Winter approaching

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sean0151

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Hi Folks
Originally posted this in e89 section by mistake and obviously not as relevant there so ill try in the right place.

Im approaching my first winter as a Z owner and while i intend to take it off the road in bad weather as i have a 4x4 as well i havent got a garage.I was wondering about snow and the weight a good overnight downfall could put on the roof.Has anyone had any issues with this and a way to resolve or prevent issues.
Regards
Sean
 
Not had the Zed long enough to see her through a winter yet, but I did have an MR2 roadster with a roof that was a lot flimsier. Never a problem through the last winter. She sat on the drive for two winters, as I didn't fancy driving her in the winter. I turned her over once a week and if the snow ever became REALLY thick would brush it off the roof. I also put a big open bag of kitty litter in the passenger footwell to take care of any condensation.
 
I've had mine for two years now and both were hard winters. I have used both the hard top and soft top in the snow. The only issue I have had was when ice built up on the seal from the door/ window and the car couldn't auto lower the window when opening.
A little Vaseline on the door seals helps and if you can get one, a small roof cover is great.
Other than that, no real dramas
 
A prototype/near prodution car will have been tested in all sorts of environments, from deserts, to the arctic, so I wouldn't worry about a bit of snow, or even a lot of snow damaging the roof. Bear in mind that at some point in the manufacturing process it will have had a large bavarian man leaning against it :lol:
 
Good point above ^

I just make sure any snow doesn't turn to ice, as it's a bugger to get off. That said my car was buried for a few days in snow with no lasting problems.
If you can get one, a small caravan dehumidifier is great to stop the car smelling damp if your seals leak
 
Since you're taking it off road you don't need to worry. You could put 3' of snow on the roof. The only damage comes in opening or closing it while the canvas is frozen, which you won't be doing.

You might want to put a cover on simply to keep the elements at bay and reduce the mould growth on the edges of the canvas.
 
:!: Isn't vaseline bad for rubber ? Much better to use gummi pfledge on the door seals :thumbsup:
 
I drove mine through the worst weather the last 2 winters have thrown at North Staffs.

Having been on the forum for a while I was expecting to crash and burn or just die every 20 yards but minus 16c to 9 inches of snow and I didn't experience one single problem. :thumbsup:

Just got to drive steady and turn the DSC off one stage and relax :driving:
 
I'm with Greg just take it easy and don't go mental

Mine was out in the snow last year with no problems. Tbf I didn't drive it when the snow was really bad but that was just for a couple of days.

I did keep the roof clear by removing the snow but I think this was probably pointless

If you do lay it up over the winter just clean it, wax it, put a cover on if your that way inclined, and walk away. Starting a car periodically for 10 mins will do it more harm than good
 
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