Question about TT Nismo in winter

hermit · 07-08-2016, 12:51 AM

Basically, my car has been in the works for a custom built twin turbo for quite sometime. Issues came up with the shop it was at and he never got it 100% completed. It's now at a new shop here and they are doing the rest of the work. However, it will end up costing additional amounts. This due to various factors, but also including that I didn't know the fuel pump and clutch had to be replaced. I had planned on those anyway, just later. The previous mechanic had said not to worry about the clutch. I should have looked into it more, I found the information on the site.

That's the back story with a lot of detail left out to shorten this post. I'll post more about everything when it's finished. It's more for understanding why I have no twin turbo Nismo thread up, but will soon.

My actual question is about driving a twin turbo 370Z Nismo in winter/snow. I've searched and found other conversations, but not about TT.

Really it boils down to, is it going to be hard on or bad for the turbos or the rest of the car more so than non sports styled cars?

I already Know I will need a separate set of good winter wheels and tires. Other than that any advice or opinions on this? I would greatly appreciate it.

I'm just looking to let one of my two vehicles go. It's a bit to much for me to keep up with ATM. But, I'd rather it be the Xterra than then Nismo.

Thanks in advance.

NorthStyle · 07-08-2016, 04:53 AM

No, so long as your care is properly setup you shouldn't notice any additional wear-and-tear. However, it would be in your best interest to let the car warm up prior to driving it.

I will follow up with saying this: I would never purposely drive a RWD vehicle in the winter if I had the option of an AWD/4WD. If possible I'd recommend keeping the Xterra until after winter then sell it or buying a winter beater.

Chuck33079 · 07-08-2016, 07:03 AM

Low ground clearance is going to be the problem. I'd make sure I had a winter beater rather than drive a nismo in the salt and snow.

Duc_Z09 · 07-08-2016, 07:24 AM

You live in Wisconsin. You should know better.

You have a TT 370Z. You can afford a winter beater.

This subject has been beaten to death. There isn't any difference with your situation except you have a lot more to lose than someone who drives their NA base/sport through the snow.

mishuko · 07-08-2016, 07:51 AM

you'll end up giving a passenger the paul walker experience.

Chuck33079 · 07-08-2016, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishuko

you'll end up giving a passenger the paul walker experience.

He's going to bang their underage daughter?

hermit · 07-08-2016, 08:30 AM

Thanks for all the replies. I had already figured I'd need a winter vehicle. Which is why I got the Xterra. Driving rear wheel is no problem, it's done all the time here.

The height I thought I could get around with adjustable coilovers. Yes, a big part of the question was the turbos would be affected. But, I get all the valid points. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.

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Chuck33079 · 07-08-2016, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hermit

Thanks for all the replies. I had already figured I'd need a winter vehicle. Which is why I got the Xterra. Driving rear wheel is no problem, it's done all the time here.

The height I thought I could get around with adjustable coilovers. Yes, a big part of the question was the turbos would be affected. But, I get all the valid points. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.

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You'd have a problem with a stock Nismo's ride height. Adjustable coilovers usually lower the car a half inch or so at their highest. It's just not worth it. Plus, you would have to be so delicate with the throttle or it would get out of control. 500whp and narrow snow tires is a recipe for disaster.

Plus, it's not just you that you have to worry about. Other people on the road could slide into you. If it's a cheap winter beater, that's an inconvenience. If it's the Nismo, it's a tragedy.

madeinjapan · 07-08-2016, 09:38 AM

Chuck33079 · 07-08-2016, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madeinjapan

Another helpful, well-thought out response from you, as always.

Duc_Z09 · 07-08-2016, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hermit

Thanks for all the replies. I had already figured I'd need a winter vehicle. Which is why I got the Xterra. Driving rear wheel is no problem, it's done all the time here.

The height I thought I could get around with adjustable coilovers. Yes, a big part of the question was the turbos would be affected. But, I get all the valid points. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.

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Be sure to post pics of your TT nismo. I'd love to do mine someday, so I'm a bit jealous.

hermit · 07-08-2016, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

Be sure to post pics of your TT nismo. I'd love to do mine someday, so I'm a bit jealous.

Sure thing, as soon as it's finished.

Once again, I appreciate all the comments. I'll just hang onto the Xterra.

mishuko · 07-08-2016, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

He's going to bang their underage daughter?

no referring to how he got killed in the accident because buddy lost control mid corner in their porche

Chuck33079 · 07-08-2016, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hermit

Sure thing, as soon as it's finished.

Once again, I appreciate all the comments. I'll just hang onto the Xterra.

You really should. Using a TT Z for a daily gets annoying sometimes. It's just better to have a second car.

Duc_Z09 · 07-08-2016, 12:05 PM

In any case I find I enjoy my Z more when I'm driving it because I want to, not because I have to. Even NA (it was my DD for about 8 months).

07-08-2016, 12:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
hermit Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 91 Drives: Magma 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Question about TT Nismo in winter Basically, my car has been in the works for a custom built twin turbo for quite sometime. Issues came up with the shop it was at and he never got it 100% completed. It's now at a new shop here and they are doing the rest of the work. However, it will end up costing additional amounts. This due to various factors, but also including that I didn't know the fuel pump and clutch had to be replaced. I had planned on those anyway, just later. The previous mechanic had said not to worry about the clutch. I should have looked into it more, I found the information on the site. That's the back story with a lot of detail left out to shorten this post. I'll post more about everything when it's finished. It's more for understanding why I have no twin turbo Nismo thread up, but will soon. My actual question is about driving a twin turbo 370Z Nismo in winter/snow. I've searched and found other conversations, but not about TT. Really it boils down to, is it going to be hard on or bad for the turbos or the rest of the car more so than non sports styled cars? I already Know I will need a separate set of good winter wheels and tires. Other than that any advice or opinions on this? I would greatly appreciate it. I'm just looking to let one of my two vehicles go. It's a bit to much for me to keep up with ATM. But, I'd rather it be the Xterra than then Nismo. Thanks in advance.

07-08-2016, 04:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,255 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	No, so long as your care is properly setup you shouldn't notice any additional wear-and-tear. However, it would be in your best interest to let the car warm up prior to driving it. I will follow up with saying this: I would never purposely drive a RWD vehicle in the winter if I had the option of an AWD/4WD. If possible I'd recommend keeping the Xterra until after winter then sell it or buying a winter beater. hermit likes this.

07-08-2016, 07:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Low ground clearance is going to be the problem. I'd make sure I had a winter beater rather than drive a nismo in the salt and snow. hermit likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-08-2016, 07:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	You live in Wisconsin. You should know better. You have a TT 370Z. You can afford a winter beater. This subject has been beaten to death. There isn't any difference with your situation except you have a lot more to lose than someone who drives their NA base/sport through the snow. hermit likes this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

07-08-2016, 07:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	you'll end up giving a passenger the paul walker experience. Duc_Z09, hermit and Raidernation like this.

07-08-2016, 08:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
hermit Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 91 Drives: Magma 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Thanks for all the replies. I had already figured I'd need a winter vehicle. Which is why I got the Xterra. Driving rear wheel is no problem, it's done all the time here. The height I thought I could get around with adjustable coilovers. Yes, a big part of the question was the turbos would be affected. But, I get all the valid points. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-08-2016, 09:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
madeinjapan Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: pistolvania Posts: 1,387 Drives: 2013 g37x 2014 370z Rep Power: 0	hermit likes this.

07-08-2016, 12:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	In any case I find I enjoy my Z more when I'm driving it because I want to, not because I have to. Even NA (it was my DD for about 8 months). hermit likes this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

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