went ice racing in my 350Z
Originally Posted by John
Awesome! I've done a rallycross with my WRX, but ice racing is something I'd definitely like to try... anybody want to loan me a set of winter tires for the Z? 
Originally Posted by dmoffitt
I was running Hakka RSi snows on a set of 17s i picked up from someone local in Roc for my winter wheels... everyone was saying the Hakka is far better than any other tires in the un-studded classes (ironic since Blizzak sponsored the event lol).
People are/were VERY careful and respectful - lets be honest, beater or not, you don't wanna be "that guy" who hit one of the expensive cars. People show up in EVOs, STis, Audis, BMWs, and not just older ones either... one of the guys I beat in heat 3 was in a e36 e28is. Sure, there is a risk, and yes, insurance would not cover this kind of thing, but there's always a risk in wheel-to-wheel racing, you get over it.
People are/were VERY careful and respectful - lets be honest, beater or not, you don't wanna be "that guy" who hit one of the expensive cars. People show up in EVOs, STis, Audis, BMWs, and not just older ones either... one of the guys I beat in heat 3 was in a e36 e28is. Sure, there is a risk, and yes, insurance would not cover this kind of thing, but there's always a risk in wheel-to-wheel racing, you get over it.
Because my ***** are only delirium, I don't think I'd do an actual RACE Congrats, and glad to see not all Z owners are fair weather wimps!
Originally Posted by jvanquish
i got stuck last night while doing a drift up hills in icy conditions about a block from my place and damn arent the RE040s the best in the snow...? i couldnt get any grip and landed in a pile of plowed snow lol...
but i guess its a learning experience to NOT drift uphill in snow/ice hahaha
the guys with the ram 1500 and my friend with the suv towed me out lol
drivable yes, alot of counter-steering, alot of throttle control and alot of bravery lol but sometimes summer treads just isnt enough
but i guess its a learning experience to NOT drift uphill in snow/ice hahaha
the guys with the ram 1500 and my friend with the suv towed me out lol
drivable yes, alot of counter-steering, alot of throttle control and alot of bravery lol but sometimes summer treads just isnt enough
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Originally Posted by dmoffitt
yeah, honestly the Z is pretty damned drivable in the winter, people just need to know how to drive, and to respect the throttle
Since you picked up a set of 17" does that mean you run a Performance with a viscous diff? I'll bet the car is much more of a handful without one.
What width tires did you run on? I run 215/60/16 Blizzaks front and rear on steelies
Nice pic btw.
Originally Posted by lax91181
Never, ever come near devon in the snow. I don't want you anywhere near my z, don't you always rip on people to take it to the track and not to street race because of the danger to other people, and then you go and do this. Drifting on icy streets, uphill, with summer crap tires on. Talk about public danger.
when no one is driving?
like 2 cars pass my street every day hahaha
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fritz- it's a Track, the 17s just BAARRREEELY clear the brakes
225x50 front 225x55 rear Hakkapeliitta RSi -- to whoever said RE040s, please tell me you are KIDDING?! those things are useless below 45deg on DRY pavement. Even my Pilot Sport PS2s aren't much good below 40 in the rain.
225x50 front 225x55 rear Hakkapeliitta RSi -- to whoever said RE040s, please tell me you are KIDDING?! those things are useless below 45deg on DRY pavement. Even my Pilot Sport PS2s aren't much good below 40 in the rain.
Originally Posted by dmoffitt
yeah, honestly the Z is pretty damned drivable in the winter, people just need to know how to drive, and to respect the throttle
Originally Posted by dmoffitt
fritz- it's a Track, the 17s just BAARRREEELY clear the brakes
225x50 front 225x55 rear Hakkapeliitta RSi -- to whoever said RE040s, please tell me you are KIDDING?! those things are useless below 45deg on DRY pavement. Even my Pilot Sport PS2s aren't much good below 40 in the rain.
225x50 front 225x55 rear Hakkapeliitta RSi -- to whoever said RE040s, please tell me you are KIDDING?! those things are useless below 45deg on DRY pavement. Even my Pilot Sport PS2s aren't much good below 40 in the rain.
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