How NOT to drive an FR-S

[boredom.is.me]

This car isn't at all difficult to drive in the rain, even in a fresh greasy rain. It is just another RWD car.

[BMHumanic]

Don't try to rev match in rain, thats terrifying. My car currently has no traction control, stability control or ABS (issue with Clockspring that Toyota is fixing soon). On top of that I had bald, shitty track tires during the last rain. I had to drive it to work one day, and it was terrifying, luckily im only 5 miles away... Hope it ends up well man, that rock panel can be a bitch to fix but like my dad always taught me enough skill and patience can fix anything!

[chas3wba0]

Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

This car isn't at all difficult to drive in the rain, even in a fresh greasy rain. It is just another RWD car.

Not all RWD cars are equal. The twins are much lighter and on way skinnier tires than they should be (if you're running stock). My old BMW E46 was nowhere near as volatile in the rain, most likely because it did not have those 2 characteristics.

[raytrix]

I believe they teach you at the track to not shift during a turn. Best to not shift during a turn like they said.

[boredom.is.me]

Originally Posted by chas3wba0

Not all RWD cars are equal. The twins are much lighter and on way skinnier tires than they should be (if you're running stock). My old BMW E46 was nowhere near as volatile in the rain, most likely because it did not have those 2 characteristics.

Oh definitely. A Mustang will never be related to a twin. The twins can get into a slide easier (read: more controllable) due to its weight, relatively stiff suspension, and a bunch of other crap, but that wasn't the point to what I said. The principles are pretty much the same.

Example:
Take a look at the drift bible. DK doesn't say that you need to have a certain car to do this or that.

[LBC Por Siempre]

Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

This car isn't at all difficult to drive in the rain, even in a fresh greasy rain. It is just another RWD car.

That is what we all get for getting 7 inch wide tires as standard. I'm still trying to think why in the hell did they go that route in the first place. Should have been at least 8 inch from the get go; PERIOD!

Will probably be one of my first mods when I get my car, dunno if I will go +1 on Diameter but for sure getting wider tires makes sense from the get go.

[Vincenttam]

Same thing happened to me getting onto a freeway. The fr-s's oem wheels are too damn slippery in the rain. When i first started driving stick i slid out a little on first as well.

[chrisl]

Originally Posted by LBC Por Siempre

That is what we all get for getting 7 inch wide tires as standard. I'm still trying to think why in the hell did they go that route in the first place. Should have been at least 8 inch from the get go; PERIOD!

Will probably be one of my first mods when I get my car, dunno if I will go +1 on Diameter but for sure getting wider tires makes sense from the get go.

I think the problem is more related to tread design and compound than it is to width. I've driven plenty of cars with narrow tires in the rain, and none of them had as little grip as it seems the FRS/BR-Z does.

[SirBrass]

Originally Posted by DrawingWaves

Holy crap, I knew it would be long but damn lol. Well hopefully they can get it fixed in 30 or less, that's the limit coverage for my rental car. Got a Challanger, this thing feels like a cruise liner compared to our little light wait cars. Can't wait to hop back into my 86! Also miss the manual lol

I had a Charger when I got rear ended (a week into owning my brz), and it has put me off from ever wanting a Dodge anything. That is supposed to be a performance car, yet it drove like a land boat of a Buick. The thing could drink gas, too, and the dampers were so soft that they oscillated under normal braking.

Ugh.

On phone I am. Therefore, if mistakes I make, Frank Oz blame you should.

[Luis_GT]

Originally Posted by chas3wba0

Not all RWD cars are equal. The twins are much lighter and on way skinnier tires than they should be (if you're running stock). My old BMW E46 was nowhere near as volatile in the rain, most likely because it did not have those 2 characteristics.

My E39 is far more tail-happy than my FR-S and that's on 235/40/18 toyo proxes 4

I also lighted up the tires and drifted the M3 today pulling out on the dry... and that thing has 265/40/18 Pilot Sports.

[DrawingWaves]

Originally Posted by SirBrass

I had a Charger when I got rear ended (a week into owning my brz), and it has put me off from ever wanting a Dodge anything. That is supposed to be a performance car, yet it drove like a land boat of a Buick. The thing could drink gas, too, and the dampers were so soft that they oscillated under normal braking.

Ugh.

On phone I am. Therefore, if mistakes I make, Frank Oz blame you should.

Lmao bro, I'm driving a challanger as a rental until I get my car back, it's the same exact thing as a charger. Cruise liner on wheels that has a tank twice as big as my frs.

[davidshu0327]

SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME. my repairs were like 7k. the airbag alone is like 2k with the computer chip. then u need a new headliner too. Im glad ur ok, hope everything goes well.

[DrawingWaves]

Originally Posted by davidshu0327

SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME. my repairs were like 7k. the airbag alone is like 2k with the computer chip. then u need a new headliner too. Im glad ur ok, hope everything goes well.

How does the car feel now after repairs? Any different? Can you tell the diffidence if yes?

[Asphalt TG]

I feel you bro! I did this same thing in the snow covered pavement a month back. Lost control and couldn't get it back. Did a 360 and ended up on a curb just like you. THANKFULLY my curb was completely covered with nice fluffly snow which cause 0 damage and I was on my way... I did get an alignment just to be safe. But bottom line glad your alright dude and all of this will be fixed and replaced a life cannot be. You live and you learn.