First Winter for the 370z

TreeSemdyZee · 01-07-2010, 08:05 PM

I TRIED to drive mine in the snow today. I made it about a half mile, now it's sitting in a driveway (not mine) and I rented a Ford Focus. Snow tires and wheels on the way. I was blown away how bad the sport tires are in the snow. Zero traction. I only had one problem in my 350 in the three years that I had it, but I had all-season tires and of course higher profile tire.
Come on Blizzaks!

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I'm driving my Z in the snow with some winter rims and Blizzaks. So far it handles great. Sure someone else may hit me, but at least I'm secure with front and side airbags. We're getting 10-13 inches today. Made it to work without any issues. Hoping for the same back home.

You have NO idea how much better this makes me feel. I've basically been having the old internal freaking out all day over not being able to get my car to move. We don't get that much snow here, but our road crews bite the biggest one. They were our for two days spreading brine on the roads before the snow came and I think they were inside all day today watching soap operas. They sure weren't clearing the roads.

priya007 · 01-09-2010, 04:13 AM

Hi there,
I live in Chicago and bought my z recently..drove today and it was a nightmare...
Where did u order ur tires from and how much did they cost u
Thanks

Island_370 · 01-07-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 130TC

Seriously though how is it for you? How does the 370z feel in the snow? Does the DSG gearbox make a difference?
Cheers

Winter tires make a HUGE difference. Driving care and good tires will help a lot. The low ground clearance will cause some issues with deep snow, but covered streets can be tamed by good winter tires.

And for the record......you don't have a DSG/PDK transmission. You have a conventional planetary gear style tranny. The DSG/PDK are dual output shaft transmissions (simplified explanation)

PapoZalsa · 01-07-2010, 08:30 PM

I hate Winter, drove my 350Z last year but I wasn't as bad as this Winter. The 370Z is staying in the garage unless is over 50ºF and sunny.

People around here don't know how to drive.

CrownR426 · 01-07-2010, 09:07 PM

You'll be good with a nice set of winter tires + rims.
AK has a nice write up on his set up, you can check it out on the rims/wheels section of the forums!
Be safe!

OldGuy · 01-07-2010, 09:15 PM

PA winters are suicidal for cars like the Z. Mine's clean and dry and warm for the winter in the garage. And I visit her nightly...

Mhaddy · 01-08-2010, 09:27 AM

For those storing in the garage - do you have a cover for her? If so, which one?

mototrmpt · 01-08-2010, 04:56 PM

Here's a couple of Pics of my Z heading South for the winter. It will be enjoying the winter in Las Vegas.

01-07-2010, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4501	I hate Winter, drove my 350Z last year but I wasn't as bad as this Winter. The 370Z is staying in the garage unless is over 50ºF and sunny. People around here don't know how to drive. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 849	You'll be good with a nice set of winter tires + rims. AK has a nice write up on his set up, you can check it out on the rims/wheels section of the forums! Be safe! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-09-2010, 04:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
priya007 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 21 Drives: 09Nissa 370Z PG AT Rep Power: 17	Hi there, I live in Chicago and bought my z recently..drove today and it was a nightmare... Where did u order ur tires from and how much did they cost u Thanks

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OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 18	PA winters are suicidal for cars like the Z. Mine's clean and dry and warm for the winter in the garage. And I visit her nightly...

01-08-2010, 09:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mhaddy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Etobicoke Posts: 186 Drives: 09 Z M6 Black Rep Power: 17	For those storing in the garage - do you have a cover for her? If so, which one?