NISMO 370 and rain

Trips · 11-07-2009, 07:42 PM

I have driven mine in the rain, and it's like any other car when driving in the rain, drive cautious and don't drive like it's dry, that will keep you out if trouble,as handling it's pretty good in general and it feels secure on the turns, so drive responsible and you should be fine.. mine ain't a Nismo but you get the idea.

MeetJoeAsian · 11-07-2009, 09:18 PM

Summer tires are made to work in the rain/wet, otherwise there will be a warning label telling you "DRIVE IN THE WET AT YOUR OWN RISK"...they're just not made to handle extreme performance in the rain, in other words, don't drive your car to the limit...I've driven my Z, and many "high performance summer tires" in the rain at high speed, they will not slip or be deemed "dangerous" as long as you drive with caution like you should in the rain...don't try to "pop a wheelie", or drift through sharp curves and you'll be fine...

Trips · 11-07-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

Summer tires are made to work in the rain/wet, otherwise there will be a warning label telling you "DRIVE IN THE WET AT YOUR OWN RISK"...they're just not made to handle extreme performance in the rain, in other words, don't drive your car to the limit...I've driven my Z, and many "high performance summer tires" in the rain at high speed, they will not slip or be deemed "dangerous" as long as you drive with caution like you should in the rain...don't try to "pop a wheelie", or drift through sharp curves and you'll be fine...

I agree, no rooster tail drifting in the rain

bluzman · 11-10-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

I agree, no rooster tail drifting in the rain

I agree too but when running in a straight line on a rain soaked road, this baby does throw a nice natural rooster tail for the viewing pleasure of those behind you.

vipor · 11-07-2009, 09:41 PM

My Nismo is great regardless of rain or not. I leave the VDC on 99% of the time as well as SynchroRevMatch. Just don't be a tard and hold back on the quick, high-revving shifts while it's wet and there's no issues.

11-07-2009, 10:06 PM

You will be fine if you dont drive like a jackass....The Nismo is only 350hp....its not a supercar.....

StLRedrider · 11-07-2009, 10:09 PM

resopaton · 11-07-2009, 10:35 PM

I live in Portland where it rains nearly daily this time of year. I have had the VDC turned off and haven't had any problems with the rear getting loose. I got on it a couple times, not in traffic, just to get a feel for the car on the wet roads and will say this, it doesn't take much for the rear end to begin to come around. Just take it easy on the wet roads, especially when not going in a strait line. It might be a good idea to practice on a large paved area just to get a feel for the car in case you have to take corrective action on the streets. Good luck and enjoy Nismo!

kannibul · 11-08-2009, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by veejayy

How is it in the rain if you drive responsibly?

That is the key.

j.arnaldo · 11-08-2009, 08:49 AM

Aha, just reduce your speed, for obvious reasons. Hydroplaning is always a possibility, even with the "best" tires (opinions vary on that). Good luck, and congrats'!

NewlyIMPORTed · 11-08-2009, 04:24 PM

yeah not saying i drive like an idiot but i can bust through a puddle and i can feel the VDC take control you will be fine unless you drift on the highway haha

Trips · 11-08-2009, 07:13 PM

Keep it Civil Guys....

vipor · 11-09-2009, 03:22 PM

i typically just keep it in reverse when its raining. my work isn't happy with how that usually turns out.

shabarivas · 11-09-2009, 04:21 PM

even w/ vdc on the car can SLIDE a LOT in the rain w/ the sport tires+ -- just be safe you will be fine

ChrisSlicks · 11-09-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

even w/ vdc on the car can SLIDE a LOT in the rain w/ the sport tires+ -- just be safe you will be fine

I disagree, the car is very stable in the rain if you drive properly. I've taken 2 FTD's (fastest raw time of day) at auto-x in the Z. Just don't try to mash the gas pedal mid-corner with the VDC turned off. With VDC turned on you really can't get into trouble other than driving too fast.

11-07-2009, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland Posts: 8,736 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I have driven mine in the rain, and it's like any other car when driving in the rain, drive cautious and don't drive like it's dry, that will keep you out if trouble,as handling it's pretty good in general and it feels secure on the turns, so drive responsible and you should be fine.. mine ain't a Nismo but you get the idea. __________________

11-07-2009, 09:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 17	Summer tires are made to work in the rain/wet, otherwise there will be a warning label telling you "DRIVE IN THE WET AT YOUR OWN RISK"...they're just not made to handle extreme performance in the rain, in other words, don't drive your car to the limit...I've driven my Z, and many "high performance summer tires" in the rain at high speed, they will not slip or be deemed "dangerous" as long as you drive with caution like you should in the rain...don't try to "pop a wheelie", or drift through sharp curves and you'll be fine... __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian Last edited by MeetJoeAsian; 11-07-2009 at 09:22 PM.

11-07-2009, 09:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	My Nismo is great regardless of rain or not. I leave the VDC on 99% of the time as well as SynchroRevMatch. Just don't be a tard and hold back on the quick, high-revving shifts while it's wet and there's no issues. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

11-07-2009, 10:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 62	__________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

11-08-2009, 07:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland Posts: 8,736 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Keep it Civil Guys.... __________________

11-07-2009, 10:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	You will be fine if you dont drive like a jackass....The Nismo is only 350hp....its not a supercar.....

11-07-2009, 10:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
resopaton Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 84 Drives: 13 PW Nismo Rep Power: 17	I live in Portland where it rains nearly daily this time of year. I have had the VDC turned off and haven't had any problems with the rear getting loose. I got on it a couple times, not in traffic, just to get a feel for the car on the wet roads and will say this, it doesn't take much for the rear end to begin to come around. Just take it easy on the wet roads, especially when not going in a strait line. It might be a good idea to practice on a large paved area just to get a feel for the car in case you have to take corrective action on the streets. Good luck and enjoy Nismo!

11-08-2009, 08:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Aha, just reduce your speed, for obvious reasons. Hydroplaning is always a possibility, even with the "best" tires (opinions vary on that). Good luck, and congrats'!

11-08-2009, 04:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 20	yeah not saying i drive like an idiot but i can bust through a puddle and i can feel the VDC take control you will be fine unless you drift on the highway haha

11-09-2009, 03:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	i typically just keep it in reverse when its raining. my work isn't happy with how that usually turns out. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

11-09-2009, 04:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 916	even w/ vdc on the car can SLIDE a LOT in the rain w/ the sport tires+ -- just be safe you will be fine

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