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smbrm 03-22-2012 02:27 PM

FRS/BRZ in the Snow
 
I couldn't find anything other discussion(other than brief mentions) on how people thought this car would be year round, particularly in the snow?


I would suggest that with proper snows, nearly balanced F/R weight distribution, VSC,TRAC,ABS,EBD it should reasonably OK.

Let the debate begin!

MarkRacerX 03-22-2012 02:28 PM

Well they have a " Snow " mode, just ground clearance will be horrible...

KaliKev 03-22-2012 02:28 PM

If I had to drive in the snow regularly, I would never rock a 2wd.

bestwheelbase 03-22-2012 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrm (Post 162642)
I couldn't find anything other discussion(other than brief mentions) on how people thought this car would be year round, particularly in the snow?

Good balance, linear powerband, rear drive... I think it will be a lot of fun in the snow.

Saber_TRD 03-22-2012 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaliKev (Post 162645)
If I had to drive in the snow regularly, I would never rock a 2wd.

You've obviously never enjoyed RWD in the snow then, personally, there is no better for snow.

7thgear 03-22-2012 02:38 PM

it will be like any other car in the snow

drive carefully and you'll be okay.

Draco-REX 03-22-2012 02:42 PM

I've driven many RWD cars in the snow. I prefer it to FWD because of the additional control I have over the car.

One such car was a 1st gen Miata. It did really well in the snow and I expect the BRZ to be just as good. And fun. :)

ubersoph 03-22-2012 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaliKev (Post 162645)
If I had to drive in the snow regularly, I would never rock a 2wd.

C'mon man. RWD is a blaaaast in the snow.

Drove a MKIII Supra around for 2 years of wisconsin winters - good snow tires and it's just like a drift day every snow day :)

blu_ 03-22-2012 02:46 PM

1979 528i in the snow with crappy all seasons. So much fun.

smbrm 03-22-2012 02:49 PM

I have driven rear drive before 76&82 Celica and they were OK, but 86&90 Celica since! I'll just need to remember! And these are way before all the fancy electronic aids!! But good snows will make a huge difference.

7thgear 03-22-2012 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrm (Post 162672)
I have driven rear drive before 76&82 Celica and they were OK, but 86&90 Celica since! I'll just need to remember! And these are way before all the fancy electronic aids!! But good snows will make a huge difference.

So why da hell did you start this thread? lol

Jeff Lange 03-22-2012 03:02 PM

It will be fine, and probably fun, in the snow.

:)

Jeff

korinfox 03-22-2012 03:59 PM

With snow tires, LSD, traction control, and VSC, it'll be fine in the snow.

The only time it wouldn't be fine, is when the snow is too tall to clear the bodywork, but when that's the case you shouldn't be out driving anyway.

smbrm 03-22-2012 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 7thgear (Post 162693)
So why da hell did you start this thread? lol

Just for fun, the debates are often entertaining:popcorn: if not informative regarding other's opinions!:thumbsup:


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