Brand new FRS, no snow/sport mode?? What the hell?? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Sambo FRS · 05-14-2013, 12:23 PM

Hi Guys. Before I call the dealership and start freaking out, am I missing something here or did they forget to put the sport/snow control in my car??? I bought this car knowing it had a special "snow" mode as the winters here can get very harsh.

Every piece of info I can find tells me that this control should be included in my car, and it was not an option that I was given. I feel like Im not getting something Im entitled to...

m.wood0213 · 05-14-2013, 12:25 PM

I dont think they come on MT.

johnb831 · 05-14-2013, 12:25 PM

Ya it only on the AT.

Sambo FRS · 05-14-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by m.wood0213

I dont think they come on MT.

Bahahaha well if thats all it is, I feel a little silly now..

CaptainSlow · 05-14-2013, 12:29 PM

Yeah, only on AT. "Snow" mode just starts the car off in second gear, which you can do by yourself with a MT. I think the sport mode just shifts faster, or higher in the revs, or something...another thing you control by yourself with a MT.

I do not, however, understand the difference between the VSC sport, traction off, etc. I know if you press the traction control (or whatever the left button is) once, it does something. If you hold it for 5 seconds it does something else. If you press the VSC sport button it also does something. I have no idea what any of it actually is, just that they all change or disable various systems. I'm sure it's in the manual, but I haven't bothered to look yet.

Brndn704 · 05-14-2013, 12:30 PM

You're good. They only come on the Auto's.

Sambo FRS · 05-14-2013, 12:39 PM

Thanks guys, really glad I decided to come here first haha!

On another note, my tire pressure gauge is on and the pressure is fine, and its started very rough a couple of time since my first fill up yesterday. I used shell Vpower 91 octane gas, so maybe that explains the rough starts? Not something you like to see a few days after driving it off the lot, but dont take this as someone whining, because I still love this car almost more than life itself! Just a few hiccups is all...

whitefrs · 05-14-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sambo FRS

Thanks guys, really glad I decided to come here first haha!

On another note, my tire pressure gauge is on and the pressure is fine, and its started very rough a couple of time since my first fill up yesterday. I used shell Vpower 91 octane gas, so maybe that explains the rough starts? Not something you like to see a few days after driving it off the lot, but dont take this as someone whining, because I still love this car almost more than life itself! Just a few hiccups is all...

maybe they will have to reset tpms sensors

chenshuo · 05-14-2013, 01:00 PM

The Sport mode button, when pressed, increases your HP by +92, increase your torque by +65. The Snow mode button, when pressed, will automatically flip out a set of track assembly similar to the snowmobile.

you don't have those buttons? you're missing out man.

frslee · 05-14-2013, 01:52 PM

Good job, you chose the correct transmission.

OrbitalEllipses · 05-14-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainSlow

I do not, however, understand the difference between the VSC sport, traction off, etc. I know if you press the traction control (or whatever the left button is) once, it does something. If you hold it for 5 seconds it does something else. If you press the VSC sport button it also does something. I have no idea what any of it actually is, just that they all change or disable various systems. I'm sure it's in the manual, but I haven't bothered to look yet.

VSC Sport allows more slip angle and wheel spin before stability control intervenes.

Pressing TCS OFF turns traction control off, but it re-engages at 31mph. Basically for getting yourself unstuck.

Pressing and holding TCS OFF turns traction & stability control off until the vehicle is turned off.

Mokiki · 05-14-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainSlow

Yeah, only on AT. "Snow" mode just starts the car off in second gear, which you can do by yourself with a MT. I think the sport mode just shifts faster, or higher in the revs, or something...another thing you control by yourself with a MT.

I do not, however, understand the difference between the VSC sport, traction off, etc. I know if you press the traction control (or whatever the left button is) once, it does something. If you hold it for 5 seconds it does something else. If you press the VSC sport button it also does something. I have no idea what any of it actually is, just that they all change or disable various systems. I'm sure it's in the manual, but I haven't bothered to look yet.

I think as you press to turn each one off, it gets less and less computerized on the power.

DarkSunrise · 05-14-2013, 02:19 PM

As others have said, no snow mode on M/T's. You should have a sport mode button though.

CamryDS · 05-14-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mokiki

I think as you press to turn each one off, it gets less and less computerized on the power.

Everytime i start my car I press both buttons at once and hold it for a few seconds so trak is off, vsc is off, and vsc sport mode is off.

I drive better without them.

05-14-2013, 12:23 PM	#1
Sambo FRS Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Sudbury, Ontario Posts: 47 Thanks: 20 Thanked 41 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Brand new FRS, no snow/sport mode?? What the hell?? Hi Guys. Before I call the dealership and start freaking out, am I missing something here or did they forget to put the sport/snow control in my car??? I bought this car knowing it had a special "snow" mode as the winters here can get very harsh. Every piece of info I can find tells me that this control should be included in my car, and it was not an option that I was given. I feel like Im not getting something Im entitled to... Attached Images

05-14-2013, 12:29 PM	#5
CaptainSlow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 799 Thanks: 392 Thanked 388 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, only on AT. "Snow" mode just starts the car off in second gear, which you can do by yourself with a MT. I think the sport mode just shifts faster, or higher in the revs, or something...another thing you control by yourself with a MT. I do not, however, understand the difference between the VSC sport, traction off, etc. I know if you press the traction control (or whatever the left button is) once, it does something. If you hold it for 5 seconds it does something else. If you press the VSC sport button it also does something. I have no idea what any of it actually is, just that they all change or disable various systems. I'm sure it's in the manual, but I haven't bothered to look yet. __________________ Ultramarine 2013 Scion FR-S 6MT

05-14-2013, 01:00 PM	#9
chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The Sport mode button, when pressed, increases your HP by +92, increase your torque by +65. The Snow mode button, when pressed, will automatically flip out a set of track assembly similar to the snowmobile. you don't have those buttons? you're missing out man. __________________

05-14-2013, 02:19 PM	#13
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	As others have said, no snow mode on M/T's. You should have a sport mode button though. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

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05-14-2013, 12:25 PM	#3
johnb831 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: SWP 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: SOCAL Posts: 248 Thanks: 148 Thanked 50 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ya it only on the AT.

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05-14-2013, 12:39 PM	#7
Sambo FRS Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Sudbury, Ontario Posts: 47 Thanks: 20 Thanked 41 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks guys, really glad I decided to come here first haha! On another note, my tire pressure gauge is on and the pressure is fine, and its started very rough a couple of time since my first fill up yesterday. I used shell Vpower 91 octane gas, so maybe that explains the rough starts? Not something you like to see a few days after driving it off the lot, but dont take this as someone whining, because I still love this car almost more than life itself! Just a few hiccups is all...

05-14-2013, 01:52 PM	#10
frslee Just drive it Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 13' FR-S Location: Maryland Posts: 1,122 Thanks: 97 Thanked 321 Times in 218 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Good job, you chose the correct transmission.

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