How many are planning on winter driving? - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Looker_007 · 12-13-2012, 05:11 PM

Found a company in Hawaï who did 8 stickers for me for 32 bucks including shipping.
I've got 4 16" used steelies with plastic fake mag hubcaps that fit the BRZ/FRS up for grabs, any offer welcome.

chenshuo · 12-13-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Looker_007

Found a company in Hawaï who did 8 stickers for me for 32 bucks including shipping.
I've got 4 16" used steelies with plastic fake mag hubcaps that fit the BRZ/FRS up for grabs, any offer welcome.

that sticker is hideous

Wattage · 12-13-2012, 07:25 PM

Got some Nokian Hakka R Winter tires, and got oil sprayed rust proofing.

Using the stock rims, I figure these will be my winter rims and I'll get some nicer looking ones in the spring.

I think I am good to go for the winter eh?

f0rge · 12-14-2012, 12:59 PM

my car is showing up next week and winters are going on it before i even take delivery.

i used to drive my slammed M3 in the winter and when i was a kid i used to drive an old 2wd F150 with bald tires, this car should be a breeze at stock ride height with some decent tires.

chenshuo · 12-14-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Looker_007

You've got a little more money than I do, but being retired, I just don't go out in bad weather.
Did the same thing, Hakky Nordman used tires 5000km for $200 on steel rims.
WRX Impreza Legacy mags are all the same, 4 for $250 at the scrapyard in Carignan, having them powdercoated at ADN, behind the Costco in St-Hubert tomorrow. Andy does really good work.

wow retired and drive a 86. you're probably the coolest senior on the road!

Looker_007 · 01-08-2013, 04:16 PM

Snows let us survive the 45 cm of snow we received between Christmas and New Years. Got the stickers to cover the silver Subaru WRX mag centre caps.

Looker_007 · 01-08-2013, 04:35 PM

Find the FRS.

Peter_NWT · 01-08-2013, 04:54 PM

I am planning on getting an fr-s as my daily driver going to put some winter tires on it for sure anyone drive this car in the snow yet how is it?

BioRage · 01-08-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter_Northwest_Toyota

I am planning on getting an fr-s as my daily driver going to put some winter tires on it for sure anyone drive this car in the snow yet how is it?

Even with snowtires, your tail will slide out.

Life of RWD.

Kayeri · 01-10-2013, 02:48 AM

I have hakka 7 studded tires, and you DON'T want to remove the nannies when the streets are crowded. The car is really stable with the nannies on. i took a corner (snowy, not icy) a tad too fast on purpose (90 for a recommended 65, in a 90km/h zone) to test them out and the car braked by itself and took the corner effortlessly.

Don't forget though that ice is ice, and unless your car is on skates you'll be waiting for a tow truck (or an ambulance) if you drive like a jackass in winter. But drive with common sense and the car will be so much fun! The tail slips out just enough at every roundabout/corners for you too smile all the way to work every morning

pastuch · 01-10-2013, 09:57 AM

Hey guys please update the review thread with your tires. If any of you bought X-Ice 3s, a little review would be lovely.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24037

Looker_007 · 01-11-2013, 09:30 PM

On boxing day found an empty extremely large parking lot to play in. Haven't had so much fun since my 69 4 speed Muncie 350-350 Malibu. Forgot what drifting really was.

12-13-2012, 05:11 PM	#99
Looker_007 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Firstorm A/T Location: Near Montreal Posts: 21 Thanks: 9 Thanked 16 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	WRX/Impreza Mags Found a company in Hawaï who did 8 stickers for me for 32 bucks including shipping. I've got 4 16" used steelies with plastic fake mag hubcaps that fit the BRZ/FRS up for grabs, any offer welcome. Attached Images

01-08-2013, 04:16 PM	#104
Looker_007 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Firstorm A/T Location: Near Montreal Posts: 21 Thanks: 9 Thanked 16 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	45 cm of snow received between Christmas and New Years Snows let us survive the 45 cm of snow we received between Christmas and New Years. Got the stickers to cover the silver Subaru WRX mag centre caps. Attached Images

01-08-2013, 04:35 PM	#105
Looker_007 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Firstorm A/T Location: Near Montreal Posts: 21 Thanks: 9 Thanked 16 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	45 cm of snow Find the FRS. Attached Images

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Wattage Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: scion fr-s MT Location: Toronto Posts: 96 Thanks: 61 Thanked 56 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Got some Nokian Hakka R Winter tires, and got oil sprayed rust proofing. Using the stock rims, I figure these will be my winter rims and I'll get some nicer looking ones in the spring. I think I am good to go for the winter eh?

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Peter_NWT Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Dealer Plated Location: Brampton Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I am planning on getting an fr-s as my daily driver going to put some winter tires on it for sure anyone drive this car in the snow yet how is it?

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Kayeri Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S hot lava MT Location: Chambly Qc Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I have hakka 7 studded tires, and you DON'T want to remove the nannies when the streets are crowded. The car is really stable with the nannies on. i took a corner (snowy, not icy) a tad too fast on purpose (90 for a recommended 65, in a 90km/h zone) to test them out and the car braked by itself and took the corner effortlessly. Don't forget though that ice is ice, and unless your car is on skates you'll be waiting for a tow truck (or an ambulance) if you drive like a jackass in winter. But drive with common sense and the car will be so much fun! The tail slips out just enough at every roundabout/corners for you too smile all the way to work every morning

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pastuch Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 478 Thanks: 15 Thanked 36 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Hey guys please update the review thread with your tires. If any of you bought X-Ice 3s, a little review would be lovely. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24037

01-11-2013, 09:30 PM	#110
Looker_007 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Firstorm A/T Location: Near Montreal Posts: 21 Thanks: 9 Thanked 16 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	On boxing day found an empty extremely large parking lot to play in. Haven't had so much fun since my 69 4 speed Muncie 350-350 Malibu. Forgot what drifting really was.

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