Lack of winter is almost WORSE than winter

RN SHARK · 01-09-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z

Winter? Whats that?

That's what I was thinking. Hell, my "winter" or rain car IS my Z. My summer car is my 240SX convertible.

keb370z · 01-10-2012, 07:14 PM

To those of you who garage your Z in winter: how often do you start it up? Does it need to actually be driven once in a while? How often?

This is my first winter with mine, and it will be mostly garaged. Just trying to figure out how often I need to start it and/or drive it.

nmjaxx9 · 01-10-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by keb370z

To those of you who garage your Z in winter: how often do you start it up? Does it need to actually be driven once in a while? How often?

This is my first winter with mine, and it will be mostly garaged. Just trying to figure out how often I need to start it and/or drive it.

You should be find storing it for a couple months without starting, most people disconnect the battery, add fuel stabilizer, and etc.

I don't do that, I usually just start her up every couple weeks, and luckily this winter I have been able to drive her around every couple weeks.

canes7 · 01-11-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

You should be find storing it for a couple months without starting, most people disconnect the battery, add fuel stabilizer, and etc.

I don't do that, I usually just start her up every couple weeks, and luckily this winter I have been able to drive her around every couple weeks.

It's a good idea when you start it to let if warm up completely.

Pelican170 · 01-11-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

You should be find storing it for a couple months without starting, most people disconnect the battery, add fuel stabilizer, and etc.

I don't do that, I usually just start her up every couple weeks, and luckily this winter I have been able to drive her around every couple weeks.

I start mine about every month, month and a half at most. The last 2 years i havent even disconnected the battery and its been fine. Not saying its the best idea but thats what ive done...

Notsud 13 · 01-05-2012, 03:24 PM

i live in california and we're in the 80s right now lol

indy370 · 01-05-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Notsud 13

i live in california and we're in the 80s right now lol

50 degrees in the winter is like 80 degrees to us.

JB1 · 01-05-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by indy370

50 degrees in the winter is like 80 degrees to us.

memorylasts · 01-05-2012, 03:29 PM

I miss NY winters(more or less seasons), but i like driving my car all year too. So hard to choose.

Jsolo · 01-05-2012, 06:05 PM

Give it a week.. It's coming.

Thechidz · 01-05-2012, 06:20 PM

supposed to be the 40's and clear for the next TEN days! this is crazy nothing even in the forecast yet. I'm getting my z from the garage tomorrow and driving it all week. f it

Jsolo · 01-05-2012, 10:35 PM

I don't know about the next ten days --- at least not here in chicago. I think we'll be ok through next tuesday or wednesday, then the flood gates open Chicago, IL 60640 Month Weather Report - AccuWeather.com. But, who knows.. This can all change by sunday

I would not be one bit upset if we didn't get an inch of snow this winter.

EazyD · 01-05-2012, 10:47 PM

We had snow in October. Which never happens. Snow tires went on.
Now we haven't had snow since then. Which never happens. Fine by me.

Glad I sold my Jeep last year and got winter tires. I still enjoy going to work and the days are getting longer

nmjaxx9 · 01-06-2012, 01:35 AM

This is why im glad I can store my Z in my own garage where I can still access/take it out whenever I like. Which I have already done a couple times.

NickBaragona · 01-06-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaughanabe13

I stored my Z in early December, since I have a relative with an open garage space who was willing to take it. It's now residing about 2 hours away so I can't just get it out any time. Well it turns out, winter in Iowa is nonexistent. I have had frost on my winter car's windshield a handful of times and it has never really snowed or been icy. All I can think is.... I COULD BE DRIVING THE Z. Today it's a high of 55 and sunny, no salt on the roads. It's killing me! Anyone else having this problem or are you midwesterners still driving?

My situation is very similar to yours. I had my 40th stored in a friends garage about two hours away in early December. I've been driving my 95 Civic in the meantime. Although I could be driving the Z, I think its good to keep it out of the elements for a few months as well as keep the miles down.

01-05-2012, 03:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	I miss NY winters(more or less seasons), but i like driving my car all year too. So hard to choose. __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

01-05-2012, 06:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 15	supposed to be the 40's and clear for the next TEN days! this is crazy nothing even in the forecast yet. I'm getting my z from the garage tomorrow and driving it all week. f it __________________ I <3 my car

01-05-2012, 10:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	We had snow in October. Which never happens. Snow tires went on. Now we haven't had snow since then. Which never happens. Fine by me. Glad I sold my Jeep last year and got winter tires. I still enjoy going to work and the days are getting longer __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

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keb370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 214 Drives: '11 M6 Sport in Blue Rep Power: 13	To those of you who garage your Z in winter: how often do you start it up? Does it need to actually be driven once in a while? How often? This is my first winter with mine, and it will be mostly garaged. Just trying to figure out how often I need to start it and/or drive it.

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Notsud 13 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 353 Drives: '09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	i live in california and we're in the 80s right now lol

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Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	Give it a week.. It's coming.

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01-06-2012, 01:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	This is why im glad I can store my Z in my own garage where I can still access/take it out whenever I like. Which I have already done a couple times.