How many of you have stored the Z already for the winter
11-21-2005 | 06:39 PM
#23
Originally Posted by Speedracer
more like 3.5 months.....Dec to mid-March
BUT...She is ready to go at a moments notice. Putting my LED lights up front and 06 tails. Maybe some other goodies too!!
11-21-2005 | 07:30 PM
#25
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From: Twin Cities, MN
Mine has been in storage since the Nov 4th weekend. Already called insurance company to lower my rates. My Z is clean inside and out, and she's covered inside the garage. I'll actually probably back her out into the driveway and clean out that spot for an old carpet.
BTW, I live in the Twin Cities.
Oh, and I won't drive it on the salty roads until a few hard rains in late spring.
BTW, I live in the Twin Cities.
Oh, and I won't drive it on the salty roads until a few hard rains in late spring.
11-22-2005 | 09:00 AM
#30
UHP All-season tires...$600 (incl. shipping)
Mounting...$60
Driving the Z year-round (potentially even on snow)...Priceless.
Seriously though, the tires that come on the car are decent on dry, marginal on wet, and a bad idea any other time -- just as summer tires should be. I've had these tires on for a wet autocross, and the grip level is simply incredible. Yes, there were times when I was "tiptoeing" around the course, but that was where there was lots of standing/flowing water. Otherwise I was having zero problems with grip.
(Oh, and road salt cleans off -- as long as you get to it before it completely becomes rock again)
Mounting...$60
Driving the Z year-round (potentially even on snow)...Priceless.
Seriously though, the tires that come on the car are decent on dry, marginal on wet, and a bad idea any other time -- just as summer tires should be. I've had these tires on for a wet autocross, and the grip level is simply incredible. Yes, there were times when I was "tiptoeing" around the course, but that was where there was lots of standing/flowing water. Otherwise I was having zero problems with grip.
(Oh, and road salt cleans off -- as long as you get to it before it completely becomes rock again)
11-22-2005 | 12:29 PM
#32
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From: mass
Originally Posted by ZlleH
Put my Z to bed 2 days ago. Here is a picture of the Z sleeping with it's early X-mas present. It'll get to play with it when it wakes up.
Last edited by 350ceo; 11-22-2005 at 12:50 PM.
11-22-2005 | 01:04 PM
#33
Yes, you guessed right. If you are storing your car for a few months, it is good to put the pink insulation styrofoam. The styrofoam is a bit forgiving and will curve a bit to your tires instad of the flat cold ground.
If I was storing my car for a year or more, I would consider jackstands, but this is just 4-4.5 months.
If I was storing my car for a year or more, I would consider jackstands, but this is just 4-4.5 months.
Originally Posted by 350ceo
What is the purpose of that pink foam under the back wheels in the picture? Is it to help reduce flat spots on the tires?
11-22-2005 | 03:27 PM
#35
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From: BAY AREA, Nickel and Dime
Originally Posted by Paul350Z
What's this "winter" thing you speak of? 
(82 degrees and sunny here!)
(82 degrees and sunny here!)
its winter already!?!? really! seriously...dont play wit my emotions, im waitin to go snowboarding...
i cant wait till winter hits cali! its goin to be nice. 
.... lol take my Z out on a nice COLD "WINTER" nite, push her to WOT...oooo u kno she screams extra loud on cold nites....PAHHHMMMMMMm...ooOoo sheit i think i just busted one... lol cant wait till i drive home after work! HELL YEAH! lol one of the few times i drive my Z to work...and today was one of those few times....she goes to work....most of the times she at the crib lookin sexy waitin for me to come home and push her pedals.. 
"just like sex"...... 
11-23-2005 | 12:15 AM
#38
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From: Here and There
Originally Posted by Paul350Z
What's this "winter" thing you speak of?
(82 degrees and sunny here!)
(82 degrees and sunny here!)
I've read about it books, journals, and on various internet sites. Supposedly, during this "winter", the temperature gets something called "cold".
I'll let you know as soon as I find it. But in the meantime, I think I'll turn up the AC a little...
11-23-2005 | 12:58 PM
#39
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From: West Springfield, MA
(Oh, and road salt cleans off -- as long as you get to it before it completely becomes rock again)
but......salt comes with sand, and those big chunks of salt and sand will destroy the front of your car. Obviously if the Z is your only car, you have no choice. In fact, with good snow tires, you will proabably do very well given the car's good weight distribution.
but......salt comes with sand, and those big chunks of salt and sand will destroy the front of your car. Obviously if the Z is your only car, you have no choice. In fact, with good snow tires, you will proabably do very well given the car's good weight distribution.
11-23-2005 | 04:26 PM
#40
Originally Posted by 350zlove
Just like the post says, who here has stored the z already and where are you located? Will you drive it on pristine winter days??????? or wait until the spring in April or so?
Painful as it is, I wont drive it again after I make the call to my insurance company.......that is always the point of no return for me.....
Now it is off to finish off this Thanksgiving turkey(crab, scallops, and shrimp for stuffing..
).........Happy Thanksgiving to all my Z brethren(and honey's).....and whatever you do, drive carefully, and be safe.Peace.....
Last edited by JoneZZZ; 11-23-2005 at 05:40 PM.