what do you drive in the winter

Chriz · 07-21-2010, 06:19 PM

I can drive any car during the winter, because i'm that good. Or because I live in Texas

BeachZTT · 07-21-2010, 06:35 PM

2008 Xterra- Off Road Pkg

spearfish25 · 07-21-2010, 06:37 PM

I live in Chicago and drove my Z the entire winter...blizzards included. Get yourself a good set of snow tires and you'll be all set. The Z with Blizzaks is better than any car I've had before on all-seasons. That includes two Audis with quattro and a LandRover Defender.

As for the concerns about salt, the Z holds up very well in that respect too. I made a point of keeping a yard weed sprayer filled with fresh water in my parking space. If it was wet out or particularly salty, I'd spray down the undercarriage and body. Putting it on a lift this summer, my local tuning shop was dumb-founded with how pristine the undercarriage looks. No rust/corrosion.

So, ignore all the 'you can't drive a Z in the winter' posts that are and will be made by people who haven't ever driven a Z in snow. The facts listed above are firsthand.

JACKPAC · 07-21-2010, 06:43 PM

I'll go with the Z unless it snows, then I'll steal my wifes RAV-4 with 4WD.

KanataZ · 07-21-2010, 06:56 PM

Not sure that the OP was concerned with the ability to drive the Z in the winter or just the fact that real winter is very hard on a car - salt, snow, ice, sand and stones on the road etc. etc.

For me, there is an added concern because the Z can't reasonably carry my hockey equipment (goalie) so it doesn't make the trips to the arenas which are at least once a week in the summer and 3-4 times a week in the winter. That duty, as well as winter driving, falls on the '01 Maxima AE.

JvKintheUSA · 07-21-2010, 07:01 PM

A Saturn Ion2 is my daily driver

NismoJim · 07-21-2010, 07:20 PM

2002 Toyota 4Runner Limited, after I pick up my new Nismo this coming Monday.

Hey Cunnos, I live in central MA. Are you in Boston or from the surrounding area?

Jim

KillerBee370 · 07-21-2010, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowZ

My slower vehicle: the Z.

You mean the 350?

PapoZalsa · 07-21-2010, 07:30 PM

The DD Ford Ranger Ext Cab.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KanataZ

Not sure that the OP was concerned with the ability to drive the Z in the winter or just the fact that real winter is very hard on a car - salt, snow, ice, sand and stones on the road etc. etc.

A lot member drive thier Z in the Winter , however they have winter tires. The SP tires won't do it, they are Summer tires.

Matt · 07-21-2010, 07:39 PM

What's this "winter" you speak of? Is that when it hits 50 degrees?

Kirkster · 07-21-2010, 10:59 PM

I plan on throwing a set of Blizzaks on my old 350Z track wheels since they fit over the SP brake calipers. Then I will drive the Z...

JB1 · 07-21-2010, 11:00 PM

I drive a Znowplow in winter...

A set of (relatively) cheap wheels and Blizzaks from Tire Rack and your good to go!

MC · 07-21-2010, 11:08 PM

borrowed my dads NISMO frontier for the last 2 winters

CrownR426 · 07-21-2010, 11:28 PM

I've been driving on the sports package rims + tires for over 1 year now and what an adventure! lol.. With that said this winter I'm hunting for some 350 rims + blizzaks

AK370Z · 07-22-2010, 12:20 AM

I drive my Z in winter. As long as you have the right rims and tires, it's a lot fun driving this car in snow. Heck, I drove it in 4-5" of snow!

Check out some of the pics:

Z buried in snow

Yup, that's half the car in snow.

If you see my car now, you WONT believe I drive this car in snow. It's a completely different car!

/\ This pic may not look as bad, but if you look closely, you'll see a thin later of salt all over the car! I got it washed the same day. Lucky for me, I have a GREAT touchless car wash place. After each snow incident, I get it washed. You can buy the highest car wash which includes double wash and high power undercarriage wash!

Me, JB1, spear etc we all drive our cars in snow. I kinda like it. It takes a whole different driving skills and technique.

07-21-2010, 06:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
Chriz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 626 Drives: '10 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 17	I can drive any car during the winter, because i'm that good. Or because I live in Texas __________________ PW 7AT w/Sports Pkg Hook Em!

07-21-2010, 06:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	2008 Xterra- Off Road Pkg __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

07-21-2010, 06:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	I live in Chicago and drove my Z the entire winter...blizzards included. Get yourself a good set of snow tires and you'll be all set. The Z with Blizzaks is better than any car I've had before on all-seasons. That includes two Audis with quattro and a LandRover Defender. As for the concerns about salt, the Z holds up very well in that respect too. I made a point of keeping a yard weed sprayer filled with fresh water in my parking space. If it was wet out or particularly salty, I'd spray down the undercarriage and body. Putting it on a lift this summer, my local tuning shop was dumb-founded with how pristine the undercarriage looks. No rust/corrosion. So, ignore all the 'you can't drive a Z in the winter' posts that are and will be made by people who haven't ever driven a Z in snow. The facts listed above are firsthand. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

07-21-2010, 06:56 PM	#20 (permalink)
KanataZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 73 Drives: '10 Airstream M6 Rep Power: 17	Not sure that the OP was concerned with the ability to drive the Z in the winter or just the fact that real winter is very hard on a car - salt, snow, ice, sand and stones on the road etc. etc. For me, there is an added concern because the Z can't reasonably carry my hockey equipment (goalie) so it doesn't make the trips to the arenas which are at least once a week in the summer and 3-4 times a week in the winter. That duty, as well as winter driving, falls on the '01 Maxima AE. __________________ Also drives: '01 Maxima AE 5sp, Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom

07-21-2010, 07:01 PM	#21 (permalink)
JvKintheUSA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 465 Drives: 2013 Shelby GT500 Rep Power: 428	A Saturn Ion2 is my daily driver __________________

07-21-2010, 06:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 17	I'll go with the Z unless it snows, then I'll steal my wifes RAV-4 with 4WD.

07-21-2010, 07:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
NismoJim Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New England Posts: 35 Drives: 2010 Nismo MB Rep Power: 15	2002 Toyota 4Runner Limited, after I pick up my new Nismo this coming Monday. Hey Cunnos, I live in central MA. Are you in Boston or from the surrounding area? Jim

07-21-2010, 07:39 PM	#25 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	What's this "winter" you speak of? Is that when it hits 50 degrees? __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

07-21-2010, 10:59 PM	#26 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 20	I plan on throwing a set of Blizzaks on my old 350Z track wheels since they fit over the SP brake calipers. Then I will drive the Z... __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

07-21-2010, 11:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 18	I drive a Znowplow in winter... A set of (relatively) cheap wheels and Blizzaks from Tire Rack and your good to go! __________________ Black Fangs // Black rear Valance // Berk CBE // COBB post MAF tubes // K&N drop in filters // Setrab Oil Cooler // Stillen Sway bars // Z1 SS brake lines // Stillen brake cooling kit // Harness bar //

07-21-2010, 11:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 24	borrowed my dads NISMO frontier for the last 2 winters __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO

07-21-2010, 11:28 PM	#29 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	I've been driving on the sports package rims + tires for over 1 year now and what an adventure! lol.. With that said this winter I'm hunting for some 350 rims + blizzaks __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

07-22-2010, 12:20 AM	#30 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	I drive my Z in winter. As long as you have the right rims and tires, it's a lot fun driving this car in snow. Heck, I drove it in 4-5" of snow! Check out some of the pics: Z buried in snow Yup, that's half the car in snow. If you see my car now, you WONT believe I drive this car in snow. It's a completely different car! /\ This pic may not look as bad, but if you look closely, you'll see a thin later of salt all over the car! I got it washed the same day. Lucky for me, I have a GREAT touchless car wash place. After each snow incident, I get it washed. You can buy the highest car wash which includes double wash and high power undercarriage wash! Me, JB1, spear etc we all drive our cars in snow. I kinda like it. It takes a whole different driving skills and technique. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

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