Snow + Z = Disaster
12-02-2006, 07:51 PM
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I too live in Illinois - Schaumburg, IL to be exact and I have just experienced my first major snow fall with the Z. I couldn't even get out of my neighborhood without getting stuck and spinning!
12-02-2006, 08:52 PM
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Your title is very missleading. Z + snow does not equal diaster.
The correct formula is: Inexperience drivers + snow = diaster.
I have (and many others) have driven the Z on stock tires in snow and icy conditions there after. Winter after winter, I see SUVs, AWD cars and others stuck in the snow while I cruise right on by. Although I highly recommend snow tires, its still not impossible.
The correct formula is: Inexperience drivers + snow = diaster.
I have (and many others) have driven the Z on stock tires in snow and icy conditions there after. Winter after winter, I see SUVs, AWD cars and others stuck in the snow while I cruise right on by. Although I highly recommend snow tires, its still not impossible.
Originally Posted by bamyi
There are ways that you can still drive in snow with the Z without snow tires. I just wouldn't recommend it.
I was at work when CO's snow storm hit. I had Toyo T1R! Here's some of my rules that I've found helpful when driving the Z:
1. Start off in 2nd or 3rd gear with your VDC OFF. Once you get going you can turn it back on.
2. When braking or acclerating, be gentle on the pedal. Smoothness is control. Allow plently of room for braking.
3. Your Z can only handle one imput at a time. That means when coming into a corner, brake first, then turn, then acclerate out of the turn. Don't try to brake AND turn or turn AND acclerate at once. You will see your taillights in front of you if you do so.
3. Hills are your enemy. Try to preplan your route with the least hills, turns, and stops.
4. When entering a hill, try to keep a constant speed or gently deacclerate. If I'm entering a hill too fast, I let off the gas and let gravity do the breaking. I don't use my brakes. I've found it best to enter a hill just a little fast and keeping that speed. That momentume will push you over the hill. But if you slow down during the hill, you won't have traction to speed up again.
5. Drive in fear! Be two steps ahead of yourself and always think of the worst. What if that vehicle in front of me spins? What if that bridge has black ice? What if I start spinning now? I've learned that if you drive in a "Control Fear" your mind will force you into a state of "commons sense" vs "tombstone courage".
6. If you are spinning or are in trouble of some sort, remember to still be gentle on the brake or gas. If you start smashing pedals you will be in alot of trouble. Smoothness is control.
7. ALWAYS look at where you want to go. DON'T EVER look at what you are going to hit. Your body will naturaly steer to where ever you look. This takes practice and discipline but its the universal rule to all moving sports (skiing, biking, racing, boating etc.)
Drive safely every one, and remember to get those snow tires. They REALLY help.
You can also try to put extra weight in the trunk for tractions but remember that it will effect your suspension in the long run.
I was at work when CO's snow storm hit. I had Toyo T1R! Here's some of my rules that I've found helpful when driving the Z:
1. Start off in 2nd or 3rd gear with your VDC OFF. Once you get going you can turn it back on.
2. When braking or acclerating, be gentle on the pedal. Smoothness is control. Allow plently of room for braking.
3. Your Z can only handle one imput at a time. That means when coming into a corner, brake first, then turn, then acclerate out of the turn. Don't try to brake AND turn or turn AND acclerate at once. You will see your taillights in front of you if you do so.
3. Hills are your enemy. Try to preplan your route with the least hills, turns, and stops.
4. When entering a hill, try to keep a constant speed or gently deacclerate. If I'm entering a hill too fast, I let off the gas and let gravity do the breaking. I don't use my brakes. I've found it best to enter a hill just a little fast and keeping that speed. That momentume will push you over the hill. But if you slow down during the hill, you won't have traction to speed up again.
5. Drive in fear! Be two steps ahead of yourself and always think of the worst. What if that vehicle in front of me spins? What if that bridge has black ice? What if I start spinning now? I've learned that if you drive in a "Control Fear" your mind will force you into a state of "commons sense" vs "tombstone courage".
6. If you are spinning or are in trouble of some sort, remember to still be gentle on the brake or gas. If you start smashing pedals you will be in alot of trouble. Smoothness is control.
7. ALWAYS look at where you want to go. DON'T EVER look at what you are going to hit. Your body will naturaly steer to where ever you look. This takes practice and discipline but its the universal rule to all moving sports (skiing, biking, racing, boating etc.)
Drive safely every one, and remember to get those snow tires. They REALLY help.
You can also try to put extra weight in the trunk for tractions but remember that it will effect your suspension in the long run.
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