Sigh 370z in garage

Hijinks · 12-13-2010, 03:54 PM

Eagerly awaiting my Xi2's to come, hurry up UPS! If we keep getting 18" snowfalls it isn't going to matter

kenchan · 12-13-2010, 04:10 PM

lol, that was some storm you guys got over there.

(jokes aside that was a nasty storm...)

Hijinks · 12-13-2010, 04:27 PM

Might be getting more on Wednesday, need it to stay away because I won't even be able to make it to the shop to have the wheels mounted.

kenchan · 12-14-2010, 12:22 PM

pelican i use a battery tender (sold through amazon $20 or so) and keep the battery plugged in.

since i only drive my Z on the weekends even during the summer months i have the car plugged in during the week.

i expect my batteries to last minimum 7yrs. the last car i sold years ago had a 7yr old battery and the cca was still very high.

Pelican170 · 12-15-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

pelican i use a battery tender (sold through amazon $20 or so) and keep the battery plugged in.

since i only drive my Z on the weekends even during the summer months i have the car plugged in during the week.

i expect my batteries to last minimum 7yrs. the last car i sold years ago had a 7yr old battery and the cca was still very high.

ok, thats probably the best thing to do. What are they called exactly?

kenchan · 12-15-2010, 11:32 AM

battery tender.

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...2434347&sr=8-1

FromG2Z · 12-15-2010, 10:59 PM

Same here

Iowa winters are horrific. My car has been put out of commission for the season since first week of Dec. It's NOT even officially winter yet SIGH

But yeah, my car never sees rain or snow, so she's done for the season. I do however find myself sitting in it every so often. Man, I miss her

I had to switch insurance rates as well...

radek7633 · 12-15-2010, 11:04 PM

3 Ft of snow in Southern Ontario... thank goodness for having a winter-car.

ykz · 12-19-2010, 08:58 PM

My Z lovessss the snow and ice!! This is take yesterday morning out on the lake.

LunaZ · 12-19-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ykz

My Z lovessss the snow and ice!! This is take yesterday morning out on the lake.

Let's see some drifting pics!

Mt Tam I am · 12-20-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ykz

My Z lovessss the snow and ice!! This is take yesterday morning out on the lake.

Do the large 18-19" tires make a difference on snow. My old 280Z had 14" snow tires and I drove, albeit with some difficulty, all season.

wheee! · 12-20-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ykz

My Z lovessss the snow and ice!! This is take yesterday morning out on the lake.

You sir, are my hero....!

Pelican170 · 01-28-2011, 12:13 PM

Hey Guys,

For you who garage your car for the winter, do you worry about getting "flat spots" in your tires? I was told that jacking the car up for the winter is bad for the suspension, but letting it sit is also bad for the tires. Let me know what you guys think on this...

kenchan · 01-28-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

Hey Guys,

For you who garage your car for the winter, do you worry about getting "flat spots" in your tires? I was told that jacking the car up for the winter is bad for the suspension, but letting it sit is also bad for the tires. Let me know what you guys think on this...

pelican i use flatstoppers under my G and Z. they work great. i still turn them 1/3 of a turn by hand once a month just to be safe. i use 42psi in the tires.

before i used flatstoppers i turned the tires by hand every 3wks at 42psi. no issue on the ground.

spearfish25 · 01-28-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ykz

My Z lovessss the snow and ice!! This is take yesterday morning out on the lake.

Nice pic. Treat your Z to some 25mm spacers on the rear too though. Made my winter setup looks much better without the sunken rims.

12-15-2010, 10:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Same here Iowa winters are horrific. My car has been put out of commission for the season since first week of Dec. It's NOT even officially winter yet SIGH But yeah, my car never sees rain or snow, so she's done for the season. I do however find myself sitting in it every so often. Man, I miss her I had to switch insurance rates as well... __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	lol, that was some storm you guys got over there. (jokes aside that was a nasty storm...)

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	pelican i use a battery tender (sold through amazon $20 or so) and keep the battery plugged in. since i only drive my Z on the weekends even during the summer months i have the car plugged in during the week. i expect my batteries to last minimum 7yrs. the last car i sold years ago had a 7yr old battery and the cca was still very high.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	battery tender. http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...2434347&sr=8-1

12-15-2010, 11:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
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01-28-2011, 12:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	Hey Guys, For you who garage your car for the winter, do you worry about getting "flat spots" in your tires? I was told that jacking the car up for the winter is bad for the suspension, but letting it sit is also bad for the tires. Let me know what you guys think on this...

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