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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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+1 for a beater (i would go for old subaru)
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by The Guy
Any Z as long as its pikes peak white.


Agreed


However, I dont know that color helps in the snow. I would suggest a beater also as someone mentioned earlier. FWD would be easiest for that... just make sure it has a defroster and heat-- i know how those mid west winters are!!
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by PikeZ_350
So damn sick!

And I need to find a beater, quick. Somebody help me find an $800 civic lol
i'm sure you'll find a few on B20vtec
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoZ123
If you don't have VDC, you might try getting some wide rims and tires to increase your traction. I think someone else on here can tell you some widths and offsets (and maybe help you roll/trim your fenders if you so desire).

Unless you enjoy spinning out, sliding or fishtailing on the road...

But as far as snow, i dunno, get a DD?
lolol do exact opposite of this advice, get narrow rims and tires, and enjoy not spinning out, sliding, or fishtailing as much
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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I drive my Z year round and I live in WI, buy a set of snow tires, don't drive like a retard and you're fine. People who say a Z is impossible to drive in the snow don't know how to do it. That being said expect your car to take a little more beating due to ice chunks from other car's wheel wells.

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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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Any of the VDC 350z with snow tires should be doable if you have done a rwd sports car in the snow before. I have done it, and hated it (not the Z).

For snow buy a beatup 4x4 jeep cherokee 4.0L. Got mine for $900 and it was a blast in the deep snow. When everyone is stuck at home, I was out enjoying the open roads. As long as you don't wreck it, you can usually sell it for right about what you paid for it come summer. I kept mine since I've found it handy to have around.
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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a g35x is the best model for snow
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Mike.
Good Answer!
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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I have a set of blizzaks on for the winter and it will get you moving in the snow. Night and day difference between them and stock summer tires. They're expensive though. I bought a high mileage 95 Eclipse last winter to get me through--cost just as much as snow tire.
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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I was wondering if anyone who has started a thread here has ever bought a 350Z? 90 percent are dumb *** like this one.
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