coldel Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 ...and not just tucking the Zed into a garage come October Because on a balmy january morning you can give it a little clean, C5 up the wheels and she is all set for a drive Quote
spursmaddave Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Ive driven my Zed almost every day since October I can understand people wanting to wrap their pride and joy in cotton wool or not risk them ending up in a ditch at the first sight of rain/sleet etc but I love the cold winter mornings with the ice cold air and my Zed loves it too... Quote
brillomaster Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 i was just talking about this with my gf... with a winter like this it'd be silly to sorn the car - only had to scrap ice off the car once so far in the morning. However, last two years were definitely appropriate to sorn! Quote
Beau Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Looking good, Only problem about washing cars in winter is that a few miles down the road and its dirty again. I normally just give it a hard wax at the end of summer, and then clean the wheels every month during winter. Quote
Jay Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Nice one mate. I am the same, I used my 350z all the time and now doing the same with the 370z Quote
DoogyRev Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 I think you missed a spot Looks great, I hope you did your pipes Quote
bartman Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 i use my car every day it drives well in most conditions not so great when we had the snow last year but it got me to work. no point hiding it away in the garage it was built to be driven. Quote
Will370z Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 nice work, looks very tidy Hate to say it but ive used mine everything day over christmas and not cleaned it in weeks because it would get filthy in our lanes. The car must be in shock at the dirt Quote
glrnet Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Most unlike you Wills nice work, looks very tidy Hate to say it but ive used mine everything day over christmas and not cleaned it in weeks because it would get filthy in our lanes. The car must be in shock at the dirt Quote
jumping350 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 nice work cold looks gleaming ive driven my zed everyday nearly since i bought havent battered an eyelid throughout the end of 2011 and the start of 2012 and havent seen my traction control light come on in over a year (i check it once a month just to make sure TCS is still working!!) larger wheels and decent tyres make a world of difference regardless of weather if not extreme..but washing is a pain,mines blade silver and now looks gunmetal I came to windsor on thurs actually when it was freezing and it flew down the m25 Quote
coldel Posted January 8, 2012 Author Posted January 8, 2012 I actually managed a 'back end out' moment today with the TC on got it trying to overtake me as i cornered and accelerated and swiftly brought it back into line - quite enjoyed it actually - as someone who barely puts the car over 5k revs! But yeah I do love washing the car, the under-stairs cupboard is an Aladdin's cave of stuff for looking after the Zed I wash it once a week weather permitting and every month a good coating of polish and wax and always keep the wheels coated in gtechniq C5 - leather shampoos and interior shampoos for all other bits - B&D car vac - engine bay cleaner - list goes on...actually as I am thinking through it all bit scary how much I have spent on stuff Quote
Chris`I Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 Nice work Col, mine will be getting a clean today if the weather holds good. I agree with you about SORN and winter. While my Zed is now very much a garage queen being able to commute/car share with the missus, we still get the Zed out every weekend, even if the weather isnt that good. I think its better to run it now and again than leaving it for months, but thats just IMO. Just means it needs washing more as it gets filthy! Quote
spursmaddave Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 I actually managed a 'back end out' moment today with the TC on got it trying to overtake me as i cornered and accelerated and swiftly brought it back into line - quite enjoyed it actually - as someone who barely puts the car over 5k revs! But yeah I do love washing the car, the under-stairs cupboard is an Aladdin's cave of stuff for looking after the Zed I wash it once a week weather permitting and every month a good coating of polish and wax and always keep the wheels coated in gtechniq C5 - leather shampoos and interior shampoos for all other bits - B&D car vac - engine bay cleaner - list goes on...actually as I am thinking through it all bit scary how much I have spent on stuff I take it the car is cleaner than your underwear Quote
spursmaddave Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 I had a few moments like that in the rain when my Bridgstones were nearing their end!!! Quote
coldel Posted January 8, 2012 Author Posted January 8, 2012 Was talking to the wife about doing the advanced driving course this year - like I say I hardly ever drive over 5k revs - wrapped in cotton wool that Zed! Quote
TomS Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 Hopefully getting a Skid Control Course booked for early Feb via PistonHeads, only £79 for the day! 2 cars between 10 people so should get decent driving time. Wanted to do one prior to Winter but better late than never! Shame it's after my first trip to Oulton Park though (28th Jan). http://www.carcontrol.co.uk/default.html Quote
Vik54 Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 nice work, looks very tidy Hate to say it but ive used mine everything day over christmas and not cleaned it in weeks because it would get filthy in our lanes. The car must be in shock at the dirt Yup saffy is filthy too at the moment Quote
spursmaddave Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 nice work, looks very tidy Hate to say it but ive used mine everything day over christmas and not cleaned it in weeks because it would get filthy in our lanes. The car must be in shock at the dirt Yup saffy is filthy too at the moment I won't say anything about cars matching their owners Quote
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