GT86 - skittish on roads?

[cologne2792]

They sound perfect for anyone who's owned and driven a three litre Capri in the wet and lived to tell the tale...where do I sign ?

[Hoofy]

Wasn't it designed to be as described?

[checkmate91]

cologne2792 said:

They sound perfect for anyone who's owned and driven a three litre Capri in the wet and lived to tell the tale...where do I sign ?

1981 Ghia auto in my case. Super cruiser but not a sports car imho.

[x9wfm]

Venturist said:

In the interests of presenting the opposing viewpoint, I had one and sold it after a few months because “skittish” was the exact word I used. I enjoy driving, and quickly, I’ve done some track driving; but I take no joy in being near to the limits of grip and with the GT86 those were very low. On the motorway in the rain, accelerating over an expansion joint it lost traction and slewed sideways a few degrees; similarly a little slip when tired on my way home from work one night - on a single carriageway road; I remember thinking if circumstances were a little different I could have hit someone oncoming. And these were both at legal speeds.
I drove it on eggshells after that, and had the suspension geometry confirmed and tried grippier tyres but I just never felt at ease in it. Perhaps I’m just a wuss but it was not enjoyable for me. I prefer cars where the limits are much higher and I can get my kicks well within its performance envelope.

Must be some user error going on there.

I've still got mine now - PS4's in standard size made the car difficult to un-stick.

Traction control on the car is very good, it won't let you spin if it's left on.

It's not as bad as everyone says - reviews play it up to try and make the review more interesting.

I commute 20k miles per annum in mine and never found it "skittish".

Average 35mpg with progressive driving when I can.

[Honeywell]

PS4s are very hard to unstick. Sometimes on cornering I regret them. Sometimes on braking I love them...

[cologne2792]

checkmate91 said:

cologne2792 said:

They sound perfect for anyone who's owned and driven a three litre Capri in the wet and lived to tell the tale...where do I sign ?

1981 Ghia auto in my case. Super cruiser but not a sports car imho.

1980 3.0 S manual over here.

Steer with wheel or right foot - or both.

Wonderful !

Perhaps we both need to sign up ?

[LasseV]

This is an good article how it transforms this car when you change more stickier rubber:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a18334/sc...

[james_gt3rs]

Hoofy said:

Wasn't it designed to be as described?

Hence why I bought one. When the Prius tyres wear out, that's what will go straight back on.

Remember they have traction control so it only gets lairy if you turn it off. If you're used to a basic hatchback, you'll find it grippy. If you come from a Boxster/Elise/Golf R etc... well just be careful first time in the wet

[Honeywell]

I was triggering the ABS in the dry far too regularly on the HP Primacy tyres. That is not fun. On PilotSport4’s there is less low speed oversteer which is a shame but the extra braking confidence is v welcome. It makes the cars steeering slightly heavier which I like.

[MrsMiggins]

Apologies for bumpage, but I bought a BRZ this year and felt it was skittish. I contemplated changing to tyres with more grip, but to me that's the opposite of what the car was designed for.

Instead I spent a day learning how to drive it. When I need tyres I'll be sticking with OEM.

[kurt535]

cologne2792 said:

checkmate91 said:

cologne2792 said:

They sound perfect for anyone who's owned and driven a three litre Capri in the wet and lived to tell the tale...where do I sign ?

1981 Ghia auto in my case. Super cruiser but not a sports car imho.

1980 3.0 S manual over here.

Steer with wheel or right foot - or both.

Wonderful !

Perhaps we both need to sign up ?

Did you keep the bag of cement to stick in the boot to aid traction?

[Turn7]

cologne2792 said:

1980 3.0 S manual over here.

First car that ever pushed me back in the seat as 16yo passenger !