Quick Weather Question

molamann · 06-29-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

Not sure my boss would go for that excuse....."Sorry, boss....my car is rear wheel drive and it's not designed to drive in the rain....so I'm not coming in today."

I actually had to use a similar excuse when it snowed while I was living in Oklahoma. Needless to say I had my friend pick me up and drop me off at work for 3 days.

GingaBreadMan · 06-29-2009, 07:29 PM

Don't worry about the snow as long as ur vehicle is equipped with snow tires. If u don't have a 2nd vehicle I suggest u purchase some

m4a1mustang · 06-29-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaku

I'm sorry about being a noob, and I really am. But what is this about a tube of sand and snow tires? What's the sand for I'm confused. Sorry.

He just means weight over the rear tires.

With my Mustang I used to put four 50 lb bags of rocks in the trunk to help with traction on snow.

NeedforZ · 06-29-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

He just means weight over the rear tires.

With my Mustang I used to put four 50 lb bags of rocks in the trunk to help with traction on snow.

lol... I've had Mustangs too but never hated them enough to put rocks in the trunk. But I did haul a few bags of fill dirt from Home Despot one time. No dirt or rocks will ever go in the Z.

m4a1mustang · 06-29-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedforZ

lol... I've had Mustangs too but never hated them enough to put rocks in the trunk. But I did haul a few bags of fill dirt from Home Despot one time. No dirt or rocks will ever go in the Z.

LOL, just leave them in their bags and put some tarp down or something. No biggie.

jginnane · 06-29-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaku

If you did have to drive one in snow, what kind of wheel and tire would you recommend? Im asking because I only have money for one car and it's gonna be driven year round. Im sure it wont snow too much or just too much DC weather is unpredictable. so what's a good set to have, given that I have been stranded because my civic si wouldn't drive in snow earlier this year during a snowstorm.

I'm planning on changing to all-seasons (probably F1-Eagle) as soon as these Yokohama summer treads are gone. I expect worse dry gripping but better rain + snow, as well as much longer tire life and hopefully improved fuel economy.

However. This is not our only car. And I can park this for a day or five if conditions require. So in your circumstance, I might suggest you wait a little while until you can afford the "luxury" of a two-seater.

And if it helps -- now that this "cash for clunkers" law is in effect, I'm moving toward trading the old Yukon (EPA 13mpg) for a Honda Fit or Insight. The Fit, in particular, gives FWD and large carrying space... And will only cost me about 12.5K net. (And being so much cheaper I'd be more likely to drive it in abusive weather conditions.)

FricFrac · 06-29-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaku

I'm sorry about being a noob, and I really am. But what is this about a tube of sand and snow tires? What's the sand for I'm confused. Sorry.

...its like a tube of Vaseline but more coarse....

ZKindaGuy · 06-30-2009, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by leepeen

Without VDC, you simply can't drive in rain...................If you gonna use 370Z as daily car, it's not going to make you happy.

I'll keep my response simple and to the point.....

ZKindaGuy · 06-30-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

...its like a tube of Vaseline but more coarse....

zZSportZz · 06-30-2009, 09:12 AM

I can't believe that people are actually saying you cant use this car in the rain. Thats hilarious to me!!!!! It boggles my mind. OMG. Does that mean that every 2WD pickup truck with a light *** end and big engine needs to be parked in the rain too?

Zaku · 06-30-2009, 01:40 PM

Lol Thanks for answering my question. Now it makes sense. haha. I guess you just need good all season tires or a second set of snow tires. I don't drive that much either like I had my Civic for like 2 years now I only put 5000 miles on it. so Im pretty sure the Z wont get much either.

Pushing_Tin · 06-30-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedforZ

lol... I've had Mustangs too but never hated them enough to put rocks in the trunk. But I did haul a few bags of fill dirt from Home Despot one time. No dirt or rocks will ever go in the Z.

You can also carry bags or sand, not only for the weight but if you do get stuck you can pour out the sand to increase traction.

06-29-2009, 07:29 PM	#32 (permalink)
GingaBreadMan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 313 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6spd Rep Power: 16	Snow!!! Don't worry about the snow as long as ur vehicle is equipped with snow tires. If u don't have a 2nd vehicle I suggest u purchase some

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Zaku Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 76 Drives: 02 Honda Civic Si Rep Power: 16	Lol Thanks for answering my question. Now it makes sense. haha. I guess you just need good all season tires or a second set of snow tires. I don't drive that much either like I had my Civic for like 2 years now I only put 5000 miles on it. so Im pretty sure the Z wont get much either.