Sad, but true...

WoZZer

I've not given up yet. The roads were almost dry driving home from work, although the ditches have some snow. With warm temperatures in the forecast for tomorrow, hope to make this a Z weekend as much as possible. Supposed to get some good weather until Nov. so DON'T GIVE UP YET.

6MT

Yeah, but you live N.E. of Edmonton. I live on the ridge, west and a little north of Edmonton. We get most of the weather here first before you guys. AND, most of the precipitation falls here. For example.... Edmonton got 2.5 inches of snow in the past three days. I got 6.7 inches at my property. The roads are snow covered from the Yellowhead highway north of Spruce Grove. There's not a chance I'm taking the Z out on that.

This morning (Thursday), the roads were so bad that I was doing only 60kms/h most of the way into Edmonton. And that's with a Civic with great tires.

I know, I know.... we'll probably get "some" better weather before it really hits. And I guess it's just like sex.... it aint over 'till it's over. But this is really depressing. Not being able to enjoy a full power burn in the Z until late March or early April.

I could just cry...

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Andrew

2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold
2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

370Zsteve

I suddenly pity my Canadian friends...................damn only 7 months of Z season..................................

Here in CT we'll see snow, but it's not often that it hangs around for long. I can't imagine not driving it in the winter. One of the reasons I'm getting it (just a few more weeks, w00t) is that my motorcycles don't see much road during the winter.

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WoZZer

Thanks for the understanding but sometimes even 7 is pushing it. However, I did get out today, and drove on frozen slush until I got to the main highway which was dry (but cold). So, I got one more day in and hope to tomorrow as well. Edmonton roads were in good shape and hope that 6MT's roads clear up for him. We still have snow at home and almost makes me cry to see the slush dripping off on the shop floor. Oh well.... had fun anyway.

370Zsteve

No salt on roads I hope!

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SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

jookiyaya

i heard this winter will be the coldest since 2006ish. already im doing mods in my garage because its cold and rainy outside. maybe i gotta jump the bandwagon and decide to park her in the garage for hibernation until next year =/

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lovethe370z

I don't have any. South Park says they want our "internet money."

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2010 370z Coupe
Touring, Sport, Nav
6MT Red/Black

Snakes709

Well unfortunely i have to use my 370z in edmonton through the winter. And since i couldnt find winter steelies...i was forced to spend $1500 on winter tires to fit the stock rims. I went 1/2 a day in that snow and decided it had to be done. Didnt matter how i drove, that car is defently not able to drive safely in the snow with stock tires (no ****..i know) but my cobalt did pretty good on stock tires in the snow. The morning i woke up and there was all that snow, it took me 5 mins to get out of my parking lot (approx. 40meters)...tires kept spinning like crazy...VDC would cut all my power and the car would want to stall. Go out of the parking lot and almost fish tailed into a school bus. Got to the gym for morning PT...got stuck there, had to get my friends to push out of the parking lot. I also find that its more dangerous to drive with the VDC on. When its on and im driving it will kick in, obviously when the tires spin. But the sudden change to the car causes my driving to go right out the damn door.

So $1500 for my 4 tires (front ones have to be orderd in though) Just with the rear tires it made one hell of a difference.


But yea, i feel your pain to 6MT. Also is the driver of the white 370z (believe it was touring) That was driving on 97ave that day, around noon hour

kenchan

my hobby cars hibernate every winter. this year i got these little ramps called flatstoppers from raceramps. going to try them out on the Z. it's suppose to distribute the weight of the car to a larger area of the tires to prevent flat spotting.

Flatstoppers ™ - For Long Term Vehicle Storage, Stops Flat Spots from Forming on your Tire during Storage! | RaceRamps.com your best solution for Lightweight Car Ramps!

without it, i usually turn the tires every 3 weeks... psi at 42.

FricFrac

Or just do the "normal" jack the car up partially to take some of the weight off the tire and block it.

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Snakes709

anyone ever thought of putting the car on jacks to prevent flat spots? lol I got my bike on stands right for that reason...and also im working on it throughout the winter

kenchan

naw, i dont like going to my garage in the winter and seeing a lifted car.

hey, part of this hobby is to admire my car. i dont even open the garage while there's snow outside.

Draxxus

I'm still driving her

6MT

As I left my house today I was thinking, maybe I should take the Z today...(?) And after seeing the nice dry weather today, I'm kicking myself for not taking her. So I didn't. What about tomorrow?

Weather looks good.... stay tuned.

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Andrew

2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold
2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

6MT

Woooo!! I drove the Z today!! First time in three weeks. Maybe the last time till spring (?)

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Andrew

2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold
2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D