An Important Question About Nissan 350Z

[yehanxue]

Hey You People. I Have an important question. I'm living in Canada, and the place where I live has a lot snow, and also winter is much longer than the other seasons. I'm not sure if I buy a nissan 350Z is a good idea or not for daily driving? I knew 350Z's ground clearance is very low, so if snow falls heavily. Can I still driving 350Z? And if I buy 4 snow tires, do they help a lot? I'm expect the answers. I'm appreciate all repies. And Thank you very very much.

[Neutrino]

well snow tires will help for sure......and its not cleareance that i'm worried its the fact that oversteer and fishtal will be horendous in a car like this in the snow.....


basically wide tires+power+RWD = nightmare in snow

part of the reason i'm getting a z is that i'll move in S nevada were there is no snow

[NISSANSPDR]

Yea snow and RWD suck...so just get the STi or Evo!

[yehanxue]

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[BlOOe46]

u will need to buy a set of 7.5" to 8" wide wheels all around and a set of snows . . . ths will help tremendously

[Neutrino]

Originally posted by BlOOe46
u will need to buy a set of 7.5" to 8" wide wheels all around and a set of snows . . . ths will help tremendously

since when wider is better on snow???

[crayzayjay]

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[23toyota23]

RWD sucks in snow. wide tires suck in snow. if you drive a rwd in snow you should definetley get abs brakes.

[Neutrino]

Originally Posted by 23toyota23

RWD sucks in snow. wide tires suck in snow. if you drive a rwd in snow you should definetley get abs brakes.

it makes not difference when braking if you have AWD, RWD or FWD.......all four wheels are braking no matter what....the only posible difference might be only if you use the engine brake.....


the main difference is when you accelerate....RWD cars tend to fishtail in snow

[23toyota23]

Originally Posted by Neutrino

it makes not difference when braking if you have AWD, RWD or FWD.......all four wheels are braking no matter what....the only posible difference might be only if you use the engine brake.....


the main difference is when you accelerate....RWD cars tend to fishtail in snow

in ice/snow isn't it easier to lose control of a RWD car when your getting back into the gas while taking a turn?

[Neutrino]

Originally Posted by 23toyota23

in ice/snow isn't it easier to lose control of a RWD car when your getting back into the gas while taking a turn?

yeah that too...but what i was trying to say is that when you brake it doesn't matter what type of car you have(FWD,AWD OR RWD) its all the same....unless you do fancy stuff like heel and toe

[DR_Gallup]

While I would not choose the Z for a daily driver in Canada, I have driven Mustangs and RX7's while living in Mass & NH. With 4 proper snow tires and rims you can go anywhere you want with a rear drive car. You definately want LSD and traction control would be nice too. The key is the tires. Do not try to use 4 season tires, they don't compare to real snows when the going gets slick. I drove my RX7 all over New England during ski season and never had a problem. I remember driving my 79 Stang on the interstate with my buddy in his Citation X11 (a "high performance" FWD car in it's day). We both had similar Eagle GT tires at the time. Going up a pretty steep, long grade I could pull away in the Stang because I could keep the power on and continue steering. FWD cars loose steering ability when the wheels start to slip. Also all cars transfer weight to the rear during accel and going up hills.

You will be SOL if there is more than 6 inches of new snow though!

[SINISTER350Z]

Originally Posted by yehanxue

Hey You People. I Have an important question. I'm living in Canada, and the place where I live has a lot snow, and also winter is much longer than the other seasons. I'm not sure if I buy a nissan 350Z is a good idea or not for daily driving? I knew 350Z's ground clearance is very low, so if snow falls heavily. Can I still driving 350Z? And if I buy 4 snow tires, do they help a lot? I'm expect the answers. I'm appreciate all repies. And Thank you very very much.

Hey yehanxue,

I live in Calgary and I'm buying the 2004 track pack. In fact, I'm picking it up this end of month. I used to own a 1977 Datsun 280z when I was younger and I drove it one winter. Even with the snow tires on, it did not help. Now the 350z do have traction control, but it is designed more for agressive driving than for winter driving. My suggestion to you is, if you can afford to buy a 350z, then you are more likely to be able to afford $2000.00 winter beater. This way, you can keep your new 350z away from hash winter conditions. So buy the 350z and park it during winter to keep the shine on the paint and rust free. By doing this you keep your mileage down and you have something to look forward to next spring. Good luck.

[Neutrino]

Originally Posted by SINISTER350Z

Hey yehanxue,

I live in Calgary and I'm buying the 2004 track pack. In fact, I'm picking it up this end of month. I used to own a 1977 Datsun 280z when I was younger and I drove it one winter. Even with the snow tires on, it did not help. Now the 350z do have traction control, but it is designed more for agressive driving than for winter driving. My suggestion to you is, if you can afford to buy a 350z, then you are more likely to be able to afford $2000.00 winter beater. This way, you can keep your new 350z away from hash winter conditions. So buy the 350z and park it during winter to keep the shine on the paint and rust free. By doing this you keep your mileage down and you have something to look forward to next spring. Good luck.

i wonder how effective that VDC is in snow?

[SINISTER350Z]

Originally Posted by Neutrino

i wonder how effective that VDC is in snow?

I don't know and I'm not willing to find out. Keepin' her garaged for winters.