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90 ST 06-05-2015 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09 (Post 3220377)
You're supposed to drive your Z in the summer.

However, driving it in the snow is stupid; that's what 4WD is for. I've seen Z's smashed into guard rails because their owners thought the laws of physics didn't apply to them.

But so many people don't...so i figured I'd mention it. Lol

Jordo! 06-05-2015 09:46 PM

FWD's make for good slippery road cars too.

I haven't had the opportunity to drive it in snow, but I find the Z to be pretty sure footed for a RWD car.

Modern traction control is a nice thing. In the old days RWD+snow = goes everywhere but where you point it :icon17:

90 ST 06-06-2015 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo! (Post 3220387)
FWD's make for good slippery road cars too.

I haven't had the opportunity to drive it in snow, but I find the Z to be pretty sure footed for a RWD car.

Modern traction control is a nice thing. In the old days RWD+snow = goes everywhere but where you point it :icon17:

It is, winter tires makes all the difference. I've put on 10's of thousands of miles in the winter in the rocky mountains with out a problem, people just need to learn to drive their cars, both FWD and RWD Hell even the 4X4 crowd. I see more 4x4's in the ditches here in the winter then anything else.

mishuko 06-08-2015 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST (Post 3220759)
It is, winter tires makes all the difference. I've put on 10's of thousands of miles in the winter in the rocky mountains with out a problem, people just need to learn to drive their cars, both FWD and RWD Hell even the 4X4 crowd. I see more 4x4's in the ditches here in the winter then anything else.

many people with 4x4 and awd think they become instant gods because they have power to all 4 wheels. it just means they can speed into that guard rail faster in the snow :shakes head:

i find that the majority of the 'in-the-ditch' moments are the SUV's like the rx350, mdx/rdx, x3 etc etc. the laws of physics are not kind to those kinds of drivers.

BC416 06-08-2015 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09 (Post 3220366)
It's even better if you buy a P.O.S. Jeep Cherokee for less than $2k and add a lift kit. Driving a Z in winter is retarded IMO.:rolleyes:

Why would I want to drive a POS for 5 months out of the year? The car did fine with a set of 18's and Blizzaks.

Besides, the only thing I hate more than lifted trucks are Hondas. :inoutroflpuke:

Drakonis GTR 06-08-2015 08:57 PM

I've had my Z now for 3 years. I use it as my DD (I live 4 miles from work), and I live in Orlando, so the only weather I have to watch for is monsoon rains. A good set of tires takes care of that, as long as you don't get crazy.

It's isn't the most practical car I've ever owned, and there have been times where having it has caused issues. But I have access to a 3/4 ton Dodge Ram diesel mega cab that I use whenever I need to move stuff/people, so one could say that having that makes life easier.

I thoroughly enjoy having my car though, and plan on keeping her for some years yet. If and when I finally do give her up, she will be well broken in for the new owner. :D

Duc_Z09 06-08-2015 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BC416 (Post 3222028)
Why would I want to drive a POS for 5 months out of the year? The car did fine with a set of 18's and Blizzaks.

Besides, the only thing I hate more than lifted trucks are Hondas. :inoutroflpuke:

I'm too anal about keeping my Z nice. Doesn't help any that it's got black paint.:shakes head:


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