How does the 370z perfom in the winter weather?

BC416 · 02-17-2015, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

between mid-jan til now i've seen 3 seperate 370's (red, blue, white) and a handful of 350's... i just shake my head since my OCD'ness is like CLEAN THE FK'IN CAR but i know it's impractical.

brave souls... especially in the snow! lol

I took my car to the hand wash spot yesterday to get all the crap off it and it snowed again this morning.

I'm not really OCD and it's my DD so it comes with the territory but Spring can't get here soon enough!

Shotta · 02-17-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

between mid-jan til now i've seen 3 seperate 370's (red, blue, white) and a handful of 350's... i just shake my head since my OCD'ness is like CLEAN THE FK'IN CAR but i know it's impractical.

brave souls... especially in the snow! lol

If your in Markham area you might see mine. I drive from Niagara to Markham, 240 KM's, about 3-4 times per week. It's impossible to keep clean, the powdery salt haze covers the car within I trip on the highway.

JF450 · 02-17-2015, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Shotta

If your in Markham area you might see mine. I drive from Niagara to Markham, 240 KM's, about 3-4 times per week. It's impossible to keep clean, the powdery salt haze covers the car within I trip on the highway.

Same here, I only drive it once or twice a week, but it gets dirty quick. I just quit washing it a couple weeks ago. I'll start washing it again when the temps get closer to 0c, no point in doing it when it's this cold.

birdman71 · 12-18-2015, 01:59 PM

The best part about winter is watching it happen from Southern California

Get to drive my Z all year haha

kfull · 01-02-2014, 09:34 PM

It's pretty good with winter tires. I just drove through the snow today and didn't have any major problems. Just gotta take it slow, use higher gears and drive cautiously. If I lived in Canada though I would definitely get a dedicated winter car though and just garage the Z, but it does fine in the New England winters with snow tires.

skidad62 · 01-02-2014, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Mine performs well in Winter.

However, it's about 78F today. Drops to a hellish 45F at night though. It still drives well then too.

lol we are minus -33*F here right now... would love to have that hellish +45*F you speak of

Italian_NISMO · 01-03-2014, 11:05 AM

So far so good with me. I have a Nismo with Pirelli Winter Sottozero, I have drove in a few inches of snow so far and I have not had any problems with grip.

This tire is also great in wet traction during highway speeds.

m4a1mustang · 01-03-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Italian_NISMO

So far so good with me. I have a Nismo with Pirelli Winter Sottozero, I have drove in a few inches of snow so far and I have not had any problems with grip.

This tire is also great in wet traction during highway speeds.

Great tire. That's what I had on my S2000 and what we currently use on our Focus ST.

Italian_NISMO · 01-03-2014, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Great tire. That's what I had on my S2000 and what we currently use on our Focus ST.

It is pricey tire but I will pay for safety

m4a1mustang · 01-03-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Italian_NISMO

It is pricey tire but I will pay for safety

Indeed. The Pirelli Sottozero, Dunlop Wintersport, and Michelin Alpin lines have all treated me very well. Worth the price for sure.

XwChriswX · 01-03-2014, 11:56 AM

Here's my setup:

18x8.5 TR Motorsports MT1
225/50/18 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60
25mm Spacer in the Rear
No TPMS

Total wheel/tire weight: 48lbs

Lowered yet no problems.

Having had this setup through 2 seasons now, I am very happy with the dry/wet/snow performance. I know the tires can handle up to 120+mph, and handle spirited runs in the curves as well. I'm more worried about the 225 width than the tires themselves when it comes to traction. Next set I will probably go for a 245/45/18 setup.

Luciano13 · 01-09-2014, 08:42 AM

Holy carp this week has been the worst winter i can ever remember

I couldn't imagine driving any RW w/300+ hp in this

m4a1mustang · 01-09-2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Luciano13

Holy carp this week has been the worst winter i can ever remember

I couldn't imagine driving any RW w/300+ hp in this

Why? It's fine with proper tires as long as you have enough ground clearance.

maizenblue · 01-09-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Why? It's fine with proper tires as long as you have enough ground clearance.

At least where i live we got up to 17 inches. I was snowed in for two days

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XwChriswX · 01-09-2014, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by maizenblue

At least where i live we got up to 17 inches. I was snowed in for two days

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If someone decided to go out in a Z in 17" of snow, it's not the cars fault for...

...whatever ensues.

12-18-2015, 01:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 41	The best part about winter is watching it happen from Southern California Get to drive my Z all year haha Luciano13 likes this. __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan

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kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 15	It's pretty good with winter tires. I just drove through the snow today and didn't have any major problems. Just gotta take it slow, use higher gears and drive cautiously. If I lived in Canada though I would definitely get a dedicated winter car though and just garage the Z, but it does fine in the New England winters with snow tires. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

01-03-2014, 11:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Italian_NISMO Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 21 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo #300 Rep Power: 13	So far so good with me. I have a Nismo with Pirelli Winter Sottozero, I have drove in a few inches of snow so far and I have not had any problems with grip. This tire is also great in wet traction during highway speeds. m4a1mustang and Leadfoot like this.

01-09-2014, 08:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 246	Holy carp this week has been the worst winter i can ever remember I couldn't imagine driving any RW w/300+ hp in this __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

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