Snow mode 7AT retrofit?

azn370z · 06-15-2011, 12:34 AM

I think in snow mode the car starts in 2nd gear. I've actually driven in the snow twice in the 370z and i had no problems driving on the highway and city streets. I was able to drive up my driveway, which my 350z couldn't.

DLSTR · 06-15-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by marcussoori

Thanks for the opinions on whether or not I should drive in snow, whether or not I should use snow tires, and whether or not I should drive a fwd or 4wd car/SUV.

I would prefer never to drive in snow, and I'd love to have a fwd or 4wd car for the winter. As it is, I have used snow tires on my daily driver 370Z each winter in the Midwest and have only been stuck in snow once. A poster above was correct in saying that much of snow driving is common sense...but great tires really help!

Now, back to the original question: is it possible to take my car to the dealer to have the snow mode switch installed and related transmission/engine functionality enabled? As far as the switch is concerned, does it replace the blank button cover on the 7AT shift plate surround?

From what Ive read snow mode is a second gear start. My guess its software controlled and Id call Nissan or your dealer to inquire about the mod.

That being said, Im in Germany and plenty of people here use their RWD BMW's for daily trans including snow. Snow tires and common sense, plus plenty of well maintained, salted road make driving easier if you dont have the luxury of a vehicle just for winter.

I need snow tires on my Z thats being shipped over from the USA because snow tires are the law for all winter days here. Even if I take it out on a sunny but cold day, snow free roads you must have them. Also they provide better grip and traction on cold roads. Summer tires DO NOT work below temps of 5c or below. Thats about 45F. You should have winter tires on in when your daily avg temp is at or below those numbers.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-14-2011, 09:52 PM

I thought snow mode was only for Euro and JDM spec 370Z's. Is it offered in the US on newer models? I guess whether or not you could retrofit it depends on how it works and what it actually controls.

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I think in snow mode the car starts in 2nd gear. I've actually driven in the snow twice in the 370z and i had no problems driving on the highway and city streets. I was able to drive up my driveway, which my 350z couldn't. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	I thought snow mode was only for Euro and JDM spec 370Z's. Is it offered in the US on newer models? I guess whether or not you could retrofit it depends on how it works and what it actually controls. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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