My poor 370Z...

TheMech

I'm actually really worried about this. I want to purchase a Z but don't know if a good choice as daily driver up here in CT especially in the winter time.

How difficult is it to drive?

gplw

Actually, NOT difficult at all. I was surprised for a RWD how good it really is. Predictable, good traction. On Monday, we had knee-deep snow in the side streets. I saw others stuck in the snow. I’ve got the sport edition, so a low skirt on the front. Had to stop in about two feet of snow pushed up by the snowplows at one intersection, almost stuck but just slightly reversed and easily enough power to push through from the standing stop. In normal snow, very easy to control, very predictable, easy to have controlled slides and drifts. Of course, I have snows (see below)

The pic below shows my winter rims (4 Nissan OEM 19” forged Rays. Got them on EBay from some specialist rim dealer in FLA, $1600 for all four, brand new not takeoffs). I got Bridgestone Blizzaks from TireRack (free delivery for rims and tires to a pick up place I use in Port Huron, MI only 50 mins from my house ). The tires are SUPERB. Great grip. Also, 14 days after I picked up the car my wife and I drove down in it to Florida for a cruise – the winters are very good in the dry too.

See my comments above

Well… I did the thread ‘cause it is kinda painful to see the car like this, but it’s really good in the snow. And here’s something I never realized (and this shows just how shallow I really am!) it’s kinda cool driving this in the snow. People are really surprised to see it, and my rims don’t look like winter rims and the tires don’t look like winters and I’m just flying through the snow – a lot of people give me some very surprised looks and I look like I’m a better driver than I am lol It’s fun.

You should have got yourself some winter rims like mine As for other people, yeh, you have to be careful, but there’s jerks in the summer too. I also just take my DD – it just happens to be my Z!

I got one. You should see my summer car! (Just kidding!) As I mentioned above, the Z is good and fun in the snow.
Thank you, kindly

I’m at UWO, and I drooled over your car (sorry!) when mine was on order. Thanx for the heads up on the detailing. I’m going to PM you.

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Huck

Damn... I got sunburned at the beach yesterday, and your car is caked in ice. Makes me appreciate Florida even more haha. Sorry bro!


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kenchan

i just dont have time to deal with repairs and extra work to keep my G and Z in prestine condition. having a separate dd for winter/stormy day or just going shopping is just part of life for me. it's more convenient.

if you want to drive your Z in the winter, that's all great. just not for me.

bdavis89

Are you guys kidding?

Snow is when S*it gets legit.

Nurburgring Formula race car in ice and snow. [VIDEO]

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RoshDawg

Wow gplw, you have seriously inspired me. I'm going to be moving to CO soon where the winters can get pretty serious. I was originally going to trade my Z for an STi, but I think I'm going to stick with the Z after seeing this. I like to think I'm a good driver in the dirt so hopefully I can use what I've learned in the dirt on the snow.

I do think I will get a splash guard or thin skit plate for the underneathe to protect it from the salt and calcium stuff they put on the ground, as well as Rally Armor mud flaps for the winter (looks awesome on the Z imo) to protect the paint.

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gplw

Yeh, DON'T DO IT! Obviously, mine is just one opinion. But the 370 is really pretty good in the snow, assuming you have the right rubber. Keep on Z'ing!

MrSir

I feel your pain bro. I drive my Z in the winter too. My advice if you dont have a garage to keep it in when your not driving definitely purchase a NOAH car cover. It will do wonders in terms of protecting the car when its stationary. Plus you dont have to clean the snow off the car and deal with ice on the pain either. AS for fun in the snow, in about 5cm of it you can pretty much be a formula drift champ going 20km/h. I certainly do it in my neighbourhood when i get the chance.

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LMBmikeZ

^This is why I don't drive mine

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GPLW - I am in Woodstock, ON we will have to set some kind meet up with the western ontario guys this spring now that I am closer to you moved out this way in december, from KW area......

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Brutal 370Z

I'm down for a Western Ontario meet. Gotta be before the semester ends in April.

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LMBmikeZ

I can't do a meet until end of April, I have my car in storage payed up until 2nd week in may but I normally take it out end of april

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11Thumper

At least the ice will help prevent rock chips

jkool370z

Pains me as well buddy. Mines safely tucked away for the winter.

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kenchan

i suppose so!

LMBmikeZ

ya cause chunks of salt won't damage the weak nissan paint

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