How are you guys dealing with this snow? Even with snow tires on, I've had trouble getting up even the easiest inclines.

 

Sedan or Coupe? I have a Sedan without snow tires and I'm getting around ok, survived Tuesday just fine.

2003.5 Garnet Fire 5AT
Wishlist: Nismo CAI, Borla Exhaust

 

coupe. drove for about a block before i decided to leave it in the garage for the next couple of days

 

You may want to shop for some snow tires or a wheel and snow tire package. There are people in NY & NJ that are getting around ok with a good set of snow tires so you should be fine with that setup.

Are you in the twin cities area?

2003.5 Garnet Fire 5AT
Wishlist: Nismo CAI, Borla Exhaust

 

I'm in Western WI with a sedan on all season tires. It was a little rough, but after putting some sand bags in the trunk it's all good. Of course I work from home and live in Eau Claire so it's not like traveling 494 during rush hour in a snow storm.

Still very surprised by your comment. Throw some weight in the trunk, it might help. Or let of the gas a bit, gotta take it easy with all that power in the snow.

2003.5 Sedan Black/Black w/ sport, premium, aero, and winter packages. See my profile for updated mods list and pics.

 

Hey Nate, how are those sand bags effecting your handling? I thought about putting some in the back but I didn't want to throw off the balance too much. As it is I'm getting around pretty good so I may not really need them.

2003.5 Garnet Fire 5AT
Wishlist: Nismo CAI, Borla Exhaust

 

I have not had a chance to really check 'handling', but it's shouldn't be any worse than having backseat passengers with a trunk full of stuff. I did detect a difference on snow though and the rear doesn't slide out as easy anymore. I may end up just putting them in when the roads may be bad. Worth a try though, certainly is a cheap enough option.

If you want scary though, try turning off VDC and drive around! It really does a good job.



2003.5 Sedan Black/Black w/ sport, premium, aero, and winter packages. See my profile for updated mods list and pics.

 

VDC saved my butt on Wednesday when I hit a sheet of ice at 50mph, put the car back in line without ever leaving me the feeling I was out of control....It does a good job indeed.

2003.5 Garnet Fire 5AT
Wishlist: Nismo CAI, Borla Exhaust

 

i do live in the twin cities area. i put some weight in the back of the car so next time it snows i'll have better traction. i couldn't get up the incline when there was like 3-4 inches of snow so i'll wait until they plow the hill first before i drive.

 

G35x running like a champ. =]

Mike
04 G35x 5AT DG/G

 

Smartass! [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]

With at least 10 G owners from the area on this forum, we should be able to make something happen this spring. I know there's more, too bad we can't spread the word better. I'm jealous of the Chicago crew.

2003.5 Sedan Black/Black w/ sport, premium, aero, and winter packages. See my profile for updated mods list and pics.

 

with snow like we've had the last few days, you'd think the number of coupes in this forum would be significantly diminished, hehe. i just put bags in the trunk tonight, and i'm hoping for a miracle. even with winter wheels and tires, my rear is breaking out more than a high school football player on roids. though it has been much snowier than usual. can't get much worse, right?

once spring hits, just try and stop me! i'm up for a little get together . . .

 

I'm glad it finally stopped snowing, yesterday was the first time this winter I really had any issues getting around. Of course that was due to the 4-5 inches of loose snow/slush on all the side roads I drive on.

2003.5 Garnet Fire 5AT
Wishlist: Nismo CAI, Borla Exhaust