What are you thinking...?

6MT · 12-07-2009, 10:28 AM

This morning's weather: minus 25 degress with a wind chill of minus 35 degrees..... over a foot of snow.... and I see a 370 and a 350 struggling to manuver through the streets.
People, what are you thinking? Those poor cars!

Philipp · 12-07-2009, 10:47 AM

My is going to "sleep" in the garage for the next 4 months... Do not want to see my Z in salty snow!

6MT · 12-07-2009, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philipp

My is going to "sleep" in the garage for the next 4 months... Do not want to see my Z in salty snow!

Me too. Mine's parked until early April.

m4a1mustang · 12-07-2009, 10:50 AM

I took mine out yesterday after the roads sort of cleared up. I don't care if it's snowing... if I can get traction I'm driving.

shumby · 12-07-2009, 10:50 AM

i drive my G in that all the time. Keep it washed after a day out on the roads and there are no issues.

6MT · 12-07-2009, 11:10 AM

But I bet-cha don't get the minus 30 degree temps like we do...

Snakes709 · 12-07-2009, 02:20 PM

actualy it was -28 (going by what my 370z said)...lol. I been driving in this snow the last few days and never had a issue. I'm purposly power sliding around corners when traffic is low...other then that, no issues. Although i find it more dangerous to drive with the VDC on...damn thing kicks in and causes the car to react in a way im expecting it to react.

Knux · 12-08-2009, 12:19 PM

HEY!!
I'm glad to hear that some are ALSO keepin their Z trashin in the snow.
OK.
The big winter debate!
I am totally Pro-370 for winter. (But I understand why most of them are hibernating)

Winter Tires are a must!
and...

Winter Tires are a must!

Because your looking at 18-19s it's gonna hurt but again, it's a must.

I don't know if it'll actually do anything but I bought into some type of anti corrosion coating under my car. I hate salt.

I guess this winter/summer will test if the stupid nitro in the tires will actually keep them from retracting/expanding.

Someone already said something about washing his/her G after a tough day "at work". I wholehearted agree. This might mean getting your car washed every fcukin day there's snow (also freakin salt) on the ground.
Thank God for Esso points - Do not use Petro Canada to wash your car, it's not touchless.

I keep a bag of sand a blowdryer a flare and some beef jerky in that little space behind the drivers seat.

You don't always have to wear boots, gloves, face mask, and head gear but it should always be somewhere tucked away in the car.

I know we all have a pretty new car but check all your fluids once, and keep checkin the windsheid washer every couple weeks.

Those of you that have taken out your spare tire for a bigger subwoofer or somewhat - put it back in.

Make sure you have a fully charged cell phone everyday.

Winter - pwnd

Snakes709 · 12-08-2009, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knux

HEY!!
I'm glad to hear that some are ALSO keepin their Z trashin in the snow.
OK.
The big winter debate!
I am totally Pro-370 for winter. (But I understand why most of them are hibernating)

Winter Tires are a must!
and...

Winter Tires are a must!

Because your looking at 18-19s it's gonna hurt but again, it's a must.

I don't know if it'll actually do anything but I bought into some type of anti corrosion coating under my car. I hate salt.

I guess this winter/summer will test if the stupid nitro in the tires will actually keep them from retracting/expanding.

Someone already said something about washing his/her G after a tough day "at work". I wholehearted agree. This might mean getting your car washed every fcukin day there's snow (also freakin salt) on the ground.
Thank God for Esso points - Do not use Petro Canada to wash your car, it's not touchless.

I keep a bag of sand a blowdryer a flare and some beef jerky in that little space behind the drivers seat.

You don't always have to wear boots, gloves, face mask, and head gear but it should always be somewhere tucked away in the car.

I know we all have a pretty new car but check all your fluids once, and keep checkin the windsheid washer every couple weeks.

Those of you that have taken out your spare tire for a bigger subwoofer or somewhat - put it back in.

Make sure you have a fully charged cell phone everyday.

Winter - pwnd

Indeed, tires are a most. We had a freak snow fall here in edmonton couple weeks ago. I had a hard time getting out of my parking lot, then got stock at the base gym, couldnt get traction on the road at all. Now since i couldnt find any steelies that fit our cars. I bought new winter tires Dunlop Snow/Ice Tire, cost me $1500 but worth it. Although i find until i get cruising that the VDC is dangerous as **** to use. I'll either be accelerating at a decent pase or coming around a turn at a decent speed and the thing will kick in and it will cause me to either start a small fish tail or just go ape ****.

I keep forgetting to buy a extention cord so i havent plugged the block heater in and with this -30*C weather it takes awhile for the car to heat up. Plus the clutch and shifter are stiff as ****.

m4a1mustang · 12-08-2009, 02:30 PM

For driving in fresh snow I am just borrowing a car from my parents this winter, but next winter I am planning on mounting a dedicated set of winter wheels and tires.

This assumes I haven't purchased an SUV by then.

CAN-ZED · 12-08-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snakes709

Indeed, tires are a most. We had a freak snow fall here in edmonton couple weeks ago. I had a hard time getting out of my parking lot, then got stock at the base gym, couldnt get traction on the road at all. Now since i couldnt find any steelies that fit our cars. I bought new winter tires Dunlop Snow/Ice Tire, cost me $1500 but worth it. Although i find until i get cruising that the VDC is dangerous as **** to use. I'll either be accelerating at a decent pase or coming around a turn at a decent speed and the thing will kick in and it will cause me to either start a small fish tail or just go ape ****.

I keep forgetting to buy a extention cord so i havent plugged the block heater in and with this -30*C weather it takes awhile for the car to heat up. Plus the clutch and shifter are stiff as ****.

Your car has a block heater?
was it an option you paid for?

370Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I took mine out yesterday after the roads sort of cleared up. I don't care if it's snowing... if I can get traction I'm driving.

Salt on the road, I'm in the SUV

6MT · 12-08-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scadet

Your car has a block heater?
was it an option you paid for?

Mine has one. Factory unit, cost included in my price. I really didn't want one and I'm going to be removing it.

Snakes709 · 12-08-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scadet

Your car has a block heater?
was it an option you paid for?

mine just came with no, no extra cash. Can someone tell me the full details what these do anyways..lol. I heard a small part of what it does but i never had one on any other car so i didnt know much about it. At first i though it was just for the battery.

370Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

This morning's weather: minus 25 degress with a wind chill of minus 35 degrees..... over a foot of snow.... and I see a 370 and a 350 struggling to manuver through the streets.
People, what are you thinking? Those poor cars!

Was that the guy doing mud donuts a few months back?

12-07-2009, 10:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	What are you thinking...? This morning's weather: minus 25 degress with a wind chill of minus 35 degrees..... over a foot of snow.... and I see a 370 and a 350 struggling to manuver through the streets. People, what are you thinking? Those poor cars! __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D Last edited by 6MT; 12-07-2009 at 10:40 AM.

12-07-2009, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Philipp Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 189 Drives: 370z SP MT Titanium Rep Power: 16	My is going to "sleep" in the garage for the next 4 months... Do not want to see my Z in salty snow! __________________ 2009 370z, MT & Sport package. DynoPack (stock): 268.8WHP & 224.4 Torque//K&N filters//Air cabin filter//HPS Tubes//Tune to come when VVEL...

12-07-2009, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I took mine out yesterday after the roads sort of cleared up. I don't care if it's snowing... if I can get traction I'm driving. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-07-2009, 10:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	i drive my G in that all the time. Keep it washed after a day out on the roads and there are no issues. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-07-2009, 11:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	But I bet-cha don't get the minus 30 degree temps like we do... __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

12-07-2009, 02:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 18	actualy it was -28 (going by what my 370z said)...lol. I been driving in this snow the last few days and never had a issue. I'm purposly power sliding around corners when traffic is low...other then that, no issues. Although i find it more dangerous to drive with the VDC on...damn thing kicks in and causes the car to react in a way im expecting it to react.

12-08-2009, 12:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Knux Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 40 Posts: 74 Drives: NA Rep Power: 17	HEY!! I'm glad to hear that some are ALSO keepin their Z trashin in the snow. OK. The big winter debate! I am totally Pro-370 for winter. (But I understand why most of them are hibernating) Winter Tires are a must! and... Winter Tires are a must! Because your looking at 18-19s it's gonna hurt but again, it's a must. I don't know if it'll actually do anything but I bought into some type of anti corrosion coating under my car. I hate salt. I guess this winter/summer will test if the stupid nitro in the tires will actually keep them from retracting/expanding. Someone already said something about washing his/her G after a tough day "at work". I wholehearted agree. This might mean getting your car washed every fcukin day there's snow (also freakin salt) on the ground. Thank God for Esso points - Do not use Petro Canada to wash your car, it's not touchless. I keep a bag of sand a blowdryer a flare and some beef jerky in that little space behind the drivers seat. You don't always have to wear boots, gloves, face mask, and head gear but it should always be somewhere tucked away in the car. I know we all have a pretty new car but check all your fluids once, and keep checkin the windsheid washer every couple weeks. Those of you that have taken out your spare tire for a bigger subwoofer or somewhat - put it back in. Make sure you have a fully charged cell phone everyday. Winter - pwnd

12-08-2009, 02:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	For driving in fresh snow I am just borrowing a car from my parents this winter, but next winter I am planning on mounting a dedicated set of winter wheels and tires. This assumes I haven't purchased an SUV by then. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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