Winter driving tips for Z/G owners
12-06-2007, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Indyzed
Good winter tires and extra weight make the Z a super teriffic happy fun car.
Just drove to work this morning in 6" of fresh Alberta clipper snow. Saw many slide-off's but my Z was phenomenal.
215/45/18 Michelin X-ice. Can't recommend them enough for those of us in the rust belt.
Just drove to work this morning in 6" of fresh Alberta clipper snow. Saw many slide-off's but my Z was phenomenal.
215/45/18 Michelin X-ice. Can't recommend them enough for those of us in the rust belt.
12-06-2007, 06:19 PM
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the Z is awesome in the snow (as long as its not so deep so that the front becomes a shovel) with VDC and snow tires.
I had Pirelli snows on last winter, and felt great driving past the struggling SUVs and front wheel drive cars.. definitely worth the investment
I had Pirelli snows on last winter, and felt great driving past the struggling SUVs and front wheel drive cars.. definitely worth the investment
12-12-2007, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 3kgtslflip
Take drifting lessons. If you want to learn how to drift, nows the time, you won't destroy your tires, lol.
I got the perfect spot lol.
12-12-2007, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SSZVirginia
Fill up w/ gas. The extra weight is helpful.
When I had to drive my Z in the snow the other week this made a pretty significant difference. My Z does great in the snow with her blizzaks, its just the really icy areas that I worry about...
12-13-2007, 11:58 AM
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A smaller tire size normally lets you sink down in and bite better (more weight in a smaller area) in the snow or thru the snow to pavement rather than floating on top like a balloon.
12-13-2007, 02:39 PM
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i dont think i would ever drive my Z in a MN winter, i can only imagine what would happen, (she likes the heated garage)....than again i just saw a brand new porsche carrera yesterday on our nice salted highways. i think ill stick with driving my 93' mazda b2200 pickup for the winter.
12-13-2007, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 3kgtslflip
Take drifting lessons. If you want to learn how to drift, nows the time, you won't destroy your tires, lol.
12-13-2007, 05:20 PM
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-small telescoping shovel
-anything except summer tires (durometer turns to plastic in cold, useless regardless of tread wear and pattern)
-a bag of ice-melt (salt)
-park on level surface, but uphill into a spot (so you can roll back out, rather than push it up and out)
-keep the radio low so you can hear what your car is doing (sliding, gripping, lsd working, etc)
-keep rpms low through the whole trip, with snow cover I try to never get above 2200rpm or so, just like you wouldn't try running on an ice rink.
-if a road looks sketchy and unplowed, walk up it and scope it out, don't get halfway through it/stuck/hit by someone else.
-drive like no one else knows how to drive in snow, you will be right most of the time.
Can't say enough about my full set of winter wheels: stock sized 18" ASA's with dunlop winter sport m3's...but for the price of that tire and wheel package, you could probably get an old jeep or other 4x4.
-anything except summer tires (durometer turns to plastic in cold, useless regardless of tread wear and pattern)
-a bag of ice-melt (salt)
-park on level surface, but uphill into a spot (so you can roll back out, rather than push it up and out)
-keep the radio low so you can hear what your car is doing (sliding, gripping, lsd working, etc)
-keep rpms low through the whole trip, with snow cover I try to never get above 2200rpm or so, just like you wouldn't try running on an ice rink.
-if a road looks sketchy and unplowed, walk up it and scope it out, don't get halfway through it/stuck/hit by someone else.
-drive like no one else knows how to drive in snow, you will be right most of the time.
Can't say enough about my full set of winter wheels: stock sized 18" ASA's with dunlop winter sport m3's...but for the price of that tire and wheel package, you could probably get an old jeep or other 4x4.
12-16-2007, 10:04 AM
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Nice write up! I just got a $400 4x4 jeep. Its a complete junker, but my Z is nice and warm in its new Nissan cover in the garage It the worst thing on those really nice days to just see it sitting in there. Im dying and its only Dec! I live in Wisconsin so you know its going to be at least another 3 months. Either way the best part is that Im not putting any miles on her and my pocket has more in it since 93 gas is no more a problem. But all in all I guess I will just drink and count down the days until she can come out an play again. There's nothing else to do here. Florida sounds nice. Hmm what shall I do with my tax return???
It the worst thing on those really nice days to just see it sitting in there. Im dying and its only Dec! I live in Wisconsin so you know its going to be at least another 3 months. Either way the best part is that Im not putting any miles on her and my pocket has more in it since 93 gas is no more a problem. But all in all I guess I will just drink and count down the days until she can come out an play again. There's nothing else to do here. Florida sounds nice. Hmm what shall I do with my tax return???
12-16-2007, 12:04 PM
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With all the money that people spend on hop ups/mods here, I can't believe more people don't have beaters. My Pathfinder does the job for me. My Z doesnt see rain or snow if I can help it. It may see rain if I'm already out and it starts. Otherwise, I am in the Path.
At least spend the money for a good cover! Damn.
At least spend the money for a good cover! Damn.
12-16-2007, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by VQZ33_Jake
not true, ice chops and cuts them up.
lol, i do it on fresh powder! joke! Buying a beater for like, $500 should be a good investment, it would probably be cheaper than getting a really good set of snow tires and rims. Now you just have to put in insurance and gas.
