Snow question

Layla16 · 02-13-2013, 11:49 AM

I planned for my first question in here to cover a great deal more than what I'm about to ask, but alas, I've found myself in a tight spot today and need some help!

. I'm a 24 year old girl with limited car knowledge, so please pardon my ignorance

I just got a 2009 370z after someone totaled my 06 tiburon. I adore this car so far, but I digress. Today I drove to school (approx five minutes away on highway, 10 or less on alt route). It was really nice yesterday and so naturally I was really surprised this morning when I arrived to school and it started snowing.

I don't have any special tires and really need to drive home before my next class (I'm wearing heels and need flats for a lab, but again, I distress
Lol) my boyfriend can take me back, but I don't want to leave the car at school.

I guess my question is, how grim is my situation? I've
always driven really well in the snow and take my time. I never had an issue with the tiburon, although I think that's front wheel drive, right? How might these two cars differ?

I also haven't had much experience driving a manual until getting this car. I'm doing really well, and a handful of experienced drivers told me they were surprised I was new to driving one. I'm still worried how that might affect my ability to drive well in the snow.

Lastly, I haven't gotten a chance to see how hard it's coming down or weather it's even sticking at all. It say it could vary from being just wet roads to an inch or so.

Any advice is appreciated!

Mitco39 · 02-13-2013, 11:55 AM

Google

JARblue · 02-13-2013, 11:57 AM

Get yourself some snow tires if you plan to drive it in the snow regularly.

Be careful out there and don't do this!

Mitco39 · 02-13-2013, 12:11 PM

^LOL or at the very least, if you do do that take some pictures of it. That takes some talent! haha

kenchan · 02-13-2013, 12:15 PM

wow total fail...

mr.gale will never visit this thread. let me ask him.

forza370z · 02-13-2013, 12:17 PM

Doesn't sound like you have much experience to drive a RWD sports car in the snow. It's very different from a FWD car due to the diff of weight distribution. In short, be gentle on the throttle. It might help to get your car going from the 2nd gear instead of 1st. Avoid inclines as possible and definitely get some good snow tires. This thread will be helpful for you.

My 370Z in the Snow - Blizzak LM-60

Joey o · 02-13-2013, 12:18 PM

I'd leave the car until the roads get better, not worth attempting to make it home.

GaleForce · 02-13-2013, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitco39

Google

Mitch, do you have one of those fancy Google links for driving a sports car wait... any car, while wearing heels?

GaleForce · 02-13-2013, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

wow total fail...

mr.gale will never visit this thread. let me ask him.

The thrill of the hunt!

JARblue · 02-13-2013, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

mr.gale will never visit this thread. let me ask him.

Liar!

kenchan · 02-13-2013, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

The thrill of the hunt!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Liar!

LMBmikeZ · 02-13-2013, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

wow total fail...

mr.gale will never visit this thread. let me ask him.

LMBmikeZ · 02-13-2013, 12:25 PM

Post some pics of you with your Z so we can help

kenchan · 02-13-2013, 12:27 PM

hey layla- the tires that come with the Z are NOT suitable to drive in snow... even with the VDC (traction/yaw control) turned on.

pick up the car when the roads are clear. i am not kidding.

GL!

GaleForce · 02-13-2013, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

mitch - you a woman?

it thoughts you (is) was a man?!

Mitch is all dude. He's just really good with fancy Google link things.

02-13-2013, 11:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Layla16 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 2 Drives: 2009 370z Black Rep Power: 12	Snow question I planned for my first question in here to cover a great deal more than what I'm about to ask, but alas, I've found myself in a tight spot today and need some help! . I'm a 24 year old girl with limited car knowledge, so please pardon my ignorance I just got a 2009 370z after someone totaled my 06 tiburon. I adore this car so far, but I digress. Today I drove to school (approx five minutes away on highway, 10 or less on alt route). It was really nice yesterday and so naturally I was really surprised this morning when I arrived to school and it started snowing. I don't have any special tires and really need to drive home before my next class (I'm wearing heels and need flats for a lab, but again, I distress Lol) my boyfriend can take me back, but I don't want to leave the car at school. I guess my question is, how grim is my situation? I've always driven really well in the snow and take my time. I never had an issue with the tiburon, although I think that's front wheel drive, right? How might these two cars differ? I also haven't had much experience driving a manual until getting this car. I'm doing really well, and a handful of experienced drivers told me they were surprised I was new to driving one. I'm still worried how that might affect my ability to drive well in the snow. Lastly, I haven't gotten a chance to see how hard it's coming down or weather it's even sticking at all. It say it could vary from being just wet roads to an inch or so. Any advice is appreciated!

02-13-2013, 11:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	Google GaleForce likes this. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

02-13-2013, 11:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Get yourself some snow tires if you plan to drive it in the snow regularly. Be careful out there and don't do this! tibal, RoshDawg, forza370z and 1 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

02-13-2013, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	^LOL or at the very least, if you do do that take some pictures of it. That takes some talent! haha __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

02-13-2013, 12:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	Post some pics of you with your Z so we can help GaleForce likes this. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

02-13-2013, 12:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	wow total fail... mr.gale will never visit this thread. let me ask him.

02-13-2013, 12:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	Doesn't sound like you have much experience to drive a RWD sports car in the snow. It's very different from a FWD car due to the diff of weight distribution. In short, be gentle on the throttle. It might help to get your car going from the 2nd gear instead of 1st. Avoid inclines as possible and definitely get some good snow tires. This thread will be helpful for you. My 370Z in the Snow - Blizzak LM-60

02-13-2013, 12:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Joey o Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ny Posts: 89 Drives: 12-PW-6MT Rep Power: 13	I'd leave the car until the roads get better, not worth attempting to make it home.

02-13-2013, 12:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hey layla- the tires that come with the Z are NOT suitable to drive in snow... even with the VDC (traction/yaw control) turned on. pick up the car when the roads are clear. i am not kidding. GL! gplw likes this.

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