what do you drive in the winter

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.

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.

im89 · 07-22-2010, 06:01 AM

@AK370Z where you able to drive your z in the first pic where your car was burried. I'm really thinking about getting a z in a couple months, but i live in ny and my biggest worry is snow. Alot of people say just buy another car..but i acutal dont have money like that to pay all that insurance if i bought the z...i would have just enough money for that and bills and a little to save..Just kinda of curious to see what its capable of doing in snow. By the way i drive an 09 altima coupe, it was pretty decent this year with all the snow we got.

Cunnos · 07-22-2010, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

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.

Ohhh man those pictures are hard to look at. You are very brave my friend. I just dont wanna submit my Z to the snow, Ive had a few new cars and the winters in Boston do a number on your paint, especially the ice storms, and ESPECIALLY when your driving on the highway and a salt truck comes outta nowhere and salts the side of your car, i love that. The other thing that kinda sucks to, shoveling your car out. LIke ive said before, i had a bunch of Jeeps, start it up, put in 4wheel drive, and there is no shoveling or problems.

AK370Z · 07-22-2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426

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

Please be careful! I did a full 270 degrees with only 315 miles on the Z. Luckily no car around!

CrownR426 · 07-22-2010, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Please be careful! I did a full 270 degrees with only 315 miles on the Z. Luckily no car around!

lol, let's just say I have my stories to tell!

Jeffblue · 07-22-2010, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426

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

This guy is selling his

06+ 350z 18" Wheels

370Zapper · 07-22-2010, 07:07 AM

Plan on driving my Z during the winter here in Wisconsin. Many people shake their heads when I tell them that, but I'll pick up a winter setup like AK's and I'll be set.

First day I bought the car I had to drive in the worst snow/ice storm of the season. Those Potenza's were scary as all hell, but luckily I got home safe....after my friend got my unstuck in downtown Milwaukee.

steveg78 · 07-22-2010, 12:37 AM

Man o man I don't wanna be caught driving in the snow with mine. It'll be a garage queen over the winter. I may wake it from hibernation a few times...Especially once I decide on which SC I'm going to get. I'll most likely have that done over winter.

As for my winter beater. 03 Jeep Liberty Renegade. 146k and still kickin. Also, for the guy who had 2 Jeeps and is considering a WRX. If you need to have the responsiveness and speed then go for the WRX. But I kinda like driving alternating from Z to Jeep. It's mellow, you can stay "out of trouble" and you can just sit back and relax. Oh yeah, and you can see OVER that car floundering in the left lane with nobody in front of them!

MightyBobo · 07-22-2010, 06:14 AM

Winter vehicle is on the right. 370 is under 2 feet of snow on the left.

No, I will not drive my 370 in the winter.

Here's a better idea of how bad this winter was:

rha600 · 07-22-2010, 07:14 AM

Coldest day (morning) we had last year.

07-21-2010, 10:59 PM	#2 (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	#3 (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	#4 (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	#5 (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	#6 (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.

07-22-2010, 06:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
im89 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 148 Drives: 2010 370z PW 7SP Rep Power: 15	@AK370Z where you able to drive your z in the first pic where your car was burried. I'm really thinking about getting a z in a couple months, but i live in ny and my biggest worry is snow. Alot of people say just buy another car..but i acutal dont have money like that to pay all that insurance if i bought the z...i would have just enough money for that and bills and a little to save..Just kinda of curious to see what its capable of doing in snow. By the way i drive an 09 altima coupe, it was pretty decent this year with all the snow we got.

07-22-2010, 07:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
370Zapper Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 116 Drives: PG auto/sport 370Z Rep Power: 16	Plan on driving my Z during the winter here in Wisconsin. Many people shake their heads when I tell them that, but I'll pick up a winter setup like AK's and I'll be set. First day I bought the car I had to drive in the worst snow/ice storm of the season. Those Potenza's were scary as all hell, but luckily I got home safe....after my friend got my unstuck in downtown Milwaukee.

07-22-2010, 12:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
steveg78 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 569 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 +Sport Rep Power: 18	Man o man I don't wanna be caught driving in the snow with mine. It'll be a garage queen over the winter. I may wake it from hibernation a few times...Especially once I decide on which SC I'm going to get. I'll most likely have that done over winter. As for my winter beater. 03 Jeep Liberty Renegade. 146k and still kickin. Also, for the guy who had 2 Jeeps and is considering a WRX. If you need to have the responsiveness and speed then go for the WRX. But I kinda like driving alternating from Z to Jeep. It's mellow, you can stay "out of trouble" and you can just sit back and relax. Oh yeah, and you can see OVER that car floundering in the left lane with nobody in front of them!

07-22-2010, 06:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 53	Winter vehicle is on the right. 370 is under 2 feet of snow on the left. No, I will not drive my 370 in the winter. Here's a better idea of how bad this winter was: __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

07-22-2010, 07:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
rha600 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FL Posts: 84 Drives: 05 Honda, 08 SRT8 Rep Power: 15	Coldest day (morning) we had last year.

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