Tips for getting caught in the snow with your Z

370zproject · 12-24-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

Honestly, VDC has to be turned off and use common sense. No hard accelerations and no sharp turns. (VDC off while driving on super snowy roads... Once VDC kicks in and locks the wheels... you will be stuck... it's better to have the wheels spin instead to lock them).

RWD and snow is not a big deal, once upon a time all cars were RWD. The fact that you have summer tires is gonna handicap your driving.

finially good advice lol

Joka4411 · 12-27-2010, 01:38 PM

Dont drive your z in the winter time at all, if you can afford to buy a pair of winter tires, then you can afford to buy a cheap used car to drive just in bad weather. Just my 2cents!!!!!

No one should ever own a Z without a second Vehicle.

Snakes709 · 12-27-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Joka4411

Dont drive your z in the winter time at all, if you can afford to buy a pair of winter tires, then you can afford to buy a cheap used car to drive just in bad weather. Just my 2cents!!!!!

No one should ever own a Z without a second Vehicle.

i dont believen that. We arent talking about a $120,000 ZR1 here, its a $36,000 car, not that big of a deal.

m4a1mustang · 12-27-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Snakes709

i dont believen that. We arent talking about a $120,000 ZR1 here, its a $36,000 car, not that big of a deal.

I agree. The Z works fine as an only car, even in areas where you expect to do a fair amount of snow driving. You just need the proper tires.

A second car definitely won't hurt, but there's nothing wrong with taking the Z out in the snow!

Jessobear · 12-28-2010, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Snakes709

i dont believen that. We arent talking about a $120,000 ZR1 here, its a $36,000 car, not that big of a deal.

I don't think it has anything to do with the value of the car, it has to do with the car being completely impractical. There's also the fact that having a set of winter wheels/tires means having 19's, which is not cheap. If I didn't have a second car, I definitely would not have bought a 370Z. I'd have probably gone for something like a used Audi RS4.

I can barely get my hockey bag in the Z to go to games (I actually have to sort of mash it under the hatch). The car is not really practical for being anything beyond a grocery getter.

m4a1mustang · 12-28-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jessobear

I don't think it has anything to do with the value of the car, it has to do with the car being completely impractical. There's also the fact that having a set of winter wheels/tires means having 19's, which is not cheap. If I didn't have a second car, I definitely would not have bought a 370Z. I'd have probably gone for something like a used Audi RS4.

I can barely get my hockey bag in the Z to go to games (I actually have to sort of mash it under the hatch). The car is not really practical for being anything beyond a grocery getter.

18" wheels will clear. You can get a nice winter setup for around $1500. Figure it will last you 3-4 winters and that's a good deal.

I found my Z was fairly practical. I never had to haul any bulky stuff, the hatch is plenty big enough for a big trip to the grocery store, and if I ever needed to really haul something I could borrow my dads car. For a performance car the Z has really good fuel economy as well.

Snakes709 · 12-28-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessobear

I don't think it has anything to do with the value of the car, it has to do with the car being completely impractical. There's also the fact that having a set of winter wheels/tires means having 19's, which is not cheap. If I didn't have a second car, I definitely would not have bought a 370Z. I'd have probably gone for something like a used Audi RS4.

I can barely get my hockey bag in the Z to go to games (I actually have to sort of mash it under the hatch). The car is not really practical for being anything beyond a grocery getter.

Mine was on 18's and it came to $1557 taxes/labour included. I do agree about it being impractical for being able to haul things. I couldnt even fit my army gear in the car. Hence why i bought a truck (that and i needed a truck anyways to haul the bike to the track). But none the less. The 370z is 100% capable in the snow, its just people dont know how to drive in the winter.

Same thing with my truck. All my buddies at work keep saying "oh have fun in the winter with a 500hp rwd truck, you dont have 4x4, no weight in the back and you have all that power, you are getting stuck"

Well seeing as i actualy have all season tires on (i wanted winters but i was away for 3 months and by the time i got back, couldnt find any that would fit my setup)...i havent gotten stuck once. I actually went to the base gym one day, just after 20cm of snow fell and the plows havent been out yet. Went through the parking lot, parked the truck, was walking to the doors and seen a Ford F150 (i think) that was stuck, he was in 4x4 and all wheels were spinning.

Like i said, it all depends on the driver. This is also my first winter with the truck and the way i learned how it handles in the winter is going to Winter Auto-X events at the base.

Red__Zed · 12-28-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Joka4411

Dont drive your z in the winter time at all, if you can afford to buy a pair of winter tires, then you can afford to buy a cheap used car to drive just in bad weather. Just my 2cents!!!!!

No one should ever own a Z without a second Vehicle.

I have a second vehicle, but see no real reason that a Z owner needs two cars. I've driven mine through snow with no issues.

370zproject · 12-30-2010, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I have a second vehicle, but see no real reason that a Z owner needs two cars. I've driven mine through snow with no issues.

stock tires?o.o

nogoodname · 12-24-2010, 10:05 PM

With winter tires, I drove the G in a foot of snow and no problem with VDC off.

I also downshift when coming to a stop... it's much easier and safer.

370zproject · 12-24-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

With winter tires, I drove the G in a foot of snow and no problem with VDC off.

I also downshift when coming to a stop... it's much easier and safer.

i have a auto so uhm slow start i guess...

nogoodname · 12-25-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

i have a auto so uhm slow start i guess...

Use the manual mode. It's good!!

m4a1mustang · 12-24-2010, 11:15 PM

I am with spearfish... just take a cab home.

Mozen · 12-24-2010, 11:53 PM

Im based in Kansas and i made it all winter on badly worn summer tires and only got truly stuck once.

As everyone said, good winter tires are a must so get them as soon as you can. Slow starts and stops, always good to slow down way before you think you may need to.

Ive found if your stuck one of the best things to get you out is cat litter. Really. The super cheap stuff is fine that comes in giant bags. I normally keep 2 big bags in the back and if i get stuck ill use it to get back out. I just lay a line of it in the show/ice for about 2-3 feet from my rear tire forward (or direction of travel).

Good luck and hope this helps.

370zproject · 12-25-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mozen

Im based in Kansas and i made it all winter on badly worn summer tires and only got truly stuck once.

As everyone said, good winter tires are a must so get them as soon as you can. Slow starts and stops, always good to slow down way before you think you may need to.

Ive found if your stuck one of the best things to get you out is cat litter. Really. The super cheap stuff is fine that comes in giant bags. I normally keep 2 big bags in the back and if i get stuck ill use it to get back out. I just lay a line of it in the show/ice for about 2-3 feet from my rear tire forward (or direction of travel).

Good luck and hope this helps.

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Joka4411 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Md Posts: 131 Drives: 40th anniver 370Z Rep Power: 16	Dont drive your z in the winter time at all, if you can afford to buy a pair of winter tires, then you can afford to buy a cheap used car to drive just in bad weather. Just my 2cents!!!!! No one should ever own a Z without a second Vehicle. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary Z Owner Last edited by Joka4411; 12-27-2010 at 01:45 PM.

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Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 18	Im based in Kansas and i made it all winter on badly worn summer tires and only got truly stuck once. As everyone said, good winter tires are a must so get them as soon as you can. Slow starts and stops, always good to slow down way before you think you may need to. Ive found if your stuck one of the best things to get you out is cat litter. Really. The super cheap stuff is fine that comes in giant bags. I normally keep 2 big bags in the back and if i get stuck ill use it to get back out. I just lay a line of it in the show/ice for about 2-3 feet from my rear tire forward (or direction of travel). Good luck and hope this helps. __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

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12-24-2010, 10:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	With winter tires, I drove the G in a foot of snow and no problem with VDC off. I also downshift when coming to a stop... it's much easier and safer.