Having Fun in The Snow with FR-S - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Pavel · 12-29-2012, 03:37 PM

Anyone else enjoying the car in the snow? Although the roads are really bad I couldn't resist the urge of being able to drift slowly in the snow and I took the car out looking for an empty parking lot.

I took a video, it's not the best quality (taken with iPhone 4) but it's not horrible either

I'm just learning how to control the car and I figured that doing so in the snow first is the safest bet.

mezdup · 12-29-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pavel

Anyone else enjoying the car in the snow? Although the roads are really bad I couldn't resist the urge of being able to drift slowly in the snow and I took the car out looking for an empty parking lot.

I took a video, it's not the best quality (taken with iPhone 4) but it's not horrible either

I'm just learning how to control the car and I figured that doing so in the snow first is the safest bet.

man that looks like fun. i was hoping for that kind of snow here for the same reason, but it all turned to rain. pretty disappointing haha. are you still on the stock tires, btw?

Pavel · 12-29-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mezdup

man that looks like fun. i was hoping for that kind of snow here for the same reason, but it all turned to rain. pretty disappointing haha. are you still on the stock tires, btw?

Yeah, it was a blast :-) I actually went to another parking lot before that but some guy came over and was like: this isn't a race track.. haha so I just kindly apologized and found another parking lot lol

Car actually has performance winter tires installed. Pirelli Sottozero Series II 225/40/18. They aren't necessarily snow tires, but they did OK. Driving and stopping was very good. Starting was difficult at times.

Craig · 12-29-2012, 04:55 PM

Looked like a load of fun O.o Inspired me to run out later probably O.o

mezdup · 12-29-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Pavel

Yeah, it was a blast :-) I actually went to another parking lot before that but some guy came over and was like: this isn't a race track.. haha so I just kindly apologized and found another parking lot lol

Car actually has performance winter tires installed. Pirelli Sottozero Series II 225/40/18. They aren't necessarily snow tires, but they did OK. Driving and stopping was very good. Starting was difficult at times.

it's starting to snow now, so maybe tomorrow morning i'll get a chance haha.

mikeg7827 · 12-30-2012, 02:16 AM

Watch out for snow covered curbs or cement parking spot blocks

Bluecille · 12-30-2012, 07:37 AM

Makes me wish I would have. Nice video too. Keep those twins safe boys

ruskymx · 12-30-2012, 12:40 PM

Looks like fun! I was tempted to get mine out of the garage and play in the cul de sac at the end of my street.

Embedded it for ya!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_mHnMG7VjE"]Scion FR-S Drifting in The Snow (On Board Camera) - YouTube[/ame]

You, Bluecille and I will have to get together for a run in the spring when I get mine out of hibernation.

I should see if I can talk the owner of Freedom to have an "86 meet" at the dealership. Move all the cars on the lot and let us drift around and do donuts all over the lot! I'm sure there would be all kinds of waivers and insurance issues though...lol

Ruskymx

grst1 · 12-31-2012, 10:07 AM

I had a blast on Saturday too in snow! Textbook car to toss around - it will do everything you will throw at it! Super super fun!

reflex2o3 · 01-06-2013, 07:28 PM

Mine wouldnt move in 3inch, becausei lowered the car

Pavel · 01-06-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ruskymx

Looks like fun! I was tempted to get mine out of the garage and play in the cul de sac at the end of my street.

Embedded it for ya!

You, Bluecille and I will have to get together for a run in the spring when I get mine out of hibernation.

I should see if I can talk the owner of Freedom to have an "86 meet" at the dealership. Move all the cars on the lot and let us drift around and do donuts all over the lot! I'm sure there would be all kinds of waivers and insurance issues though...lol

Ruskymx

Thanks for embedding!

86 meet sounds like a great idea! Count me in!

12-29-2012, 03:37 PM	#1
Pavel Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Raven 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Reading, PA Posts: 46 Thanks: 19 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Having Fun in The Snow with FR-S Anyone else enjoying the car in the snow? Although the roads are really bad I couldn't resist the urge of being able to drift slowly in the snow and I took the car out looking for an empty parking lot. I took a video, it's not the best quality (taken with iPhone 4) but it's not horrible either I'm just learning how to control the car and I figured that doing so in the snow first is the safest bet.

12-30-2012, 12:40 PM	#8
ruskymx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 13 HotLava FRS, 93 4Runner, 97 Taco Location: Orwigsburg, PA Posts: 407 Thanks: 96 Thanked 351 Times in 113 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks like fun! I was tempted to get mine out of the garage and play in the cul de sac at the end of my street. Embedded it for ya! [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_mHnMG7VjE"]Scion FR-S Drifting in The Snow (On Board Camera) - YouTube[/ame] You, Bluecille and I will have to get together for a run in the spring when I get mine out of hibernation. I should see if I can talk the owner of Freedom to have an "86 meet" at the dealership. Move all the cars on the lot and let us drift around and do donuts all over the lot! I'm sure there would be all kinds of waivers and insurance issues though...lol Ruskymx __________________ Jeff R @ Freedom Toyota-Scion My FRS Blog My Facebook Page for work. Rusky's Motocross Pics My YouTube Channel w/ FRS Vids

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