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Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 05-31-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 65,147
Posted By shyong
At least we know what a FR-S would look like if...

At least we know what a FR-S would look like if it traveled back in time to 1998 and ended up in the hands of a ricer.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-31-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,750
Posted By shyong
996 aesthetically in my eyes isn't very pleasing...

996 aesthetically in my eyes isn't very pleasing to look at. I cannot stand the headlights. My soon to be brother-in-law sold his immaculate 996 Turbo this month. The Turbo doesn't look quite as...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-30-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,053
Posted By shyong
No way in hell you'll even come close to hanging...

No way in hell you'll even come close to hanging with a supersport type bike (600cc). No way, no how. Must've been a Ninja 250 or something similar with a really shitty rider. Trust me. I've been...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-30-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,409
Posted By shyong
Don't know about you but my Porsche 991S feels a...

Don't know about you but my Porsche 991S feels a hell of a lot more stable than my FRS at high speeds.
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 03-28-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 25,581
Posted By shyong
If you don't want orange peel, go buy a $100K...

If you don't want orange peel, go buy a $100K car. Problem seems overblown.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-01-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,507
Posted By shyong
Is this for the set of four? If so, I'm around...

Is this for the set of four? If so, I'm around the Dallas area and would be interested. Can pick up.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-13-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,711
Posted By shyong
Good job! Finish looks fantastic.

Good job! Finish looks fantastic.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-07-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
Yes, you're absolutely correct about the very...

Yes, you're absolutely correct about the very broad variables for the track times listed for both cars.

Definitely post your results when you get a chance to run the brz.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-07-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
You may have to experience it for yourself unless...

You may have to experience it for yourself unless someone's done a side by side comparison on a specific track which I cannot find on the net. However, I'd like to see the data at Laguna on both...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-07-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
Not exactly the information you're looking for. ...

Not exactly the information you're looking for.

http://fastestlaps.com/cars/scion_fr-s.html

http://fastestlaps.com/cars/mitsubishi_lancer_gsr_evo_x.html
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-07-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
I mentioned that about a page or two back. The...

I mentioned that about a page or two back. The original transmission the X was designed around was the DCT, not the manual. Yeah, I read up on the facts way back when in 2008 when I owned a X. ...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-07-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
Sure. Being the bigger man here by shutting up...

Sure. Being the bigger man here by shutting up so this doesn't continue on for the next two pages. Like I said, if you've got an issue with me, PM me. Asked you before so this thread jacking...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-07-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
DarkSunrise Are you happy now? Can we move...

DarkSunrise

Are you happy now? Can we move on? Thanks.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-07-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
Let's go back a few pages. Is...

Let's go back a few pages.





Is this what you're talking about? This is where it started. btw, you call it argument, I call it a debate. I guess with your negativity, everything's a...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-07-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
Huh? You've got issues. At least contribute to...

Huh? You've got issues. At least contribute to the conversation by reading up on the actual debate. It's plenty disrespectful just selectively pulling out and nit-picking what you want to see. ...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-07-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
Not in stock trim. Are you talking about the UK...

Not in stock trim. Are you talking about the UK FQ models? Because bone stock it's far from a super car. It has the ability to run super car like performance numbers modded up but let's not kid...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-07-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
The definition's evolved over the years. It...

The definition's evolved over the years. It doesn't just apply to strictly 2-seaters anymore. To get technical, here's Merriam-Webster's definition:

a low small usually 2-passenger automobile...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-07-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
Why don't you quote me where I say my opinion? ...

Why don't you quote me where I say my opinion? Here...let me help you out since you've got selective reading.

"My 991S has somewhat expensive materials used in it's construction and the $100K+...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-06-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
Have you been reading what's been posted on here...

Have you been reading what's been posted on here or did you just jump in haphazardly? :paddle: Just because something's closer in potential to being a super car doesn't mean it's a super car. ...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-06-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
Factory rice? Please explain. When I think of...

Factory rice? Please explain. When I think of rice I'm thinking useless components tacked on which serve no function. I didn't realize STi and Evo's were rice. :D
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-06-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
I agree with you. There's a difference between...

I agree with you. There's a difference between pushing super car like performance versus being a super car. Super car it'll never be, pushing super car performance numbers...in stock trim, won't...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-06-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
So defining a car based on what the lowest level...

So defining a car based on what the lowest level model is...I'm assuming the FR-S/BRZ's closer to being a super car than an Evo?
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-06-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
Let me clarify, I said just as many changes but...

Let me clarify, I said just as many changes but not specific to the components you listed. Frame and engine cradle would obviously raise the price beyond what your average Joe would spend on an Evo....
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-06-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
Riiiiiiiiight. Yet, you undermine the Evo as an...

Riiiiiiiiight. Yet, you undermine the Evo as an econobox when there are just as many changes from the base Lancer to an Evo. I don't get the double standard.

Again, I'm not calling the Evo a...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-06-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
I just find it hilarious with the insults I see...

I just find it hilarious with the insults I see on here regarding other makes and models of vehicles. The FR-S/BRZ's a budget sports car at the end of the day. If one's argument is car XYZ is a...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-06-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
How am I missing the big picture? Please quote...

How am I missing the big picture? Please quote me where I said Evo's are supercars? I just confirmed your lack of short-sightedness in regards to the 'econobox' comment.

P.S. and what's with...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-06-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,501
Posted By shyong
If you think the only thing that differentiates a...

If you think the only thing that differentiates a Evo from a 'regular' Lancer is a turbo and AWD, you're really missing the big picture. No amount of explaining to you will let you see how special...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-05-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 19,731
Posted By shyong
Let's not generalize. I'm a CHL holder and...

Let's not generalize. I'm a CHL holder and firearms enthusiast. Your snide second amendment comment isn't warranted. I'm glad you live in Canada too.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-05-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 19,731
Posted By shyong
The people you rev'd at were probably too mature...

The people you rev'd at were probably too mature and just ignored you. I shake my head at teens and immature adults who rev their engine for attention. Kinda like the Harley guys revving the crap...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-05-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 19,731
Posted By shyong
Please don't rev at someone you don't know. It's...

Please don't rev at someone you don't know. It's just flat out rude. There's no other way to interpret some stranger revving at you other than "I wanna race you" or "my car's faster than yours". ...
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