almost died today.. omg
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#32
Re: almost died today.. omg
Exactly what I did, KAHBOOM...minus driving my SUV....which I don't have!
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'03 G35 C Prem Pkg, Navi, Aero, Performance Wheel & Tire Pkg
150865-2003 Snow Storm 02.jpg
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'03 G35 C Prem Pkg, Navi, Aero, Performance Wheel & Tire Pkg
150865-2003 Snow Storm 02.jpg
#33
Re: almost died today.. omg
Mach350, you might have the 17 inch rims and tires. If you didn't get the tire and wheel package, then you have the 17s. It has nothing to do with 2003 vs 2004. And if you do have the 18s, I recommend you get snow tires, before you get in trouble.
G35 Coupe. Diamond Graphite, Graphite, Premium and wheel and Tire package. Zaino Baby.
G35 Coupe. Diamond Graphite, Graphite, Premium and wheel and Tire package. Zaino Baby.
#37
Re: almost died today.. omg
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Not only G35 coupe that handles bad in snow...so does all the RWD cars.
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Yep, it's true. One of my previous cars was an '85 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. RWD and fairly light despite its size (lighter than the G by a few hundred lbs.). That thing was a NIGHTMARE in the snow. It was like a fish out of water.
I had that car in college in Albany, NY. One winter it snowed practically everyday, so I got fed up and bought chains for it. Put them on, and it was like wow - almost as good as 4WD - LOL
I don't think chains are recommended for our G's, but snow tires are, and I hear they work wonders.
The only time my G will see the snow is if I take a ski trip with it, and after hearing your story, I won't even attempt it without snow tires.
2003 G35C, 6MT, DG/G, Aero/Nav/Premium
2002 Corvette Z06, Electron Blue/Black
Not only G35 coupe that handles bad in snow...so does all the RWD cars.
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Yep, it's true. One of my previous cars was an '85 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. RWD and fairly light despite its size (lighter than the G by a few hundred lbs.). That thing was a NIGHTMARE in the snow. It was like a fish out of water.
I had that car in college in Albany, NY. One winter it snowed practically everyday, so I got fed up and bought chains for it. Put them on, and it was like wow - almost as good as 4WD - LOL
I don't think chains are recommended for our G's, but snow tires are, and I hear they work wonders.
The only time my G will see the snow is if I take a ski trip with it, and after hearing your story, I won't even attempt it without snow tires.
2003 G35C, 6MT, DG/G, Aero/Nav/Premium
2002 Corvette Z06, Electron Blue/Black
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2fast-
Sorry to hear about the snow problems. I guess my salesman was right when he told me the Pilot Sports are like a hockey puck in snow.
Anyway, do you think you could have tried Infiniti roadside assistance instead of the stupid tow truck?
I hope all is well.
2004 Diamond Graphite/Graphite AT
Premium, Nav., 18" Wheels
Sorry to hear about the snow problems. I guess my salesman was right when he told me the Pilot Sports are like a hockey puck in snow.
Anyway, do you think you could have tried Infiniti roadside assistance instead of the stupid tow truck?
I hope all is well.
2004 Diamond Graphite/Graphite AT
Premium, Nav., 18" Wheels
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G owners who are going to drive in the snow: Don't add weight in your trunk to try to help out your RWD car. This only makes things worse. The traction control system is a lot smarter than it reveals and it takes into certain things into account (including vehicle weight). It will not take into account an additional 100lbs in the back and this really makes things worse when traction control is trying to react to any slipping. Also, this car has a near-50:50 weight distribution, so RWD isn't really a "problem" for this car in the snow.
MrElussive
03 G35C 6MT
MrElussive
03 G35C 6MT
#41
Re: almost died today.. omg
I need a winter car. I am looking for a used Subaru. The Long Island winter isnt going to let me enjoy my G. It took me almost 3 hours to go 22 miles this past Friday!
04, G35C, DG, Prem, Aero, Perf. Tires and wheels. Valentine One
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04, G35C, DG, Prem, Aero, Perf. Tires and wheels. Valentine One
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#43
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"I drove my car in snow and solid ice which got me where I needed to go with minimal trouble on the Michelins. "
Are you kidding me ? You have MT so they must be pilot sports. There aint no way pilots can handle snow and ice with minimal trouble. Dont give people that live in snowy areas wrong ideas about those tires.
Crawford Plenum / Z tube + Stillen Hi-Flow / Borla Dual Exhaust / Stillen Xdrilled+Stotted Rotors
Best 1/4 mile 14.371 @ 100.29, 60ft 2.347
Are you kidding me ? You have MT so they must be pilot sports. There aint no way pilots can handle snow and ice with minimal trouble. Dont give people that live in snowy areas wrong ideas about those tires.
Crawford Plenum / Z tube + Stillen Hi-Flow / Borla Dual Exhaust / Stillen Xdrilled+Stotted Rotors
Best 1/4 mile 14.371 @ 100.29, 60ft 2.347
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"Are you kidding me ? You have MT so they must be pilot sports. There aint no way pilots can handle snow and ice with minimal trouble. Dont give people that live in snowy areas wrong ideas about those tires."
Yes, I had minimal troubles. You start off in 2ND GEAR and feather the clutch until your LSD kicks in and gets traction. You also put about 50 - 75 lbs of weight between your rear axles. The VDC keeps your car straight while accelerating and helps you stop. I'm just giving them my experiences. If I lived in snowy areas, I'd get snow tires also.
Yes, I had minimal troubles. You start off in 2ND GEAR and feather the clutch until your LSD kicks in and gets traction. You also put about 50 - 75 lbs of weight between your rear axles. The VDC keeps your car straight while accelerating and helps you stop. I'm just giving them my experiences. If I lived in snowy areas, I'd get snow tires also.
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