Calgary/Edmonton BRZ/FRS thread

[HachiRoku1]

Ok, this past weekend was my first real experience with the BRZ in snow conditions.
I must say, I'm more than a little choked by the electronic nanny. I was hoping to have so much fun with it, but no matter how I press the buttons to turn the electronic aids off, they still kick in to some degree, and saps any enjoyment I thought I would have with it. =/

Does anyone in town offer a permanent solution to turning the nanny OFF completely? Like install a switch so I can flick it on or off at will?

[BRZZZZZZZZZZ]

Originally Posted by HachiRoku1

I've never tried Nokians before (mostly cuz they cost an arm and a leg), but I have tried most other brands. Personally, I think the best overall Winter tire is Dunlop (I forget the specific model). Though they aren't as good on pure ice and snow as Blizzaks, but they are much better in wet and have less wear in the dry.
If you don't get Nokians, I'd recommend a good set of Dunlops!

I don't find Nokians to be worth any premium over other quality tires. Pirelli Sottozero are the best performance winters I can currently get (IMO) and I used to love the old Hankook W300 Icebears wear amazing.

[BRZZZZZZZZZZ]

Originally Posted by HachiRoku1

Ok, this past weekend was my first real experience with the BRZ in snow conditions.
I must say, I'm more than a little choked by the electronic nanny. I was hoping to have so much fun with it, but no matter how I press the buttons to turn the electronic aids off, they still kick in to some degree, and saps any enjoyment I thought I would have with it. =/

Does anyone in town offer a permanent solution to turning the nanny OFF completely? Like install a switch so I can flick it on or off at will?

Do some reading and you will find how to defeat it properly.

[HachiRoku1]

Originally Posted by BRZZZZZZZZZZ

Do some reading and you will find how to defeat it properly.

Hey, thanks for the suggestion. I watched the video of the "pedal dance", and I can't imagine having to do this every time I jump in the car...that's insane! LOL

However, I'm going to try the pressing/holding the TC button for 3-seconds and see how the car responds after that. I'm hoping it's good enough.

But if anyone knows a shop that can rewire the car and provide a switch that can turn it on/off, that would be ideal.

Thanks!

[atomedge]

Talked to Kyle at SpecR and he was awesome. Good advice and competitive pricing. Looking forward to dealing with him again.

[Heru Farukon]

Originally Posted by HachiRoku1

Ok, this past weekend was my first real experience with the BRZ in snow conditions.
I must say, I'm more than a little choked by the electronic nanny. I was hoping to have so much fun with it, but no matter how I press the buttons to turn the electronic aids off, they still kick in to some degree, and saps any enjoyment I thought I would have with it. =/

Does anyone in town offer a permanent solution to turning the nanny OFF completely? Like install a switch so I can flick it on or off at will?

None that I know of. Only thing thing I've seen is holding the trac off for 5 secs or pedal dance

[BRZZZZZZZZZZ]

Originally Posted by Heru Farukon

None that I know of. Only thing thing I've seen is holding the trac off for 5 secs or pedal dance

I wouldn't want to start messing with wiring, you will void some warranty real quick.

[Heru Farukon]

Originally Posted by BRZZZZZZZZZZ

I wouldn't want to start messing with wiring, you will void some warranty real quick.

0-100 real quick real quick

[Cueman]

Originally Posted by BRZZZZZZZZZZ

I wouldn't want to start messing with wiring, you will void some warranty real quick.

ABS fuse won't solve everything?

[Assunta]

Originally Posted by HachiRoku1

Does anyone in town offer a permanent solution to turning the nanny OFF completely? Like install a switch so I can flick it on or off at will?

Somewhere on this forum is a thread showing you a means to return your nannies to their prior settings before ignition kill. Check it out. There may be a way to switch between settings on the fly.

[tipiman]

Loving my hakka 7's in the snow and ice so far, definitely worth the money I think. The car is so much fun in the snow! shutting all the TC off makes it so much more enjoyable to drive it around town.

[zumhakr]

Originally Posted by tipiman

Loving my hakka 7's in the snow and ice so far, definitely worth the money I think. The car is so much fun in the snow! shutting all the TC off makes it so much more enjoyable to drive it around town.

Did you get the studded ones ? And did you go stock size?
I just pulled the pin on hakka 8's studded for my beater for the ski runs. Getting them installed on Tuesday.

[tipiman]

Originally Posted by zumhakr

Did you get the studded ones ? And did you go stock size?
I just pulled the pin on hakka 8's studded for my beater for the ski runs. Getting them installed on Tuesday.

Yeah I got the studded ones and went with the same as stock tires size. So far so good this winter!

[BRZZZZZZZZZZ]

Originally Posted by Cueman

ABS fuse won't solve everything?

It would in my eyes but he want's a on/off switch so he doesn't have to mess around with fuses etc from the sounds of things.