I do not have Winter Tyres but over six years of Macan ownership in the snow the roadholding is not a patch on the four wheel drive Jag that I had which had Summer Tyres fitted, so I just slow down and take it carefully in the Macan.
Jet wash underneath whenever I clean it.
Top up screenwash with Winter spec fluid and fill a 500ml bottle with the same stuff to go in the boot.
I carry a bottle of oil in the boot.
Bottle of defroster.
Torch
Make sure my tyre repair kit is still in date (I do have a spare so its belt and braces for me)
Tyres have only done 2k so no issue but I increase the frequency of thorough checks.
I have a spare fleece, hat, gloves, scarf, shoes, and rain coat in the car.
Always carry at least three bottles of water and a couple of breakfast bars
Then there is the dogs stuff.
Winter approaches, what preparations will you make?
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Col Lamb wrote: ↑Thu Sep 15, 2022 5:19 pm I do not have Winter Tyres but over six years of Macan ownership in the snow the roadholding is not a patch on the four wheel drive Jag that I had which had Summer Tyres fitted, so I just slow down and take it carefully in the Macan.
Jet wash underneath whenever I clean it.
Top up screenwash with Winter spec fluid and fill a 500ml bottle with the same stuff to go in the boot.
I carry a bottle of oil in the boot.
Bottle of defroster.
Torch
Make sure my tyre repair kit is still in date (I do have a spare so its belt and braces for me)
Tyres have only done 2k so no issue but I increase the frequency of thorough checks.
I have a spare fleece, hat, gloves, scarf, shoes, and rain coat in the car.
Always carry at least three bottles of water and a couple of breakfast bars
Then there is the dogs stuff.
...and the wife’s stuff...
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Get yourself a sled and you can leave the car at home whilst giving the dog more exerciseCol Lamb wrote: ↑Thu Sep 15, 2022 5:19 pm I do not have Winter Tyres but over six years of Macan ownership in the snow the roadholding is not a patch on the four wheel drive Jag that I had which had Summer Tyres fitted, so I just slow down and take it carefully in the Macan.
Jet wash underneath whenever I clean it.
Top up screenwash with Winter spec fluid and fill a 500ml bottle with the same stuff to go in the boot.
I carry a bottle of oil in the boot.
Bottle of defroster.
Torch
Make sure my tyre repair kit is still in date (I do have a spare so its belt and braces for me)
Tyres have only done 2k so no issue but I increase the frequency of thorough checks.
I have a spare fleece, hat, gloves, scarf, shoes, and rain coat in the car.
Always carry at least three bottles of water and a couple of breakfast bars
Then there is the dogs stuff.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PP37WLA6, a Dolomite Silver S, collected from Stockport OPC on Valentine's Day 2023, after a 399 day wait.
Ex.: Gen2 S, Volcano grey 1/9/19 - 3/2/23 & 39,235 Smiles, RIP
Ex.: Gen2 S, Volcano grey 1/9/19 - 3/2/23 & 39,235 Smiles, RIP
The are problems with that:-
Our dog will take off like a bat out of hell if a cat shows itself.
She is only a whippet and gets bored easily.
She will spend ours going from bush to bush having a good sniff of each.
Her favourite walkies route has steep steps and in Winter a raging brook at the bottom of the steps so you guess the outcome.
I will get hyperthermia sat in the sled.
Col
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Whippet was all you needed to say!Col Lamb wrote: ↑Fri Sep 16, 2022 1:00 pmThe are problems with that:-
Our dog will take off like a bat out of hell if a cat shows itself.
She is only a whippet and gets bored easily.
She will spend ours going from bush to bush having a good sniff of each.
Her favourite walkies route has steep steps and in Winter a raging brook at the bottom of the steps so you guess the outcome.
I will get hyperthermia sat in the sled.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PP37WLA6, a Dolomite Silver S, collected from Stockport OPC on Valentine's Day 2023, after a 399 day wait.
Ex.: Gen2 S, Volcano grey 1/9/19 - 3/2/23 & 39,235 Smiles, RIP
Ex.: Gen2 S, Volcano grey 1/9/19 - 3/2/23 & 39,235 Smiles, RIP
Isn’t a whippet the 2.0 of the dog world;) Neil1911 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 16, 2022 6:26 pmWhippet was all you needed to say!Col Lamb wrote: ↑Fri Sep 16, 2022 1:00 pmThe are problems with that:-
Our dog will take off like a bat out of hell if a cat shows itself.
She is only a whippet and gets bored easily.
She will spend ours going from bush to bush having a good sniff of each.
Her favourite walkies route has steep steps and in Winter a raging brook at the bottom of the steps so you guess the outcome.
I will get hyperthermia sat in the sled.
On order
GT4 RS
Current
992 S
Macan.2 S
928S4
Modified Lotus Exige V6
Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
Jag Mk2 3.4
Ex
981 Boxster S
GT4 RS
Current
992 S
Macan.2 S
928S4
Modified Lotus Exige V6
Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
Jag Mk2 3.4
Ex
981 Boxster S
These two make it impossible to put them in the Macan (hence dog car) as they will actively seek muddy water or ditches to explore at every opportunity!
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
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Tracky wrote: ↑Fri Sep 16, 2022 6:50 pmIsn’t a whippet the 2.0 of the dog world;) Neil1911 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 16, 2022 6:26 pmWhippet was all you needed to say!Col Lamb wrote: ↑Fri Sep 16, 2022 1:00 pm
The are problems with that:-
Our dog will take off like a bat out of hell if a cat shows itself.
She is only a whippet and gets bored easily.
She will spend ours going from bush to bush having a good sniff of each.
Her favourite walkies route has steep steps and in Winter a raging brook at the bottom of the steps so you guess the outcome.
I will get hyperthermia sat in the sled.
Indeed! Turbo = Great Dane!
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
You need a brown one!!
On order
GT4 RS
Current
992 S
Macan.2 S
928S4
Modified Lotus Exige V6
Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
Jag Mk2 3.4
Ex
981 Boxster S
GT4 RS
Current
992 S
Macan.2 S
928S4
Modified Lotus Exige V6
Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
Jag Mk2 3.4
Ex
981 Boxster S
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