OP: thanks for sharing. You're a lucky guy to own all that machinery.
For me, regarding the FRS ride characteristics and it's capability in the snow:
- Maybe it's b/c I grew up driving old VW bugs, I adore the lack of cushy suspension in the FRS. I endlessly enjoy the immediacy with the road. But, I do find that many passengers in my FRS tire of it. That's why there's a passenger door.
- I agree that the FRS can be adventurous in the snow - however with decent tires I find it surprisingly capable. But when the snow gets a bit deeper, I just call in to work and say "Not today".