Storm incoming and unavoidable advice - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Wired86 · 03-23-2016, 05:01 PM

Hey guys. I just got my manual BRZ under two weeks ago. I live in Oshkosh Wisconsin and have a 10 minute drive to and from the office.

We've got a pretty sizeable snow storm hittting now that will continue into tomorrow around noon. It's supposed to snow about 8 to 14 inches. I am still new to manual (pretty much have no issues anymore at this point though). And my previous car was an old ford explorer with 4 wheel drive. I imagine this is going to be an interesting experience on the way to the office in the morning.

Any tips? I don't have much of a choice. I need to get to the office. It shouldn't be an issue next winter as I plan to get an old truck next fall as my winter vehicle. I had thought winter was over. I should have known better. Haha

jasonojordan · 03-23-2016, 05:04 PM

Take it very slow. Leave the traction control on. Stock tires are not very good in snow. Honestly if it was me id even consider renting a car for the day. Not because I dont trust the car or my driving ability its I dont trust others,

Vides990 · 03-23-2016, 05:05 PM

If you're on stock tires you're screwed.

go_a_way1 · 03-23-2016, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WiredBRZ

Hey guys. I just got my manual BRZ under two weeks ago. I live in Oshkosh Wisconsin and have a 10 minute drive to and from the office.

We've got a pretty sizeable snow storm hittting now that will continue into tomorrow around noon. It's supposed to snow about 8 to 14 inches. I am still new to manual (pretty much have no issues anymore at this point though). And my previous car was an old ford explorer with 4 wheel drive. I imagine this is going to be an interesting experience on the way to the office in the morning.

Any tips? I don't have much of a choice. I need to get to the office. It shouldn't be an issue next winter as I plan to get an old truck next fall as my winter vehicle. I had thought winter was over. I should have known better. Haha

DO NOT DRIVE IN SNOW UNLESS YOU HAVE WINTER TIRES!!!

go_a_way1 · 03-23-2016, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonojordan

Take it very slow. Leave the traction control on. Stock tires are not very good in snow. Honestly if it was me id even consider renting a car for the day. Not because I dont trust the car or my driving ability its I dont trust others,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vides990

If you're on stock tires you're screwed.

You guys beat me too it lol

kch · 03-23-2016, 05:12 PM

take a cab.

Edibrac · 03-23-2016, 05:13 PM

I put my snow tires back on yesterday just for this storm. Enjoy your day off.

rookie · 03-23-2016, 05:30 PM

I would phone a friend, a co-worker, someone who owes you a favor, anything but drive in the snow with the stock tires.

If you must drive in the snow put some sandbags (or a 100lb bag of rice cuz I'm asian) in the trunk, carry some salt and/or kitty litter and a shovel in case you get stuck. First aid and/or winter survival kit in case you really get stuck and have to camp out in the car until help comes. Might be overkill but you'll be glad to have it when SHTF.

I have my summer tires on already but luckily Milwaukee isn't supposed to get that much but to be safe I'm also driving my wife's Sonata.

mav1178 · 03-23-2016, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kch

take a cab.

Take Uber.

fumanchu1 · 03-23-2016, 05:35 PM

be the snow

Bowen · 03-23-2016, 05:39 PM

Since you literally just started driving a manual. DO NOT even think about attempting driving through the snow. Just don't do it. Sitting at home for a few days with your BRZ parked safely in your driveway/parking lot is a much better outcome than spending the snow days looking for a new 86.

Just my .02!

Yoda · 03-23-2016, 05:47 PM

I live in Florida so we get no snow but lots of rain and on the stock tires it can get iffy sometimes. So the snow will be alot worst and if there is black ice anywhere its over for you. Seriously be careful we are all warning you from experience and do not want to see harm done to you our your fancy car.

kch · 03-23-2016, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav1178

Take Uber.

I didn't think it was likely to be available in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

go_a_way1 · 03-23-2016, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda

I live in Florida so we get no snow but lots of rain and on the stock tires it can get iffy sometimes. So the snow will be alot worst and if there is black ice anywhere its over for you. Seriously be careful we are all warning you from experience and do not want to see harm done to you our your fancy car.

you dont know the half of it

come take mine for a spin next winter (literally you will spin its a lot of fun)

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jasonojordan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 satin white brz limited Location: Cottage Grove MN Posts: 1,049 Thanks: 162 Thanked 511 Times in 326 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Take it very slow. Leave the traction control on. Stock tires are not very good in snow. Honestly if it was me id even consider renting a car for the day. Not because I dont trust the car or my driving ability its I dont trust others,

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Vides990 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ (sold) 20 BRZ TS (sold) Location: CT Posts: 321 Thanks: 466 Thanked 243 Times in 116 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you're on stock tires you're screwed.

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kch Senior Misanthrope Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ Series.Blue CWP Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 1,743 Thanked 1,169 Times in 645 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	take a cab.

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Edibrac Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 15 Series.Blue Location: U.S. Posts: 22 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I put my snow tires back on yesterday just for this storm. Enjoy your day off.

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rookie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 1991 Formula Red NSX Location: Wisconsin Posts: 483 Thanks: 271 Thanked 430 Times in 209 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would phone a friend, a co-worker, someone who owes you a favor, anything but drive in the snow with the stock tires. If you must drive in the snow put some sandbags (or a 100lb bag of rice cuz I'm asian) in the trunk, carry some salt and/or kitty litter and a shovel in case you get stuck. First aid and/or winter survival kit in case you really get stuck and have to camp out in the car until help comes. Might be overkill but you'll be glad to have it when SHTF. I have my summer tires on already but luckily Milwaukee isn't supposed to get that much but to be safe I'm also driving my wife's Sonata.

03-23-2016, 05:35 PM	#10
fumanchu1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2013 Brz C38 (bought not built :P) Location: Gatineau, Qc, Canada Posts: 1,914 Thanks: 422 Thanked 1,249 Times in 802 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 6 Thread(s)	be the snow

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Bowen Powered by Crickets Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: 14' SWP MT Limited BRZ Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 510 Thanks: 246 Thanked 212 Times in 139 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Since you literally just started driving a manual. DO NOT even think about attempting driving through the snow. Just don't do it. Sitting at home for a few days with your BRZ parked safely in your driveway/parking lot is a much better outcome than spending the snow days looking for a new 86. Just my .02!

03-23-2016, 05:47 PM	#12
Yoda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: Crystal Black BRZ(Sophia) Location: Greenacres, FL Posts: 284 Thanks: 266 Thanked 118 Times in 75 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I live in Florida so we get no snow but lots of rain and on the stock tires it can get iffy sometimes. So the snow will be alot worst and if there is black ice anywhere its over for you. Seriously be careful we are all warning you from experience and do not want to see harm done to you our your fancy car.

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