I honestly feel like RWD is a lot more fun and to a degree, more controllable than FWD in light/moderate snow conditions because u can actually feel what the body of the car is doing and adjust your steering/throttle accordingly
@foux70613 жыл бұрын
Rwd is always mote controllable. Rear wheels use their grip to push. Front wheels use their grip to steer. Fwd only uses rear wheels to lean on.
@UnauraOS3 жыл бұрын
Since the day I got the 2016 BRZ, people have been asking me how it is during winter and my answer is always: at least as fun as during summer! Congrats on your new BRZ :)!
@toothpicdinosaur3777 Жыл бұрын
Drove manual all my life got confused what to do with my right hand thanks
@markbarrett26863 жыл бұрын
I grew up in New England with rear wheel drive. I spent several years driving my 1970 Chevy Camaro. Probably pretty close to the BRZ in the winter. Never had any problems with snows on the rear and regular on the front although 4 snows would have been better. Winter driving is all about planning ahead. Just don’t forget about the other drivers.
@Kalbee3 жыл бұрын
Also grew up in New England and I’ve had a mix of AWD and RWD cars and I prefer RWD. more fun and I sometimes feel like the front end pulls in a funny way on my AWD car (bmw XDrive) which upsets the balance and therefore makes it hard for me to control.
@salmanchaudhry40192 жыл бұрын
I'm from Michigan 😩. I'm hesitant of buying a RWD. Cause these cars are low and would probably get stuck easily. Could one of you guys correct me if I'm wrong about this.
@markbarrett26862 жыл бұрын
Back in 1978 Boston had a major blizzard. Over 3’ snow and driving ban for few days. Out of a dozen employees that drove home in it only three of us made it. Most got stuck in snow and had to abandon vehicles. Winter driving is common sense. That 1970 Camaro shouldn’t have made it with just snows on back when full size 4wd Jimmy’s didn’t. I grew up winter driving and use common sense.
@markbarrett26862 жыл бұрын
Now that I’m in my 60’s I feel better running all wheel drive. When I’m not plowing in my 3/3ton Dodge I have a blast in my Subie WRX!! 😀
@michaeldarby16682 жыл бұрын
@@salmanchaudhry4019 I drive a 17 civic and ive had to replace the skid plate once after going down i75. I wanna say a steep driveway to a gas station started it. I really want this car but kind of concerned as well. Our roads are consistently horrible, even outside of winter.
@The_journeyy3 жыл бұрын
The drifting in this is so cool 🔥
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
The most fun!
@jralphroman3 жыл бұрын
Kind of odd you went with wider tires for your winter set should’ve gone with more narrow tires
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
The selection for 18inch sport winters was very limited at those sizes. Once I went to 225’s there was heaps of options.
@savinstyle3 жыл бұрын
205 to 225 isn’t a huge difference.
@thoopra2 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarCreative same here
@morgandrives8 ай бұрын
I got 205/50/17 winter tires on Fast Switch wheels. Great in snow, but suck on ice. Am thinking of spending the cash to get a set of 225/45/17 in hopes that they will feel more connected.
@hossemadian7127Ай бұрын
Alternatively could do 205 50 18
@eugenef0zzy3 жыл бұрын
Who else wishes they have snow to slide around in right now 😓
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
Haha! It’s a good time… and then it’s just cold haha.
@ThatBustedVQ3 жыл бұрын
You can have the snow it dumped over a foot then rained on top of it and it’s still going. Only 4 more months before it starts melting. 😭
@hazetoomuch87753 жыл бұрын
Come to Canada bud
@crazyforvideogamez3 жыл бұрын
Took some photos of a blue Toyota GT86 and took all my inspiration from you, your photos and videos. Thanks a lot for everything!
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
That’s amazing!! How was the 86? They look super good imo.
@crazyforvideogamez3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarCreative was my 3rd time shooting a car, but it was a lot of fun. Now editing with your guide and some of my touch too. Can I tag you on IG?
@Ten16Media3 жыл бұрын
So hyped for you on this car man!!!!
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tyler! Me too! 😃
@dylanthompson99833 жыл бұрын
Bro this looked like so much fun!! So glad you're enjoying the Subie!!!
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
It was a friggen blast! Way easier to control then I was anticipating. Love this car more and more every day!
@dylanthompson99833 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarCreative and you look good in it brotha 😎
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
Would you winter drive a RWD car?
@gio45123 жыл бұрын
I am!
@morsl85503 жыл бұрын
Of course why not?
@philippegelinas30833 жыл бұрын
I've had a couple of RWD cars during winter like E36 and E39. So much fun but it can get unpractical in a snowstorm. Love the new BRZ, the power to weight ratio is very good considering the price and it's brand new!
@psewgobind3 жыл бұрын
For winter fun, no substitute for a well sorted front drive. AWD are fun too, but they'd have to be like my 2021 Kona (short wheelbase) with locked differential and traction off. However, I still have a soft spot for those old RWD boats that I grew up with. Back then, no snow tires, but we got around find with the long wheelbase and sandbag in the trunk.
@mosswine5417 Жыл бұрын
I did with my 90 300zx for many years. But never in heavy snow 😅
@cre8tivegarage1573 жыл бұрын
The Brz gets down in the snow ⛄️
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
Sure does!!
@cre8tivegarage1573 жыл бұрын
Watching from Las Vegas
@tristandaniel3 жыл бұрын
Just did this last night. Had so much fun
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
Right?! It a blast!
@joeracer3023 жыл бұрын
Keep both hands on the wheel and don’t rest your right hand on the shifter. You’ll end up wearing out the shifter bushings faster because you’re putting more load on them when you hold the shifter like that.
@toothpicdinosaur3777 Жыл бұрын
Funny I blow up engines not gear boxes.
@sg_onefly3 ай бұрын
Bruh. I hope you’re kidding?!?! As if you think that’s a REAL thing?!?? Hahaha 😂 sarcasm at its finest 🎉
@RexinOridle Жыл бұрын
Been driving mine like forever with 235,/45/17 winters and it does just fine. You have to be a good driver and know how RWD handles on loose ground. Better than FWD with all seasons.
@domenicdilorenzo9694 Жыл бұрын
Im looking at getting a BRZ soon, my only concerns are how good the braking is when it’s decently snowy on the ground, a long with how it handles, im sure leaving TC on and driving leisurely is safe, but the last thing i wanna do is slide thru a traffic light going the speed limit cuz it doesn’t wanna stop😂
@RexinOridle Жыл бұрын
@@domenicdilorenzo9694 Braking has nothing to do with which wheel the car drives on. Infact a lighterweight car with proper winter tires will brake and handle better. Main issue with this car is ground clearence and the driver. Get a narrow and higher profile winter tire, and lots of patience self control and you will be better than 99% cars out on the road.
@toothpicdinosaur3777 Жыл бұрын
Our parents likely drove 60-80's RWD . It wasn't until the late 70's early 80's when American cars switched to fwd. I worked on a lot of cars through the years with my dad and grandpa. There were no electronic tools like vsa, or traction control, and abs was new. Times just go round and round.
@RickTurtle10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great sharing!!! I've WRX (VB) at Calgary, let's have car meet!
@SpencerHogg3 жыл бұрын
Hell ya he's drivingggg it how it should be !!!
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏼 Gotta!! Cant get to half the places you can, but still gonna enjoy it in the winter 😃
@heelboy5220 Жыл бұрын
Great video man.
@dhaug8 ай бұрын
I'm about to take delivery of a '24 BRZ 6MT Sport Tech here in Ottawa and plan on driving it over winter. Two questions: What type of wrap do you have on the front end, and what brand of studded tires did you get? Great video!!
@PoshDetailing3 жыл бұрын
Great video Alex! Love the plate!!
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏼 Thanks team!!
@dachanist3 жыл бұрын
Dude long press your traction control when you want to screw around. Turn it back on when you don't have at least two lanes worth of room, otherwise you will curb it eventually. Try controlled oversteer at mild speed with plenty of room in snow, then in rain, then on dry pavement with summer tires. Good rule of thumb, if the traction control light comes on unexpectedly, you fucked up and the nanny kicked in. Coilovers and summer tires make these way more fun in that you can firm up the ride and feel more of the road. Don't waste your money on an exhaust until the open flash tablet guys have a good header tune, then throw on a header if you want a little bump in power. Cat-backs are for suckers who just throw money at making it louder.
@joeracer3023 жыл бұрын
Louder = faster, duh
@linusbergmannen2 жыл бұрын
If you haven't done it yet, search for "pedal dance" and you'll see how to turn off even more assists
@rhodycars60583 жыл бұрын
I want a 2022 86 for my daily. New England so j would drive though snow. I think I’m gonna pull the trigger.
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
Do it!! (this is not financial advice haha!)
@felipecolares28223 жыл бұрын
Man, read the manual! You would know about the traction control and a bunch of stuff more. Your videos are awesome!
@geebes21123 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! Looks like so much fun
@danielsoto_toronto3 жыл бұрын
If you keep both hands on the wheel it will be much easier to make steering inputs, the right hand should spend the minimum time at the gear lever. Keep it up!
@ditermejia60272 жыл бұрын
Getting my 23 brz on Wednesday!!! Been patiently waiting 😮😊
@TheCarCreative2 жыл бұрын
You’re going to love it! Worth the wait. I’ve had mine almost a year and it’s been a blast!
@jonathanstoddard77123 жыл бұрын
Hay man, awesome car. I daily a blue ND Miata in Calgary. Hope to see you at Ghost lake this season. There should be a track plowed in a couple of days.
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
Say whaaaat?!!! Really???
@jonathanstoddard77123 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarCreative yeah man. It is a blast. I drilled the ice 3 days ago and got 14” in depth. You learn so much car control on the ice. I can’t explain how much fun it is..
@Eryionification3 жыл бұрын
First! Car looks great.
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@jmarion2z3 жыл бұрын
North Dakota GR 86 owner here. Are putting 225 size tires rubbing in the front? Looking for winter/all season tires.
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
No rubbing at all man. I’ve been using studded winters at 225 and they’ve been great.
@Heat39553 жыл бұрын
O think the q50 is better I was in blizzard the awd system on snow made it feel so safe.
@Mannyvtm3 жыл бұрын
That’s was fun to watch
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
Good I’m glad you enjoyed it!
@XxXDrummachineXxX Жыл бұрын
Please respond. You said you had it wrapped? I am getting this car and live in Wisconsin. What kind of wrap did you get and why?
@ytj229 ай бұрын
He said PPF on entire front end. So any good quality PPF will be fine.
@asherpangu Жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s fun. But not really practical. I had mustang for daily in Canadian winter (coldest city in canada) and even with blizzak snow tires it was constantly sliding as I turn and try to go straight. Will not buy another rwd for daily anymore
@digitalsmithy Жыл бұрын
aren't winter tires better without studs?
@TheCarCreative Жыл бұрын
Can be, where I’m from we get lots of snow, then it gets warm, then really cold again, so lots of ice. Studs helped a lot for me.
@kuhwality57222 жыл бұрын
This guy lives where I live
@NightKidBrandon2 жыл бұрын
How does it fair up hills? I live in Seattle, basically a baby version of SF
@TheCarCreative2 жыл бұрын
I’ve done some serious road trips in this car and I still absolutely love it. Haven’t found any issues on hills. Plenty of torque in all gears.
@NightKidBrandon2 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarCreative up hill in the snow specifically
@NightKidBrandon2 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarCreative also, have you tried any studless set ups?
@TheCarCreative2 жыл бұрын
Oh, if you’re at a standstill, if it’s icy, might be sketchy. But I got good winter tires with studs and haven’t gotten stuck yet.
@TheCarCreative2 жыл бұрын
Nah, always had studded. Knowing that there would be issues with a lightweight car I went for studded right away. Insanely fun car in winter conditions if you know how to control a slide 🕺🏻
@matthewhathaway22593 жыл бұрын
You dont need studded tires in areas where they are not legal. They arent legal because the roads are salted often. You do need to wash your car in the cold months frequently and need to spend alot of dollars just on the underbody! or get oil spray
@maximus94013 жыл бұрын
ABS has to do with braking. Not sure what that has to do with the button thing you were talking about
@phil.fujiwara3 жыл бұрын
hes just mistaking his traction control with ABS
@JL-yw3rf Жыл бұрын
Did you get block heater with you BRZ in Calgary? Thanks.
@TheCarCreative Жыл бұрын
I paid for it but didn’t have it installed. It’s been through two very cold winters and started up great!
@kenadid7942 жыл бұрын
did you have manual ?
@thoopra2 жыл бұрын
Love how Troy showed up lol
@TheCarCreative2 жыл бұрын
Haha, he knows how to have a good time for sure!
@philpritchard87723 жыл бұрын
WhAt mount is the camera on at the back window? I’m trying many types but keep getting shake
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
I think it’s call pgytech - great for lighter weight cameras! And it has held my heavier R6 also but I wouldn’t trust it as much.
@hassaanawan96063 жыл бұрын
This was epic to watch aha 👌
@lukasklenk7783 жыл бұрын
I crashed my 4WD Subaru a year ago when I drove (a bit rallyestyle) on a snowy road😬😂
@مهربدباباتوصواريخ2 жыл бұрын
If you drive a hellcat in the snow you’ll be like why am I’m driving this car 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳
@kingshivam1003 жыл бұрын
Traction Control (TSC) not ABS :)
@phil.fujiwara3 жыл бұрын
this had me cracking up xD
@krisscrossapplesauce6636 Жыл бұрын
Is this in SE Calgary?
@TheCarCreative Жыл бұрын
Sure is.
@JesusIsLord7773 Жыл бұрын
Ey!!! Calgary ???! 👌🏼
@Scott-mu4xw2 жыл бұрын
Looks like you ruined some nice studded tires.
@Pharaoh_The_Great3 жыл бұрын
Add some sandbags in the trunk to get more grip in the rear… looks so fun! 💯
@vornamenachname37462 жыл бұрын
Yeah who knew :D
@Hyper_drive2143 жыл бұрын
Who knew rwd was so much fun? Really? Lol
@destruxandexploze25522 жыл бұрын
Congrats on ruining the studs. Also just wanted a video of someone driving in the snow normally to see if it actually handles well at all, but no use there.
@TheCarCreative2 жыл бұрын
This being my second winter with the BRZ I can confirm it is a great daily, on average roads, winter driver. I’ve even lowered it slightly now and still fine. It handles like you would think as a rear wheel drive light vehicle, but it is a blast to learn car control with it.
@destruxandexploze25522 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarCreative I’ve had RWD vehicles in the winter. However they didn’t have traction control or a limited slip diff. I enjoy RWD however and wanted to see if the snow performance was any good. Up here in New England the snow gets heavy and sometimes we get warm temps and freezing the next day getting bad ice. I was looking at either this or the WRX. The BRZ is fun, very fun, the WRX can be too. But in the summer I know the BRZ will perform better. Just not sure how well the BRZ would do in the snow.
@TheCarCreative2 жыл бұрын
@@destruxandexploze2552 We get much the same here. Cold snaps and then really warm temps in Calgary, then ice. Only issue I’ve had this year was going up a hill at a stoplight, it was (I kid you not) pure ice. Studs didn’t get me enough traction to get up from a stop on middle of hill with traffic. Otherwise it’s been flawless in the snow and every other condition. I don’t think even a fwd car would have gotten up the hill I got stopped on though.
@JacesOwnWorld3 жыл бұрын
I guarantee you that if Toyota made a turbo trim spec level of this car, they would get a lot more sales. I don’t understand what’s keeping them from doing that? I mean they’re making turbo’s Yaris’s and Corolla’s for heavens sake!
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
Possibly it would get it too close to the Supra? The reality of this car though is that is really is good enough with out a turbo, and having a super responsive naturally aspirated engine is a seriously good time.
@sijilo3 жыл бұрын
Snow grinder
@chinyu25633 жыл бұрын
who knew? uhhh everybody lol
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
Lol, everyone who’s driven rwd before for sure. I’m coming fro a front wheel drive Honda Civic so this is a big upgrade.
@JacesOwnWorld3 жыл бұрын
Anyone who’s owned a RWD sporty vehicle knows how much fun it is, but at the same time, anyone who also has owned a sporty car that has power knows how fun that is. Unfortunately, the BRZ/FRS/86 lacks the power for me to enjoy the car, despite its RWD platform. I also think it’s handling is highly overrated, but I also own/owned vehicles (both RWD and FWD) that handle much better than it, so my perspective is different. Is the BRZ/FRS/86 fun? Sure. But only to kids who haven’t owned anything better than it. It’s like the car is made for first time RWD owners, because they get all giggidy by driving it, but believe me when I say, if they’ve owned cars much quicker than it, they would get bored real fast. **I understand this logic won’t apply to every BRZ/FRS/86 owner, but it applies to the majority of them.
@TheCarCreative3 жыл бұрын
Your logic here is sound. I would be curious for you to hop in to the 2022, as I have driven both gen 1 and now own the gen 2, there is a significant difference in how it drives and the power is delivered. Both were fun, but this one does seem more mature. But ultimately, I agree that is a great first car, and for me I'm upgrading from a 2006 honda civic so the jump is significant and does indeed put a smile on my face. Additionally, what I love about this car is how approachable is is mechanically. I am not very savvy in this area so I'm looking forward to learning on a car that doesn't cost an arm and a leg for parts. Well rounded vehicle for any automotive enthusiast, and affordable for your average guy or girl to get into and get a taste of a great road car that could be tracked if you want for minimal upgrades. Thanks for your input here! Looks like your a VW owner? A car I also really love. Ultimately I'd love to get the new Golf R for a winter driver and keep the BRZ for spirited summer driving.
@littledemonboy1 Жыл бұрын
Did the windows ever freeze so you couldn’t open the doors?