looking to pick up...

hello all.

i'm looking at picking up a '99 z28 later this week but before i get it i want to know if anyone drives theirs in the winter. this will be my main transport during the winter, secondary after the bike in the summer, and i want to know what to expect from it in poor weather...snow mainly.

i figure snow tires...obviously...and easy on the clutch and gas along with some sandbags in the rear end and i should be okay. yes...no...?

also i was wondering when i'm looking this car over...what should i be on the lookout for. any telltale signs of impending problems...that sort of thing.

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Originally Posted by 1MileCrash

hello all.

i'm looking at picking up a '99 z28 later this week but before i get it i want to know if anyone drives theirs in the winter. this will be my main transport during the winter, secondary after the bike in the summer, and i want to know what to expect from it in poor weather...snow mainly.

i figure snow tires...obviously...and easy on the clutch and gas along with some sandbags in the rear end and i should be okay. yes...no...?

also i was wondering when i'm looking this car over...what should i be on the lookout for. any telltale signs of impending problems...that sort of thing.

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i run mine all winter with no snow tires... also i use a case of beer instead of sand bags... helpfull if you get stuck...

nothing other than the usuall stuff... watch for wheel hop... tell tale sign of a shot posi unit and dieing rear... check for transmission hang ups...

yes, you can drive it in the snow and i only have all season tires.
Not as bad as you would think.

As far as problems just take it for a drive. Make sure it shifts correctly and the clutch is not slipping. Listen for really loud noises from the rear end. These cars are pretty solid except for the rear end.

kool thanks. like i say it's going to be my daily driver. my '96 monte is finally done for...sad to see her go. oddly enough the z will get better gas milage than my monte.

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Originally Posted by The Real Spaz

i run mine all winter with no snow tires... also i use a case of beer instead of sand bags... helpfull if you get stuck...

nothing other than the usuall stuff... watch for wheel hop... tell tale sign of a shot posi unit and dieing rear... check for transmission hang ups...

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+1

I run all weather tires, works fine except when it's extremely slippery (iced). watch out for extreme rear end noise (whining).

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Originally Posted by hamburger68

+1

I run all weather tires, works fine except when it's extremely slippery (iced). watch out for extreme rear end noise (whining).

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whine could be noisy 4:10 gears...

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Originally Posted by The Real Spaz

whine could be noisy 4:10 gears...

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... correct, but my 2.73s said good bye with a whine....