Might be buying a Nismo..winter?

whoady4shoady · 07-24-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

Why risk crashing a brand new Nismo with the rough winters in Chicago? You'll save a lot of money purchasing it in the winter just to turn around and slam it against a pole. The Zs are NOT adequate for driving in rain, snow, sleet... May I suggest picking up a DD that would fare better during the winter and use the Z for better weather?

We dont get snow here in NOLA, but I know I sure wouldnt want to chance it.

DCNISMO · 07-24-2012, 10:36 AM

The Z can be driven in the rain if you leave VDC on and have good tires. I was out driving this weekend around DC on purpose in the rain to see how the Michelin SS2's would feel and work. I purposely drove through puddles and standing water to induce a slide or hydroplaning and it went straight through with no issues. I was cruising at highway speeds of 75 without issues and I went on backroads with twisty turns and it was fine driving at 7/10ths of what I normally drive. For snow, I agree that you need Blizzacks though.

forza370z · 07-24-2012, 12:29 PM

Again, I highly recommend a winter beater. A good sets of winter tires + winter wheels will cost you $1k-2k. That is enough of money for you to get a beater + insurence. That will resolve all your problems during winter and give you peace of mind. I used to drive my lowered G35 coupe in snow storms. No one says you can't but I got scratched up everywhere and cracked my front bumper by hitting an ice/snow/salt/sand ball. So do you really have to drive a nice car during harsh winter which you can have other options that don't really cost you much more then getting winter tires/wheels and so on...

gcd312 · 08-07-2012, 12:32 PM

Thanks for all the advice everyone! All great suggestions. I'll let ya know when I end up doing

whoady4shoady · 08-07-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gcd312

Thanks for all the advice everyone! All great suggestions. I'll let ya know when I end up doing

Sounds good. Good luck.

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07-24-2012, 10:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 178	The Z can be driven in the rain if you leave VDC on and have good tires. I was out driving this weekend around DC on purpose in the rain to see how the Michelin SS2's would feel and work. I purposely drove through puddles and standing water to induce a slide or hydroplaning and it went straight through with no issues. I was cruising at highway speeds of 75 without issues and I went on backroads with twisty turns and it was fine driving at 7/10ths of what I normally drive. For snow, I agree that you need Blizzacks though.

07-24-2012, 12:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 18	Again, I highly recommend a winter beater. A good sets of winter tires + winter wheels will cost you $1k-2k. That is enough of money for you to get a beater + insurence. That will resolve all your problems during winter and give you peace of mind. I used to drive my lowered G35 coupe in snow storms. No one says you can't but I got scratched up everywhere and cracked my front bumper by hitting an ice/snow/salt/sand ball. So do you really have to drive a nice car during harsh winter which you can have other options that don't really cost you much more then getting winter tires/wheels and so on...

08-07-2012, 12:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
gcd312 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 12	Thanks for all the advice everyone! All great suggestions. I'll let ya know when I end up doing