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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-17-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 451
Posted By DarkSunrise
Sharp looking design. It's like an evolution on...

Sharp looking design. It's like an evolution on the looks of the RX-8. My only criticism is the hood looks like it comes up high before meeting with the A-pillar.
Forum: Subaru BRZ General Forum 05-17-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,762
Posted By DarkSunrise
:word: My FR-S (even with just mild summer...

:word:

My FR-S (even with just mild summer tires) is a much sharper and better balanced tool in corners than my STI ever was.



I usually drive with a passenger to work in my FR-S, and he...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-17-2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 491
Posted By DarkSunrise
Looks better than the old potbelly 1-series...

Looks better than the old potbelly 1-series (other than the 1M coupe), but now I have a hard time telling that apart from a 3-series.
...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub 05-16-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 479
Posted By DarkSunrise
Looks good. I have the same wheels, but in 17"...

Looks good. I have the same wheels, but in 17" size. One thing I did and would suggest: switch the lugnuts from chrome to black. I think it looks better against the gunmetal wheels.

You can...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-16-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,025
Posted By DarkSunrise
Haha I was having fun with that comment and using...

Haha I was having fun with that comment and using a bit of hyperbole, but if you look at past trends, this is pretty much how cars always evolve. The Miata is a great example. It's a car that started...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-16-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,025
Posted By DarkSunrise
This is kind of why I'd like to see a competitor...

This is kind of why I'd like to see a competitor to the Twins. Over time though, they'll continue to one-up each other on power and price (and weight) until they've completely priced themselves out...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-16-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 159
Posted By DarkSunrise
My coworker's wife just got one and she loves it....

My coworker's wife just got one and she loves it. Was her dream car. Happy wife = happy coworker.

FWIW, I've driven the R53 and R56, both are good fun.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-16-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,536
Posted By DarkSunrise
The mk6 GTI's used a "soundaktor" to create the...

The mk6 GTI's used a "soundaktor" to create the engine sound. Basically a vibrating/buzzing device attached to the firewall that created a fake engine note. Sounded decent (to me anyway), but a...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub 05-16-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 771
Posted By DarkSunrise
To get the most performance for the least amount...

To get the most performance for the least amount of money: sticky tires + stock wheels (reuse)

If you can afford them, add quality coilovers to the list.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-15-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 551
Posted By DarkSunrise
Nissan should release a 280z that splits the...

Nissan should release a 280z that splits the difference between the 370z and FR-S.

FR-S: 2750 lbs | 200 hp, 2.0L H4 | 2+2 coupe -- $25k
280z: 2900 lbs | 270 hp, 2.8L I6 | 2 seat coupe -- $30k...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 05-15-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,459
Posted By DarkSunrise
You can get to 200+ whp with e85, tune, header,...

You can get to 200+ whp with e85, tune, header, and headerback exhaust. That'll set you back around $3500, give or take.

If you want more than that, you'll have to wait for some additional NA...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 05-15-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,459
Posted By DarkSunrise
:iono: How much money do you have? I think...

:iono:

How much money do you have? I think that's what it'll ultimately come down to.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE 05-15-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 250
Posted By DarkSunrise
Yep I ran 40 on stock bridgestones and the car...

Yep I ran 40 on stock bridgestones and the car was loose. On the plus side, the tire wasn't rolling over very much, even with the soft sidewalls. I've since upgraded tires, but if I was going to run...
Forum: Subaru BRZ General Forum 05-15-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,301
Posted By DarkSunrise
Sorry forgot to mention they added additional...

Sorry forgot to mention they added additional coolant passages to the engine. There's also a quote floating around out there by SVT's lead engineer saying the track pack GT500 was designed for...
Forum: Subaru BRZ General Forum 05-15-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,301
Posted By DarkSunrise
I don't have any personal track experience with...

I don't have any personal track experience with the GT500, but the new model is supposed to be track-worthy according to Ford, which made repeated lapping a development priority. Compared to the 2012...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-15-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 405
Posted By DarkSunrise
Glad to hear that the driver and track worker...

Glad to hear that the driver and track worker both survived. The amount of safety built into modern cars (and especially race cars) is impressive.
Forum: Subaru BRZ General Forum 05-15-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,265
Posted By DarkSunrise
Yeah I don't know where WoW got his spring rate...

Yeah I don't know where WoW got his spring rate information for the GT86. The FR-S spring rates are correct, as confirmed by Eibach when they tested a stock car. And the GT86 front spring rates are...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-14-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 540
Posted By DarkSunrise
To me, the GTI shines in being versatile. ...

To me, the GTI shines in being versatile.

- It's got a nice interior, is comfortable/quiet, and gets good gas mileage, so it makes a great DD.
- It's sporty enough to be fun on backroads or on...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-14-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,758
Posted By DarkSunrise
Gotta do the neutral wiggle. Wow...

Gotta do the neutral wiggle.



Wow good thing it didn't tip over while you were under it. Stay safe man.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-14-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,025
Posted By DarkSunrise
Haha however many can fit in the seats and trunk.

Haha however many can fit in the seats and trunk.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-14-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,025
Posted By DarkSunrise
Not debating the "winner", but the test is...

Not debating the "winner", but the test is pointless IMO. I'll agree with you here though: if you're looking to race stoplight to stoplight at high altitude with no launch and with a bunch of fat...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-14-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,025
Posted By DarkSunrise
Did you really just pick a review of the car...

Did you really just pick a review of the car running at mile high altitude with two fat guys in it, just to show that it runs 10 seconds to 60 mph?

:slap:

There are plenty of reviews of the...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-14-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 12,138
Posted By DarkSunrise
Hah I don't mind that as much, as long as they...

Hah I don't mind that as much, as long as they drive fast. The worst are the people who rev the piss out of their engines trying to get in front of you before a merge, then drive slowly the rest of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-14-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,308
Posted By DarkSunrise
As others have said, no snow mode on M/T's. You...

As others have said, no snow mode on M/T's. You should have a sport mode button though.
Forum: Subaru BRZ General Forum 05-14-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,762
Posted By DarkSunrise
Agree, the FA20 isn't the best-sounding engine up...

Agree, the FA20 isn't the best-sounding engine up top. The Honda B and K series had a crisper engine note. It does pull decently from 4500-redline though.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-14-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 540
Posted By DarkSunrise
On the mk6's, mechatronics issues were very rare....

On the mk6's, mechatronics issues were very rare.

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14811

I believe it was more of an issue on the mk5's. It's an expensive part to fix (couple...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-14-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 328
Posted By DarkSunrise
What a great looking car.

What a great looking car.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-14-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 540
Posted By DarkSunrise
The mk6 GTI with DSG is actually rated higher...

The mk6 GTI with DSG is actually rated higher than that by EPA: 24/33 mpg.

I've got a 2011 GTI 4-door. Ever since I bought my FR-S, my fiancee hijacked my GTI. She loves it. The interior is...
Forum: Subaru BRZ General Forum 05-14-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,265
Posted By DarkSunrise
"I drift not because it is a quicker way around a...

"I drift not because it is a quicker way around a corner but the most exciting way."

"Speed isn't everything, you gotta look cool too." -Tsuchiya :cool:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-14-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,727
Posted By DarkSunrise
My readout is indicating a 28.5 mpg average (prob...

My readout is indicating a 28.5 mpg average (prob 27 real-world). Not bad for a car that mostly sees stop/go driving, is redlined daily, and gets autocrossed. Very happy with the mileage. With...
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