Driving in snow

[crazyboy3012]

Hello,

I moved to Montreal, Canada from Seattle WA earlier this year and this is my first experience of driving in severe snow. There is quiet a bit of snow outside and its expected to snow for the rest of the day.

I noticed that my 2003 G35 was slipping (slip indicator was blinking often) during my morning commute to work when there was mild snowfall. Any tricks for driving in snow?

I have heard that the G is not the best car for snow. Right now this is my only car and have no option but to drive it. It is equipped with 4 new (90% thread left) Toyo winter tires. There are atleast 8 stop signs on on the way from work to home. I noticed that every time i stop, it was increasingly tough to start moving again.

Also, what precautions should i take to ensure that the car does not encounter corrosion issues due to driving in winter?

Any input is highly appreciated.

Thank you

[scjconsulting]

2 words - SNOW TIRES!

Sorry - I should have said: GOOD SNOW TIRES!

Some of you remember when all cars were rear wheel drive, no 4WD. and we somehow were able to get around in the winter. Lots of practice was the key back then.


Modified by scjconsulting at 9:52 PM 12/9/2009

[zozoka1212]

He's got snow tires. " Toyo winter tires"

To the op. You are driving a RWD car so be carefull with the throttle. If you can start in second gear with minimal throttle you should be fine. Be really gentle with the acceleration in corners. You should be fine. We had some snow tonight. Maybe 5-6 inches. It was coming down sidewayys. Wind was like 40 mph. Yeah it was good. I ended up in a parking lot having some fun.

Braking in snow with snowtires are really good.

You'll see the slip indicator blinking a lot. At least you know it is working. LOL

Only other option is going backward and your car will become FWD. LOL Just kid just kid.

How do you like Montreal. I love that place and Quebec City. 2 of my favorite cities East of me. I am from Guelph Ont.

[crazyboy3012]

Thanks a lot guyzz for your feedback. I love montreal...feel like living in europe...i'm struggling with my french though!

Visited quebec city thrice...would visit again if possible.

Half of my colleagues have gone home...i'll be heading home in an hr or so.

Once again...thank you.

[smockers83]

I had a post in here last year for driving in the snow. I'm going to bump it back to the top since it's that time of year. Look for it.

[crazyboy3012]

Thank you...got the post

[srv2nv]

Just want to remind everyone to watch out for the wind in the slippery conditions as well. Last night in the storm the G was great on the ice and snow (Blizzak's on all 4's) until I hit the open sections of highway where the tree's didn't block the wind. It got a little squirly for a bit and at one point I almost lost it when the back end decided to stop following the front tires. Reduce speed and give yourself plenty of time just in case (my gf got stuck behind 4 snow plows and was almost late for work), and to all the G3*X owners, stop showing off! I swear I got passed by atleast 3 of you today.

[cjs37xs]

Sorry about passing all the other "G's"...the 'X' is just so much fun though! I even left my 4WD Expedition in the garage this AM just so I could drive my 'G' in the snow.....of course, now it's all dirty, and it won't get back above freezing until Saturday (almost a week below 32 deg...not common in CO!)

As soon as it is above freezing long enough, I get to wash my car in the drive while there will still be snow in the street....that will be when the neighbors officially crown me as CRAZY! F**K 'EM! I gotta get the crud off of my baby! <->Anyway....

You know, the car is definitely a full hard grab on the steering wheel when it's left out of 'snow' mode. I am so glad I got the 'X'! All of the rest of you who have a G...take your time, and stay slow....and just b/c you have AWD to everyone else, doesn't mean you own the road. Everyone!!!...take your time in the snow....QUOTE from the movie "Shooter" - "slow is smooth, smooth is fast".

[crazyboy3012]

I have been driving my G on manual quiet a bit. I try and drive on 2nd and 3rd as much as possible. On the first gear the car slips a lot in snow...specially when getting out of stop signs...

I realised that i am able to drive out of stop signs better on 2nd gear. Just wondering if there would be - ve impact on the car with prolonged use of 2nd gear in snow and totally eliminating the use of 1st gear.

Thanks

[DAAN.]

if you have the x

This locks traction in 50 / 50 so it won't be a rear biased G anymore. Dealer said works 'till car reaches 30 km/h, book doesn't reveal more.

[joe603]

If the car will not accelerate, turn off the traction control to get moving. Make sure to turn it back on to keep you out of the ditch!

[SVTCOBRA]

Does ANYBODY have a diagram/pic of just HOW the X AWD system works????

Sorry for the noob-a$$ question ,

but would just like to know which tires have power when.... (Front Driver, Front Pass, Rear Driver, Rear Pass).

Specifically the 2008X

[DAAN.]

mostly rear. when one rear slips, opposite front engages and both engage

[albanyDave]

Hi, I am new to the Infinity off from many Saabs-mounted with snows. The question is are'nt the G37x equiped with the TPS inside the tires ? What would happen if I ran snow tires with out this sensor in the tire? I just do not feel like spending the extra $$$ to include the senors

thanks

[SVTCOBRA]

Hi, I am new to the Infinity off from many Saabs-mounted with snows. The question is are'nt the G37x equiped with the TPS inside the tires ? What would happen if I ran snow tires with out this sensor in the tire? I just do not feel like spending the extra $$$ to include the senors

thanks

I believe that was answered recently in another snow related X thread.Answer was that it was not a problem, but the light would stay on. Several responded that they did not put the sensors in their snow tires/rims.

[zozoka1212]

Hi, I am new to the Infinity off from many Saabs-mounted with snows. The question is are'nt the G37x equiped with the TPS inside the tires ? What would happen if I ran snow tires with out this sensor in the tire? I just do not feel like spending the extra $$$ to include the senors

thanks

You can put tires without sensor you just either have to buy dummy sensors or leave with the light on. There are some Gheto fix for it. Put black electric tape over the light or just get a sharpie and paint it over. LOL

Good Luck with your G. You'll love it. Especially after the Saab. I came from Saab too. Saab 95 than a G and another G. Althought The Saab had some more stuff I don't have in the G but the G is lot mor agile and ready to rock and roll 24/7.

[BrandAidDesignG35]

Also, what precautions should i take to ensure that the car does not encounter corrosion issues due to driving in winter?

Get it undercoated, if they salt the roads in your area I would highly recommend it, especially if you want to keep it free from rust or corrosion...

[blitzebill]

well i just came back from trying my new G37x on a big empty parking lot with 3 fresh inches of snow on it.

with the "snow" mode on, i proceeded to accelerate, brake, do donuts, figure 8s and everything in between.

it was a blast. the angle of lean as i did hard turns and donuts was minimal.

i noticed the "slip" light come on as i did hard, fast donuts and the wheels slipping underneath me. that's apparently normal for those conditions.

the car seemed stable and capable of handling a few inches of snow under it in AWD mode. the braking at 25 MPH on a snowy surface was good.

my G has the Goodyear RSAs on it, and they seemed to handle the snow just fine.

[fiveliterbeater]

just thought id stop by and say i hate everyone of you "X" owners that are able to go through snow with ease!!!!

there was snow in the mountains last weekend here in SoCal and im not gonna even descibe what kind of comedy show my car put on trying to go through snow!

[SVTCOBRA]

Checking in also to say that our X did great in the wee bit of snow and ice we received!!! We got mainly ice and it turned to slush, but was able to find a couple of frozen over parking lots this morning. Have owned several 4x4 in the past (bronco II, pathys, exploders) and have to say it did as well if not better!!!

[zozoka1212]

Nice

Did you try it without the VDC? Lot more fun without the VDC. Turn the VDC off and use manual to shift. Try that in the parking lot.

[SVTCOBRA]

I did try it with and without.Also with and without the snow button on.Didn't go crazy with it.......yet.Just wanted to see how sure footed it was on the ice.Must say that when you get it spinning, the fronts kick it pretty quick and keep you from getting squirlly!!!!very happy that the dealership put tires on her that ARE rated for snow instead of the ultra high perf tires.

[zozoka1212]

Tires make huge differences. I need to get a new set. Mine are gone. They look really bad.

At Christmas it calls for a good snow fall. I can't wat. Should be fun. It calls between 24-26th a foot snow.

[SVTCOBRA]

Not sure I want 24 inches!!! But, 6 to 10 would be good!!!!THe dealer had put on Goodyear Traction TA tires. Probably not what I would have chose, but have to say they did do good in the snow/ice!! The G was actually for sale for a couple of months in BOONE NC in the mountains. The dealer there picked the tires. Probably because they do see snow.

[biggie]

Got about 5" at my place (sorry SVT), and I know that with my OEM Goodyears I stand no chance in the snow. I've been stuck on wet grass before. I didn't leave the house Friday afternoon through Sunday.

[telcoman]

Checking in also to say that our X did great in the wee bit of snow and ice we received!!! We got mainly ice and it turned to slush, but was able to find a couple of frozen over parking lots this morning. Have owned several 4x4 in the past (bronco II, pathys, exploders) and have to say it did as well if not better!!!

No problem here.

Bad weather coming warning





Telcoman

[jardolei]

I moved to Montreal, Canada from Seattle WA earlier this year and this is my first experience of driving in severe snow. There is quiet a bit of snow outside and its expected to snow for the rest of the day.

Welcome to Montreal! I drive to work (in Montreal) every day. Its 30-60 minutes of driving.

I noticed that my 2003 G35 was slipping (slip indicator was blinking often) during my morning commute to work when there was mild snowfall. Any tricks for driving in snow?

I have heard that the G is not the best car for snow. Right now this is my only car and have no option but to drive it. It is equipped with 4 new (90% thread left) Toyo winter tires. There are atleast 8 stop signs on on the way from work to home. I noticed that every time i stop, it was increasingly tough to start moving again.

I have a 06 MT Coupe and the SLIP indicator works overtime during the winter. Its normal and don't worry about it. Thats why its there! What I do in when there is snow on the ground and I'm coming to a stop, I leave it in second gear and not do a complete stop if no one else is at the intersection of course.... I'll leave the car roll at 2-3 KM/H It helps with spinning on takeoff. 1st is just too powerful for snow/ice.

Also, what precautions should i take to ensure that the car does not encounter corrosion issues due to driving in winter?

Remove the cover under the engine and get it sprayed at walmart or whatever place you prefer. Thats what my cousin Mechanic told me to do, which I haven't done yet... but soon

Oh yeah, snow covered paking lots are fun with VDC off
Modified by jardolei at 6:18 AM 12/22/2009

[crazyboy3012]

Friends,

Thanks a lot for all your input. I've been enjoying driving my G over the last 2 weeks or so. I realized that the G is soo much fun to drive in the manual mode....thanks to tiptronic transmission....i drive a lot on the 2nd and 3rd gear and i love it...with the winter tires it feels like driving on a sandpaper...and i'm truely amazed with the braking.

Last but not the least the city of montreal rocks!!!...they're gr888 at clearing snow and ensuring that routine life is unaffected. Winter driving is not as bad as i thought it'd be...just that i realized that people in montreal drive more aggressively than people in texas

[bunburry99]

2008 G35-Atlantic City NJ: We got hit will all that snow. The G was suprisingly ok in the show. The trouble came when I tried to get into my driveway. I got stuck and it's been two days since I've been able to move the car. I passed on the G35X because it was supposed to be one or two tenths of a second slower. Guess what my next car will be (unless I come down with another case of the stupids.)

On my way to work today (in a 93 Ford Focus) I saw a G owner trying like heck to pull out of his driveway. I stopped and gave him a push. I'm trying to clean the mud off my pants with a paper towel and a can of lysol. But hey... G in trouble, right?

[jardolei]

Friends,Last but not the least the city of montreal rocks!!!...they're gr888 at clearing snow and ensuring that routine life is unaffected.

We haven't had any real snow yet...just wait this january! But you are right, the city has been hounded so much about snow removal that they are pretty good at it now. You'll see, every time the snow is not removed quickly enough, they are in the newspaper the next morning with bad press. People from Montreal do like to complain a lot

Winter driving is not as bad as i thought it'd be...just that i realized that people in montreal drive more aggressively than people in texas

We don't tolerate "slow"