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SkAsphalt · 03-20-2017, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JDM4E

Today I test drove 2017 and the first thing I noticed on highway was the crosswinds. Very unusual I have to say.

That is very unusual indeed...

Frisco · 03-20-2017, 09:07 PM

I'm a BRZ owning motorcyclist, so the cross was don't bother me a bit!

CJ

unhappymeal · 03-21-2017, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

That is very unusual indeed...

This car is the most susceptible vehicle to cross winds that I have ever driven. It's worse than my wife's old Honda Fit.

Lickwid Apex · 03-21-2017, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback

Well I have a front lip, side skirts, and rear spats, so... nope. Lol.

What fixes it is stickier tires. Wider too while you're at it.

I noticed cross winds on the stock rubber. Lowered, new shoes and the splitters all had a really good impact.

tomm.brz · 03-21-2017, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lickwid Apex

What fixes it is stickier tires. Wider too while you're at it.

I noticed cross winds on the stock rubber. Lowered, new shoes and the splitters all had a really good impact.

i m lowered too and I do have stickier winter tires, but I still feel cross winds at the point that sometimes it scares me

willimusk · 03-21-2017, 02:39 PM

So are we thinking the splitters are the key to reducing crosswind buffeting? I might add the STI kits to my order if they'll make a big difference.

Tcoat · 03-21-2017, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by willimusk

So are we thinking the splitters are the key to reducing crosswind buffeting? I might add the STI kits to my order if they'll make a big difference.

I fail to see how a splitter has any effect on a cross wind.

willimusk · 03-21-2017, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I fail to see how a splitter has any effect on a cross wind.

Perhaps my terminology is off. Would you say the same thing about side under spoilers?

Tcoat · 03-21-2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by willimusk

Perhaps my terminology is off. Would you say the same thing about side under spoilers?

Well that would make a little more sense. Still don't see a big impact though as they are designed for force from the front of the car not the side.

JDM4E · 03-21-2017, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Well that would make a little more sense. Still don't see a big impact though as they are designed for force from the front of the car not the side.

lol please tell us how

JDM4E · 03-21-2017, 04:19 PM

BTW I currently have the same rubber (Primacy HP) on my TSX, 225/50/17 and I have no crosswinds sensitivity.

Stang70Fastback · 03-21-2017, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lickwid Apex

What fixes it is stickier tires. Wider too while you're at it.

I noticed cross winds on the stock rubber. Lowered, new shoes and the splitters all had a really good impact.

Well I have coilovers, am lowered, and on 18x9 wheels with 255/35 Michelin PSS, so... still nope. Lol.

Tcoat · 03-21-2017, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JDM4E

lol please tell us how

Aero is designed for wind coming from the front of the car not the side of the car.

guybo · 03-21-2017, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by osidak

Lots of miles quick but they will taper off after I get back in the normal routine and stop finding reason to go drive it.

LOL, keep telling yourself that! You will find reasons and excuses, LOTS and lots of them. I still haven't returned to my normal driving habits almost 1 year and 17k miles later

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Originally Posted by tomm.brz

i noticed too the thing about the wind
Would a front lip, and maybe side skirts, improve this?

I installed a lip, side skirts and spats last week. The day after I did it was hella windy and I noticed the wind buffeting the car a lot MORE than before. At first I thought maybe there was a problem or something, but nope.

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03-20-2017, 09:07 PM	#16
Frisco Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2017 BRZ Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 52 Thanks: 64 Thanked 45 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm a BRZ owning motorcyclist, so the cross was don't bother me a bit! CJ

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willimusk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2017 BRZ PP CWP Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 100 Thanks: 40 Thanked 56 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So are we thinking the splitters are the key to reducing crosswind buffeting? I might add the STI kits to my order if they'll make a big difference.

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JDM4E Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: Honda Accord Euro Location: Europe Posts: 204 Thanks: 251 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BTW I currently have the same rubber (Primacy HP) on my TSX, 225/50/17 and I have no crosswinds sensitivity.

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