Driving your FRS/BRZ in Winter

[nmctacticz]

Originally Posted by Maritime Storm

I don't buy garage queens, and Henry didn't mass produce the car for it to sit on a trailer. Of course mine will get driven this winter, real bad weather it can stay home and we'll just drive the truck. The biggest thing to driving in snow is common sense, good winter tires. Never go cheap on tires, you do not save in the long run. The best thing you can do for your car to help it survive a Maritime winter is have it undercoated.

Good point on the undercoat i got mine done for 7 bills. I think that's a must

[nmctacticz]

You guys made some good points and I never thought so many people drove this car in winter.

I'll be looking forward to winter driving... preferably some empty parking lots lol

[Jertronic]

The car performs admirably in a Massachusetts winter. We didn't get hit very hard last year but still.... I had Michelin x-ice 3's put on with steelies. Can be so much fun driving on roads with a fresh coating of snow before the salt trucks get out.......

I've driven RWD BMW's in the winter also. This car actually did better for me with the snows than my BMW's.....

[BRZBlack]

Weathertech floor mats are a must. Grab a set of Blizzak WS 70's. Mine are on 16 inch cheapo steelies. Dont worry about the sensors. Just keep your pressures in check the old fashion way. Tc on most of the time. Tc off for getting out of parking spots or you wont move. Be aware of the idiots and any snow drift above a foot (unplowed alleys/streets) and you should be good. With those things in mind, I actually looked forward to driving in the snow. Didn't need weight added to the trunk either. Keep a small plastic shovel, blanket and a bit of cat litter in the trunk though. Just in case.

[jason.h]

Originally Posted by Jertronic

The car performs admirably in a Massachusetts winter. We didn't get hit very hard last year but still.... I had Michelin x-ice 3's put on with steelies. Can be so much fun driving on roads with a fresh coating of snow before the salt trucks get out.......

I've driven RWD BMW's in the winter also. This car actually did better for me with the snows than my BMW's.....

Agreed, my brz /w x-ice3s performs better than many cars on a road in the snow.

On a side note. I just came back from Boston for the comic-con. That city was a nightmare to park and navigate in for me.

[Cope52]

No winters for me. Headin south. The "spray on" salt they use now is murder. Much more damaging than the old salt. I had a license plate fall off after 3 winters cause it ate thru the holes holding it on. Brake lines looked like they were something off of the Titanic.

[navanodd]

Count me as another for BRZ+Xice3's. Made it through the winter in Halifax and Saint John, by far the worst winter I've ever driven in and the first RWD vehicle I've ever driven.


The best attribute of the car in poor conditions was how predictable it was. (after the tires were broken in, it was a bit more troublesome before they had miles on them) It never surprised me and when it did slide it was very easy to control and bring back in line. My opinion would be that if this car was snap overseeing for anyone, they were going too fast or didn't have winter tires.

[aghuman]

Originally Posted by Pbrown

have been through 2 winters now with 0 issues. Have a set of winter tires on the original rims and it has been fine. only time I have gotten stuck is in my driveway.

Did you have any corrosion issues with your aftermarket exhaust parts as a result of driving through winter. Im in the market for the Perrin CBE and OFH as well.

[86Tony]

Originally Posted by grodenglaive

Definitely get the weathertech floor mats. The stock winter mats don't do anything to protect the carpet from salt stains.

God damn that's alot of salt, even with the weather tech you still get abit of salt on your carpet for some damn reason .

[Pbrown]

Originally Posted by aghuman

Did you have any corrosion issues with your aftermarket exhaust parts as a result of driving through winter. Im in the market for the Perrin CBE and OFH as well.

I get my car oil guarded every year at krown and no rust at all. The OFH if you want extra protection have it ceramic coated.

[Kojiro]

Weather tech and a good set of winter tires.
This car is the only RWD I've driven in the winter
And it was way easier to drive than I had expected.

[richardM]

Except for ground clearance, it's awesome in the snow! Two Winters in Wisconsin

+++ for Blizzaks on 16" steel rims. Easy as pie to put on and take off.
the stock tires are truly dangerously impossible in snow.. its like having tires made of ice.

you have to know when to turn off traction control... and in a pinch, people seem to like pushing it. It weighs nothing.

[jimmillion]

Winter salt protection at it's best. 3 dollar tarp and a flat head screw driver to push it under the trim.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by jimmillion

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Winter salt protection at it's best. 3 dollar tarp and a flat head screw driver to push it under the trim.

Sweet! Never thought of that!