Any Reason To Think 370Z Will Be Reasonable In Snow?

zcarj · 11-27-2008, 06:52 PM

I know it's not out yet...but is there any reason to believe that even with snow tires, the 370z wouldn't be a terror in the snow?

Slidefox · 11-27-2008, 06:59 PM

RWD and snow = driving hazard!!!

Anything is possible though.

Dav · 11-28-2008, 01:15 AM

I'll tell you what: Slidefox is right. RWD is VERY difficult in snow and, most of all, Z's torque makes things even more difficult. For example, it would be easier to drive an S2000 in snow, because she revs high.

However, it's not impossible. But if you see snow most of the year it's not the right car for you.

Barry626 · 11-28-2008, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zcarj

I know it's not out yet...but is there any reason to believe that even with snow tires, the 370z wouldn't be a terror in the snow?

The Z comes with summer tires so it will not drive in snow what so ever!

Change the tires to All Season or better yet snows & the car will be great!
I had a 07 Touring that I put Good Year "All Season" and I had zip problems.
Rear wheel is fine if you have enough driving experience & us common sense!

Good luck!

FABG37 · 11-28-2008, 04:26 AM

rear wheel drive+ summer tires= possible death

nogoodname · 11-28-2008, 10:58 AM

the G is RWD and it's fine as long as you got winter tires.

It's really not that bad if you know how to drive. Don't blame the car..lol...blame the driver !!

it's like a bad tennis player complaining his racket is causing him to lose....lol

Joker57676 · 11-28-2008, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname007

the G is RWD and it's fine as long as you got winter tires.

It's really not that bad if you know how to drive. Don't blame the car..lol...blame the driver !!

it's like a bad tennis player complaining his racket is causing him to lose....lol

I know a chick who drives a 350Z all winter in Wisconsin. If I remember right, she has all season tires on the car. Don't forget, it wasn't that many years ago when all cars were RWD so I don't see the problem. As long as you're not aggressive, RWD is not really prohibitive in snow.

Mark

RCZ · 11-28-2008, 08:15 PM

Yeah I wouldnt tempt faith with that. Icy hills will make you feel very stupid when youre holding the body shop bill....

(before people start saying "what do you know! youre from Miami!" I lived in boston for a bunch of years...which is why I had an STI.

koojo · 11-29-2008, 05:18 PM

I plan on getting the 370z, and I will be living in Lewisburg, WV for the next few years, and it does snow there. I figure I'd put on some all-season tires or another set of rims with snow tires on them, and it's all good. There are many other cars out there are are RWD and people have no problems with them (bmw's, mercedes, infiniti g, ect).

BlackBullet · 11-30-2008, 01:44 AM

(before people start saying "what do you know! youre from Miami!" I lived in boston for a bunch of years...which is why I had an STI.[/QUOTE]

This brings me to a different subject here. Having experience driving in the snow will make you that much of a better driver. From living in the far north for many years and now in Miami, I find myself having better control of the car compare to the average Miami driver. On the other hand, I know for sure that the average Miami driver wouldn't last a day or two driving in the snow up north. Just my though.

RCZ · 11-30-2008, 03:02 PM

hahaha I completely agree. Snow really teaches you car control whether you like it or not. You can learn at much slower speeds and with usually less expensive consequences. Then you can apply it to dry pavement, which is a little less forgiving, but the mechanics are very similar.

400whp didnt help either...

11-27-2008, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-29-2008, 05:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
koojo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 61 Drives: Infiniti G20 Rep Power: 16	I plan on getting the 370z, and I will be living in Lewisburg, WV for the next few years, and it does snow there. I figure I'd put on some all-season tires or another set of rims with snow tires on them, and it's all good. There are many other cars out there are are RWD and people have no problems with them (bmw's, mercedes, infiniti g, ect). __________________ 2000 Infiniti G20 (TURBOCHARGED - SR20DET) - FOR SALE - http://www.koojo.net/

11-28-2008, 01:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dav Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N Italy, lake Maggiore Posts: 399 Drives: black Lev2 370Z Rep Power: 16	I'll tell you what: Slidefox is right. RWD is VERY difficult in snow and, most of all, Z's torque makes things even more difficult. For example, it would be easier to drive an S2000 in snow, because she revs high. However, it's not impossible. But if you see snow most of the year it's not the right car for you.

11-28-2008, 10:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	the G is RWD and it's fine as long as you got winter tires. It's really not that bad if you know how to drive. Don't blame the car..lol...blame the driver !! it's like a bad tennis player complaining his racket is causing him to lose....lol

11-28-2008, 08:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Yeah I wouldnt tempt faith with that. Icy hills will make you feel very stupid when youre holding the body shop bill.... (before people start saying "what do you know! youre from Miami!" I lived in boston for a bunch of years...which is why I had an STI.

11-30-2008, 01:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
BlackBullet Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: US Posts: 48 Drives: 03 Best Car Ever Rep Power: 0	(before people start saying "what do you know! youre from Miami!" I lived in boston for a bunch of years...which is why I had an STI.[/QUOTE] This brings me to a different subject here. Having experience driving in the snow will make you that much of a better driver. From living in the far north for many years and now in Miami, I find myself having better control of the car compare to the average Miami driver. On the other hand, I know for sure that the average Miami driver wouldn't last a day or two driving in the snow up north. Just my though.

11-30-2008, 03:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	hahaha I completely agree. Snow really teaches you car control whether you like it or not. You can learn at much slower speeds and with usually less expensive consequences. Then you can apply it to dry pavement, which is a little less forgiving, but the mechanics are very similar. 400whp didnt help either...