Black Knight Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Don’t get me wrong, I know we need them at this time of year but… Driving home late last night I had to overtake one on the dual carriageway that was pumping out at a phenomenal rate of speed. Far faster than I think they are supposed to! Anyway this morning I pop the bonnet and find that every nook and cranny is filled with piles of pure salt crystals, which if memory serves is nice and corrosive To say nothing for the state the nose of the car is now in as well! I’ve honestly never seen anything like it. I can only assume that as I passed him the angle of his spreader shot it straight in through the front grill Bloody stuff had even got up inside the air intake as the air box was full of it too, though thankfully the filter was intacked. So for the sake of getting home 10 mins quicker I’ve ended up with a good hours work this morning trying to clear out the engine bay. Though there is still plenty of it under there that I just can’t get at and a hefty amount stuck in-between all the little veins of the radiator!!! Next time I see a gritter I shall be staying well back from them and waiting for them to turn off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaungt4 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Know what you meen mate a pain in the arse but like you said we do need them . It's snowing hear and sticking well , I think the faster the truck is moving the faster the grit comes out to cover the area traveled . Think that's how it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTsillycar Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I hate those gritter trucks. I always try to stay clear, don't want any reasons for my car to rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rizla Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 U safe, not a golf. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annibee Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Eek!!! maybe you can get some blowing instrument (maybe a hairdryer or leafblower?) and blow some of the bits out? Someone flashed to let me out yesterday but in front was a gritter so I had to just pretend I wasnt paying attention as didnt want to be behind it lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps1212 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Mate i feel your pain. Coming back from a nice weekend away i passed a gritter on the motorway and it wasn't til a couple of days ago I've noticed its near enough sand blasted the two front splitters that tom had put on. Now gotta get them sprayed again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_jnz Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I followed a gritter for about 10 mins this morning in the van and when I got home it looked like somebody had jizzed all over the back and sides, white salt all over. but, i have a perfect solution to your salty airbox, nice shot of tequila and a slice of lime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamGTR Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Overtake one!? Lol no thanks, i'll stay about a mile behind it, no need to rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzzzythedog Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 the polished parts of my wheels are now a lovely furry effect thanks to the bloody gritters running up and down our road , the lip had half inch of grit on it ! i changed wheels over , that sorted it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annibee Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Overtake one!? Lol no thanks, i'll stay about a mile behind it, no need to rush I hear you! I'd rather be late than hurt my baby lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infernalzen Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) i cant wait for the lines of cretins sitting behind the gritter on motorway +blocking all the lanes at the same time Edited February 5, 2012 by infernalzen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts