Flipping z's

kenchan · 06-05-2015, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhaust

I'm def anal about keeping the car clean.I see it as a time to bond with the lines of the car. You just appreciate it more.... Yeah, pretty sure I have a problem.

it's a good problem to have.

dalouie2 · 06-05-2015, 07:30 PM

This was about the 370z my bad for not indicating , yeah im gonna find one for me , all good followup replies from readers no one real reason of course ..... Thx d

Z-Girl 12 · 06-05-2015, 07:32 PM

The Z is not necessarily a practical car even for single people. It is an awesome weekend car but as a dd somtimes can be inadequate. But he is so cute/sexy I'm gonna hold on to him a bit longer!

3.7 ZPA · 06-05-2015, 07:42 PM

Yea, my '09 only had 7800 miles on it when I purchased it in September of 2012. Not one issue with it so far, and I'll live in it before I sell it

JDM-JUNKIE · 06-05-2015, 07:45 PM

Damn those flippin Z's!! And don't even get me started on the G's...

MagmaRed370z · 06-05-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BC416

The car isn't that bad with a dedicated set of winter tires/rims. I went through the entire winter without losing traction at all. Ground clearance becomes the biggest problem as the sport chin spoiler becomes a plow after 5" of snow.

Me too. I put some Blizzaks and it did excellent in Colorado Winter.

Jordo! · 06-05-2015, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

I thought it was about crazy drivers turning over their Zs only to find out it was about multiple change in ownership and reasons behind it.

That was my first thought too -- ha ha ha

I came here for a graphic crash video, dang it

Duc_Z09 · 06-05-2015, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BC416

The car isn't that bad with a dedicated set of winter tires/rims. I went through the entire winter without losing traction at all. Ground clearance becomes the biggest problem as the sport chin spoiler becomes a plow after 5" of snow.

It's even better if you buy a P.O.S. Jeep Cherokee for less than $2k and add a lift kit. Driving a Z in winter is retarded IMO.

90 ST · 06-05-2015, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

It's even better if you buy a P.O.S. Jeep Cherokee for less than $2k and add a lift kit. Driving a Z in winter is retarded IMO.

Well I guess i'm

LOL Not only do I drive mine in the winter, but I drive it in the summer...over 220,000 miles already.

Duc_Z09 · 06-05-2015, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

Well I guess i'm

LOL Not only do I drive mine in the winter, but I drive it in the summer...over 220,000 miles already.

You're supposed to drive your Z in the summer.

However, driving it in the snow is stupid; that's what 4WD is for. I've seen Z's smashed into guard rails because their owners thought the laws of physics didn't apply to them.

90 ST · 06-05-2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

You're supposed to drive your Z in the summer.

However, driving it in the snow is stupid; that's what 4WD is for. I've seen Z's smashed into guard rails because their owners thought the laws of physics didn't apply to them.

But so many people don't...so i figured I'd mention it. Lol

Jordo! · 06-05-2015, 10:46 PM

FWD's make for good slippery road cars too.

I haven't had the opportunity to drive it in snow, but I find the Z to be pretty sure footed for a RWD car.

Modern traction control is a nice thing. In the old days RWD+snow = goes everywhere but where you point it

90 ST · 06-06-2015, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

FWD's make for good slippery road cars too.

I haven't had the opportunity to drive it in snow, but I find the Z to be pretty sure footed for a RWD car.

Modern traction control is a nice thing. In the old days RWD+snow = goes everywhere but where you point it

It is, winter tires makes all the difference. I've put on 10's of thousands of miles in the winter in the rocky mountains with out a problem, people just need to learn to drive their cars, both FWD and RWD Hell even the 4X4 crowd. I see more 4x4's in the ditches here in the winter then anything else.

mishuko · 06-08-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

It is, winter tires makes all the difference. I've put on 10's of thousands of miles in the winter in the rocky mountains with out a problem, people just need to learn to drive their cars, both FWD and RWD Hell even the 4X4 crowd. I see more 4x4's in the ditches here in the winter then anything else.

many people with 4x4 and awd think they become instant gods because they have power to all 4 wheels. it just means they can speed into that guard rail faster in the snow

i find that the majority of the 'in-the-ditch' moments are the SUV's like the rx350, mdx/rdx, x3 etc etc. the laws of physics are not kind to those kinds of drivers.

BC416 · 06-08-2015, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

It's even better if you buy a P.O.S. Jeep Cherokee for less than $2k and add a lift kit. Driving a Z in winter is retarded IMO.

Why would I want to drive a POS for 5 months out of the year? The car did fine with a set of 18's and Blizzaks.

Besides, the only thing I hate more than lifted trucks are Hondas.

06-05-2015, 07:32 PM	#33 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	The Z is not necessarily a practical car even for single people. It is an awesome weekend car but as a dd somtimes can be inadequate. But he is so cute/sexy I'm gonna hold on to him a bit longer! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

06-05-2015, 07:45 PM	#35 (permalink)
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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	FWD's make for good slippery road cars too. I haven't had the opportunity to drive it in snow, but I find the Z to be pretty sure footed for a RWD car. Modern traction control is a nice thing. In the old days RWD+snow = goes everywhere but where you point it __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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