Quick Weather Question

shadspimp · 06-28-2009, 10:03 PM

Well, I have heard from a lot of people they can't or couldn't even drive the 350Z in the rain because it will spin out of control and is very dangerous. So, I'm just wondering is it also true about the 370Z ?? I mean it rains a lot in Massachusetts and if I can't drive in rain I don't know what to do really. I love the Z a lot and I already planned out my budget, how much I will be putting down, how much it will cost monthly, and also how much I make monthly. I just don't know what I'll do if it can't drive in rain so please give me some feedback about your experiences in rain, snow, and whatever other conditions. Thank you

Modshack · 06-28-2009, 10:08 PM

That's crap. The stock tires seem pretty good in the rain. quit listenng to internet rumors..

frost · 06-28-2009, 10:10 PM

Had to drive it once in the rain, no issues.

shadspimp · 06-28-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

That's crap. The stock tires seem pretty good in the rain. quit listenng to internet rumors..

Thanks for the quick response. Good to hear and it wasn't internet rumors it was my cousin and a friend but they both were probably doing it so I wouldn't get the car, because its a two seater and they say it's not gonna be as fun. I personally love two seaters and can't wait.

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Originally Posted by frost

Had to drive it once in the rain, no issues.

Thank you for the quick response also, good to hear. Keep it coming guys.

mspeasl · 06-28-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shadspimp

Well, I have heard from a lot of people they can't or couldn't even drive the 350Z in the rain because it will spin out of control and is very dangerous. So, I'm just wondering is it also true about the 370Z ?? I mean it rains a lot in Massachusetts and if I can't drive in rain I don't know what to do really. I love the Z a lot and I already planned out my budget, how much I will be putting down, how much it will cost monthly, and also how much I make monthly. I just don't know what I'll do if it can't drive in rain so please give me some feedback about your experiences in rain, snow, and whatever other conditions. Thank you

I don't know who you may have spoke to about the 350 or 370 in the rain. Let me reassure you they are incorrect.............. Now in the snow and ice that is another story, And that is the car needs to be put away in the winter. Buy one and enjoy.

fly yellow · 06-28-2009, 10:22 PM

I've driven mine plenty in the rain. It's not a problem as long as you know how to drive. This car has quite a bit of power, but that doesn't mean you have to use it all the time.

shadspimp · 06-28-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mspeasl

I don't know who you may have spoke to about the 350 or 370 in the rain. Let me reassure you they are incorrect.............. Now in the snow and ice that is another story, And that is the car needs to be put away in the winter. Buy one and enjoy.

Thank you for the response, and also I understand the conditions in snow with all rear wheel drive cars but since I've never had one could you drive in lets say like less then a inch of snow or like lets say there's patches of snow could I drive on them? I know you guys would all suggest not too, but its just a question I got on my mind. I can't wait till I get the car

shadspimp · 06-28-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fly yellow

I've driven mine plenty in the rain. It's not a problem as long as you know how to drive. This car has quite a bit of power, but that doesn't mean you have to use it all the time.

Yup, I'm not much of a speedy guy. The reason I like the car so much isn't all about the power it just looks so amazing. Obviously, the power contributes to it but not as much as the looks.

Modshack · 06-28-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shadspimp

Thanks for the quick response. Good to hear and it wasn't internet rumors it was my cousin and a friend but they both were probably doing it so I wouldn't get the car, because its a two seater and they say it's not gonna be as fun. I personally love two seaters and can't wait.

As you suspected, they don't know what they're talking about. Idiot relatives are generally not a good source. The Re050A Bridgesones on the Z (sport packag) are a good all around summer tire..I've found them quite good in the wet.
Info here: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A

6MT · 06-28-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

That's crap. The stock tires seem pretty good in the rain. quit listenng to internet rumors..

mspeasl · 06-29-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by shadspimp

Thank you for the response, and also I understand the conditions in snow with all rear wheel drive cars but since I've never had one could you drive in lets say like less then a inch of snow or like lets say there's patches of snow could I drive on them? I know you guys would all suggest not too, but its just a question I got on my mind. I can't wait till I get the car

Any depth of snow is not good for the Z. The tires are summer only and not meant to be used in a snow condition. BTW: rear wheel drive cars are just as safe and easy to drive in the snow as FWD cars are with the correct A/S tires on them. In fact in some cases they are safer and a lot more fun than FWD cars are. Example: You can power steer RWD cars, but you can not power steer a FWD on snow or ice.

Pushing_Tin · 06-29-2009, 01:13 AM

I live in Oregon, it rains, a lot. I haven't had any problems in the rain, the snow it isn't as good, but I don't think any RWD sports cars on summer tires are.

FricFrac · 06-29-2009, 01:28 AM

Works great in the rain - drove well over 100 miles in the rain on they highway yesterday. Ignore your friends when they are taking hits off the bong....

370Z Purist · 06-29-2009, 01:34 AM

Having seen the extremely harsh answer above...

Yes, the stock tires with or without the Sport package handle great in rain. I've not had one problem, and I've even gone WOT to see if they'd slip while I was in 1st and 2nd. No slip at all. The VDC didn't even bother turning on. It was pretty heavy rain as well. However, they are summer tires, meant for roads that aren't frozen, so while I will garage my car in the winter, I would imagine it wouldn't make a significant difference unless you were on ice. Or if you were in a foot of snow.

AK370Z · 06-29-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by shadspimp

Well, I have heard from a lot of people they can't or couldn't even drive the 350Z in the rain because it will spin out of control and is very dangerous. So, I'm just wondering is it also true about the 370Z ?? I mean it rains a lot in Massachusetts and if I can't drive in rain I don't know what to do really. I love the Z a lot and I already planned out my budget, how much I will be putting down, how much it will cost monthly, and also how much I make monthly. I just don't know what I'll do if it can't drive in rain so please give me some feedback about your experiences in rain, snow, and whatever other conditions. Thank you

I have been driving rear wheel drive car for a while and I know they can be dangerous driving in rain. You really have to know some ins and outs of driving RWD in rain. I had really good experience driving both 350Z and 370Z. They are not bad in rain as long as you have the VDC on. I am not sure who started this internet rumors. 370Z with VDC is really great. It'll cut power to wheels as soon as it senses wheel spin. Take a look at this video. Watch from 3:30 mins
YouTube - NIssan 370Z Top Gear Australia Review

With these continuous raining in the jersey shore last few weeks

, trust me I drove Z in every kind of rain!

06-28-2009, 10:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
shadspimp Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 63 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	Quick Weather Question Well, I have heard from a lot of people they can't or couldn't even drive the 350Z in the rain because it will spin out of control and is very dangerous. So, I'm just wondering is it also true about the 370Z ?? I mean it rains a lot in Massachusetts and if I can't drive in rain I don't know what to do really. I love the Z a lot and I already planned out my budget, how much I will be putting down, how much it will cost monthly, and also how much I make monthly. I just don't know what I'll do if it can't drive in rain so please give me some feedback about your experiences in rain, snow, and whatever other conditions. Thank you

06-28-2009, 10:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	That's crap. The stock tires seem pretty good in the rain. quit listenng to internet rumors.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

06-28-2009, 10:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	I've driven mine plenty in the rain. It's not a problem as long as you know how to drive. This car has quite a bit of power, but that doesn't mean you have to use it all the time. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

06-29-2009, 01:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 229	Works great in the rain - drove well over 100 miles in the rain on they highway yesterday. Ignore your friends when they are taking hits off the bong.... __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

06-29-2009, 01:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	Having seen the extremely harsh answer above... Yes, the stock tires with or without the Sport package handle great in rain. I've not had one problem, and I've even gone WOT to see if they'd slip while I was in 1st and 2nd. No slip at all. The VDC didn't even bother turning on. It was pretty heavy rain as well. However, they are summer tires, meant for roads that aren't frozen, so while I will garage my car in the winter, I would imagine it wouldn't make a significant difference unless you were on ice. Or if you were in a foot of snow. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

06-28-2009, 10:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Had to drive it once in the rain, no issues.

06-29-2009, 01:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	I live in Oregon, it rains, a lot. I haven't had any problems in the rain, the snow it isn't as good, but I don't think any RWD sports cars on summer tires are.

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