FT86 vs. RX-7 FD

[jtsimaras]

Originally Posted by jumbaco

I've driven the FRS many times (both boosted and NA) and can say that it is a great car. Wanted to buy one (that's why I'm on here) but never did come around to it. I also own an FD and the rotary was great. I had no issues with it. I wanted to ditch the sequential TT setup because I didn't like the transition from the primary to secondary turbo. It was either go single turbo or LS Swap. A good single turbo setup would cost a little less than the LS swap so I decided to go with the LS Swap. Car is a blast to drive. I still browse the classified here to see if any good deals pop up on an FRS/BRZ, maybe one day I'll end up getting one and swapping that too lol!

SEXXYNESS

[CatDaddysBBQ]

Originally Posted by Turbowned

Tried fitting in an FD again... no such luck. I'd have to bolt the seat directly to the floor. Curse my parents for making me eat my vegetables!! I'm only 6' 2", too

I feel you. My parent's never made me eat vegetables and i'm the same height. Now (as a 34yr old) I tease them about it. "You're LUCKY i didn't eat those carrots... I'd have been too big and you'd have had to buy a HUGE house to fit me inside all those years"

The "can't" car list is too big for people that are tall but not "THAT" tall.

[Sideways&Smiling]

Best FD:

[smudge]

Mr Mrs has a standard '96 RX7 and it keeps up with my Sprintex/Innovate charged '86 pushing around 290bhp here in the UK

Luckily I'm having a full engine build and a 335 charger installed, but she's got plans to port the RX7, V mount, bigger turbo's etc so should be a good match

[Turbowned]

Friend of mine just "finished" his FD... for now.

[Dirty Harry]

Originally Posted by jumbaco

I've driven the FRS many times (both boosted and NA) and can say that it is a great car. Wanted to buy one (that's why I'm on here) but never did come around to it. I also own an FD and the rotary was great. I had no issues with it. I wanted to ditch the sequential TT setup because I didn't like the transition from the primary to secondary turbo. It was either go single turbo or LS Swap. A good single turbo setup would cost a little less than the LS swap so I decided to go with the LS Swap. Car is a blast to drive. I still browse the classified here to see if any good deals pop up on an FRS/BRZ, maybe one day I'll end up getting one and swapping that too lol!

Sorry to revive an old thread but I’m in the complete opposite state, own a BRZ but have always dreamed of owning an FD. Interesting to hear an FD owner lusting after a BRZ/86. Don’t get me wrong I love my BRZ, it satisfies the sports car itch, but also is a practical daily driver if need be. From what I’ve read and heard the FD can’t be your only car. Maybe one day...

[iLuveKetchup]

IMO, the FD is the sexiest, best looking, car to come from Japan.

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

IMO, the FD is the sexiest, best looking, car to come from Japan.

You are dumb, stupid, lame, and blind.

The NSX is the best.

[iLuveKetchup]

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

You are dumb, stupid, lame, and blind.

The NSX is the best.

A Pontiac Fiero? really?

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

A Pontiac Fiero? really?

You dare insult the NSX?!

The NSX is the only Japanese car that matters. In fact, it is the ONLY CAR that matters.

[Jmk91]

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

You dare insult the NSX?!

The NSX is the only Japanese car that matters. In fact, it is the ONLY CAR that matters.

I’d totally take an s2000 over nsx... FD is definitely better than nsx as well. I personally love the twins tho. If the twins came out 15 years sooner that’s all you’d be comparing everything else too.

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by Jmk91

I’d totally take an s2000 over nsx... FD is definitely better than nsx as well. I personally love the twins tho. If the twins came out 15 years sooner that’s all you’d be comparing everything else too.

An S2k... Now that's a bit of a stretch if you ask me. The S2k albeit a great car, definitely has a bit of an odd shape from many angles, mostly due to the convertible.

Stock to stock, the FD isn't even close to an NSX in the looks department.

[86MLR]

NSX = Comparing a twin to a used $100,000 25 year old sports car????

FD = Comparing a twin to a used $40,000 20 year old sports car?????

At least this " comparison" has all models RWD and with the option of a manual transmission.

On topic: I will never own a rotary again, too temperament and high maintenance. As for the NSX, whilst good when new, and at $100,000 for a good used one, buying a 25 year old car, with all their inherent issues and costs, I would say no, to both.

Performance wise, both will smoke a stock twin.

Yes you can add boost to a twin, but all you need to do is spend typical coin on the FD to keep it well ahead.

Safety wise the twins are worlds ahead.

Both the NSX and FD are old and look it.

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by 86MLR

NSX = Comparing a twin to a used $100,000 25 year old sports car????

FD = Comparing a twin to a used $40,000 20 year old sports car?????

At least this " comparison" has all models RWD and with the option of a manual transmission.

On topic: I will never own a rotary again, too temperament and high maintenance. As for the NSX, whilst good when new, and at $100,000 for a good used one, buying a 25 year old car, with all their inherent issues and costs, I would say no, to both.

Performance wise, both will smoke a stock twin.

Yes you can add boost to a twin, but all you need to do is spend typical coin on the FD to keep it well ahead.

Safety wise the twins are worlds ahead.

Both the NSX and FD are old and look it.

Idk what looks specifically old about an rx7. That design is pretty timeless.