreciate this one:It took about an hour to dig the Lupo out. After that it driving around in the snow was fine. I have snow chains, but I have still not needed them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretwell Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I drove everywhere in snow ! 2nd gear your fine ! This was on standard steels ! Did nearly spin it though but corrected it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 ^ dab of oppo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretwell Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 ^ dab of oppo What you mean ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTIChris Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Opposite lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretwell Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Opposite lock Ahh right ! Yeah bloody was . Tbh I **** myself ! Having only passed the week before haha ! Bit hard to grab oppo lock without power steering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshthewacko Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 should just take the loop to an empty car park and practice spinning and getting it under control... and handbrake turns, handbrake turns are awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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