To drive the 370z in the winter or not

LMBmikeZ · 02-05-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Canadian GP

Before I started to read this thread I was expecting the answer to be driving a Z in the winter is a bad idea, glad to see otherwise. Good snow tires, moderate snowfall, winter driving experience and proper driving means it can be done. 2 months until I get my Camaro out of storage and start looking for a Z to replace it.

So when you get the Z does that mean you will not be storing it like you stored the camaro?

kenchan · 02-05-2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Canadian GP

Before I started to read this thread I was expecting the answer to be driving a Z in the winter is a bad idea, glad to see otherwise. Good snow tires, moderate snowfall, winter driving experience and proper driving means it can be done. 2 months until I get my Camaro out of storage and start looking for a Z to replace it.

it can be done.

just like lambo doors on a civic.

Gauge · 02-05-2013, 11:10 AM

I have plenty of RWD snow driving exp. But it's just not worth the risk to me. For some this might not be an expensive car, but for me it is.

I want this car to last a really long time and stay in great shape. That means no winters. Which sucks because I'm dying to drive it.

CDepp · 02-05-2013, 11:31 AM

I took her out in a bad ice storm with summer tires. Did just fine, but I grew up in Illinois where ice was common driving conditions for winter.

The defrost hardly kept up with the ice coming down:

1/4" ice buildup on the headlamps:

^Image is actually in focus; just that iced over^

The car handled amazingly well considering

cossie1600 · 02-05-2013, 11:45 AM

I found the defroster to be barely adequate too on the Z

JohnsZ · 02-05-2013, 12:15 PM

I had an '07 350Z that I garaged from November through March. It never even saw rain let alone snow. I ended up trading it in since I was barely using it even when the weather was nice because I had another car as a DD. I missed my Z so much that I vowed if I ever got another Z, I would drive it all season and as my DD.

I did get another Z currently owning an '09 370Z Touring which I enjoy daily. Living in CT, the heated seats are great on the many days it gets below freezing here. I have summer performance tires on it (Michelin Pilot Super Sport) and have never had an issue with the back sliding out. Granted, I'm careful more during the winter than in the summer months which I think is a common sense anyway. When it snows m-f, I drive my wife's car to work and take her to work. It's only happened once so far this year.

I suppose that I look at life differently now as a senior citizen as life is too short and days are too precious. Enjoying life for me is not a seasonal thing. Though the Z shouldn't be driven in snow unless you have snow tires, it can be driven and enjoyed in the winter months in all temps. Like anything else, common sense prevails.

Canadian GP · 02-05-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

So when you get the Z does that mean you will not be storing it like you stored the camaro?

Yes, that's why I posted in this thread to see if was possible. Now you're probably thinking why I don't drive the Camaro in the snow. The Camaro was my dream car and a retirement present to myself and when I bought it I assumed I would drive it until I could no longer drive. 3 years later and I still enjoy the car but it's time to move on.

zefaulter · 02-05-2013, 08:52 PM

I just purchased my 370z on the second day of this year. I love this car! I drive it almost everyday with winter tires and I can say it's not as bad as you may think. I drove it back from work two Fridays ago and there was a 60 car pile up because of snow. I'm sure some of you from Canada may have heard of it.
Either way, If you end up driving your Z in the snow, don't turn off traction control...

nmjaxx9 · 02-06-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I found the defroster to be barely adequate too on the Z

It doesnt melt snow if thats what you mean.

LMBmikeZ · 02-06-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Canadian GP

Yes, that's why I posted in this thread to see if was possible. Now you're probably thinking why I don't drive the Camaro in the snow. The Camaro was my dream car and a retirement present to myself and when I bought it I assumed I would drive it until I could no longer drive. 3 years later and I still enjoy the car but it's time to move on.

well either way congrats on moving onto the Z hope you enjoy it more then the Camaro

cossie1600 · 02-06-2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

It doesnt melt snow if thats what you mean.

There were just too much build up in certain spots on the windshield, leaving annoying spots

Zenki370 · 02-06-2013, 11:39 PM

When I had my Z, i spent 600 on a 98 honda civic. best decision I made.

mikeSS · 02-06-2013, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zenki370

When I had my Z, i spent 600 on a 98 honda civic. best decision I made.

just wont be seen driving a 90s civic when i have a 35k+ sports car . thats just me..

LiquidCrewZ · 02-07-2013, 01:43 AM

So glad I have a older car to drive in the winter. It's not so much driving in the winter that's bad, but all of the dumb people and them messing up your car. I miss driving my Z though....

LMBmikeZ · 02-07-2013, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

just wont be seen driving a 90s civic when i have a 35k+ sports car . thats just me..

Up here in canada it is $55k+ by the time you are taxed and good to go!

So in the summer months I always drive my Z but in the winter I am still in a beater, for last 3 years I was driving a 99 pathfinder but it crapped out on me at the end of last year. So this year I bought my buddies 91 ACCORD! for cheap, $400 cheap!, and it has been great these first couple winter months

however next year I am going back to an SUV probably 05-08 year range though.....

02-05-2013, 11:10 AM	#63 (permalink)
Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 14	I have plenty of RWD snow driving exp. But it's just not worth the risk to me. For some this might not be an expensive car, but for me it is. I want this car to last a really long time and stay in great shape. That means no winters. Which sucks because I'm dying to drive it. __________________ I am a demon bolt slayer.

02-05-2013, 11:31 AM	#64 (permalink)
CDepp Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 837 Drives: sideways Rep Power: 13	I took her out in a bad ice storm with summer tires. Did just fine, but I grew up in Illinois where ice was common driving conditions for winter. The defrost hardly kept up with the ice coming down: 1/4" ice buildup on the headlamps: ^Image is actually in focus; just that iced over^ The car handled amazingly well considering m4a1mustang likes this. __________________ -CDepp- 2011 MB Base+S M6 \| Invidia Exhaust \| TommyKairaHebiBeibi \| H&R Spacers 15/20 \| GTR Start \| 305hp/240tq

02-05-2013, 12:15 PM	#66 (permalink)
JohnsZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 374 Drives: '09 370Z Tour CY M6 Rep Power: 14	I had an '07 350Z that I garaged from November through March. It never even saw rain let alone snow. I ended up trading it in since I was barely using it even when the weather was nice because I had another car as a DD. I missed my Z so much that I vowed if I ever got another Z, I would drive it all season and as my DD. I did get another Z currently owning an '09 370Z Touring which I enjoy daily. Living in CT, the heated seats are great on the many days it gets below freezing here. I have summer performance tires on it (Michelin Pilot Super Sport) and have never had an issue with the back sliding out. Granted, I'm careful more during the winter than in the summer months which I think is a common sense anyway. When it snows m-f, I drive my wife's car to work and take her to work. It's only happened once so far this year. I suppose that I look at life differently now as a senior citizen as life is too short and days are too precious. Enjoying life for me is not a seasonal thing. Though the Z shouldn't be driven in snow unless you have snow tires, it can be driven and enjoyed in the winter months in all temps. Like anything else, common sense prevails. Masa, cgust and CDepp like this.

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02-05-2013, 11:45 AM	#65 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	I found the defroster to be barely adequate too on the Z

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zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	I just purchased my 370z on the second day of this year. I love this car! I drive it almost everyday with winter tires and I can say it's not as bad as you may think. I drove it back from work two Fridays ago and there was a 60 car pile up because of snow. I'm sure some of you from Canada may have heard of it. Either way, If you end up driving your Z in the snow, don't turn off traction control...

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02-07-2013, 01:43 AM	#74 (permalink)
LiquidCrewZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Westerville, OH Posts: 159 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z B M6 Rep Power: 13	So glad I have a older car to drive in the winter. It's not so much driving in the winter that's bad, but all of the dumb people and them messing up your car. I miss driving my Z though....