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Originally Posted by Anaxilus
Except CoG, Chassis rigidity, track width, range, mileage, torque, weight. Apart from weight distribution and double wishbones, any other complaints about the 86 can be fixed or improved relative to the S2000.
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Originally Posted by Anaxilus
Never said the S2000 is a bad car. I just dispute that it is a "better car in all respects" to the 86 which cost 35% less brand new.
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Yep. You could also mention steering feel and aero. And if you go by CSG Mike's track data, BRZ > S2k in cornering speeds with similar suspension mods/tires.
On the flipside, the S2k obviously has the sweeter engine with 9k redline, double-wishbones, and weight distribution. (Although I wonder whether the last two actually matter if the BRZ is cornering faster than the S2000 with similar mods.)
In the end, both cars have their pros and cons for track use.
It's interesting that stock v. stock in the hands of great drivers, the laptime difference between these two is quite small, less than 1 second, even with the S2000's 40 hp advantage and BRZ on touring tires. This is at MRLS too.
http://www.motortrend.com/features/laguna_lap/