VA Beach/Hampton Roads

Darketch · 11-25-2013, 02:40 AM

Got back Saturday. Got family in town, but I was able to sneak off for a quick spin around the block today. Had a warning pop up saying the road conditions were icy. First time I've taken my car out when it's been that cold. Very cool indicator - didn't know I had it. Everyone here uses their Z as a DD, anything I should know about for winter driving?

Onelownismo · 11-25-2013, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Darketch

Got back Saturday. Got family in town, but I was able to sneak off for a quick spin around the block today. Had a warning pop up saying the road conditions were icy. First time I've taken my car out when it's been that cold. Very cool indicator - didn't know I had it. Everyone here uses their Z as a DD, anything I should know about for winter driving?

Leave traction control on, don't be heavy on the throttle.

Just be cautious overall, especially if you don't have all season tires which I'm pretty sure you don't. The road gets slippery quick when it's cold out, and if there's any snow, I'd recommend just not driving haha.

Darketch · 11-25-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Onelownismo

Leave traction control on, don't be heavy on the throttle.

Just be cautious overall, especially if you don't have all season tires which I'm pretty sure you don't. The road gets slippery quick when it's cold out, and if there's any snow, I'd recommend just not driving haha.

Very sound advice. I honestly didn't think about tires. I have the original yoko tires on it. Even in the summer if its raining, I don't drive my Z. I certainly wouldn't drive it in the snow. Thanks!

Ryguy · 11-25-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Darketch

Got back Saturday. Got family in town, but I was able to sneak off for a quick spin around the block today. Had a warning pop up saying the road conditions were icy. First time I've taken my car out when it's been that cold. Very cool indicator - didn't know I had it. Everyone here uses their Z as a DD, anything I should know about for winter driving?

Tires in general don't have as much traction when they are cold and when you throw in a cold ground they take much longer to warm as well as your engine so you'll have to wait longer to heat up (but that goes without saying) and another thing to think about is since it's cold your car will make more hp so half throttle might get you going a little faster. But you're only talking a couple hp really. Just some food for thought.

Darketch · 11-25-2013, 11:16 PM

I saw on the C&C FB page someone posted this

"NOV 30 this next Saturday at Hall Mitsubishi on holland road 8am - 10 am there will be a meet and greet all cars and trucks are welcome. Atlantic autosports will be there and there will be refreshments there also."

Food for thought if anyone wants to roll up there. I don't know what my schedule looks like yet since I have family in town. (Don't know when they're leavin!) I haven't been to Atlantic Autosports yet. Interested in what they'll have at their booth for Black Saturday.

Ryguy · 11-26-2013, 11:34 AM

I'll talk with Barbara but I would like to go sounds fun.

Running4Mayor · 11-26-2013, 03:42 PM

I'm out currently in route to Mississippi...

Darketch · 11-26-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryguy

I'll talk with Barbara but I would like to go sounds fun.

Cool. Like I said, I should know something by Thursday. Will let you know as well.

Onelownismo · 11-26-2013, 04:14 PM

I'll be in NC for the weekend with family

Voice59 · 11-26-2013, 05:00 PM

F#ck

Ryguy · 11-26-2013, 07:44 PM

Ok cool

Onelownismo · 11-26-2013, 07:53 PM

Who wants to go to Dave and Busters when I get back from NC?

Ryguy · 11-26-2013, 07:55 PM

We are in!

Onelownismo · 11-27-2013, 08:41 AM

Cool, I have a couple work friends that are interested too, maybe we can get a nice group up there

Ryguy · 11-27-2013, 09:31 AM

When do you get back?

11-26-2013, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
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11-26-2013, 07:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
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11-25-2013, 02:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Darketch Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 429 Drives: 14 NISMO #292 Rep Power: 13	Got back Saturday. Got family in town, but I was able to sneak off for a quick spin around the block today. Had a warning pop up saying the road conditions were icy. First time I've taken my car out when it's been that cold. Very cool indicator - didn't know I had it. Everyone here uses their Z as a DD, anything I should know about for winter driving?

11-25-2013, 11:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Darketch Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 429 Drives: 14 NISMO #292 Rep Power: 13	I saw on the C&C FB page someone posted this "NOV 30 this next Saturday at Hall Mitsubishi on holland road 8am - 10 am there will be a meet and greet all cars and trucks are welcome. Atlantic autosports will be there and there will be refreshments there also." Food for thought if anyone wants to roll up there. I don't know what my schedule looks like yet since I have family in town. (Don't know when they're leavin!) I haven't been to Atlantic Autosports yet. Interested in what they'll have at their booth for Black Saturday.

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11-26-2013, 07:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ryguy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 186 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z white Rep Power: 13	We are in! __________________ 11 PW base 370z w/ Z1 25 row oil cooler, K&N typhoon short ram intake, Megan racing drift spec catback, Z1 CSC Elimination kit, Work Emotion CR Ultimate, akebono sport calipers, DBA rotors

11-27-2013, 08:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
Onelownismo Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Suffolk, VA Age: 38 Posts: 805 Drives: 09 PG base/sport Rep Power: 16	Cool, I have a couple work friends that are interested too, maybe we can get a nice group up there __________________ 2009 Base w/ Sport - Fast Intentions - Stillen - Whiteline - BC - SSR - Enkei - Z1 - UpRev Tuned

11-27-2013, 09:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ryguy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 186 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z white Rep Power: 13	When do you get back? __________________ 11 PW base 370z w/ Z1 25 row oil cooler, K&N typhoon short ram intake, Megan racing drift spec catback, Z1 CSC Elimination kit, Work Emotion CR Ultimate, akebono sport calipers, DBA rotors

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