FRS/BRZ in the Snow - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

smbrm · 03-22-2012, 02:27 PM

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

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Originally Posted by smbrm

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

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Originally Posted by KaliKev

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

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Originally Posted by KaliKev

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

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Originally Posted by smbrm

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

So why da hell did you start this thread? lol

Just for fun, the debates are often entertaining

if not informative regarding other's opinions!

03-22-2012, 02:27 PM	#1
smbrm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Drives: Scion FRS Ht Lva(AT) Location: Alberta Posts: 409 Thanks: 30 Thanked 81 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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! Last edited by smbrm; 03-22-2012 at 02:46 PM.

03-22-2012, 02:28 PM	#2
MarkRacerX Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 12' Evo X , prior 1st 86 FR-S Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 545 Thanks: 697 Thanked 176 Times in 72 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well they have a " Snow " mode, just ground clearance will be horrible... __________________ Autocross & Drift = my Anti Drug!! I have Car A.D.D prior few: 12' Evo GSR, 13' FR-S, 11' STi, 08' 135i, 07' 335Xi, 08' STi, 04' 350Z, 04' STi, 02' WRX. 96' GSR, 04' SE-R/SpecV

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7thgear i'm sorry, what? Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Canada Location: I rock a beat harder than you can beat it with rocks Posts: 4,399 Thanks: 357 Thanked 2,506 Times in 1,268 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	it will be like any other car in the snow drive carefully and you'll be okay. __________________ don't you think if I was wrong, I'd know it?

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smbrm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Drives: Scion FRS Ht Lva(AT) Location: Alberta Posts: 409 Thanks: 30 Thanked 81 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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