How do you northern guys do it?

One_Quick_Z · 07-05-2012, 08:12 AM

Its hard but when you see mustangs or the like in the ditch because they dont drive a winter car it gives me the strength to carry on lol

Usually its November through the end of March for me that I cant drive mine.

DAN

Tribalpinoy91 · 07-05-2012, 08:27 AM

This year will be my Z's first winter/storage period. Then I have to go back to driving my Mitsubishi eclipse -_-

zakimak · 07-05-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

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Mt Tam I am · 07-05-2012, 10:33 AM

I am with the OP, you poor bastards. Months without stinks.

anthonyy · 07-05-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MACSIMIZER

My car has been stuck in the garage for 2 days now with the door handles off being painted. I walk by it longing to go for a drive but can't. Tommorrow after work I am putting her back together and going for a drive. How the hell do you guys go for months without driving your cars in the winter months? Only two days and I am going bat **** crazy!

Never had to store cars here... guess we're lucky in that aspect...

gomer_110 · 07-05-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by zakimak

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I can see where that would help keep you warm during those long winter months.

JohnsZ · 07-05-2012, 11:48 AM

I used to have an '07 350Z Roadster that I kept covered in the garage from December through March because of the snowy winters here in CT. I also had a Toyota Matrix that I drove as a daily driver. After 3 years owning the Z, I couldn't justify paying for a car that sat in the garage for 3 months out of the year so I traded it for a MazdaSpeed3 and sold the Matrix. The MS3 is no Z and I craved to have a Z again and kicked myself for getting rid of it. I ended up trading my MS3 for the '09 370Z after having the MS3 for just 4 months. It was the best decision I ever made! I love my 370Z, drive it as my DD, and don't plan on parting with it until the wheels fall off! As far as winter goes, it is a concern because it's an hour drive to work and the winter can get pretty bad in CT but I'll work around it. I'll most likely get snow tires but I figure if the weather is too bad, I'll just take the day off. Bottom line....drive it and enjoy it. Life is too short! Who knows what tomorrow will bring!

MACSIMIZER · 07-05-2012, 05:45 PM

Car is back together and back on the road, all is right with the world again. Three days was about all I could handle.

IDZRVIT · 07-05-2012, 06:01 PM

There's more to life than a Z..........for some of us anyway. Mine is stored for 5-6 months/yr. Whatever.

kenchan · 07-05-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MACSIMIZER

Car is back together and back on the road, all is right with the world again. guys in the north, C ya! blahahahaha!!!

Nismodean · 07-06-2012, 05:07 AM

It's a car, I drive it year round. I even keep the stock tires on it when it snows, proper driving technique helps.

valpozguy · 07-06-2012, 06:03 AM

I spend alot of time in the garage staring at her. And buy parts online alot in the winter months.

sent from my SAMSUNG- SINGLE TURBO SGH-1717

msb3079 · 07-06-2012, 09:17 AM

Yeah.. as other's said.... BLIZZAKS. It's a car. Drive it. It's not a collectible.

valpozguy · 07-06-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by msb3079

Yeah.. as other's said.... BLIZZAKS. It's a car. Drive it. It's not a collectible.

I have a winter car 4x4 FTW

sent from my SAMSUNG- SINGLE TURBO SGH-1717

kenchan · 07-06-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismodean

It's a car, I drive it year round. I even keep the stock tires on it when it snows, proper driving technique helps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by msb3079

Yeah.. as other's said.... BLIZZAKS. It's a car. Drive it. It's not a collectible.

ignore list candidates...

07-05-2012, 08:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 220	Its hard but when you see mustangs or the like in the ditch because they dont drive a winter car it gives me the strength to carry on lol Usually its November through the end of March for me that I cant drive mine. DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

07-05-2012, 10:33 AM	#19 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I am with the OP, you poor bastards. Months without stinks. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

07-05-2012, 06:01 PM	#24 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 28	There's more to life than a Z..........for some of us anyway. Mine is stored for 5-6 months/yr. Whatever. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

07-06-2012, 05:07 AM	#26 (permalink)
Nismodean Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 RIP Now 2012 Rep Power: 15	It's a car, I drive it year round. I even keep the stock tires on it when it snows, proper driving technique helps. __________________ The Truth, it hurts sometimes. FI LTH & FI CF CBE. This is a 370Z forum, if I want to fling poo at another brand of car and your feelings get hurt, then you're hanging out in the wrong forum (cry elsewhere).

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07-05-2012, 08:27 AM	#17 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 15	This year will be my Z's first winter/storage period. Then I have to go back to driving my Mitsubishi eclipse -_-

07-05-2012, 11:48 AM	#22 (permalink)
JohnsZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 374 Drives: '09 370Z Tour CY M6 Rep Power: 15	I used to have an '07 350Z Roadster that I kept covered in the garage from December through March because of the snowy winters here in CT. I also had a Toyota Matrix that I drove as a daily driver. After 3 years owning the Z, I couldn't justify paying for a car that sat in the garage for 3 months out of the year so I traded it for a MazdaSpeed3 and sold the Matrix. The MS3 is no Z and I craved to have a Z again and kicked myself for getting rid of it. I ended up trading my MS3 for the '09 370Z after having the MS3 for just 4 months. It was the best decision I ever made! I love my 370Z, drive it as my DD, and don't plan on parting with it until the wheels fall off! As far as winter goes, it is a concern because it's an hour drive to work and the winter can get pretty bad in CT but I'll work around it. I'll most likely get snow tires but I figure if the weather is too bad, I'll just take the day off. Bottom line....drive it and enjoy it. Life is too short! Who knows what tomorrow will bring!

07-05-2012, 05:45 PM	#23 (permalink)
MACSIMIZER Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 268 Drives: '10 370Z Rep Power: 19	Car is back together and back on the road, all is right with the world again. Three days was about all I could handle.

07-06-2012, 06:03 AM	#27 (permalink)
valpozguy Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: valparaiso Posts: 501 Drives: 09 z Rep Power: 17	I spend alot of time in the garage staring at her. And buy parts online alot in the winter months. sent from my SAMSUNG- SINGLE TURBO SGH-1717

07-06-2012, 09:17 AM	#28 (permalink)
msb3079 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: collingswood.nj Posts: 133 Drives: 12 Touring Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	Yeah.. as other's said.... BLIZZAKS. It's a car. Drive it. It's not a collectible.