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12-22-2008, 07:55 AM
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Just wanted to say I am officially a Z owner. I picked up a 2005 Black Roadster yesterday, in Vancouver, B.C. with 30,000 miles. It's an Amercian model originally from California. Ironically Saturday was cold and sunny for Vancouver about -15 c and today was our first official major snowstorm. For those of you not sure where Vancouver is it is just north of Seattle Washington, where the Seahawks beat the Jets in a snowstorm today. Anyways really excited about the car. Two quick questions . The manual says I should be able to select between F and C temperatures and MPH and KPH when I select the switch for the computer. Anyways nothing happens, Am I resigned to the American choices. Secondly, we don't get a lot of snow in Vancouver, but a lot of rain. How does the Z handle the rain. I'm assuming the tires are sport performance and not all season. With all the rain I am expecting are there any wet weather driving tips . The car is not insured at the moment. I have filled the gas tank added fuel stabilizer and have the battery on a trickle charge Hopefully I can post pics in the future and share any driving or Z experiences as well as asking the odd newbie question. Cheers and Merry x-mas to all. I hope 2009 brings everyone an enjoyable and safe driving Z experience....Cheers.
12-22-2008, 10:43 AM
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I've never heard of being able to switch the measurements from C to F or km to m, especially since your car is imported from the US. I think the best you can get is the inner circle of the speedometer that measures in km.
As for the tires, I think the factory Bridgestone's are all-weather rated. Most people change them out for something else though, so it's hard to say what you have since you bought used.
What trim level do you have? Do you have TCS or VDC? Both should help some with rain/snow.
Oh, and get insurance ASAP!
I've never heard of being able to switch the measurements from C to F or km to m, especially since your car is imported from the US. I think the best you can get is the inner circle of the speedometer that measures in km.
As for the tires, I think the factory Bridgestone's are all-weather rated. Most people change them out for something else though, so it's hard to say what you have since you bought used.
What trim level do you have? Do you have TCS or VDC? Both should help some with rain/snow.
Oh, and get insurance ASAP!
12-23-2008, 05:26 AM
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The factory Bridgestones are not all season. They are performance tires mostly meant to be driven on dry pavement.
With 30,000 miles on your car I assume you're on the second set of tires so you'll have to look at them.
With 30,000 miles on your car I assume you're on the second set of tires so you'll have to look at them.
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