bhop0073 Posted October 17, 2008 Share #1 Posted October 17, 2008 I live in So-Cal. It never snows and rarely rains, perfect weather for a 240z. I do snowboard in the winter though... a lot.... I was recently at the japanese classic car show, and it looks like a snowboard would fit in the back of a 240z diagonally, but I'm wondering if the car would make it up a mountain if there's any snow on the road? (with tire chains most likely) Being rwd and lightweight and all... I should note that I am from N.C. originally and have driven in the snow quite a bit, although that was at least 10 years ago.I've always wanted a classic Z and now that I commute to work by other means (bicycle) and only drive my car on weekends, it seems like it'd be a good time to sell my old car and get one. Plus going to jccs made me catch the bug again. I suppose worst case, i could rent a 4wd for snowboard trips, but if the z works ok i wouldn't be opposed to driving it up there. Any thoughts? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29692-maybe-a-dumb-question-snowboards/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToXIc Posted October 17, 2008 Share #2 Posted October 17, 2008 do you really wanna drive a classic on salted/chemical ridden roads? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29692-maybe-a-dumb-question-snowboards/#findComment-263629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhop0073 Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted October 17, 2008 I would prefer not to, but I only want to own one car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29692-maybe-a-dumb-question-snowboards/#findComment-263633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted October 17, 2008 Share #4 Posted October 17, 2008 I would prefer not to, but I only want to own one car.Probably not the right car for you then. A light-weight, short wheelbase car like a classic Z is not all that great in slippery conditions. And all classic Zs are rust magnets. Neither bodes well for your needs as an only car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29692-maybe-a-dumb-question-snowboards/#findComment-263634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiluj Posted October 17, 2008 Share #5 Posted October 17, 2008 Perhaps you could rent a car for skiing? Would be a shame to expose a classic Z to salt and see her rust away... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29692-maybe-a-dumb-question-snowboards/#findComment-263636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhop0073 Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted October 17, 2008 (edited) Rental sounds better than not owning one at all, or talking friends into driving.. hah. For some reason, I didn't think about the salt on snowy roads and how easily these cars rust, only the handling. Thanks for the reminder though.Also, about it being my only car, I literally only drive 2 or 3 times a month. I ride my bicycle or public transportation for most errands and work commuting, which means it wouldn't be a daily driver in the usual sense, even if it is my only car, so not being able to drive it on a mountain isn't really a deal breaker. Edited October 17, 2008 by bhop0073 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29692-maybe-a-dumb-question-snowboards/#findComment-263638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doradox Posted October 17, 2008 Share #7 Posted October 17, 2008 I live in So-Cal. It never snows and rarely rains, perfect weather for a 240z. I do snowboard in the winter though... a lot.... I was recently at the japanese classic car show, and it looks like a snowboard would fit in the back of a 240z diagonally, but I'm wondering if the car would make it up a mountain if there's any snow on the road? (with tire chains most likely) Being rwd and lightweight and all... I should note that I am from N.C. originally and have driven in the snow quite a bit, although that was at least 10 years ago.I've always wanted a classic Z and now that I commute to work by other means (bicycle) and only drive my car on weekends, it seems like it'd be a good time to sell my old car and get one. Plus going to jccs made me catch the bug again. I suppose worst case, i could rent a 4wd for snowboard trips, but if the z works ok i wouldn't be opposed to driving it up there. Any thoughts?I used my first 73 240Z to go skiing in for several years and it does pretty well in the snow for a rear drive car. That 50/50 weight distribution helps a lot. A set of winter tires and it would be fine.That said, if you drive where there is a lot of salt on the roads you'll kill a 240 in no time unless it has been seriously prepped for those conditions. Even then it's just a matter of time before it rots. Steve Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29692-maybe-a-dumb-question-snowboards/#findComment-263640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwilliams Posted October 17, 2008 Share #8 Posted October 17, 2008 I am trying to find a Z club here in Phoenix. Does anyone have a phone number or website for an active club? I need to find one this weekend. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29692-maybe-a-dumb-question-snowboards/#findComment-263642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted October 17, 2008 Share #9 Posted October 17, 2008 I am trying to find a Z club here in Phoenix. Does anyone have a phone number or website for an active club? I need to find one this weekend.And the name/subject of this thread was........what? You might try Arizona Z Club. They're just north of your location based in Youngstown. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29692-maybe-a-dumb-question-snowboards/#findComment-263644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Moore Posted October 18, 2008 Share #10 Posted October 18, 2008 And the name/subject of this thread was........what? You might try Arizona Z Club. They're just north of your location based in Youngstown. Oh, cut him some slack... it was his first post There is a Youngstown in Arizona? I didn't know there were steel mills in the south west. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29692-maybe-a-dumb-question-snowboards/#findComment-263697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogriz91 Posted October 19, 2008 Share #11 Posted October 19, 2008 Buy an old Subaru Brat. They're classics in their own right, have four wheel drive and the ones that haven't rusted away can be had for a song. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29692-maybe-a-dumb-question-snowboards/#findComment-263724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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