To drive the 370z in the winter or not

nmjaxx9 · 04-21-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

dammmmm you need a garage

I just came back to this thread to say I agree with what I said before.

Naum16 · 04-21-2013, 11:37 PM

With the proper tires and rims that you wont think much of go for it but remember this make sure your terrain isnt really rough and hilly. try to avoid step hills the Z is way to light. Especially if you have summer tires it'll be a scary climb. I would also recommend if you have extra cash just get a junker and drive it threw whatever you want.

zefaulter · 04-25-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

I just came back to this thread to say I agree with what I said before.

Totally agree. Hoping to build a carport soon at least. Not planning to move to a place with garage for a couple of years

cossie1600 · 04-25-2013, 08:40 PM

Just a heads up, these cars do get a lot of surface rust underneath the car. My car looks pretty bad after three years

LMBmikeZ · 04-25-2013, 08:59 PM

where as has not seen the winter and has no rust on or UNDER the car

storing it makes big difference

cossie1600 · 04-25-2013, 09:03 PM

Think of it as weight savings as metal falls off

forza370z · 04-25-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

I just came back to this thread to say I agree with what I said before.

I don't even remember what I said before. But whatever what I said, you guys should litsen.

zefaulter · 04-25-2013, 09:37 PM

I have symtech corrosion protection(not sure how well it works) planning to get krown too. I'm driving my car more in one year than someone who stores his in the entire length of their ownership. Hope my Z doesn't lose weight

nmjaxx9 · 04-25-2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by zefaulter

Totally agree. Hoping to build a carport soon at least. Not planning to move to a place with garage for a couple of years

nmjaxx9 · 04-25-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

I don't even remember what I said before. But whatever what I said, you guys should litsen.

chknhawk · 04-25-2013, 10:24 PM

No winter driving!!!! Absolutely not!

Wabbyyy · 04-26-2013, 12:20 AM

Get all seasonal tires. It's so much fun.

GSS138 · 04-26-2013, 11:31 AM

No. Don't. See how easy that was. Srsly, though, buy a $3kBeater pickup truck/suv from 1995. Don't insure the Z for a few months and just stick it in the garage and drive the 4WD beater for the winter. The wheels and tires will run you 2-3K anyway for snow, just use it to buy a winter car instead.

here: Cars for Sale: 1996 Ford Ranger 4x4 SuperCab in East Barre, VT 05649: Truck Details - 336440101 - AutoTrader.com

ajc1884 · 04-26-2013, 11:37 AM

I didnt buy a Z to have her sit in the garage all winter. I drove it all winter.....EXCEPT days when they called for snow or there was snow on the roads from previous storms. I drove the awd 2nd vehicle on those days.

kenchan · 04-26-2013, 12:43 PM

this thread

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Wabbyyy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 31 Posts: 126 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 12	Get all seasonal tires. It's so much fun. __________________ 2009 370z.

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GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 13	No. Don't. See how easy that was. Srsly, though, buy a $3kBeater pickup truck/suv from 1995. Don't insure the Z for a few months and just stick it in the garage and drive the 4WD beater for the winter. The wheels and tires will run you 2-3K anyway for snow, just use it to buy a winter car instead. here: Cars for Sale: 1996 Ford Ranger 4x4 SuperCab in East Barre, VT 05649: Truck Details - 336440101 - AutoTrader.com Last edited by GSS138; 04-26-2013 at 11:38 AM.

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04-21-2013, 11:37 PM	#92 (permalink)
Naum16 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: IN Posts: 152 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 12	With the proper tires and rims that you wont think much of go for it but remember this make sure your terrain isnt really rough and hilly. try to avoid step hills the Z is way to light. Especially if you have summer tires it'll be a scary climb. I would also recommend if you have extra cash just get a junker and drive it threw whatever you want.

04-25-2013, 08:40 PM	#94 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Just a heads up, these cars do get a lot of surface rust underneath the car. My car looks pretty bad after three years

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zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	I have symtech corrosion protection(not sure how well it works) planning to get krown too. I'm driving my car more in one year than someone who stores his in the entire length of their ownership. Hope my Z doesn't lose weight

04-26-2013, 11:37 AM	#104 (permalink)
ajc1884 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: central, pennsylvania Posts: 191 Drives: 2012 370z Touring Rep Power: 12	I didnt buy a Z to have her sit in the garage all winter. I drove it all winter.....EXCEPT days when they called for snow or there was snow on the roads from previous storms. I drove the awd 2nd vehicle on those days.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	this thread