NOVA: Zs & Coffee - Starbucks every Saturday @ 10AM

shadoquad · 12-22-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

sand bags for the trunk though.

Is this to add weight to the rear wheels for more traction?

m4a1mustang · 12-22-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Is this to add weight to the rear wheels for more traction?

Yep.

m4a1mustang · 12-22-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

semi looking forward to the snow this time around, get to see how much of a difference the new snow shoes make. Still need to get some sand bags for the trunk though.

What tires did you get? I have the Dunlop Wintersport M3s in 245/45/18 and got to drive around in the snow last week and they are awesome. Steep *** hill with 2.5" or so of snow was no problem from a stop. With some sand bags in the trunk it'd be even better.

Stopping and cornering traction is incredible compared to a all-season. The tires almost inspire too much confidence, but they make snow-packed roads ridiculously fun.

shadoquad · 12-22-2010, 04:50 PM

and

s0ftimage · 12-22-2010, 05:02 PM

Merry Christmas Al!

GTLAW · 12-27-2010, 08:08 AM

Merry Christmas All

GTLAW · 12-27-2010, 08:11 AM

Post pics of snow drifting

4r3s · 12-27-2010, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

What tires did you get? I have the Dunlop Wintersport M3s in 245/45/18 and got to drive around in the snow last week and they are awesome. Steep *** hill with 2.5" or so of snow was no problem from a stop. With some sand bags in the trunk it'd be even better.

Stopping and cornering traction is incredible compared to a all-season. The tires almost inspire too much confidence, but they make snow-packed roads ridiculously fun.

I got Michelin X-Ice Xi2 tires. Couldn't tell you how they are in the snow yet but they are probably about half as loud as the stock Z tires are. I will say they have made a big difference in grip on the dry roads though with our current temperatures. I don't get that tire hop either now with really sharp steering and I don't feel like I'm riding on 4 gigantic hockey pucks. Going to be ordering some RS-D wheels sometime within the next month so I can be ready when summer time hits!

m4a1mustang · 12-27-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

I got Michelin X-Ice Xi2 tires. Couldn't tell you how they are in the snow yet but they are probably about half as loud as the stock Z tires are. I will say they have made a big difference in grip on the dry roads though with our current temperatures. I don't get that tire hop either now with really sharp steering and I don't feel like I'm riding on 4 gigantic hockey pucks. Going to be ordering some RS-D wheels sometime within the next month so I can be ready when summer time hits!

Yeah, nothing beats having a proper winter tire on the car when the weather gets really cold. Our tires are at optimum operating temperature when we start our cars first thing in the morning.

The X-Ice Xi2s should rock in the snow.

SHIROZE · 12-27-2010, 06:58 PM

Found out today that one of my tires is bald - handled great in the snow though - oh yea, Its a Jeep Thing.

Z smiling in the garage!

Merry Christmas!

(Been waiting all year to use this)

hazzazi · 12-27-2010, 08:13 PM

hey all, how are u all doing with the snow...everything is great here, nice and warm in saudi, i've been going horse back riding, and jet skiing

.... life is gooooooooood!.

i still miss my Z tho

, i wish if could ship it here (maybe next time). anyways merry xmas to all, and happy new year, i'll see you all next year hopefully.

take care.

shadoquad · 12-28-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hazzazi

hey all, how are u all doing with the snow...everything is great here, nice and warm in saudi, i've been going horse back riding, and jet skiing

.... life is gooooooooood!.

i still miss my Z tho

, i wish if could ship it here (maybe next time). anyways merry xmas to all, and happy new year, i'll see you all next year hopefully.

take care.

Sounds like fun!!! Take care until we see you again.

m4a1mustang · 12-28-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hazzazi

hey all, how are u all doing with the snow...everything is great here, nice and warm in saudi, i've been going horse back riding, and jet skiing

.... life is gooooooooood!.

i still miss my Z tho

, i wish if could ship it here (maybe next time). anyways merry xmas to all, and happy new year, i'll see you all next year hopefully.

take care.

Hey Amar, glad you're having a good time out there.

Happy New Year, man! We'll see you next year!

VaGntlmn · 12-28-2010, 10:20 PM

Hey Amar,
Glad you're having fun there.
If you're really worried about your Nismo sitting around idle, I'll be more than happy to drive it around every once in a while for you

VaGntlmn · 12-28-2010, 10:25 PM

Is there a meet this saturday (jan 1)?
If so, where?
I've lost track (get the pun?

)

12-22-2010, 05:02 PM	#4175 (permalink)
s0ftimage A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Woodbridge, VA, USA Age: 51 Posts: 1,441 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z BL A7 Rep Power: 18	Merry Christmas Al! __________________ Frank 370z Touring - Montery Blue - Automatic 7 Speed - Navigation Package - Sports Package - Walmart $22 Seat Covers

12-27-2010, 08:08 AM	#4176 (permalink)
GTLAW Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbia MD Posts: 373 Drives: Black ??? Rep Power: 15	Merry Christmas All __________________ 2013 6MT IPL GrSh\|V-Leds\|OSRAM \| SWIFT \| H&R \| CUSCO \| HKS \| 3M \|

12-27-2010, 08:11 AM	#4177 (permalink)
GTLAW Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbia MD Posts: 373 Drives: Black ??? Rep Power: 15	Post pics of snow drifting __________________ 2013 6MT IPL GrSh\|V-Leds\|OSRAM \| SWIFT \| H&R \| CUSCO \| HKS \| 3M \|

12-27-2010, 08:13 PM	#4181 (permalink)
hazzazi Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA, Virginia / KSA Posts: 648 Drives: 09 nismo Silver Rep Power: 17	hey all, how are u all doing with the snow...everything is great here, nice and warm in saudi, i've been going horse back riding, and jet skiing .... life is gooooooooood!. i still miss my Z tho , i wish if could ship it here (maybe next time). anyways merry xmas to all, and happy new year, i'll see you all next year hopefully. take care. __________________ i Don't Drive Fast, i just Fly Slow.

12-28-2010, 10:20 PM	#4184 (permalink)
VaGntlmn Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centreville, Va Age: 64 Posts: 378 Drives: '10 Tour/Sport, 6MT Rep Power: 15	Hey Amar, Glad you're having fun there. If you're really worried about your Nismo sitting around idle, I'll be more than happy to drive it around every once in a while for you __________________ Bill 2010 370z; Tour/Sport; 6mt; BlackCherry/Grey; 318 rwhp; 265 lbs rwtq. To view a list of my mods, click here; To view a photo journal of the mods, click here.

12-22-2010, 04:50 PM	#4174 (permalink)
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12-27-2010, 06:58 PM	#4180 (permalink)
SHIROZE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fairfax, Va Posts: 136 Drives: 350Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Found out today that one of my tires is bald - handled great in the snow though - oh yea, Its a Jeep Thing. Z smiling in the garage! Merry Christmas! (Been waiting all year to use this)

12-28-2010, 10:25 PM	#4185 (permalink)
VaGntlmn Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centreville, Va Age: 64 Posts: 378 Drives: '10 Tour/Sport, 6MT Rep Power: 15	Is there a meet this saturday (jan 1)? If so, where? I've lost track (get the pun? ) __________________ Bill 2010 370z; Tour/Sport; 6mt; BlackCherry/Grey; 318 rwhp; 265 lbs rwtq. To view a list of my mods, click here; To view a photo journal of the mods, click here.

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