How many are planning on winter driving? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Khyron686 · 08-29-2012, 06:10 PM

I'm hoping to do some winter AutoX with mine - did it twice in the Jetta and it's tons of fun. I think driving this beast in the winter is half the point.

7thgear · 08-29-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NV Auto

Yes they will clear the FHI 4 pot that is larger than the FRS caliper. Also we currently have these on a 2009 WRX as a winter set up.

When is the next event maybe I will come out??
Dov

i believe it is september 8th

7thgear · 08-29-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Khyron686

I'm hoping to do some winter AutoX with mine - did it twice in the Jetta and it's tons of fun. I think driving this beast in the winter is half the point.

volkswagen = tank like sheet metal + extreme rust resistance, even with open metal

subaru/toyota = made from recycled pizzaboxes with rust applied underneath the paint at factory

i'll be wintering my FRS, but i'm gonna be damn sure i don't do anything of the fearless stuff i did in my VW.

roddy · 08-29-2012, 10:32 PM

I will be driving mine over the winter and was planning on going with either a 205/55/16 or 195/60/16 Blizzak WS70. If I find that a 15" steelie will clear the brakes, that will change.

VENOM~ · 08-30-2012, 12:05 AM

I will probably be wintering mine.. I feel like I should just wait to take delivery after winter if it doesn't come in before the snow flys.

Do they do that opticoat stuff up here I see all the US guys talking about?

I read in the detailing section it would be a terrible idea to touchless car was 3 times a week without any opticoat protection.

Demandred7 · 08-30-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

haha I will be running some steelies and winter tires on my car. the FR-S uses the same rims as a Corolla so I will just swap over my winter tires

Pretty sweet actually.

I plan on a whole lot of drifting (preferably not into drifts. did that once with my old mustang, took a lot of us to push it out lol)

Ditto, I also drove a Corolla XRS prior to the FR-S and plan on switching my winter tires with steelies over.

I might have to be a little cautious in the beginning for I think it was 1992 when I last drove a RWD car.

The Big thing that concerns me the most if we get 5" or more of snow accumulate. FR-S ground clearance = 4.9". Not that I have much choice, this car is my daily driver now.

Jeff Lange · 08-30-2012, 12:57 AM

I won't be because I don't have an FR-S (yet), but if i did, I would.

Instead I'll just drive my RWD Lexus instead.

Jeff

JSK · 08-30-2012, 12:48 PM

I'll be driving mine, but I live in Vancouver so lets be honest, we really don't have a winter. All I will have to deal with is a lot of rain, but you can still have some fun in that.

Neziah · 08-30-2012, 01:04 PM

I'll be driving mine as long as the body is not high centered on snow. LOL I am waiting for Rally armor to get their mud flaps released to use during the winter. If it gets too deep I'll have to drive our Legacy.

NV Auto · 08-30-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Neziah

I'll be driving mine as long as the body is not high centered on snow. LOL I am waiting for Rally armor to get their mud flaps released to use during the winter. If it gets too deep I'll have to drive our Legacy.

Lol it will be all about momentum! Its a good thing they have nice skidplate under the oil pan to aid in winter time fun..

Just waiting for winter so we can head out to the track for winter lapping.

Dov

Rossman · 09-02-2012, 11:59 PM

Plan on driving mine in the winter, should be fine in the city...

l8apexr · 09-09-2012, 11:26 PM

likely not gonna winter-drive mine unless its sunny out and everything is dry.

DOV is on here! wow!

NV Auto · 09-10-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by l8apexr

DOV is on here! wow!

Vinh I am everywhere!!

lol

fender9530 · 09-10-2012, 05:50 PM

I plan to drive mine in the snow. Not sure if I should buy snows or try out the stock all seasons.

08-30-2012, 12:57 AM	#21
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Khyron686 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2011 Outlander XLS, 2013 FR-S Blue Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 634 Thanks: 129 Thanked 168 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm hoping to do some winter AutoX with mine - did it twice in the Jetta and it's tons of fun. I think driving this beast in the winter is half the point.

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roddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 Ultramarine Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,243 Thanks: 1,476 Thanked 1,165 Times in 685 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I will be driving mine over the winter and was planning on going with either a 205/55/16 or 195/60/16 Blizzak WS70. If I find that a 15" steelie will clear the brakes, that will change.

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VENOM~ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 sti Location: Barrie Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I will probably be wintering mine.. I feel like I should just wait to take delivery after winter if it doesn't come in before the snow flys. Do they do that opticoat stuff up here I see all the US guys talking about? I read in the detailing section it would be a terrible idea to touchless car was 3 times a week without any opticoat protection.

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