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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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How does the 350Z handles in the snow and rain? I ask because none of my Z-cars have ever seen snow or rain, well maybe the 280ZX and it did well with weigh in the back. I owned a Z31 and the ZX, during that time. Now my 350z rarely sees rain and won't ever see any snow not as long as my Jeep and Infiniti still run.
The 350z hs traction control how does it work in the snow? My Jeeps is 4x4 and the Infiniti has Tc and does well weighted.

How well does the 350Z drive in bad weather? Just wondering, not that mines will evre see it.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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Not very well.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Willie
Not very well.
+1. what he said
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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lol, it doesnt.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:15 AM
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What cars honestly do tho??
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:24 AM
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M1 Abrams..uh..Bradley fighters...mmmmmm....
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ncparamedic
M1 Abrams..uh..Bradley fighters...mmmmmm....

Well you don't have to worry about the snow and rain like some of us huh lol.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 05:09 AM
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Snow..a little in the north...Rain..tons this time of year..this is the rainy season and it sucks..nothing but mud, depending where you are at..also there are parts of Iraq where oil seeps to the surface of the ground and when it rains, accompanied with the sand, rain and oil..nasty..
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Donsred350Z
Now my 350z rarely sees rain and won't ever see any snow not as long as my Jeep and Infiniti still run.
What a wimp.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 05:23 AM
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Fun to drive. LOL< not sure if its safe though.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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I live in the north and my salesman told me that if I planned on driving a Z in the winter, I might as well just park it in a ditch, because thats were it will end up eventually!
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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So does the Z not even do too well in the rain?
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Mine handles great in both. Just keep your foot out of it and you'll be fine. The VDC and ABS comes in handy when it's icy.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Works fine in the rain, but...


summer tires + Z + snow= death

Snow tires+ Z + snow = passing SUVs(well not in the real heavy stuff)
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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it handles horrible in both why even try it
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by r0mey
it handles horrible in both why even try it

^^^doesnt know how to drive and/or has never tried
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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My first mods.... SNOW TIRES!!
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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never had a problem in the rain after 3 years.... on stock tires and others





wouldn't drive a rear wheel drive car in the snow... PERIOD.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBled
So does the Z not even do too well in the rain?
Ridiculous. I have driven HPDE and autocross in the rain. The 350Z is fine. Maybe 350Z drivers need to be replaced.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
lol, it doesnt.

+1111111


If you drive well.....then you don't need to worry.
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