what do you drive in the winter

rha600 · 07-22-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Cunnos

Sounds like your brother is a Jeepster, as am I. The SRT-8 is a beast, and I absolutely miss the utility aspect of the Wrangler. You never have to worry about getting stuck or not having enough space. Very dependable especially where I live. I think i might go back and get me an old 97 TJ. I miss the old engines where the torque was there whenever you needed it. Being a new Z owner, i didnt realize how much care the car needed, thats why the Jeep is most likely a good option for me. I can throw crap in the trunk, roof, drive through mud, park anywhere and never worry about it

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Originally Posted by Cunnos

Good idea on waiting on the 4 doorJeep Wrangler. I had a 2009 4 door Sahara, such a nice Jeep, only problem was they took the engine out of the Chrysler minivans, modded them a bit for offroad use and then stuck ehm in the new Jeep. Thing had no power which was my major reason for selling it, and also cuz i wanted the Z. Whats the story on the new engine Pentastar they are putting in??

Pentastar engine info
Chrysler's flexible new Pentastar V6 — Autoblog

spearfish25 · 07-22-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DrewDong

just curios, what would be considered good snow tires/wheels? like would bigger be better? I have some 16 inch rims from my old toyota celica i was thinking of putting on for snow tires, good/bad idea? also is there a specific tire i should aim for?

There are many snow tire options but I like Blizzaks. As for rims/widths, narrower is better for deep snow. This allows the tire to 'cut' into the snow better and produces more pressure (smaller area of rubber on the road). You'll lose some dry performance with narrower tires, but snow tires neuter the car anyway.

16" rims probably won't clear any of the Z's brake packages, but absolutely will NOT work with the sport brakes. I have 18" winter rims that were cheap (~$120/rim) and work fine.

Jeffblue · 07-22-2010, 09:23 AM

for wheels for snow tires, i wwould't go wider than the factory 18's 8.5"/9.5"

Zsteve · 07-22-2010, 09:34 AM

The Zeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Sandra Dee · 07-22-2010, 10:39 AM

A black Ford 150 4 WD-only if there is snow or ice. Otherwise, I ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

it.

TheWeatherman · 07-22-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandra Dee

A black Ford 150 4 WD-only if there is snow or ice. Otherwise, I ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

it.

See Cunnos, here's someone who gets it. Something totally different from the Z! An F150. Sandra Dee probably likes driving the Ford as well and appreciates it for what it is. Am I in-line Sandra?

Jeffblue · 07-22-2010, 09:37 AM

Cunnos · 07-22-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

Hahaha thats awesome. its missing teh mcahine gun on the roof though. You need those when entering parking lots that are full of Hybrid drivers

510z · 07-22-2010, 09:55 AM

I use a 1989 BMW 325I. great car.

Red__Zed · 07-22-2010, 10:55 AM

06 wrangler sport.

Modshack · 07-22-2010, 11:41 AM

TheWeatherman · 07-22-2010, 12:22 PM

Oh yeah Modshack? I keep this fleet of Supercharged Range Rover Sports in my garage. JK. Dream garage. My parents. Jerks.

OldGuy · 07-22-2010, 12:27 PM

Nissan Altima Coupe with winter tires. Excellent car.

Push370zzz · 08-12-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Nissan Altima Coupe with winter tires. Excellent car.

Had that before the Z, amazing how well it did. I measured the snow on one street this past winter at 13" deep (not in a drift either) and my Altima pulled right through it.

rha600 · 07-22-2010, 12:32 PM

haha I think the thread starter should be able to add in anything they want.

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