For those who have driven into Manhattan, can the FT86 handle broken roads? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

rogerdalien · 12-28-2012, 10:25 PM

Did you find yourself scraping the under-side of your car?

What was it like?

avg · 12-28-2012, 10:36 PM

I'm there all the time, no problems at all. it's not the most comfortable thing, but speeds are low and you have time to dodge pot holes.

DarkCard · 12-29-2012, 01:38 AM

No problems just drive with your eyes open and be ready to weave if necessary

Superhatch · 12-29-2012, 02:18 AM

Driving on WI winter backroads is probably near to what you would experience in Manhattan. We get a base layer of snow, it melts, then some breaks away, so it's like driving on a terribly potholed road, but its made of snow and ice.

At city speeds it hasn't been a big deal for me. As noted above, just drive with your eyes open.

RazBRZ · 12-29-2012, 02:32 AM

Skip to 2:40 That part of the road was like cobblestones it was so bumpy and worn out (you can see the camera shaking). I haven't had any issues. Not sure how it relates to the city roads
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dem00n · 12-29-2012, 02:35 AM

On stock height you'll be fine. I have mad respect for the low riders in Queens and Manhattan...

Though occasional you'll find one bump that does disagree with you...

chutrain · 12-29-2012, 02:36 AM

No issues when I had to take it into the city. Most of the potholes were no issue. It's the raised humps in the road that you need to worry about. This was will 18x8.5 wheels and dropped on KWs.

Just pay attention and give yourself some time and space to avoid obstacles.

oldpueblo · 12-29-2012, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dem00n

On stock height you'll be fine. I have mad respect for the low riders in Queens and Manhattan...

Though occasional you'll find one bump that does disagree with you...

Not sure respect is the right word. :P

roddy · 12-29-2012, 08:48 AM

I live in Canada, the capital of bumpy, potholed, and frost heaved roads...no worries.

cgrey · 12-29-2012, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avg

I'm there all the time, no problems at all. it's not the most comfortable thing, but speeds are low and you have time to dodge pot holes.

I drive into and out of manhattan all the time. No problems. The car is a Subaru, they're pretty damn tough. Compared to driving a Genesis this suspension is magical for bumps and potholes.

dori. · 12-30-2012, 11:22 PM

I've driven to Manhattan and Queens and was fine, just avoid the deep holes.

And avoid the Cross Bronx and the Belt.

Spaceboy · 12-31-2012, 01:07 PM

i live in the suburbs of new jersey and have been to afraid to drive in to NY.

Chinatown is teh sucks with the roads.
but now i hear it aint too bad. maybe ill give it a try

engee · 12-31-2012, 01:18 PM

Manhattan is fine.

Just be aware of the road in front of you. Also, be conscious of what bumps your car can and can not handle and you will be fine.

FRiSson · 12-31-2012, 03:17 PM

Do you think those tall delivery trucks, with their ganjanista drivers will be able to see an FR-Z alongside? How about the NASDAQ trader driving an A8 yelling into his phone while trying to put his gloves on at the same time? Or the illegal alien livery driver, crazed and dazed after a 36 hour shift? Good luck.

12-28-2012, 10:25 PM	#1
rogerdalien Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 07 Corolla CE Location: United States Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For those who have driven into Manhattan, can the FT86 handle broken roads? Did you find yourself scraping the under-side of your car? What was it like?

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DarkCard Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Asphalt Scion Frs 6MT Location: New York Posts: 1,044 Thanks: 101 Thanked 564 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No problems just drive with your eyes open and be ready to weave if necessary __________________ DarkCard Photography

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Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Driving on WI winter backroads is probably near to what you would experience in Manhattan. We get a base layer of snow, it melts, then some breaks away, so it's like driving on a terribly potholed road, but its made of snow and ice. At city speeds it hasn't been a big deal for me. As noted above, just drive with your eyes open. __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

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dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	On stock height you'll be fine. I have mad respect for the low riders in Queens and Manhattan... Though occasional you'll find one bump that does disagree with you...

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Spaceboy NG- Think better Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: White FR-s Location: central Jersey Posts: 55 Thanks: 21 Thanked 24 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i live in the suburbs of new jersey and have been to afraid to drive in to NY. Chinatown is teh sucks with the roads. but now i hear it aint too bad. maybe ill give it a try

12-31-2012, 01:18 PM	#13
engee Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Subaru Location: NJ Posts: 478 Thanks: 49 Thanked 146 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Manhattan is fine. Just be aware of the road in front of you. Also, be conscious of what bumps your car can and can not handle and you will be fine.

12-31-2012, 03:17 PM	#14
FRiSson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT Location: New England Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 118 Thanked 483 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do you think those tall delivery trucks, with their ganjanista drivers will be able to see an FR-Z alongside? How about the NASDAQ trader driving an A8 yelling into his phone while trying to put his gloves on at the same time? Or the illegal alien livery driver, crazed and dazed after a 36 hour shift? Good luck.

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