Suffolkz Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Perhaps surprisingly this post is not about GoT... So I pulled into the driveway this evening and walked up to front door, while as usual, admiring the z. But it was raining, and as I'm only into my sixth month of z ownership, couldn't help wondering how much use over the winter i'd likely get. So the question is, do many of you limit your use over the winter as the roads and weather get worse, or carry on regardless?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 It's just a car. If anything, I drive mine more in the winter as I love the challenge wet and cold weather brings to a driver. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GappySmeg Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Use mine lots more in the winter coz it's too cold for the motorbike. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Just keep an eye on the salt residue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 My Zed was a daily driver as is every other car that I've ever owned, ...takes a lot to stop me driving and tbh in all the years I've only ever seen a few snow falls heavy enough to stop me driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9davelee Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Mine is a daily driver as well, and I live in Scotland. Mind I'm looking for wheels for winter tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trouser Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Daily drive for me for the last 12 years I also drive it at the weekends just for pleasure of it. Don't worry about it - enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahameJ Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I fit winter tyres and carry on through the winter. It's got a good heater 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I used to SORN mine from November to March. Totally unnecessary i'm sure, but i used to have some nice 19" Volk's which would have been ruined by the salt. I had stock wheels to go on, but I was too embarrassed to drive it with those on so i never did! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Oh Yay, it's that time of year again when suddenly, overnight anything RWD becomes utterly useless for the next 9 months and needs to be wrapped up in bubble wrap and put back in its original packaging again... Sigh. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG Mark Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Daily driver for me - adjust driving accordingly to suit the conditions, and clean/hose off more frequently, particularly wheel arches/lips. Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 It's just a car. If anything, I drive mine more in the winter as I love the challenge wet and cold weather brings to a driver. Sorry but this did make me laugh a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteyb Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Lol back in bubble wrap, drive mine daily, best time of the year for rwd, i rarely have my tc on either, i hate the interuptions of it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Garaged from October to May approx every year for me dependent on the weather changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Used everyday throughout the colder months!! Parking it up over winter would probably do more bad than good unless it's in a completely dry de humidified garage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Regardless of winter or summer if its wet out i tend to use my second car (92' Nissan Sunny) as i dont like my 350z getting mucky if i can help it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colesl4w Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I drive mine every day, regardless of weather. I can't think of any safety-related reason why I wouldn't? The only reason I could think of is if it was because I planned to keep the car literally forever and wanted it never to get in contact with salt for bodywork reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-G- Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Any nice car I've owned has been garaged durine the winter. The roads are salty, slushy shite up here from November through to March/April so a daily car is used for the more mundane tasks. An old colleague of mine nearly killed himself and his M6 on a ho-hum 13 mile commute - never seen a near miss affect anyone so badly, he traded the M6 the same day for a 4x4 Porker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I just carry on regardless.... Saying that last winter was a bad one, curbed two of my brand new rota's getting stuck on a hill and then smashed my front bumper and nearly killed myself when a road sign blew into the motorway. Said I'd keep it off road this year to avoid any unnecessary damage but it's unlikely I'll follow it through, to much of a hassle buying and running another car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 It's a £7k Nissan... it gets driven everywhere any weather. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Depends on where you live, as G says if its -10 and ice everywhere there are better vehicles to get around in. Personally, living under the protective pollution bubble that covers London winter was never a biggie, drove it in the slush as well, just drove sensibly and as likely to slide around as any other car on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinster Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I just hit the snow button. *smug* It's great fun in the winter. Just the salt's the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkz Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Quinster - The snow / fun button being the traction control button going off I guess! Seems to me that those looking to keep their z in tip top condition keep the use minimal to not-at-all over the winter. Meanwhile, most of you carry on regardless, I'll be practising my drifti... *cough* I mean driving carefully at all times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggalo Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Drive drive drive. It's a Nissan, not a Shelby Daytona. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Quinster - The snow / fun button being the traction control button going off I guess! Seems to me that those looking to keep their z in tip top condition keep the use minimal to not-at-all over the winter. Meanwhile, most of you carry on regardless, I'll be practising my drifti... *cough* I mean driving carefully at all times... Imports have a snow button I believe . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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