Things to be cautious of while driving an 86 - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

sav · 01-16-2013, 06:53 AM

BTW.
You guys do realize that what we've got on our seats now are covers and can be replaced.

Vic_RSA · 01-16-2013, 06:57 AM

Like these?

http://www.sard.co.jp/after/products...seatcover.html

sav · 01-16-2013, 07:10 AM

That looks very neat.

I must be honest, I love the Alacantara/leather combo so if I was to replace them at some stage I'd probably go for the same. Not a fan of full leather.

KapteinBos · 01-16-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sav

BTW.
You guys do realize that what we've got on our seats now are covers and can be replaced.

i was about to say that. did it once on one of my vw's and wasnt expensive...

itsibarra · 01-16-2013, 07:59 AM

In hot weather careful for the seat belt holders... those buttons have a nasty bite!

draggin_az · 01-16-2013, 08:05 AM

cross winds are a little scary esp at higher speeds

as far as the trac control light.....no matter how slight of a slip the car gives, the light comes on (or so its been my experience). ive found it better to turn off trac control and allow the wheels to slip naturally. you have to push the car to put yourself into a dangerous slid.

i recommend going into an empty parking lot, put your car into a slid, and practice getting yourself out of it.

sav · 01-16-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by draggin_az

i recommend going into an empty parking lot, put your car into a slid, and practice getting yourself out of it.

Or a skidpan - I suspect most people here(in SA at least) have only owned FWD cars before.

draggin_az · 01-16-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sav

Or a skidpan - I suspect most people here(in SA at least) have only owned FWD cars before.

i suspect the same thing

once you slid or spin, its not hard to get control back. it just takes practice. its easier to practice if it has snowed but im guessing it doesnt snow in SA.

sav · 01-16-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by draggin_az

i suspect the same thing

once you slid or spin, its not hard to get control back. it just takes practice. its easier to practice if it has snowed but im guessing it doesnt snow in SA.

It does snow in some parts but not often.

GeeTee86 · 01-16-2013, 12:47 PM

The car rolls when hanbrake is applied as said

Would you guys be interested in a gymkana?

Vic_RSA · 01-16-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GeeTee86

The car rolls when hanbrake is applied as said

Would you guys be interested in a gymkana?

Gymkhana is my thing!

Ever tested lock up from using the handbrake on a wet surface - I'm starting to wonder if it was purposely built like that for drifters... "Tug on the e-brake"

I recommend everyone watches this closely...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbwu83MO3ts"]The Drift Bible by The Drift King - Best Motoring International Vol. 09 - YouTube[/ame]

whaap · 01-16-2013, 01:00 PM

If you're considering leather seat covers, don't decide till you've checked out Katzkins.

Ryan86 · 01-16-2013, 11:58 PM

Some would say driving a 86 is almost as fun as this.

GeeTee86 · 01-17-2013, 01:20 AM

lol

01-16-2013, 06:53 AM	#15
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01-16-2013, 07:10 AM	#17
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That looks very neat. I must be honest, I love the Alacantara/leather combo so if I was to replace them at some stage I'd probably go for the same. Not a fan of full leather. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

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