[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by Deslock

Since so many here equate handling with grip, it's worth mentioning some non-grip aspects:

- Neutral
- Balanced
- Tossable
- Predictable
- Forgiving
- RWD

In the non-handling column, the MX5 offers:

- RWD (listed again since it also has non-handling implications)
- Great steering feedback
- Superb road feel
- Responsive throttle
- Eagerness to rev
- Excellent brakes
- Excellent shifter
- Ride not too stiff for daily driver
- Lots of mods available

And in the non-driving dynamics column:

- Quick and easy-to-use top (self-booting as of NC)
- Comfortable seats
- Decent trunk (for a small roadster)
- Reasonable MSRP
- Excellent OTD price
- Reliable
- EPA ratings = meh, but real world MPG = good
- Huge grassroots community

Low weight is a critical attribute for a momentum car, but is not not only attribute. Also important are low CoG, low yaw moment, even weight distribution, stiff chassis, properly tuned suspension (though the MX5's stock suspension is really only OK), etc.

So again, who is prioritizing only weight for a fun to drive car?

First off this car(FRS) has a 53/47 balance in which a lot of other RWD vehicles have beaten or come close to. The Mx5 engine doesn't have a lower CoG yet it still has great handling so a flat engine seems to be a complete waste of time it seems. No one has mention this car being better than a Mx5 only saying it's a close match. In this day and age most sport coupes have stiff chassis already like when Hyundai made their coupe 25% more rigid than a e46 M3. Hell even my RSX is very stiff already. And about people only prioritizing weight? You must have missed a few threads where people were saying if the FRS is over 2800 lbs they could care less how it handles and they won't buy it. You might not be one of them but they clearly exist on this site.