Noooo SNOWWW

370zproject · 10-28-2011, 01:09 AM

Vaughanabe13 · 10-28-2011, 09:42 AM

I had a layer of frost on my maxima that was sitting out last night. No snow here yet but it's looming.

However, as sad as I am to garage the Z, I'm just as happy for SNOWBOARDING SEASON!

Mergnthwirker · 10-28-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Anyone really use the Z on a daily even through harsh conditions like ice, snow, sleet, freezing temps. I live on Long Island and it can get reallllly bad from about Dec to March.

Got a set of base wheels with BLizzaks for the winter. Works a treat. Yes, you can easily pop the rear end loose with power, but the sport package LSD is actually useful in winter driving. I'd NEVER use the stock sport tires in the winter. Even in colder weather the tires lose their stick as the tread gets hard. I nearly spun mine first year I owned it at 30 degrees F coming aggressively through a roundabout on dry pavement -- a turn I regularly take for granted. It's not just the tread pattern, but the tread compound that makes winter tires a necessity here in the Northeast USA.

Hope this helps...

6MT · 10-28-2011, 11:54 AM

We're expecting snow tonight here above 53 degrees N Lat.

370zproject · 10-28-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mergnthwirker

Got a set of base wheels with BLizzaks for the winter. Works a treat. Yes, you can easily pop the rear end loose with power, but the sport package LSD is actually useful in winter driving. I'd NEVER use the stock sport tires in the winter. Even in colder weather the tires lose their stick as the tread gets hard. I nearly spun mine first year I owned it at 30 degrees F coming aggressively through a roundabout on dry pavement -- a turn I regularly take for granted. It's not just the tread pattern, but the tread compound that makes winter tires a necessity here in the Northeast USA.

Hope this helps...

kenchan · 10-28-2011, 12:01 PM

i saw frost on my honda parked outside this am... too early still to swap to snows for me. maybe next weekend. our temps ranging around 34-55F right now.

Cyberium · 10-28-2011, 12:14 PM

I feel ya... we had about 3 inches last night and now we're supposed to get 6-12 over the weekend.

Z is going into hibernation =(

PapoZalsa · 10-28-2011, 12:19 PM

54ºF and rain forecast for the whole weekend here in my area.

Pelican170 · 10-28-2011, 12:22 PM

Yup, i still need to give it 1 more wash before i put it away for the winter. Not doing that in 40 degree weather! Im banking on a warm spell in a week or two!!

Cyberium · 10-28-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

Yup, i still need to give it 1 more wash before i put it away for the winter. Not doing that in 40 degree weather!

lol... that's what I was doing the other day. My neighbors must think I'm nuts

Pelican170 · 10-28-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyberium

lol... that's what I was doing the other day. My neighbors must think I'm nuts

hahaha, next week is going to be in the 50's... problem is at this point, by the time i get home from work its about dark

kenchan · 10-28-2011, 12:35 PM

the bottom temp i wash my car is 35F. im wearing full gear though with rubber gloves, snow pants, jacket, etc so im not cold at all...actually i get pretty hot with all that on.

i found that at temps around ~ 33-34F, when wind picks up the water freezes on the panels. lol

Cyberium · 10-28-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

the bottom temp i wash my car is 35F. im wearing full gear though with rubber gloves, snow pants, jacket, etc so im not cold at all...actually i get pretty hot with all that on.

i found that at temps around ~ 33-34F, when wind picks up the water freezes on the panels. lol

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joseZhartford · 10-28-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

Well it has come true, it is officially snowing here in CT kinda early in October, nonetheless it sadly means.....the Z is in for the winter.

dats weird i live in east hartford about 11 miles away from middletown and it didnt snow, only rain , do u have another car that u use on the winter or daily driver?

mtaxelson · 10-28-2011, 01:38 PM

googbye Z....have a nice hibernation....hello AWD subaru POS. lol

10-28-2011, 01:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	Summer tires in the winter __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

10-28-2011, 09:42 AM	#17 (permalink)
Vaughanabe13 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 387 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 14	I had a layer of frost on my maxima that was sitting out last night. No snow here yet but it's looming. However, as sad as I am to garage the Z, I'm just as happy for SNOWBOARDING SEASON! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring, w/sport, 6MT, chicane yellow/black.

10-28-2011, 11:54 AM	#19 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	We're expecting snow tonight here above 53 degrees N Lat. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

10-28-2011, 12:14 PM	#22 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	I feel ya... we had about 3 inches last night and now we're supposed to get 6-12 over the weekend. Z is going into hibernation =( __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

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10-28-2011, 12:01 PM	#21 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i saw frost on my honda parked outside this am... too early still to swap to snows for me. maybe next weekend. our temps ranging around 34-55F right now.

10-28-2011, 12:22 PM	#24 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	Yup, i still need to give it 1 more wash before i put it away for the winter. Not doing that in 40 degree weather! Im banking on a warm spell in a week or two!! __________________ Fast Intentions CF Exhaust - Fast Intentions HFC's - HPS Tubes w/ AFE Dry Flow Filter's

10-28-2011, 12:35 PM	#27 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	the bottom temp i wash my car is 35F. im wearing full gear though with rubber gloves, snow pants, jacket, etc so im not cold at all...actually i get pretty hot with all that on. i found that at temps around ~ 33-34F, when wind picks up the water freezes on the panels. lol

10-28-2011, 01:38 PM	#30 (permalink)
mtaxelson Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 311 Drives: "Two Brake Pedals" Rep Power: 15	googbye Z....have a nice hibernation....hello AWD subaru POS. lol __________________ Stillen CAI-Fast Intentions LTH & CBE-R/T Tuning UPREV-Kenwood DNX6960-180 Custom Headlights-Avant Garde M310-Tien Springs-LLUMAR 20%-Escort Passport 8500XI-H&R Spacers 15/20-JL AUDIO-Rear Fog-Color Matched Handles-Shaved Rear Hamburger-PJDM Knob-322 WHP 272 FT-LBS TQ