Driving Z in light snow? Anyone do it?

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Sep 8, 2008 | 11:22 AM

ZeroFear

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Driving Z in light snow? Anyone do it?

I was wondering if anyone drives there Z in the snowy weather during winter? I was thinking of getting some shitty black wheels with some blizzak snow tires , but I'm still not sure if that would cut it. I'm not talking about blizzard conditions either, just light snow and slush.

BTW: I know its dumb, but if I can't find a winter beater I'm just curious if this would be an option.

Sep 8, 2008 | 11:24 AM

Entaille

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just take it slow and avoid steep hills, you dont want to be caught in a hillish area you cant get out of. a lot of people drive too safely when they need to get some speed to make it up a hill, I've seen some pretty stupid **** in WA.

I haven't driven my Z in snow yet, but I've driven my 68 camaro in snow. just gotta take it slow and pick your route wisely and you will be safe.

Sep 8, 2008 | 11:29 AM

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I refuse to let my Z encounter snow. Then again, it shouldn't be too difficult considering I live in Phoenix.

Sep 8, 2008 | 11:36 AM

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OP, your location says, FL you really shouldn't worry about it, I have driven in VERY little snow with toyo T1Rs, and it was fine, you should be good

Sep 8, 2008 | 11:38 AM

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when it starts to snow the Z sleeps and the Ford Focus gets activated for duty haha

Sep 8, 2008 | 11:44 AM

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here we go with the snow threads this year...already.

Sep 8, 2008 | 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteNoiz

here we go with the snow threads this year...already.

And its only September.

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Sep 8, 2008 | 11:49 AM

WhiteNoiz

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Originally Posted by davidv

And its only September.

never too early to repost

Sep 8, 2008 | 12:06 PM

MichaelofHearts

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Snow? My baby doesnt even see the rain! Winter tires on a 350 is a sin.

Sep 8, 2008 | 12:07 PM

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in Florida?

As long as your careful, snow driving is def. doable....but Florida? snow? never seen those 2 things together...I'd be more concerned with "Can I make my Z into a boat?" if I lived in Fl.

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Snow? My baby doesnt even see the rain! Winter tires on a 350 is a sin.

Up there I think you have much harsher winters than Florida....not to mention Salt on the roads...granted its in the air in Florida, so no reason to lock it up in bad weather, it'll rust either way. Besides, don't think you can drive a car in Florida and never see rain in it.

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Sep 8, 2008 | 12:08 PM

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Drove three straight winters on some Blizzaks here in Chicago and not one problem. Should be a lot of fun with the Quattro this year

Sep 8, 2008 | 12:13 PM

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This has never been discussed before

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Sep 8, 2008 | 12:16 PM

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This has never been discussed before

Sure but that was old snow. We are talking about the newer type of snow.

Sep 8, 2008 | 12:17 PM

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WhiteNoiz

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Sure but that was old snow. We are talking about the newer type of snow.

+1
that all melted

Sep 8, 2008 | 12:21 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by davidv

Sure but that was old snow. We are talking about the newer type of snow.

They should just make a sticky thread for this subject, because theres going to many more of these to come.

Sep 8, 2008 | 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by davidv

Sure but that was old snow. We are talking about the newer type of snow.

Excellent!!

I drove in it a couple of times...**** pucker factor no doubt.

Sep 8, 2008 | 12:23 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by davidv

Sure but that was old snow. We are talking about the newer type of snow.

OH man, I laughed so hard at this comment, thank you !

but OP sn is ZEROFEAR and he is affraid of snow, in FL?

Sep 9, 2008 | 09:40 AM

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ZeroFear

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I forgot to update my location when I moved, thats why it says FL. To update the thread, I found a winter beater for $2K so I'm all set

. I was just wondering if the Z was capible in case of dire emergency.

Mods please close this, thanks for the replys!

Sep 9, 2008 | 09:51 AM

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once and never again, unless I have to...it was pretty easy because I had blizzaks. Those things can almost stop on a dime on pure ice! but I don't enjoy putting my baby through it is all...