New Z in Chicago

cubsfan51 · 01-18-2017, 11:08 AM

Hello all! I bought my Z in April and found this forum when I figured out I needed winter tires to survive, and searched for some advice. I bought new winter shoes from Tire Rack, which should be delivered today. Thanks to all posters who helped me sort out which way to go on that.

My ride is 2016 Roadster Touring Sport, M6 trans in deep blue pearl with gray interior. All stock, at least until I get those new shoes & wheels on it! Traded in my 15 year old Audi TT Quattro Roadster. Yeah, I like ragtops even though I live in Chicago. With the AWD, the Audi was a decent snow car. Hoping the new winter rubber does the same for the Z.

OldGuyFla · 01-18-2017, 12:15 PM

Welcome

, how about some pics?

cubsfan51 · 01-18-2017, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuyFla

Welcome

, how about some pics?

From one old guy to another (Medicare eligible myself), thanks for the greeting. Will try to get some pics posted when I get the new wheels on it.

Z-Girl 12 · 01-18-2017, 07:07 PM

Welcome to the family!

Spoiler · 01-19-2017, 03:48 AM

Welcome home

cubsfan51 · 01-21-2017, 04:25 PM

Got the winter tires Wednesday and put them on that day. Thought I would post some before/after pics. Not much of a background, just my garage door. For grins, I put the top down with the summer wheels (OEM Rays/Potenzas) and the top up with the winter shoes (Monte Titano MT6 Vita/Michelin X-ICE XI3 XL). I went with 18" x 8" wheels and 225/50R-18 all around. No spacers on the rear, might add them next winter.

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...14850339293929

cubsfan51 · 01-23-2017, 07:55 PM

cigarclifford · 01-24-2017, 06:36 PM

Welcome to the 370Z forum

-Clifford

Memphis370Z · 01-24-2017, 07:59 PM

Congratulations on your Z and welcome.

OldGuyFla · 04-05-2017, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubsfan51

Got the winter tires Wednesday and put them on that day. Thought I would post some before/after pics. Not much of a background, just my garage door. For grins, I put the top down with the summer wheels (OEM Rays/Potenzas) and the top up with the winter shoes (Monte Titano MT6 Vita/Michelin X-ICE XI3 XL). I went with 18" x 8" wheels and 225/50R-18 all around. No spacers on the rear, might add them next winter.

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...14850339293929

I'm a little late in responding, but it looks great.

danegrey · 04-05-2017, 12:16 PM

well welcome and remember to drive it hard, then harder and enjoy the breeze

01-18-2017, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
cubsfan51 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Chicago. IL Age: 72 Posts: 42 Drives: 16 Rdstr TS M6 Blue Rep Power: 6737	New Z in Chicago Hello all! I bought my Z in April and found this forum when I figured out I needed winter tires to survive, and searched for some advice. I bought new winter shoes from Tire Rack, which should be delivered today. Thanks to all posters who helped me sort out which way to go on that. My ride is 2016 Roadster Touring Sport, M6 trans in deep blue pearl with gray interior. All stock, at least until I get those new shoes & wheels on it! Traded in my 15 year old Audi TT Quattro Roadster. Yeah, I like ragtops even though I live in Chicago. With the AWD, the Audi was a decent snow car. Hoping the new winter rubber does the same for the Z. Last edited by cubsfan51; 01-21-2017 at 01:37 PM.

01-18-2017, 12:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
OldGuyFla A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Indian Lake Estates Fl Posts: 1,049 Drives: 14 370Z TS Roadster Rep Power: 19127	Welcome , how about some pics? cubsfan51 likes this. __________________

01-18-2017, 07:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Welcome to the family! cubsfan51 likes this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

01-19-2017, 03:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Spoiler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central Florida Age: 64 Posts: 8,409 Drives: 21 Supra -Blk/Red Rep Power: 2684379	Welcome home cubsfan51 likes this.

01-24-2017, 06:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	Welcome to the 370Z forum -Clifford cubsfan51 likes this. __________________ -Clifford

01-24-2017, 07:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124433	Congratulations on your Z and welcome. cubsfan51 likes this.

04-05-2017, 12:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,082 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 558939	well welcome and remember to drive it hard, then harder and enjoy the breeze cubsfan51 likes this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

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