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This will be my 3rd winter with the 86, and I'm coming from several FWD cars, half a dozen Subarus- from base Imprezas, a WRX, two STIs, and an Evo. The 86 is obviously not an ideal snow car, but it does just fine with snow tires if you don't drive like an a-hole as mentioned above. Avoid deep snow and keep your inputs smooth and progressive. GOes without saying dedicated snow tires are a must.
I also believe that snow drifting at low speed is a GREAT way to learn better car control, and how throttle can be used to steer the rear end. Even if you never EVER drift in the dry, it's a key skill to maintaining control *just incase* the car starts to slide you'll find yourself reacting correctly on reflex. Turn TC off and go have fun. Just don't practice in traffic, please...
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