[Z06] Cold temps and the Z
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Drifting
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From: Washington Township OH
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Cold temps and the Z
It's in the mid 20s here in SW Ohio today - sunny and clear. The car absolutely loves it!
Had it out this afternoon and the rear tires start breaking loose with a normal launch from a standstill; no WOT, just a nice push on the pedal and the rear tires start giving it up. And the Blackwing's not even on yet! This is too :cool:
Had it out this afternoon and the rear tires start breaking loose with a normal launch from a standstill; no WOT, just a nice push on the pedal and the rear tires start giving it up. And the Blackwing's not even on yet! This is too :cool:
Racer
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Re: Cold temps and the Z (jwight)
Just be mindful that traction is very minimal due to the cold roadways. Otherwise, yes....they're great with the dense, cold air. More ponies!
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Safety Car
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From: Melbourne FL
Re: Cold temps and the Z (Gaijin)
Just be mindful that traction is very minimal due to the cold roadways. Otherwise, yes....they're great with the dense, cold air. More ponies!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Ponte Vedra Beach FL
Re: Cold temps and the Z (Z06ufgrad2002)
Yep, it all sounds very familiar.
Motor's breathing cold air and making strong torque, and with the cold tires makes for some tail-out "momments".
Be careful out there!
Motor's breathing cold air and making strong torque, and with the cold tires makes for some tail-out "momments".
Be careful out there!
Melting Slicks
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From: western colorado colorado
Re: Cold temps and the Z (jwight)
Try driving the Z with a blower! Temp was around 10% today, clean roads it was a blast, impossible to get into boost without obliterating the tires... :cheers:
Team Owner
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Re: Cold temps and the Z (Tracy)
Yep, it all sounds very familiar.
Motor's breathing cold air and making strong torque, and with the cold tires makes for some tail-out "momments".
Be careful out there!
Motor's breathing cold air and making strong torque, and with the cold tires makes for some tail-out "momments".
Be careful out there!
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Re: Cold temps and the Z (jwight)
I am having the same problem
if i give it any throttle in 1st or 2nd gear i loose the back end
3rd is a little better but i still cant put the peddle to the floor
so bring on the warm weather!!!!!!!!!!
aahhh the joys of 405+ hp
-Rich
if i give it any throttle in 1st or 2nd gear i loose the back end
3rd is a little better but i still cant put the peddle to the floor
so bring on the warm weather!!!!!!!!!!
aahhh the joys of 405+ hp
-Rich