How does the 370z perfom in the winter weather?

alcheng · 01-28-2014, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luciano13

I guess the biggest concern with RWD is hitting black ice.
Im not sure if the VDC would save you on that???

I hit an oil patch in the summer and I had zero traction what so ever. VDC did not help me at all..... or did I have it off

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

a set of good snow tires, I mean really good one, VDC on unless you are in an empty parking lot.

I used to drive a 350z all year around, no problem except sometimes start the car at uphill.

one time I was driving on HWY during a snowstorm, manage to hit 90km/h no problem, VDC saved me from black ice couple times.

overall, it's pretty good.

Mr.Luciano13, did you carefully read my post...??

it saved me twice

one time I was going off a ramp and saw 2 cars had collided already and all the sudden my car started to slide toward the pile... hit the brake, ABS kicked-in, no help then VDC kick-in cos I can hear different braking noise from different corners, eventually I managed to swirl the car thus avoid crashing into the pile.

2nd time I was on the HWY in a snow-storm, change to the right lane then the car started to fishtail then I realize the whole lane is black-iced. hold on to the wheel and keep my foot steady on the gas, no lift no press. VDC light came on and the Z started to straighten out itself.

2 times, from my own experience.

and because of that, I trust VDC.

***note: I am not saying VDC can save you/car from ANY situation, but at least, it works. Still, drive responsibly.

Leadfoot · 01-30-2014, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

Mr.Luciano13, did you carefully read my post...??

it saved me twice

one time I was going off a ramp and saw 2 cars had collided already and all the sudden my car started to slide toward the pile... hit the brake, ABS kicked-in, no help then VDC kick-in cos I can hear different braking noise from different corners, eventually I managed to swirl the car thus avoid crashing into the pile.

2nd time I was on the HWY in a snow-storm, change to the right lane then the car started to fishtail then I realize the whole lane is black-iced. hold on to the wheel and keep my foot steady on the gas, no lift no press. VDC light came on and the Z started to straighten out itself.

2 times, from my own experience.

and because of that, I trust VDC.

***note: I am not saying VDC can save you/car from ANY situation, but at least, it works. Still, drive responsibly.

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