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FR-S / BRZ vs....
07-12-2020, 09:33 PM
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2017 86 Vs. 2019 Civic Si Coupe
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squelchy451
The biggest flaw for me for the Civic Type R is...
The biggest flaw for me for the Civic Type R is there's no custom driving mode...it'd be a simple software feature. The dampers are set up beautifully in comfort mode, but steering and throttle...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
07-11-2020, 06:26 PM
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2017 86 Vs. 2019 Civic Si Coupe
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I haven't driven the WRX, but had the Si for 4...
I haven't driven the WRX, but had the Si for 4 days (drove a lot in those 4 days though) and it struck me as somewhere between my mk5 GTI and a Toyota 86 (which I had for a week). If you don't need a...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
07-08-2020, 12:30 AM
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Help me choose a RWD car with a manual transmission
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i was comparing it to my mk5, with 4 doors and...
i was comparing it to my mk5, with 4 doors and sunroof comes close to 3200 lbs.
The mk7 is indeed lighter, from 3034 lbs to 3126 depending on configuration...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
07-04-2020, 03:44 PM
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Help me choose a RWD car with a manual transmission
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If I didn't insist on having a manual trans, I'd...
If I didn't insist on having a manual trans, I'd be overwhelmed with choices. Alas, I've driven the best of automatics and I don't see myself settling for one. It makes any car more fun at road-legal...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
07-03-2020, 12:31 AM
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Help me choose a RWD car with a manual transmission
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The mk5 GTI doesn't have a LSD and even on the...
The mk5 GTI doesn't have a LSD and even on the track I never had problems putting down power to the ground (or maybe I wasn't going fast enough to experience traction)
Yes the Si is uglier, but it...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
06-22-2020, 03:02 AM
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Help me choose a RWD car with a manual transmission
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Help me choose a RWD car with a manual transmission
I am getting close to selling my current car, a 2007 GTI which has served me very well for the last 3 years, but it is just a tuned up hatchback at the end of the day. With that said, here are what I...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
10-25-2019, 08:18 PM
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What attributes should Toyota and Subaru retain in the Second Generation FT-86 (aka
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squelchy451
I had a Turo rental 86 and I don't think I came...
I had a Turo rental 86 and I don't think I came away with the same impression as you did. I also sat in a ND Miata a few times at a Mazda dealership and felt that shifter was the best. It felt very...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-03-2019, 02:53 PM
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Why is the limited trim so much more popular than premium?
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squelchy451
More options are desirable, but higher cost is...
More options are desirable, but higher cost is not.
Doesn't anybody here pay for their cars?
I am just expressing my surprise that a significantly more number of people chose the options...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-01-2019, 03:11 PM
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Why is the limited trim so much more popular than premium?
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The limited does have more features but you pay a...
The limited does have more features but you pay a greater price for it. I am just surprised that significantly more people opted to buy the trim. Or maybe the salespeople are doing a great job...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-01-2019, 10:52 AM
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Why is the limited trim so much more popular than premium?
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Why is the limited trim so much more popular than premium?
First of all--calling the base trim premium shouldn't be allowed
Second--on the 'for sale' forums and just on used car listing, there are a whole lot more 'limited' trim than 'premium'. Besides...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
06-11-2019, 11:05 PM
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Super sensitive steering?
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squelchy451
Most non-enthusiasts that I see have a terrible...
Most non-enthusiasts that I see have a terrible time keeping their hands steady on the highway and from that, I could see how manufacturers may want to factor in a couple degrees of on-center play on...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
06-03-2019, 02:54 PM
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72 hours with the 86
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squelchy451
I was surprised that I preferred the shifter on...
I was surprised that I preferred the shifter on the GTI, as you all correctly pointed out, is a cable linked mechanism. Stock-for-stock, the 86 wins out marginally, but with the aftermarket bits, the...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-30-2019, 03:02 PM
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72 hours with the 86
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squelchy451
I have a 2007. I do have a Neuspeed short...
I have a 2007. I do have a Neuspeed short shifter, some cable end bushings, and a South Bend clutch, so the drivetrain feels super solid. The stock shifter, while vague, is smooth.
Maybe I had a...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-29-2019, 12:01 PM
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72 hours with the 86
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squelchy451
ND engine and trans inside a BRZ layout would be...
ND engine and trans inside a BRZ layout would be perfect. The Skyactiv 2.0 was a capable little engine and I had no complaints when I had the Mazda3.
As it stands, the clutch and shifter on the 86...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-29-2019, 12:25 AM
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72 hours with the 86
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squelchy451
Yup! Same license plate, just checked on Turo...
Yup! Same license plate, just checked on Turo haha!
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-28-2019, 11:12 PM
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72 hours with the 86
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squelchy451
I'm probably going to keep the GTI for the long...
I'm probably going to keep the GTI for the long term. Still a fun ride, I just wish more cars didn't do this little shimmy at highway speeds.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-28-2019, 04:31 PM
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72 hours with the 86
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squelchy451
It did have 21k miles, and I"m guessing a fair...
It did have 21k miles, and I"m guessing a fair share of them were abusive. I prefer to drive my cars hard and go overboard with the maintenance.
The only thing I'd wish for is that it would have...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-28-2019, 02:18 PM
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72 hours with the 86
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squelchy451
72 hours with the 86
Got a 86 as a Turo for the extended weekend. Base model, 6MT, red.
I wanted to get a long term, as most of my driving has now become just A-to-B stuff and I've never really driven one. The question...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
05-15-2019, 04:14 PM
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Cheap RWD manual cars
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My only worry with the BRZ is that its handling...
My only worry with the BRZ is that its handling and dynamics won't be enough to offset how stiff and loud it can be. Even on a lightly modded GTI that isn't slammed to the ground I find myself...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
05-15-2019, 12:29 AM
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Cheap RWD manual cars
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squelchy451
Slim pickings on E36 when I look at Craigslist...
Slim pickings on E36 when I look at Craigslist (though it isn't all that often).
I'll go with the 86 for the weekend. Thanks for all your feedback.
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
05-14-2019, 06:43 PM
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Cheap RWD manual cars
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Cheap RWD manual cars
I have a Turo coupon and may want to use it on the upcoming Memorial day weekend to test out either the BRZ or a NC Miata soft-top to get some medium-term experience with how it'd be living with...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
02-10-2019, 12:54 AM
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BRZ vs E46 M3
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7,859
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squelchy451
I think I am more sensitive to how the EPS is...
I think I am more sensitive to how the EPS is tuned. I just want it to be as heavy as it can be on center. The Mazda 3 i had previously was running 6.5 degrees of caster up front, GTI is not much...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
02-05-2019, 06:05 PM
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BRZ vs E46 M3
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squelchy451
Kinda off the beaten path here, but how do these...
Kinda off the beaten path here, but how do these cars compare on the highway? I already know that both these cars deliver a well-balanced and communicative driving experience, and these are on the...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
09-10-2018, 01:36 PM
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Pre-2017 or 2017+?
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squelchy451
Pre-2017 or 2017+?
Hi. I am tempted to pick up a BRZ in some form. The biggest difference is whether it's the 2017+ or the pre-refresh.
Points for the refresh--
1. Nicer looking steering wheel. It actually looks...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-18-2018, 04:07 PM
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Dark Gray or World Rally Blue?
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squelchy451
I'll check out the WRB in person. I've already...
I'll check out the WRB in person. I've already seen the gray. Prefer it over black (looks great when clean but it's a lifestyle choice more than anything), silver (too normal, but easy to live with),...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-18-2018, 12:48 AM
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Dark Gray or World Rally Blue?
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Dark Gray or World Rally Blue?
Found two used models in my area. Mileage and price are within ball park of each other, pretty much comes down to color.
Dark gray advantages--
1. More of a sleeper look
2. Blue advantages
1....
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
08-17-2018, 12:08 PM
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Is the clutch easy, or at least predictable?
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squelchy451
I did test drive the BRZ, and the clutch is the...
I did test drive the BRZ, and the clutch is the only thing I didn't get a ton of feedback from, but it's difficult to get a feel for the clutch, having driven only 3-4 different manual cars.
...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
08-16-2018, 06:32 PM
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What are trends you would never do to ur own car
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squelchy451
I hate any mods, or even factory design, that...
I hate any mods, or even factory design, that makes the car looks faster than it does. Unless I am fairly confident that my vehicle is a monster that can take on 90% of cars I meet, I wouldn't want...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
08-16-2018, 06:29 PM
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Is the clutch easy, or at least predictable?
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squelchy451
Is the clutch easy, or at least predictable?
Hi. Selling my Mazda3 soon, and one of the gripes I had about the car was that the clutch was numb, unpredictable, and hence very difficult to drive smoothly.
I don't want to put up with that in a...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-19-2018, 04:16 PM
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Will I be happy with the 86/BRZ?
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squelchy451
I called a bunch, no such luck.
I called a bunch, no such luck.
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