Living with Z4 in winters

F87LUV · 07-23-2008, 09:08 AM

I had winter dunlop sports on the coupe but i had the blizzaks on my 350z... which is why i said the z4 is light compared... 350 is a little bigger

Tallest · 07-23-2008, 09:43 AM

as mentioned, I think main worry for me is will it be very cold inside, how the mechanisms will handle it, etc. Not that i plan to open the roof in minus 20C but still... i'd like to know it will open fine come spring.

As for ground clearance I'll do what few of my friends with sports car do - buy slightly higher sidewall winter tyres, i.e. for 17in, instead of regulare 225-45-17, will go for 225/55/17... I think this helps just tad more clearance and so will help in those winters. Plus extra comfort, etc.

Hawkeye · 07-23-2008, 10:56 AM

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I LOVED the Z4 in the winter. I was top down a good 95% of the time. Summer came along, and I cant go anywhere without getting a tan

I hate been dark.

Are you asian? I know a lot of asians do not like getting tan. Weird concept to me. Bring on the sun!

Anyway, I would feel better in the snow with my Zed than with any other sporty car, it has really good traction control.

ianbiz · 07-28-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Are you asian? I know a lot of asians do not like getting tan. Weird concept to me. Bring on the sun!

Anyway, I would feel better in the snow with my Zed than with any other sporty car, it has really good traction control.

Def. not asain. But I tend to get treated differently when my skin is dark vs light. People are still too racist.

Hawkeye · 07-28-2008, 12:54 PM

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Def. not asain. But I tend to get treated differently when my skin is dark vs light. People are still too racist.

I see, sorry to hear that. People are dumb.

ianbiz · 07-29-2008, 04:02 PM

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I see, sorry to hear that. People are dumb.

ianbiz · 07-29-2008, 08:34 PM

I need to start a thread titled "Living with the Z4 in summers". Its too bloody hot to drive this car.

pbdm4k · 07-29-2008, 10:09 PM

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I need to start a thread titled "Living with the Z4 in summers". Its too bloody hot to drive this car.

Ugh, tell me about it.. the leather? Sheeesh, let the car sit in the sun after a while and it is SCORCHING!!

I am tossing these seats in favour of cloth buckets.

Anyone want to buy my stock seats?

Dammmittt · 07-29-2008, 10:13 PM

Back on topic...I had summers on my M Coupe last winter, and even though I didn't drive it often in the snow, the one time I did, and pushed it, it was very predictable, and a hell of a lot of fun.

ianbiz · 07-29-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pbdm4k

Ugh, tell me about it.. the leather? Sheeesh, let the car sit in the sun after a while and it is SCORCHING!!

I am tossing these seats in favour of cloth buckets.

Anyone want to buy my stock seats?

Sport seats?

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

Back on topic...I had summers on my M Coupe last winter, and even though I didn't drive it often in the snow, the one time I did, and pushed it, it was very predictable, and a hell of a lot of fun.

You make me jealous.

zbeamer4 · 08-06-2008, 01:20 PM

I have driven my Z4 unintentionally in snow! NFW! I take my truck! I drive up to NH quite a bit and a snowy hill is a nightmare!

Graham M · 08-06-2008, 04:36 PM

While I've had my Z for only a few months, its never seen snow, being a Texas car, and I'd like to keep it that way. While I'm sure that wonderful DTC and STC would work remarkibly well: Its great having a 100% rust free car thats easy to work on, since there is no corrision.

Besides, what I've learnt from being a detailer when I was in my teens: I can honestly atess for how vicious salt and freezing temps(& thawing) are for a convertible top. They are just the anti-Christ if you want the top to look great. Without a removable hardtop, FORGET IT.

You can always tell the people that drive their convertibles in the winter, as the canvas/cloth is weak/soft to the touch, tears easily (and usually does tear) as well as it becomes discolored, all starting in about 4-6 years. It progresses downhill from there.

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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 167 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	Back on topic...I had summers on my M Coupe last winter, and even though I didn't drive it often in the snow, the one time I did, and pushed it, it was very predictable, and a hell of a lot of fun. __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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zbeamer4 Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Jet Black 08 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	I have driven my Z4 unintentionally in snow! NFW! I take my truck! I drive up to NH quite a bit and a snowy hill is a nightmare!
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Graham M I love my Z. Pure sex on wheels. 48 Rep 397 Posts Drives: Is sold, goodbye everyone! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	While I've had my Z for only a few months, its never seen snow, being a Texas car, and I'd like to keep it that way. While I'm sure that wonderful DTC and STC would work remarkibly well: Its great having a 100% rust free car thats easy to work on, since there is no corrision. Besides, what I've learnt from being a detailer when I was in my teens: I can honestly atess for how vicious salt and freezing temps(& thawing) are for a convertible top. They are just the anti-Christ if you want the top to look great. Without a removable hardtop, FORGET IT. You can always tell the people that drive their convertibles in the winter, as the canvas/cloth is weak/soft to the touch, tears easily (and usually does tear) as well as it becomes discolored, all starting in about 4-6 years. It progresses downhill from there.
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