Storing for the winter ?

90 ST · 11-15-2017, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Wish I could. I've been hurt for awhile.

You're excused. But the rest of you....

Cyber370 · 11-16-2017, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

You're excused. But the rest of you....

Hehe.... you’re right. I should be driving it more during the summer. In the winter, forget it! They put more salt down than the Utah Salt Flats. My Z would turn to dust in no time. Can’t do it.

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old guy · 11-17-2017, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Raidernation

Hmm winter storage is foreign to us in Cali. Nice weather is the only positive thing here.

Yeah, the weather is the best... Politics not so much!
Enjoy!

old guy · 11-17-2017, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by marty31

I put about 500 miles on my 2013. About 4900 on the ODO. New York winters, not my primary ride and a job that keeps me away from home for a bit. I figure I give it to my son in a few years with less the 10K on it.

500 miles? Wow I'll be looking you up in 10 yrs. wanting to buy your Z !

crazy4oldcars · 11-17-2017, 07:12 AM

I put 15,000 miles on her in the past year, but our usual winters are 2 weeks of what y'all would call late fall. No salt, no snow, just occasionally freezing temps and ice every 4 to 5 years.
Our trade off is hurricanes, so don't get too jealous, lol.

Kirk B.

old guy · 11-17-2017, 07:13 AM

[QUOTE=Airwilf;3707289]I only put 4000 km/2500 miles on it since I bought it in mid June. Down to 2 cars now, the Z & our Mazda, so I'm leaving the insurance on it in case I need a second car in an emergency or similar situation. Had a winter car last year but sold to the brother- in- law , so we are down to 2 for the first time in many years. May take the Z out on nice sunny dry days as I have a heated garage if it needs a bath.[/QUOT. On those nice sunny days beware of the salt dust left on the road!

old guy · 11-17-2017, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

You Wouldn't be dis-appointed in a 7A/T-Swap!

old guy · 11-17-2017, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

You guys all need to drive and enjoy your car more...

There was weeks that I put on 3000 miles.

You are the MAN!
I won't be able to touch your Zs mileage, with my daily drivers no matter how long I keep them (230,000 mi.) is my highest, and the body is pretty well shot !

old guy · 11-17-2017, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mults

Only put on a little over 2700 miles this year. I bought it in August of 2011 with 9100 miles on her and I only average about 2800 miles/year.

I hate not being able to drive it all year, but that's the price one pays for living in the North. Put her to bed in the garage 2 weeks ago with 28955 miles on the clock, but at least I see it every morning and evening when I leave/come home from work...

I cover mine so I don't see it daily but..... there are a couple times a year (usually closer to spring) where I'll peel back the cover just to have a peek!

DamnThatZGuy · 11-17-2017, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

You guys all need to drive and enjoy your car more...

There was weeks that I put on 3000 miles.

I want to keep mine pristine and beautiful. Also, If I keep myself from driving it for about a week or two it feels like a different car when I hop in it. Never gets old.

DamnThatZGuy · 11-17-2017, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by old guy

I cover mine so I don't see it daily but..... there are a couple times a year (usually closer to spring) where I'll peel back the cover just to have a peek!

Me too! I wash the car and then cover it for a week or two at a time. If I drive it again however I won't cover it until I wash it because of dragging the dirt and dust on the paint when I put the cover back on. The car is black so you can see EVERY SINGLE imperfection. It's honestly really stressful.

Larso1 · 11-17-2017, 09:16 PM

My Z is a 2012 touring/sport. I bought it used off the car lot in late 2015 with 10,700 miles on it. It now has 15,900 miles and has it's regular place in my garage. I do need to drive it more, I know. And I love to drive it! The nice thing about being in SE Colorado is it doesnt snow all that much, and when it does, melts off quick. But the big plus is they dont use salt on the roads here, just gravel.

old guy · 11-18-2017, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DamnThatZGuy

Me too! I wash the car and then cover it for a week or two at a time. If I drive it again however I won't cover it until I wash it because of dragging the dirt and dust on the paint when I put the cover back on. The car is black so you can see EVERY SINGLE imperfection. It's honestly really stressful.

Yeah, black is beautiful, it is also a bitch!
I have this routine after I drive but, that is a whole different story for a different section

old guy · 11-18-2017, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Larso1

My Z is a 2012 touring/sport. I bought it used off the car lot in late 2015 with 10,700 miles on it. It now has 15,900 miles and has it's regular place in my garage. I do need to drive it more, I know. And I love to drive it! The nice thing about being in SE Colorado is it doesnt snow all that much, and when it does, melts off quick. But the big plus is they dont use salt on the roads here, just gravel.

Salt sucks, gravel is better but,imho not by leaps and bounds!
Anyways seat time is seat time, enjoy!

Airwilf · 11-18-2017, 08:23 AM

On those nice sunny days beware of the salt dust left on the road!

Oldguy, they do use some salt here but it's mixed with lots of sand to minimize the run off crap from damaging the vineyards & fruit orchards.

11-17-2017, 07:12 AM	#35 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28412	I put 15,000 miles on her in the past year, but our usual winters are 2 weeks of what y'all would call late fall. No salt, no snow, just occasionally freezing temps and ice every 4 to 5 years. Our trade off is hurricanes, so don't get too jealous, lol. Kirk B. old guy likes this.

11-17-2017, 09:16 PM	#42 (permalink)
Larso1 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Pueblo CO Posts: 98 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z T M6 Rep Power: 9	My Z is a 2012 touring/sport. I bought it used off the car lot in late 2015 with 10,700 miles on it. It now has 15,900 miles and has it's regular place in my garage. I do need to drive it more, I know. And I love to drive it! The nice thing about being in SE Colorado is it doesnt snow all that much, and when it does, melts off quick. But the big plus is they dont use salt on the roads here, just gravel. old guy likes this.

11-18-2017, 08:23 AM	#45 (permalink)
Airwilf Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Niagara Region Ontario Posts: 166 Drives: 18 370Z Red 6M Rep Power: 7	On those nice sunny days beware of the salt dust left on the road! Oldguy, they do use some salt here but it's mixed with lots of sand to minimize the run off crap from damaging the vineyards & fruit orchards. __________________ 2018 Solid Red, 6MT, Touring Sport Coupe

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11-17-2017, 07:13 AM	#36 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 67 Posts: 2,706 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	[QUOTE=Airwilf;3707289]I only put 4000 km/2500 miles on it since I bought it in mid June. Down to 2 cars now, the Z & our Mazda, so I'm leaving the insurance on it in case I need a second car in an emergency or similar situation. Had a winter car last year but sold to the brother- in- law , so we are down to 2 for the first time in many years. May take the Z out on nice sunny dry days as I have a heated garage if it needs a bath.[/QUOT. On those nice sunny days beware of the salt dust left on the road!