|
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum The place to start for the Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 | GT86 |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
04-10-2018, 11:18 AM | #1 |
Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Drives: 2019 Toyota 86 M/T
Location: Antipolo
Posts: 12
Thanks: 0
Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Toyota 86 on Speed Bumps Inquiry
Hello guys,
Just purchased a Toyota 86 last Feb and it is scheduled to arrive at around June or July this year, it's my first time owning a sports car. #excited Nonetheless, I would like to ask how the stock 86 deal with speed bumps on the street? I'm expecting to deal with a lot of speed bumps in the near future as this would be my everyday car. I've driven normal sedans before and they don't seem to have any problems on normal speed bumps, well if it's too big I usually approach it an angle. To the experts and to the long-time owners of the 86, can I apply the way that I drive a normal sedan, say like a Honda accord and a vios when approaching a speed bump? Of course if I spot an unusual speed bump, approaching angle would be the solution. To anyone that will answer this or give some advice, I'll do appreciate it. Thanks a lot for reading my inquiry, have a nice day you all. Regards from the Philippines. |
04-10-2018, 11:26 AM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Drives: 2020 Hakone
Location: London, Ont
Posts: 69,845
Thanks: 61,656
Thanked 108,283 Times in 46,456 Posts
Mentioned: 2495 Post(s)
Tagged: 50 Thread(s)
|
If left at stock height you will just need to drive like most sedans. It isn't really much different.
If you lower it even as little as an inch then speed bumps become your worst nightmare. There are some places I simply can not drive because I just bottom out on the bumps.
__________________
Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.
|
04-10-2018, 11:30 AM | #3 |
Sittin' Sideways
Join Date: Nov 2016
Drives: 2016 Toyota FR-S
Location: United States
Posts: 830
Thanks: 885
Thanked 530 Times in 342 Posts
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
+1 for @Tcoat. I have some speed bumps I deal with on a regular basis, and while they may jar you around a bit if you don't take them slow enough, the car handles them fine in stock form.
__________________
-O/D
2016 FR-S, Hot Lava |
04-10-2018, 11:30 AM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Drives: '13 Nissan Frontier (4.0L 6spd 2WD)
Location: In the desert...
Posts: 1,645
Thanks: 179
Thanked 1,245 Times in 669 Posts
Mentioned: 21 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
Always approach at an angle with an 86 if you can...will be much smoother experience. And everything will be fine as long as it's not lowered from stock ride height.
__________________
Had a '13 FR-S Asphalt 6spd manual (bought new 5/25/12, sold 6/10/20) but needed to let her go... she will be missed.
|
04-10-2018, 11:32 AM | #5 |
-
Join Date: Nov 2012
Drives: '13 FRS - STX
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 10,365
Thanks: 13,733
Thanked 9,479 Times in 4,998 Posts
Mentioned: 94 Post(s)
Tagged: 3 Thread(s)
|
i drive flat out
|
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to strat61caster For This Useful Post: |
04-10-2018, 11:34 AM | #6 |
Undisputed El Presidente
Join Date: Jun 2012
Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6
Location: Stockton, CA
Posts: 11,571
Thanks: 9,382
Thanked 9,397 Times in 5,261 Posts
Mentioned: 374 Post(s)
Tagged: 33 Thread(s)
|
How high are your speed bumps that you have to angle over in a normal sedan???
|
The Following User Says Thank You to finch1750 For This Useful Post: | burningjello (04-10-2018) |
04-10-2018, 11:38 AM | #7 |
Rice King
Join Date: Jul 2017
Drives: '19 FWD master race CTR
Location: The land of the North
Posts: 2,887
Thanks: 1,079
Thanked 2,001 Times in 1,203 Posts
Mentioned: 25 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Honestly, you might have to raise the suspension about 4 inches and get a larger diameter tire. Current 86's are sold as unworthy street cars and should only be seen driving on the Nordschleife.
__________________
Glorious Honda.
Know my 5x120 GREATNESS PEASANTS. |
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Jordanwolf For This Useful Post: | chaoskaze (04-10-2018), gravitylover (04-10-2018) |
04-10-2018, 11:41 AM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Drives: 2016 FR-S
Location: Tacoma WA
Posts: 148
Thanks: 186
Thanked 53 Times in 36 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I come from a slammed VW before my FR-S so I may have a different opinion but I have TRD springs that give (I think) 7/8's of an inch drop and I've never scraped or had trouble with any speed bumps. If it is really big I go at an angle though. The only thing to watch is the front of the bumper and curbs, it will hit if you are careless and just slam into parking spots without being aware.
EDIT: Oh and congrats on the new car! |
04-10-2018, 11:44 AM | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT
Location: Puyallup, WA
Posts: 29,868
Thanks: 28,790
Thanked 31,816 Times in 16,425 Posts
Mentioned: 708 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
|
04-10-2018, 11:54 AM | #10 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT
Location: Puyallup, WA
Posts: 29,868
Thanks: 28,790
Thanked 31,816 Times in 16,425 Posts
Mentioned: 708 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Speed bumps ....... I reckon that depends upon what a Philippine speed bump is like. In my area, we seem to have two types ...... one being a wider speed bump, which my FR-S treats like a little "fun ramp". The other type is the narrow, steep kind, that are not to be taken at more than 2 mph, or they will jar the hell out of the FR-S's suspension. I have found (with my stock height 2013 FR-S) the only clearance issues that I have to deal with are parking stops (as mentioned above) and driveways with a steep crown (in which the resonator in the mid pipe will scrape). Enjoy your new sports car ....... humfrz |
|
04-10-2018, 12:46 PM | #11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Drives: 2014 BR"ZED" Sport-tech DGM MT
Location: GTA CANADA
Posts: 722
Thanks: 464
Thanked 253 Times in 162 Posts
Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 3 Thread(s)
|
I am at stock height and have a lip, generally I take most speed bumps at speed without any problems. In fact I take them quicker that most suv drivers. I use to drive a van with a stiff suspension and found taking speed bumps slow was worst. Taking them quicker allowed the suspension to do its job instead of jarring the rest of the vehicle and rattling my teeth.
|
04-10-2018, 12:57 PM | #12 |
Reformed
Join Date: Sep 2014
Drives: '23 GRC, '11 Prius, '04 RAV4
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 1,313
Thanks: 1,234
Thanked 1,133 Times in 588 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
..think we gotta clarify which speed bumps we're all encountering..
I have 3 of these types of suckers on my way in and out of the complex I live in ..and it was a PITA without lowering springs on my first FRS and it is now even worse with them. I can't go more than 5 MPH over these without it feeling like I'm abusing the car.. |
04-10-2018, 01:24 PM | #13 |
Rice King
Join Date: Jul 2017
Drives: '19 FWD master race CTR
Location: The land of the North
Posts: 2,887
Thanks: 1,079
Thanked 2,001 Times in 1,203 Posts
Mentioned: 25 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I live in Canada/wheel section now. General is memelord section.
__________________
Glorious Honda.
Know my 5x120 GREATNESS PEASANTS. |
The Following User Says Thank You to Jordanwolf For This Useful Post: | humfrz (04-10-2018) |
04-10-2018, 07:15 PM | #14 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Drives: 2013 FR-S Series 10
Location: CA
Posts: 1,073
Thanks: 172
Thanked 497 Times in 326 Posts
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
my wheels fell off last i attempted to go over a speedbump, would not recommend 0/10
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Decep For This Useful Post: | chaoskaze (04-10-2018) |
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
New manual driver - SPEED BUMPS! | eifer | Engine, Exhaust, Transmission | 47 | 06-16-2015 01:27 PM |
M/T and idling over speed bumps - jerking | mstoochn | Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB | 7 | 04-29-2015 04:45 PM |
speed bumps | jmaryt | Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum | 25 | 03-05-2014 10:34 AM |
Coilovers & speed bumps | autoCAR | Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing | 6 | 10-12-2013 12:36 AM |
speed bumps | jmaryt | BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics | 15 | 01-20-2013 02:48 AM |