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I had no issues either. My normal commute home from Parsippany that normally takes me about 35-40 min took me about 1 1/2 hour.
But I'm using a RWD G with Blizzak's. I used the Dunlops on my previous 08xS and they were OK in the snow. But seriously if you have the space to swap out your tires use dedicated winter tires. The improve braking performance alone make them worth while.
But I'm using a RWD G with Blizzak's. I used the Dunlops on my previous 08xS and they were OK in the snow. But seriously if you have the space to swap out your tires use dedicated winter tires. The improve braking performance alone make them worth while.
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This is pulled from an archive:
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"Another unique feature of the G35 AWD system design is the addition of a Snow-Mode function, which reduces throttle sensitivity and fixes initial torque distribution at 50:50, helping avoid wheel spin for smooth starts on snowy roads. At speeds above 12 miles per hour, the Snow-Mode function allows the central computer processing system to take over again, continually monitoring traction conditions and changing the torque distribution as needed."
Unless G37 uses a different system which I highly doubt that it does, the Snow Mode button would make the car function as described below highlighted in bold.
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"Another unique feature of the G35 AWD system design is the addition of a Snow-Mode function, which reduces throttle sensitivity and fixes initial torque distribution at 50:50, helping avoid wheel spin for smooth starts on snowy roads. At speeds above 12 miles per hour, the Snow-Mode function allows the central computer processing system to take over again, continually monitoring traction conditions and changing the torque distribution as needed."
Unless G37 uses a different system which I highly doubt that it does, the Snow Mode button would make the car function as described below highlighted in bold.
The problem is it cannot be substantiated in any other Nissian/Infiniti publication, including any FSM for the G37. Specially, the FSM for the G37 does not have any information that indicates that the snow mode switch has any effect on changing initial torque distribution to 50:50 from start to 12 mph. According to the G37 FSM, the only effect the snow mode switch does have is on the electric throttle control actuator operating speed.
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I have an 09 G37xS. Now...my tires have 30K miles on them and they were the original sporty all seasons so this impacts my results. However, in terms of outright traction, systems that are always "on" are better than the G. With the G, we're waiting for some slip to transfer power. With other systems, the power is already going to the front and rear wheels (think subaru). But the G's setup has its advantages in that it drives 100 percent like a RWD car unless the weather is bad.
BTW: I would like to try my AWD G with a set of snows....i'm sure it would be a monster.
BTW: I would like to try my AWD G with a set of snows....i'm sure it would be a monster.
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Oh and PS. I concur about the lack of the AWD lock on the snow mode. I've played with my G lots of times in the snow. The only thing that switch does is take the sting out of the gas pedal. A 50/50 AWD lock would make the G leave the line like an animal on snowy roads. It doesn't. It slips for a split second then starts adding power to the front.
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This information has been quoted before in other threads. Its from a release for the 2004 Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan All-Wheel Drive Model. It sounds great and would be really nice if it were true for the G37.
The problem is it cannot be substantiated in any other Nissian/Infiniti publication, including any FSM for the G37. Specially, the FSM for the G37 does not have any information that indicates that the snow mode switch has any effect on changing initial torque distribution to 50:50 from start to 12 mph. According to the G37 FSM, the only effect the snow mode switch does have is on the electric throttle control actuator operating speed.
The problem is it cannot be substantiated in any other Nissian/Infiniti publication, including any FSM for the G37. Specially, the FSM for the G37 does not have any information that indicates that the snow mode switch has any effect on changing initial torque distribution to 50:50 from start to 12 mph. According to the G37 FSM, the only effect the snow mode switch does have is on the electric throttle control actuator operating speed.
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Oh and PS. I concur about the lack of the AWD lock on the snow mode. I've played with my G lots of times in the snow. The only thing that switch does is take the sting out of the gas pedal. A 50/50 AWD lock would make the G leave the line like an animal on snowy roads. It doesn't. It slips for a split second then starts adding power to the front.
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I also slipped out twice when turning under 20mph. Those Goodyear RSAs on the G37x are just not good. However, I just don't like to switch to some better tires on my leased car.
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+1...I have about 5,000 miles on my G37X; the RSAs get the job done, but they really are not very good on snow and ice IMO. Not nearly as good as the Toyo all seasons on my wife's new AWD Highlander.