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JohnnyK · 01-24-2017, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Another winter driver! We will soon overwhelm the winter garage gang.

Yap!

Was a little worried about ground clearance, but then I thought.. Who cares!

go_a_way1 · 01-24-2017, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyK

I expected that.

haha I am just glad I got to be the one to say it. Welcome to the forums!

PDM 2 · 01-24-2017, 03:23 PM

Where in Ontario you at? Just got my 14 FRS back in October, she's sitting right now but im piling up parts, cant wait till summer =D

JohnnyK · 01-24-2017, 03:32 PM

Milton-ey area. Grabbing this one from Sarnia actually. (Hope it's not snowing on Saturday! Tires looked a little rough for 30000km).

What parts are you stockpiling? I made sure nobody let me spend any money on this car. hah!

PDM 2 · 01-24-2017, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyK

Milton-ey area. Grabbing this one from Sarnia actually. (Hope it's not snowing on Saturday! Tires looked a little rough for 30000km).

What parts are you stockpiling? I made sure nobody let me spend any money on this car. hah!

Got black and gold edition valenti tails , HID kit since the FRS doesnt come with HIDS, and a HKS air filter. Hopefully by summer time i'll have an exhaust or maybe wheels first! Just a little spending wont hurt

Tcoat · 01-24-2017, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyK

Yap!

Was a little worried about ground clearance, but then I thought.. Who cares!

I am lowered 1 1/2 inches and have done fine. Even in the winters we actually had snow.

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Originally Posted by JohnnyK

Milton-ey area. Grabbing this one from Sarnia actually. (Hope it's not snowing on Saturday! Tires looked a little rough for 30000km).

What parts are you stockpiling? I made sure nobody let me spend any money on this car. hah!

Do NOT try to drive it in the cold with the stock tires. Doesn't matter if there is no snow just don't do it. They turn into hockey pucks with zero traction.

JohnnyK · 01-24-2017, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I am lowered 1 1/2 inches and have done fine. Even in the winters we actually had snow.

Do NOT try to drive it in the cold with the stock tires. Doesn't matter if there is no snow just don't do it. They turn into hockey pucks with zero traction.

Thanks, yes, that's what I figured. So a boot down the 401 with no snow (and no snows on), it'll still have very little traction you think? (let's assume 0 degrees).

Tcoat · 01-24-2017, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyK

Thanks, yes, that's what I figured. So a boot down the 401 with no snow (and no snows on), it'll still have very little traction you think? (let's assume 0 degrees).

Very little traction. They are a pure summer tire.
Anything approaching freezing and they just turn squirrelly. It can be done. I wouldn't do it, but it can be done.

Overdrive · 01-24-2017, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyK

Thanks, yes, that's what I figured. So a boot down the 401 with no snow (and no snows on), it'll still have very little traction you think? (let's assume 0 degrees).

Look into it a bit and you'll see plenty of official verbiage saying summer compound tires are not meant for use in colder temps, especially near or below freezing. The tires harden when they get that cold, and they no longer provide a safe amount of traction.

If you'll be driving in snow or cold temps, get some snow tires. At the end of the day, $400-1000 is cheap insurance to keep from wrecking a $25k car because even the nannies couldn't beat physics. And if you ever do get caught in the snow on snow tires, then the car is just fun.

KevLows · 01-24-2017, 08:12 PM

Hello my name is KevLows.

2013 86 Whiteout Pearl.
Absolutely love it.

JohnnyK · 01-24-2017, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Overdrive

Look into it a bit and you'll see plenty of official verbiage saying summer compound tires are not meant for use in colder temps, especially near or below freezing. The tires harden when they get that cold, and they no longer provide a safe amount of traction.

If you'll be driving in snow or cold temps, get some snow tires. At the end of the day, $400-1000 is cheap insurance to keep from wrecking a $25k car because even the nannies couldn't beat physics. And if you ever do get caught in the snow on snow tires, then the car is just fun.

Hah, no I am very aware of that. I meant for the drive home from the dealership (TCoat knows where I mean. A straight shot of highway for 3 hours).

Overdrive · 01-25-2017, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyK

Hah, no I am very aware of that. I meant for the drive home from the dealership (TCoat knows where I mean. A straight shot of highway for 3 hours).

oops...

Is there AAA in Canada? They could tow it home for you if you have the higher end membership.

Knicks · 01-25-2017, 10:19 AM

What's up?

Im from Toronto in a 16 Red FR-S. Nice to see a great forum for a sweet car!

PDM 2 · 01-25-2017, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Knicks

What's up?

Im from Toronto in a 16 Red FR-S. Nice to see a great forum for a sweet car!

Welcome fellow firestorm driver! +1 to Toronto! Haven't seen much firestorm around.

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JohnnyK Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2013 BRZ Sport Tech Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Milton-ey area. Grabbing this one from Sarnia actually. (Hope it's not snowing on Saturday! Tires looked a little rough for 30000km). What parts are you stockpiling? I made sure nobody let me spend any money on this car. hah!

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