KW (Tri-Cities) Thread - Page 55 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ScottishJedi · 04-24-2013, 01:38 PM

I know a few people who drove through the winter on their summer tires! I store my 'Lenore", but I took it out early when the good weather started. Then we got snow dumped on us. I can tell you that it's behaviour is very predictable, easy to correct, and a ton of fun! If I drive it through the winter next year (likely not), I would definitely put on winters though. It may be fun and easy to slide around, but if I need to stop suddenly I wouldn't want to be on summers.[/QUOTE]

Meh no guts no glory Slarti!

greentea · 04-24-2013, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

Welcome to the group greentea. We're a nice bunch... untill, a) you're ahead of one of us on the track, or b) A 'hellaflush' vs 'hellafunctional' argument breaks out.

lol

I know a few people who drove through the winter on their summer tires! I store my 'Lenore", but I took it out early when the good weather started. Then we got snow dumped on us. I can tell you that it's behaviour is very predictable, easy to correct, and a ton of fun! If I drive it through the winter next year (likely not), I would definitely put on winters though. It may be fun and easy to slide around, but if I need to stop suddenly I wouldn't want to be on summers.

Thanks Slartibartfast. Yah after used winter tires on two cars for 2-3 seasons, I am a firm winter tires believer. I like the extra grip comparing to all season tires.
Leaving it in garage is the best way to protect it from salt, but you missed driving it every day, didn't you? Haha. Plus the insurance.

Slartibartfast · 04-24-2013, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottishJedi

Meh no guts no glory Slarti!

I still think you're crazy.

BreezinBy · 04-24-2013, 05:44 PM

I have a question. Since the warmer weather I've been getting a strange smell on occasion in the car. Anyone else experienced this? I remember something in the fall when I first got it but it was so long ago I'm not sure if it's the same thing or not.

ScottishJedi · 04-25-2013, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

I still think you're crazy.

I am! It's part of my charm though

djdnz · 04-25-2013, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BreezinBy

I have a question. Since the warmer weather I've been getting a strange smell on occasion in the car. Anyone else experienced this? I remember something in the fall when I first got it but it was so long ago I'm not sure if it's the same thing or not.

Care to elaborate on the smell? If it smells stuffy/stinky towel smell, it could be the AC recently turned off.

BreezinBy · 04-25-2013, 05:33 PM

Not the A/C. The first time I smelled it I thought someone was tarring a roof or road nearby. That kinda thing. Just had my first oil change today so it can't be anything too serious, I would think they'd have spotted it.

On another note (no pun intended)... got my GReddy exhaust and clear side markers installed!!! Woohoo! Sounds awesome!

thorlius · 04-27-2013, 03:20 PM

Spotted and got a wave from a Raven FR-S on Ottawa above the expressway today just after noon. Guessing it's not someone from here but worth mentioning.

BreezinBy · 04-27-2013, 04:23 PM

What a great day for driving! Hope you all got out there at least for a bit.
Gotta love the sunshine!

Employee · 04-27-2013, 08:25 PM

Saw a Lava frs looking like it was being delivered today

BRZ beside Angie's kitchen in Waterloo "first one not in pictures" love the bra blue wish frs came in that colour

BreezinBy · 04-27-2013, 10:04 PM

Dropped in to Cambridge Scion today... Corey showed me a sweet Firestorm being picked up this afternoon that they had done heated leather seats in it. Looked really good! Very well done.

Harbinger of Darkness · 04-28-2013, 07:40 PM

Finally got our summers on today. Black Enkei Kojins wrapped in Dunlop Direzza 2's. Staggered 8.5 up front and 9.5 in the back. A big thanks to JRP who had them in stock and good to go in under 15 minutes for us.

Demandred7 · 04-28-2013, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harbinger of Darkness

Finally got our summers on today. Black Enkei Kojins wrapped in Dunlop Direzza 2's. Staggered 8.5 up front and 9.5 in the back. A big thanks to JRP who had them in stock and good to go in under 15 minutes for us.

How do they feel and handle? Also, do you have a side shot?

Harbinger of Darkness · 04-28-2013, 07:51 PM

Feels like she's got claws. All she does is grip. I'll post side shot when I make a proper post in the wheel & tyre section.

04-28-2013, 07:40 PM	#768
Harbinger of Darkness Front Toward Enemy Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Asphalt 6MT Location: A Zone of Danger Posts: 93 Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Finally got our summers on today. Black Enkei Kojins wrapped in Dunlop Direzza 2's. Staggered 8.5 up front and 9.5 in the back. A big thanks to JRP who had them in stock and good to go in under 15 minutes for us. Attached Images

04-28-2013, 07:51 PM	#770
Harbinger of Darkness Front Toward Enemy Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Asphalt 6MT Location: A Zone of Danger Posts: 93 Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Feels like she's got claws. All she does is grip. I'll post side shot when I make a proper post in the wheel & tyre section. __________________ I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars - the rest I just wasted. -George Best

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
D-4S Thread	WingsofWar	Engine, Exhaust, Transmission	85	03-31-2020 04:25 PM
Is there a thread for 'people doing stupid things in their brand new car' thread?	Symbiont	FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum	36	02-18-2013 12:24 PM
New thread, because new thread because new thread	_hollywood	Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]	9	01-31-2012 11:49 PM
The "if you wanna kiss the backside of white musicians make a thread about it" Thread	aliphian	Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]	8	12-19-2011 07:59 PM

04-24-2013, 01:38 PM	#757
ScottishJedi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Guelph,Ontario Posts: 100 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I know a few people who drove through the winter on their summer tires! I store my 'Lenore", but I took it out early when the good weather started. Then we got snow dumped on us. I can tell you that it's behaviour is very predictable, easy to correct, and a ton of fun! If I drive it through the winter next year (likely not), I would definitely put on winters though. It may be fun and easy to slide around, but if I need to stop suddenly I wouldn't want to be on summers.[/QUOTE] Meh no guts no glory Slarti!

04-24-2013, 05:44 PM	#760
BreezinBy Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S MT Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 71 Thanks: 11 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a question. Since the warmer weather I've been getting a strange smell on occasion in the car. Anyone else experienced this? I remember something in the fall when I first got it but it was so long ago I'm not sure if it's the same thing or not.

04-25-2013, 05:33 PM	#763
BreezinBy Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S MT Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 71 Thanks: 11 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not the A/C. The first time I smelled it I thought someone was tarring a roof or road nearby. That kinda thing. Just had my first oil change today so it can't be anything too serious, I would think they'd have spotted it. On another note (no pun intended)... got my GReddy exhaust and clear side markers installed!!! Woohoo! Sounds awesome!

04-27-2013, 04:23 PM	#765
BreezinBy Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S MT Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 71 Thanks: 11 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What a great day for driving! Hope you all got out there at least for a bit. Gotta love the sunshine!

04-27-2013, 08:25 PM	#766
Employee Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: XXX Location: Canada Posts: 42 Thanks: 7 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Saw a Lava frs looking like it was being delivered today BRZ beside Angie's kitchen in Waterloo "first one not in pictures" love the bra blue wish frs came in that colour

04-27-2013, 10:04 PM	#767
BreezinBy Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S MT Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 71 Thanks: 11 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Dropped in to Cambridge Scion today... Corey showed me a sweet Firestorm being picked up this afternoon that they had done heated leather seats in it. Looked really good! Very well done.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password