In the wind? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

joesem · 01-30-2013, 09:48 AM

Hey guys! I am just a prospective buyer of a FR-S/BRZ and wanted to know if any of you notice any changes in your car's performance in high winds? My current car is about 100 lbs lighter than the FR-S and it is horrible in any wind; the car goes all over the road. Just wondering if it would be as noticeable in a FR-S with what I would assume has better aerodynamics or what have you. Thanks for any replies!

Cajun · 01-30-2013, 09:59 AM

It was incredibly windy here yesterday, and I never noticed a thing.

HunterGreene · 01-30-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by joesem

Hey guys! I am just a prospective buyer of a FR-S/BRZ and wanted to know if any of you notice any changes in your car's performance in high winds? My current car is about 100 lbs lighter than the FR-S and it is horrible in any wind; the car goes all over the road. Just wondering if it would be as noticeable in a FR-S with what I would assume has better aerodynamics or what have you. Thanks for any replies!

If I had to guess, your 97 Civic is lighter, but higher off the ground and with a higher center of gravity. The twins are much lower to the ground, and provide a much smaller wind profile. I would say you are much less likely to feel wind gusts in the twins, but that is just an educated guess. Has to do with the side profile of the car as well.

Kimsey47 · 01-30-2013, 10:11 AM

I'd say that I've had two totally different experiences in my BRZ… The first wind I encountered I felt like it was really getting blown around; however, ever since then it seems to cut through wind like a knife! My guess is that one time the wind gave me issues it was hitting the car just right to do so. I’ll also add that even though the wind upset the car some, it wasn’t drastic enough to be scary. Just noticeable!

rapidcars · 01-30-2013, 10:14 AM

Occasionally I notice the wind but it's not enough to be scary or anything.

chenshuo · 01-30-2013, 10:36 AM

DO NOT DRIVE IN THE WIND! this car will start to fly into outer space and crash on the moon! You don't want that to happen!

Subie · 01-30-2013, 10:49 AM

My BRZ moves around a bit in crosswinds but nothing excessive. I've driven far worse, like the current generation Corolla, which tap-dances all over the highway if someone so much as farts in a passing car.

gily25 · 01-30-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Subie

My BRZ moves around a bit in crosswinds but nothing excessive. I've driven far worse, like the current generation Corolla, which tap-dances all over the highway if someone so much as farts in a passing car.

Either I need more coffee or that was freakin' hysterical...

Don't worry about wind, it's not enough to be a problem...

Books · 01-30-2013, 11:05 AM

My worst experience was when high winds were directly blowing perpendicular to me. It was pretty much a little nudge every now and then, definitely much better than my previous car (an Accord). Otherwise, perfectly planted. I have a feeling high speeds and tires also effect it too.

FRiSson · 01-30-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by chenshuo

DO NOT DRIVE IN THE WIND! this car will start to fly into outer space and crash on the moon! You don't want that to happen!

Not me, I got the optional pivoting exhaust thruster option.

sega_102 · 01-30-2013, 11:25 AM

I haven't noticed the wind at all when driving.

With that said, my other car is a Cube...

whaap · 01-30-2013, 11:34 AM

After owning a VW Vanagon (bus) for many years, a long time ago, I don't concern myself with cross winds in my low slung FR-S.

strat61caster · 01-30-2013, 11:40 AM

Much less noticeable than in my truck, much lower, much grippier. I've had winds try to make me change lanes before, not in this thing. You do have to be more alert than something less sensitive though, more aware of what you're doing to the wheel.

The wind definitely hits my mpg meter by 3-4.

5hairpins · 01-30-2013, 11:52 AM

Wind has not been a big deal, but I come from the xB which was a damn wind sail. I will say becareful of grooved roads, they pull the car around worse than any other car I have driven.

01-30-2013, 09:48 AM	#1
joesem Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 97 Civic Coupe Location: NJ Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In the wind? Hey guys! I am just a prospective buyer of a FR-S/BRZ and wanted to know if any of you notice any changes in your car's performance in high winds? My current car is about 100 lbs lighter than the FR-S and it is horrible in any wind; the car goes all over the road. Just wondering if it would be as noticeable in a FR-S with what I would assume has better aerodynamics or what have you. Thanks for any replies!

01-30-2013, 10:11 AM	#4
Kimsey47 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2016 STI DGM Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,875 Thanks: 1,189 Thanked 1,460 Times in 662 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd say that I've had two totally different experiences in my BRZ… The first wind I encountered I felt like it was really getting blown around; however, ever since then it seems to cut through wind like a knife! My guess is that one time the wind gave me issues it was hitting the car just right to do so. I’ll also add that even though the wind upset the car some, it wasn’t drastic enough to be scary. Just noticeable! __________________ Subaru STI :

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rapidcars Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Limited Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 209 Thanks: 149 Thanked 110 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Occasionally I notice the wind but it's not enough to be scary or anything. __________________

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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)	DO NOT DRIVE IN THE WIND! this car will start to fly into outer space and crash on the moon! You don't want that to happen!

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Subie Señor Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2013 SSM DZE BRZ Location: SC Posts: 947 Thanks: 728 Thanked 405 Times in 196 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My BRZ moves around a bit in crosswinds but nothing excessive. I've driven far worse, like the current generation Corolla, which tap-dances all over the highway if someone so much as farts in a passing car.

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sega_102 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 36 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I haven't noticed the wind at all when driving. With that said, my other car is a Cube...

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whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	After owning a VW Vanagon (bus) for many years, a long time ago, I don't concern myself with cross winds in my low slung FR-S.

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strat61caster - Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: '13 FRS Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 10,193 Thanks: 13,469 Thanked 9,287 Times in 4,887 Posts Mentioned: 93 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Much less noticeable than in my truck, much lower, much grippier. I've had winds try to make me change lanes before, not in this thing. You do have to be more alert than something less sensitive though, more aware of what you're doing to the wheel. The wind definitely hits my mpg meter by 3-4.

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5hairpins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 MT Asphalt FR-S Location: Brownwood TX Posts: 567 Thanks: 84 Thanked 254 Times in 116 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Wind has not been a big deal, but I come from the xB which was a damn wind sail. I will say becareful of grooved roads, they pull the car around worse than any other car I have driven.

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