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370zproject 12-24-2010 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname (Post 865624)
Honestly, VDC has to be turned off and use common sense. No hard accelerations and no sharp turns. (VDC off while driving on super snowy roads... Once VDC kicks in and locks the wheels... you will be stuck... it's better to have the wheels spin instead to lock them).


RWD and snow is not a big deal, once upon a time all cars were RWD. The fact that you have summer tires is gonna handicap your driving.

finially good advice lol

nogoodname 12-24-2010 10:05 PM

With winter tires, I drove the G in a foot of snow and no problem with VDC off.

I also downshift when coming to a stop... it's much easier and safer.

370zproject 12-24-2010 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname (Post 865634)
With winter tires, I drove the G in a foot of snow and no problem with VDC off.

I also downshift when coming to a stop... it's much easier and safer.

i have a auto so uhm slow start i guess...

m4a1mustang 12-24-2010 11:15 PM

I am with spearfish... just take a cab home.

Mozen 12-24-2010 11:53 PM

Im based in Kansas and i made it all winter on badly worn summer tires and only got truly stuck once.

As everyone said, good winter tires are a must so get them as soon as you can. Slow starts and stops, always good to slow down way before you think you may need to.

Ive found if your stuck one of the best things to get you out is cat litter. Really. The super cheap stuff is fine that comes in giant bags. I normally keep 2 big bags in the back and if i get stuck ill use it to get back out. I just lay a line of it in the show/ice for about 2-3 feet from my rear tire forward (or direction of travel).

Good luck and hope this helps.

nogoodname 12-25-2010 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zproject (Post 865642)
i have a auto so uhm slow start i guess...

Use the manual mode. It's good!!

370zproject 12-25-2010 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mozen (Post 865907)
Im based in Kansas and i made it all winter on badly worn summer tires and only got truly stuck once.

As everyone said, good winter tires are a must so get them as soon as you can. Slow starts and stops, always good to slow down way before you think you may need to.

Ive found if your stuck one of the best things to get you out is cat litter. Really. The super cheap stuff is fine that comes in giant bags. I normally keep 2 big bags in the back and if i get stuck ill use it to get back out. I just lay a line of it in the show/ice for about 2-3 feet from my rear tire forward (or direction of travel).

Good luck and hope this helps.

:tiphat:

IDZRVIT 12-26-2010 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mozen (Post 865907)
Im based in Kansas and i made it all winter on badly worn summer tires and only got truly stuck once.

As everyone said, good winter tires are a must so get them as soon as you can. Slow starts and stops, always good to slow down way before you think you may need to.

Ive found if your stuck one of the best things to get you out is cat litter. Really. The super cheap stuff is fine that comes in giant bags. I normally keep 2 big bags in the back and if i get stuck ill use it to get back out. I just lay a line of it in the show/ice for about 2-3 feet from my rear tire forward (or direction of travel).

Good luck and hope this helps.

Or if you have a wood burning stove/fireplace use your ashes!

Also, buy 3 or 4 40lb bags of 'traction sand' and put them in the back over the wheels. Now you have the extra weight and if you get stuck, well, just open up a bag!

SmoothZ 12-26-2010 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject (Post 865207)
with stock (or none snow tires) tires.. and no snow drivein exp in a sport car tips :)

Whatever you do, don't jam on the brakes thinking it's going to help. That's when the problems really start. You have to learn to be easy on the brakes and throttle control. Brake early and drive slowly. Keep both hands on the steering wheel. If you start to slide, steer in the direction you want to be in. In other words, if you lose control, turn the wheel where you're looking at which should be away from the wall or ditch. :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitrouz (Post 865213)
leave the car at home.

This too! :roflpuke2:

Snakes709 12-26-2010 12:02 PM

I wouldnt recommend going out in snow without the right tires, but if you must. Then lower your tire psi abit, i'd say about 5-10 psi, turn your VDC off and be careful. Give yourself extra room at all time, especially when stopping. Be easy on the gas when accelerating.

Like smooth said, dont lock up the brakes, when you do that, your stearing goes out the window. If you do get stuck in a spot. And there no one to help push you out, try "rocking the car" back and forth. By that i mean, accelerate forward as much as you can, put foot on the brake, put the car in reverse, move back as far as you can, brake, foward and so on. Your tires will most likely spin, however, when they spin it will, dig some of the snow. But dont just sit there, letting them spin, soon as they start to spin, go the other direction. By moving back and forth, you are basically digging a trail to give yourself basically a running start to get out of the spot you are stuck in.

370zproject 12-26-2010 12:53 PM

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AK370Z 12-26-2010 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zproject (Post 865207)
with stock (or none snow tires) tires.. and no snow drivein exp in a sport car tips :)

Immediately downshift (didn't say stop) and slow down to a parking spot or whatever and keep your Z there. Take the bus or taxi. I have successfully done a full 360 degrees on ice with only 300 miles on my Z! Most scariest experience ever. Those high performance summer tires are literally become "glass tires" on snow.

Here's my Z with 363 miles parking next to a street (actually got stuck as I was trying to leave the z, shouldn't really say park) with my name, cell phone no. and requesting city to "NOT tow the car" (as it was a tow away zone) by the side mirror!

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...m/DSC01312.jpg
Picture taken next day

CrownR426 12-26-2010 09:45 PM

So basically your driving an auto, have no experience in the snow, rwd, no winter tires.
I can see you totaling your Z very soon, no offense...
Bus or taxi, dont be a fool.
Or just get some winter tires.

radek7633 12-26-2010 10:04 PM

As a Canadian with a Z I recommend this eh...

1. VDC off
2. Snow tires dont work, use track slicks
3. Sharp turns are a definite must
4. Use pedestrians as bumpers if you need to slow down at busy intersections
5. Hard on the gas all the time
6. Use dead babies as anchors if no pedestrian bumpers available.

Personally I live with my parents and have a winter car, "the man" didn't like me recycling dead babies =\

Cheers eh!

radek7633 12-26-2010 10:10 PM

ooooh... this thread was supposed to be "Tips for NOT getting caught in the snow with your Z"

not "Tips FOR getting getting caught in the snow with your Z"

my bad...eh... =P


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