The Six and Snow - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum

applejax · 11-01-2002, 09:06 AM

Okay, so we have all these Scandanavians getting their 6's, so I was curious how it was doing in the snow.

javah · 11-01-2002, 09:29 AM

No snow here yet... I would have to drive 100km to north and there would be snow, southern coastline always gets the snow much later - if ever... And it can look kind of dull in winter without snow. :/

Maybe Steve has some snow?

Gasjs · 11-01-2002, 09:37 AM

I was try Mazda6 on snow and ice althoug I live several hundreds km south of
Finland. Put the winter tyres on and enjoyed it! TCS+DSC work nicely on slippery
surfaces. Except quick start in the first gear with front wheels turned to one side - when
one wheels loses the grip the system is unable to solve the situation smoothly.
But the snow period was quite short so is my report.

MazdaSpeed · 11-01-2002, 09:41 AM

I can`t understand why Mazda doesn`t deliver TCS on the 1.8....

applejax · 11-01-2002, 09:46 AM

Anyone dare to have some fun and turn off their TCS / DSC and report?

Sigvard · 11-01-2002, 09:49 AM

QUOTE

Quote:

Originally posted by MazdaSpeed

* * * * * * I can`t understand why Mazda doesn`t deliver TCS on the 1.8....[/b]

It's optional in here and should also be in Finland as we get our Mazdas from there. Maybe you should tell your dealer that you want it and they'll find a way to get it for you.

javah · 11-01-2002, 09:57 AM

QUOTE

Quote:

should also be in Finland as we get our Mazdas from there.[/b]

Yes you can get it with extra euros... But I believe who was wondering this is from Norway. But I believe they have this option also... But this time with extra crowns? :)

Steve 6er · 11-01-2002, 10:21 AM

Well, I've been driving on snow all day. Even pushed it around some corners.

It's doing great. The TCS/DSC jumps in very smooth and help whenever necessary. Like all FWD cars, Mazda6 is eager to loosen its rear if you let go of the gas in the middle of a curve.

There are no surprises driving it on a winter road. It communicates with the driver. What you think it will do when you act, it does. And those brakes are very good. I understand why it got such good criticism.

The heat is good too, and the seat heaters are very quick and powerful.

All in all - it rocks. As expected!:D

javah · 11-01-2002, 11:34 AM

Thanks Steve, really good news for me. :)

So far all the tests have been made in summer, so I didn't have any news on how it works in winter... Now Steve gave us a good view on that.

Later this winter there will be some independent magazines testing many different cars (as every year) in Lapland, I believe Mazda6 will be there too. I will tell more after there is anything to tell.

Jerome81 · 11-01-2002, 02:56 PM

I wish we could get DSC in the US :(

11-01-2002, 09:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
applejax Retired Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: the gap that lies between the fraction of one attosecond and the next… Posts: 3,126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	The Six and Snow Okay, so we have all these Scandanavians getting their 6's, so I was curious how it was doing in the snow. __________________ Drive it like you stole it. the WOOBIE

11-01-2002, 09:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
javah Track Racer Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 355 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Replying to Topic 'The Six and Snow' No snow here yet... I would have to drive 100km to north and there would be snow, southern coastline always gets the snow much later - if ever... And it can look kind of dull in winter without snow. :/ Maybe Steve has some snow?

11-01-2002, 09:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gasjs Drivers License Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Replying to Topic 'The Six and Snow' I was try Mazda6 on snow and ice althoug I live several hundreds km south of Finland. Put the winter tyres on and enjoyed it! TCS+DSC work nicely on slippery surfaces. Except quick start in the first gear with front wheels turned to one side - when one wheels loses the grip the system is unable to solve the situation smoothly. But the snow period was quite short so is my report.

11-01-2002, 09:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
MazdaSpeed Track Racer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Norway Posts: 358 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Replying to Topic 'The Six and Snow' I can`t understand why Mazda doesn`t deliver TCS on the 1.8....

11-01-2002, 09:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
applejax Retired Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: the gap that lies between the fraction of one attosecond and the next… Posts: 3,126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Replying to Topic 'The Six and Snow' Anyone dare to have some fun and turn off their TCS / DSC and report? __________________ Drive it like you stole it. the WOOBIE

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Mazda 6 Club Advertisement

11-01-2002, 10:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Steve 6er Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,097 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Replying to Topic 'The Six and Snow' Well, I've been driving on snow all day. Even pushed it around some corners. It's doing great. The TCS/DSC jumps in very smooth and help whenever necessary. Like all FWD cars, Mazda6 is eager to loosen its rear if you let go of the gas in the middle of a curve. There are no surprises driving it on a winter road. It communicates with the driver. What you think it will do when you act, it does. And those brakes are very good. I understand why it got such good criticism. The heat is good too, and the seat heaters are very quick and powerful. All in all - it rocks. As expected!:D

11-01-2002, 11:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
javah Track Racer Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 355 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Replying to Topic 'The Six and Snow' Thanks Steve, really good news for me. :) So far all the tests have been made in summer, so I didn't have any news on how it works in winter... Now Steve gave us a good view on that. Later this winter there will be some independent magazines testing many different cars (as every year) in Lapland, I believe Mazda6 will be there too. I will tell more after there is anything to tell.

11-01-2002, 02:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jerome81 Track Racer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Replying to Topic 'The Six and Snow' I wish we could get DSC in the US :(