winter tires and never drove rwd.

Jeffblue · 11-18-2010, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

With snow tires on the Z you will out brake and out handle the Altima with all seasons in snowy conditions. FWD's are easier to drive because you can mash the gas pedal at any time and not get into trouble but in reality are inferior to RWD cars in snowy conditions because you can only steer the car with one end. With RWD cars you can steer the car with both ends by modulating the throttle input. It will take a bit of practice if you've never done it before so try and find some quiet spots to practice before you have to deal with traffic. The VDC should keep the car going straight most of the time and will limit wheel spin.

i agree don't listen to chris. he drives with slicks all winter.

im89 · 11-18-2010, 07:55 AM

ok so once i have vdc on, traction control, and snow tires i should be good. i dont know how much time im actually going to have to practice because when it snows i have to go to work. in terms of rust and maintenance to part what do you guys do after it snows? just give your car a wash?

Jeffblue · 11-18-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by im89

ok so once i have vdc on, traction control, and snow tires i should be good. i dont know how much time im actually going to have to practice because when it snows i have to go to work. in terms of rust and maintenance to part what do you guys do after it snows? just give your car a wash?

go to one of those car washes that are DIY, and hose down the underside of yoru car and all the suspension etc. When you pickup the car, see if you can get the dealer to 'winterize' it, maybe they spray some BS magic spray on the bottom that helps prevent corrosion. probably does nothing but its worth asking about. i understand that some people never want their cars to see rain or snow. but the reality is that these cars arent' just going to fall apart if they get wet, cold, muddy, or covered in salt. As long as you keep it clean every week or so, you should be ok. you know how many beaters there are out there, driven all winter, all year, that haven't been washed in years? and they run just fine. don't worry about it too much

im89 · 11-18-2010, 08:05 AM

makes sense lol..thanks

Jeffblue · 11-18-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by im89

makes sense lol..thanks

i came from an altima as well. i had an '08 coupe. You are going to LOVE the Z. its world of difference.

are you coming from a coupe or sedan? MT or AT?

im89 · 11-18-2010, 08:24 AM

i have a 2009 black coupe auto...and i want a red or white sport package z auto.

Jeffblue · 11-18-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by im89

i have a 2009 black coupe auto...and i want a red or white sport package z auto.

well, as far as driving experience, the 7at in the Z blows the CVT altima out of the water. where in NY are you?

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11-18-2010, 07:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
im89 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 148 Drives: 2010 370z PW 7SP Rep Power: 15	ok so once i have vdc on, traction control, and snow tires i should be good. i dont know how much time im actually going to have to practice because when it snows i have to go to work. in terms of rust and maintenance to part what do you guys do after it snows? just give your car a wash?

11-18-2010, 08:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
im89 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 148 Drives: 2010 370z PW 7SP Rep Power: 15	makes sense lol..thanks

11-18-2010, 08:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
im89 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 148 Drives: 2010 370z PW 7SP Rep Power: 15	i have a 2009 black coupe auto...and i want a red or white sport package z auto.