To drive the 370z in the winter or not

Tribalpinoy91

Uhm.. The Z isn't known for paint quality with winter comes salt, rocks more road debris. In the winter washing vehicles is a pain. RWD layout..the choice is yours. I will be driving another car.

Tazicon

I like to see people who use their brains. I drove a rwd pick up for years, I would put my snow tires on and would throw sand bags in the back and go. Even had to throw chains on more than a few times. I remember often saying "only wussies need 4x4!" After I got my first 4x4 there was no turning back, then I got an awd that worked amazing in snow........wow the differance is night and day. I look at vehicles as tools. Get the right tool for the job. Yes you can get by using a ratchet as a hammer but come on now.

It amazes me how much time and money people will spend to have the best smart phone for their needs, the best computer, the best TV, the best car, the best mods for their car, then turn around and not get what works best in snow. Ahhhhhh the macho man mentality.

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3.7 ZPA

I'm in NY, and will be driving the Z when the roads are clear. In the snow, I'll be driving the beater...mostly because the drivers around here are awful. It's bad enough that people try to Kamikaze me during perfect driving conditions.

LMBmikeZ

Are you in Burlington Ontario?? I would strongly suggest storing the Z for the winter months. It will give you peace of mind knowing that it is safe for you to enjoy in the spring that is not to far off. Plus when you bring it out in the spring it feels so good, it's like it's a brand new car all over again. You'll be smiling ear to ear with a big grin. O ya you will also save your under body from rusting and the exterior will hold up a lot better with less crap being thrown at the bumper.

got mine ready......

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mayday813

The car is made to be driven. Get the right tires and barring deep snow, it drives just fine perhaps even better than FWD vehicles.

m4a1mustang

That's my philosophy. I understand why some want to garage their cars for winter but I love driving in snow (with snow tires) so I will never do it. Hell, I love a rainy day for good driving fun. I know many people that have never had their sports car out in rain let alone snow!

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Cafiax

Last year there was a day with 1mm of snow on the ground. (less than visible) Mind you this was a downhill intersection but as I slowly braked from 30kmph giving it ~100-150ft to stop. I slid into the intersection. lol do not try it if you are still running stock bridgestone tires.

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shaun66

YOLO I'm driving my 370z this winter! Ohh wait...

LakeShow

If snowing dont drive, if clear drive it. Very simple.

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forza370z

Can you drive the z in the winter? Yes you can. Is it recommended? No, not from me. But if you have to, be sure to read this thread for the proper winter setup.

My 370Z in the Snow - Blizzak LM-60

LiquidCrewZ

Great video! Buy a new set of tires and rims. Maybe some all weather car mats, and you should be good to go. They put traction control there for a reason. But, I would never do it and is why I kept my 98 beater winter or crappy weather car. It's up to you, in ohio they still use a salt mixture .

nmjaxx9

They use salt mixture in all of the midwest? Dammm thought that was in the north states

vrfreak

also depends if ur car is lowered mine for example i'd have a much different problem then the snow wich is clearance
so unless u r prepared to raise the car or throw stock suspension back in i wouldnt drive it

scottIN

For me, it's about comfort. I know I could slap some snow tires on and be ok, but I've got a Ridgeline as well, so the Z gets parked. It's just more comfortable / less anxiety for me to drive the truck in the snow. Like if I've got to go to Indy (60 miles away) and the forecast is for 4" of snow that day, I'd be scared to take the Z. In the truck, I don't even think about it.

As I get older, I've learned that comfort / ease can be a lot more important than cool / fun.

LMBmikeZ

all you guys south of the boarder you don't know what winter is, except you guys that are up at the boarder like Michigan and NY state. The rest of you come on snow? how often do you guys even see that stuff?

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