Subaru doing what Subarus do best today!
Transporting family to get their Covid-19 vaccine in poor road conditions!
On the way home, pulled into the side of the snowdrifts a couple of times to allow other cars to pass, and continued to drive out with no fuss. There was deeper snow earlier but the dashcam didn’t record it π
The same stretch of road was blocked on and off through the afternoon due to other vehicles getting stuck. Not a problem for the scoob! π
Been plotting again..Have been wanting to make some kick plates for the XV for ages.
Finally got round to bringing the plotter and leftover vinyl down from the loft.
Ok.. I admit it, it was a hot day and i went up there for a fan. Spotted the plotter in the corner and got carried away.
Nope I didn’t go carmageddon earlier!
Just giving the wheels a bit of chemical iron out treatment…honest…Β π
The annual underbelly power wash and under seal on the XV. Just in time before winter set in with its nasty salty roads!
It’s not just the top side that needs looking after !
Hand wire brushed to remove flaky stuff.
Degreesed/power washed.
Left to try before applying Dinitrol 4941 underseal.
Couple days away up into the Highlands of Scotland taking in some of the road often missed out by the NC500. #VisitScotland
Great service fromΒ McConechys Elgin this morning. Couple new tyres fitted on the XV with additional tyre swap in order to keep new tyres on the front rather than just one side of the carΒ (y)
Good friendly service!. And authorised fitter for BlackCircles.com
#Subaru #XV #Tyres #AllSeason #Michelin #CrossClimate
I’ve always been one for a challenge. Been waiting a while for snot in order to test the capabilities on the Subaru XV / Crosstrek on a challenging situation.
Take one private estate in the North of Scotland. A UK Spec Subaru XV Diesel. A set of Michelin Cross Climate Tyres, part worn, less than 3mm tread. And finally, snow & ice covered Hill.
I knew the car was capable of driving up the slope no problem, where other cars struggled and indeed failed in these conditions. Far too easy for the Subaru π
But what about, stopping part way up and then starting off again? Could it possibly gain enough traction in order to pull it safely up the hill? Take a look at the video below and see the results.
Note: I know the video isn’t the best quality and background noise distorted due to the heater being on. But no modifications to the car. Just stopped part way up, let the hill control release so the car it started to roll back then pulled away in 1st gear with no fuss
A rare sight with both my Subaru’s
Quick Sunday winter wash to clear away some of that nasty salt and grime
Testing out the
