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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-17-2019, 04:38 PM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

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Posted By KAuss

So with this you have to read the part where I...

So with this you have to read the part where I blame the bad press. The press scared me away from the car but my test drive was better (underselling it) than my expectations due to these reviews.
...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-17-2019, 05:38 AM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

Also, just to show you all how much of a nut I am...

Also, just to show you all how much of a nut I am about this car. Here's my 1/10 scale RC body I picked up a long time ago as my backup body to my RC car.

https://imgur.com/HB5aI7w

This is...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-17-2019, 05:27 AM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

https://imgur.com/a/bwm9B6H I've only gotten...

https://imgur.com/a/bwm9B6H

I've only gotten it for a day, and since I was rushing to get to work, I didn't take picks once I parked it. I park in a multi level garage, and I parked on the roof...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-17-2019, 05:24 AM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

You know what, I'm just going to clear the air on...

You know what, I'm just going to clear the air on this one. I promised, but I just have to maybe address how the "feel" is different.

In the MX-5 test drive, the pull is linear. This has nothing...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-17-2019, 04:52 AM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

Holy crap, I didn't think this conversation would...

Holy crap, I didn't think this conversation would blow up and carry on for so long. I took a few days off just to make sure I'm not stepping on people's toes here because I like the twins, and I...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-14-2019, 12:16 AM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

Dude, I've been on this forum longer than you...

Dude, I've been on this forum longer than you have. I'm not here to troll. I'm seriously considering. This is the quote I just got today for a series grey.

selling price 27,500
tax 2,344...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 11:31 PM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

Well the only dealer working with me today was...

Well the only dealer working with me today was the Subaru dealer. I might end up with a quote of a Limited with PP in metallic grey under $27,000 or right at $27,000. If I can't get the Android...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 10:33 PM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

This is what I'm saying, not what some people are...

This is what I'm saying, not what some people are making it out to be. Just like how body roll on the MX-5 made it so I can't corner as fast because I don't know the limit during my drive. I'm way...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 10:27 PM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

I didn't want this to piss people off, but yeah...

I didn't want this to piss people off, but yeah I'm cool and understand where people are coming from. As I said otherwise, people criticize the MX-5 for body roll, and ultimately praise the twins...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 10:23 PM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

If I can get the Android Auto retrofit for free...

If I can get the Android Auto retrofit for free on my current quote, you would be correct. However, this thread, and the thread over at Miata forums did help in me making that decision. If that...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 10:17 PM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

Over the course of the two threads, (here and at...

Over the course of the two threads, (here and at Miata forum) I did start to drift towards the MX-5. Described why in the post you quoted. Prior to starting this, I was on the fence. To me, there...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 10:01 PM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

I wasn't looking for people to convince me, but...

I wasn't looking for people to convince me, but just to share reasons why they own theirs. From what I can gather, when others made a decision in the same situation I'm in, they simply asked...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 02:01 PM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

Been gone for a few, but points taken in so far...

Been gone for a few, but points taken in so far is that I really should reserve the dip to owners, but in my short stint of driving semi hard, what I mean to say was that there was this lack of...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 08:59 AM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

I'd be paying cash for either the BRZ or MX-5, so...

I'd be paying cash for either the BRZ or MX-5, so I am not worried about the thing being paid off. Also, the X-Runner having value now is exactly why it's worth selling. Though my truck in current...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 08:38 AM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

You're not wrong in the commute not needing the...

You're not wrong in the commute not needing the torque part. I use cruise control, but I'm also driving a truck I've owned for 14 years. Which has 18 mpg, and if I even so much think about putting...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 08:30 AM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

This is probably the most convincing BRZ reply...

This is probably the most convincing BRZ reply I've heard yet. Everything you said is logical. I appreciate the input. I mean hearing owners say the dip is workable after knowing it is reassuring....

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 08:24 AM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

I love my truck, but dumping money in now after...

I love my truck, but dumping money in now after 14 years is not a good choice. Especially when my all highway miles are creeping in around 18 mpg. I've already switched off 91 because I'm getting...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 07:57 AM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

You kid, but I've thought about this, but figured...

You kid, but I've thought about this, but figured I'd try to let the owners for these cars talk me in to one more than the other first LOL.

Look at it this way. I've joined this forum when this...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 07:37 AM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

This is the advice everyone around me has given...

This is the advice everyone around me has given me and it's the most logical. I also live with my sister and brother in law. They have a Sienna and a XB. So I'm not completely SOL if I need to...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 07:01 AM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

This is one of the reasons why I'm making the...

This is one of the reasons why I'm making the switch. However, that being said, I'm not blind to the fact that the MX-5 has 34.5 mpg compared to the 29 in the MT BRZ. That's roughly a saving of...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 05:51 AM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

Too bad I need it as my daily. My X-Runner is...

Too bad I need it as my daily. My X-Runner is starting to show signs it'll develop a running tab of repairs. So I'm looking for a main ride. If my X-Runner was in good shape, I can actually afford...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 05:37 AM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

Which gen MX-5 did you have? I have never owned...

Which gen MX-5 did you have? I have never owned a true sports car by any stretch, and the Miata feels fast without being fast. This was true in the NC and the ND I tested today. The BRZ just...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2019, 04:29 AM

Replies: 337

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

Views: 48,241

Posted By KAuss

Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

So long story short, been following this car since concept (thus my reg date) and never made the call to trade in my X-Runner for this car. Now the X-Runner is 14 years old and I'm on my way to...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

04-15-2012, 03:48 AM

Replies: 45

Subaru BRZ Direct Test vs Nissan 370z and Mazda MX-5 Miata

Views: 36,827

Posted By KAuss

I heard from a friend of a friend who knows a guy...

I heard from a friend of a friend who knows a guy that worked with the brother of one of the guys in the review, and they told me "true story bro."

Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum

12-17-2011, 03:32 AM

Replies: 20

Video Revisits Toyota FT-86 Concept to GT 86

Views: 11,565

Posted By KAuss

MKII!!!!

MKII!!!!

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

12-14-2011, 08:00 PM

Replies: 14

Retaining driving dynamic with upgraded tires? - frs

Views: 7,989

Posted By KAuss

better tires = more lateral Gs means faster...

better tires = more lateral Gs means faster corners...

If you like to drift, probably don't need sticky tires... If you like grip racing there is never tooooo much grip...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

12-14-2011, 07:59 PM

Replies: 33

without a DOUBT how i want my BRZ to look

Views: 17,513

Posted By KAuss

I <3 TE37 Bronze set when i Have the monies... ...

I <3 TE37 Bronze set when i Have the monies... Seeing as how this car can go small on diameter I can actually afford it this time...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-14-2011, 07:51 PM

Replies: 23

Power Seats?

Views: 7,755

Posted By KAuss

I knew this thread was on its way! I'm so proud...

I knew this thread was on its way! I'm so proud :D Come on Transformer mode!

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-11-2011, 09:51 PM

Replies: 123

Wing or no wing? (rear spoiler)

Views: 43,023

Posted By KAuss

You know why the age bracket isn't working so...

You know why the age bracket isn't working so far? Because you grow older and wiser... Most of us who are out of high school / college can care less what other people think, and we really figure...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-11-2011, 05:01 PM

Replies: 123

Wing or no wing? (rear spoiler)

Views: 43,023

Posted By KAuss

Go big or go home! (30) P.S. For those...

Go big or go home! (30)

P.S. For those that aren't going to get one because they are afraid of what "other people" think of them, well then, I feel sorry for you... Your car, your money, your...

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