How does the 370z perfom in the winter weather?

Luciano13 · 01-02-2014, 07:29 PM

After almost having to drive my 370z this winter............
Just wondering how the 370z performs in our cold, winter weather???
Any who drives them through out, can you please inform the rest that never experience this kind of drive

maizenblue · 01-02-2014, 08:05 PM

I live in southern michigan. The first time it snowed the summer rubber turned into hockey pucks. There was less than a quarter inch of snow and i had to drive under 30mph just to hope that i wont go in a ditch while everyone else was driving 70-80mph. Once i put winter tires on the car is great. No trouble at all putting the car in motion even when theres 6 inches of snow.

falconfixer · 01-02-2014, 08:10 PM

+1 on some good winter tires. I drive mine year round in SMIB-land but we haven't seen snow in a couple of years and the light dusting we do get I take the Frontier out. The stock tires do turn into bricks in the cold weather so tires, tires, tires for winter conditions. Go easy on the skinny pedal and watch out for the 'tards and you'll be fine.

cooltoy · 01-02-2014, 08:29 PM

Drives like a rear wheel drive car.

gbrettin · 01-02-2014, 08:36 PM

My 370Z in the Snow - Blizzak LM-60

I drove my car in 2 light winters and it wasn't bad. Keep in mind that I only live 1 mile from work so I didn't exactly beat on it through the winter. I've since sold my winter rims and tires and bought a winter beater for 600 bucks that has 4 wheel drive. Winter tires will probably run you 1200 bucks. IMHO it's not worth driving the Z in the snow.

zefaulter · 01-02-2014, 08:53 PM

Not the best. But, I love mine and enjoy any chance I get to see and drive it. I drove today in -18 temperature and the clutch pedal would stick to the floor for a few milliseconds and snap back up. After 5min warm up and almost 30min drive it was back to normal.

kenchan · 01-02-2014, 09:00 PM

Is that -18C or -18F? Dang... my G35C had no issue at -10F.

LMBmikeZ · 01-02-2014, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by zefaulter

Not the best. But, I love mine and enjoy any chance I get to see and drive it. I drove today in -18 temperature and the clutch pedal would stick to the floor for a few milliseconds and snap back up. After 5min warm up and almost 30min drive it was back to normal.

that is because you are not up to operating temps, you need to let it warm up a little more before you get going!

LMBmikeZ · 01-02-2014, 09:04 PM

doesn't matter if it drives good or not I am sticking to a salt-free-diet

I look under my car and it is still not rusted to sh!t like the winter driven Z's

zefaulter · 01-02-2014, 09:06 PM

Mike, I'll need to see under your car. I'm sure you can find rust somewhere

It takes more than 20 min to warm up, I didn't have that kinda time this morning if you know what I mean

LMBmikeZ · 01-02-2014, 09:08 PM

I will take a pic of it tonight as it is up on jack stands with the wheels off.

Installed my SPL camber arms last week, next is my oil cooler over this week or next

when mechanic buddies look under it or work on it even they all say how it is such a dream and like working on a new car nothing is siezed on rusting away to nothing!

zefaulter · 01-02-2014, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

I will take a pic of it tonight as it is up on jack stands with the wheels off.

Installed my SPL camber arms last week, next is my oil cooler over this week or next

when mechanic buddies look under it or work on it even they all say how it is such a dream and like working on a new car nothing is siezed on rusting away to nothing!

Damn, I believe you man. Let's see the photos

kenchan · 01-02-2014, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

doesn't matter if it drives good or not I am sticking to a salt-free-diet

I look under my car and it is still not rusted to sh!t like the winter driven Z's

yep, i noticed salt adds about 3yrs worth of corrosion in one winter of dd'ing, even if washed frequently.

worst mistake i ever made on my G.

10MPlayer · 01-02-2014, 09:46 PM

I live in northern California. It doesn't get too cold here. But when it gets below 40 F the tires don't hold. In the morning right out of the gate it nearly stalls if I step on it hard to cross street. I've learned to take it easy.

TheGreatOne · 01-02-2014, 10:03 PM

I know one guy here who has driven in 20cm of fresh snow and said he could get around. I personally wouldn't try it.

In Quebec its law to have winter tires as of December 15th and then you can go back to non winters as of March 15th. I wouldn't even think about driving the Z without top notch winter tires.

I have been tempted to put it out on days like today, where it was so cold and streets are dry....but still salt everywhere...can't do it.

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01-02-2014, 08:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
maizenblue Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 288 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	I live in southern michigan. The first time it snowed the summer rubber turned into hockey pucks. There was less than a quarter inch of snow and i had to drive under 30mph just to hope that i wont go in a ditch while everyone else was driving 70-80mph. Once i put winter tires on the car is great. No trouble at all putting the car in motion even when theres 6 inches of snow. TreeSemdyZee and madwi like this.

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Drives like a rear wheel drive car. LMBmikeZ, cv129, Rectorna and 3 others like this.

01-02-2014, 08:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,282 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	My 370Z in the Snow - Blizzak LM-60 I drove my car in 2 light winters and it wasn't bad. Keep in mind that I only live 1 mile from work so I didn't exactly beat on it through the winter. I've since sold my winter rims and tires and bought a winter beater for 600 bucks that has 4 wheel drive. Winter tires will probably run you 1200 bucks. IMHO it's not worth driving the Z in the snow. Last edited by gbrettin; 01-02-2014 at 08:39 PM.

01-02-2014, 08:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	Not the best. But, I love mine and enjoy any chance I get to see and drive it. I drove today in -18 temperature and the clutch pedal would stick to the floor for a few milliseconds and snap back up. After 5min warm up and almost 30min drive it was back to normal. Luciano13 and ajm216 like this.

01-02-2014, 08:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	+1 on some good winter tires. I drive mine year round in SMIB-land but we haven't seen snow in a couple of years and the light dusting we do get I take the Frontier out. The stock tires do turn into bricks in the cold weather so tires, tires, tires for winter conditions. Go easy on the skinny pedal and watch out for the 'tards and you'll be fine.

01-02-2014, 09:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Is that -18C or -18F? Dang... my G35C had no issue at -10F.

01-02-2014, 09:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	doesn't matter if it drives good or not I am sticking to a salt-free-diet I look under my car and it is still not rusted to sh!t like the winter driven Z's kenchan, TheGreatOne, cooltoy and 1 others like this. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

01-02-2014, 09:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	Mike, I'll need to see under your car. I'm sure you can find rust somewhere It takes more than 20 min to warm up, I didn't have that kinda time this morning if you know what I mean Last edited by zefaulter; 01-02-2014 at 09:10 PM.

01-02-2014, 09:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	I will take a pic of it tonight as it is up on jack stands with the wheels off. Installed my SPL camber arms last week, next is my oil cooler over this week or next when mechanic buddies look under it or work on it even they all say how it is such a dream and like working on a new car nothing is siezed on rusting away to nothing! zefaulter likes this. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

01-02-2014, 09:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
10MPlayer Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacratomato Posts: 309 Drives: your mama wild. Rep Power: 13	I live in northern California. It doesn't get too cold here. But when it gets below 40 F the tires don't hold. In the morning right out of the gate it nearly stalls if I step on it hard to cross street. I've learned to take it easy. __________________ About my name: I occasionally play a Conn 10M Tenor Saxophone - so 10MPlayer

01-02-2014, 10:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	I know one guy here who has driven in 20cm of fresh snow and said he could get around. I personally wouldn't try it. In Quebec its law to have winter tires as of December 15th and then you can go back to non winters as of March 15th. I wouldn't even think about driving the Z without top notch winter tires. I have been tempted to put it out on days like today, where it was so cold and streets are dry....but still salt everywhere...can't do it. LMBmikeZ likes this. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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