Potential Z Owner with Questions

mishuko · 12-24-2015, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

In the winter, with snow on the ground, a 370Z is the POS. The Z car is a one-trick pony.

wrapping yourself around a pole isn't a trick?

mishuko · 12-22-2015, 01:20 PM

stock tires and low temps are bad. i almost spun out going up hill with a slight bend. well under 3k rpm in 2nd with no throttle just holding steady.

was approaching freezing but still above it. no ice or snow on the ground...

90 ST · 12-22-2015, 05:37 PM

A bad drive is a bad driver, RWD, FWD 4x4 doesn't matter.

Duc_Z09 · 12-22-2015, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

A bad drive is a bad driver, RWD, FWD 4x4 doesn't matter.

This is true. However, let's put your Z-car with snow tires against my lifted Grand Cherokee in 8" of snow and see who wins.

mishuko · 12-23-2015, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

This is true. However, let's put your Z-car with snow tires against my lifted Grand Cherokee in 8" of snow and see who wins.

physics will.

2011 Nismo#91 · 12-23-2015, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

physics will.

Black ice pretty much trumps everything.

90 ST · 12-23-2015, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

This is true. However, let's put your Z-car with snow tires against my lifted Grand Cherokee in 8" of snow and see who wins.

See that's where common sense kicks in, I wouldn't be on the roads if there is 8" of snow on the roads with my car. I would use my 4X4 Crew cab at that point. But my point was normal plowed roads with cold temps can be driven on with proper tires and common sense.
Know your limits and stay within them. LOL

Duc_Z09 · 12-23-2015, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

See that's where common sense kicks in, I wouldn't be on the roads if there is 8" of snow on the roads with my car. I would use my 4X4 Crew cab at that point. But my point was normal plowed roads with cold temps can be driven on with proper tires and common sense.
Know your limits and stay within them. LOL

The problem is a lot of these people want their Z to be their ONLY car... IMO that's a terrible idea.

crazygamer209 · 12-23-2015, 09:00 AM

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll definitely be getting Blizzaks. Just came off of a Mustang GT so I know how hard it is to drive around in the winter especially if it gets rough up here.

I was going to go with Swift springs, Amuse Vestito kit, and the Fly1 Motorsport skidplate/lip. Hoping I'll be able to make it work in the winter. As for a winter beater, that's not an option at this point. If I can make due with the 370z, I will but I also have another car at my disposal if need be.

2011 Nismo#91 · 12-23-2015, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by crazygamer209

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll definitely be getting Blizzaks. Just came off of a Mustang GT so I know how hard it is to drive around in the winter especially if it gets rough up here.

I was going to go with Swift springs, Amuse Vestito kit, and the Fly1 Motorsport skidplate/lip. Hoping I'll be able to make it work in the winter. As for a winter beater, that's not an option at this point. If I can make due with the 370z, I will but I also have another car at my disposal if need be.

What winter, tomorrow is going to be in the 70s.

crazygamer209 · 12-23-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

What winter, tomorrow is going to be in the 70s.

70 tomorrow, rain for the next week. All I want is some sun, maybe if I ask Santa....

zaimer · 12-23-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

What winter, tomorrow is going to be in the 70s.

We are in the high 30's here, rain and fog.

Magic Bus · 12-23-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

What winter, tomorrow is going to be in the 70s.

That's our forecast for the next 3 months, frickin cold!

Hemingway · 12-26-2015, 10:23 PM

op, for the love of god man, do yourself a favor and buy a subaru.

crazygamer209 · 12-27-2015, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Hemingway

op, for the love of god man, do yourself a favor and buy a subaru.

Haha funny you should say that. I was looking at the WRX as well but there is no point in me owning two four seater cars. I am looking at the 370Z on top of my current TL Type S.

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12-22-2015, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9436	stock tires and low temps are bad. i almost spun out going up hill with a slight bend. well under 3k rpm in 2nd with no throttle just holding steady. was approaching freezing but still above it. no ice or snow on the ground...

12-23-2015, 09:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
crazygamer209 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 14 Drives: 2008 Acura TL Type S Rep Power: 11	Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll definitely be getting Blizzaks. Just came off of a Mustang GT so I know how hard it is to drive around in the winter especially if it gets rough up here. I was going to go with Swift springs, Amuse Vestito kit, and the Fly1 Motorsport skidplate/lip. Hoping I'll be able to make it work in the winter. As for a winter beater, that's not an option at this point. If I can make due with the 370z, I will but I also have another car at my disposal if need be.

12-26-2015, 10:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hemingway Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Jersey Posts: 24 Drives: 2013NISMO#707 Rep Power: 11	op, for the love of god man, do yourself a favor and buy a subaru.