Test drove a '15 BRZ, bought a '13 FR-S ... WAY DIFFERENT

[chaoskaze]

OP Maybe ur used one have all those whiteline bushings installed everywhere.

Maybe double check it?

ON the side note, I just rode in 2 13FRS this last week. Funny How they all feel better then my 15 BRZ thou.........Stock tire blows (Both of them are on Potenza RE760 S)

[Turbo95eg6]

Originally Posted by donoman

One thing I didn't think about is perhaps the difference in seats. I test drove a '15 BRZ limited and this thing has cloth seats.

In before cloth looks better than alcantara and the leather gets too hot in the summer

[wbradley]

Buys a car without a test drive.

Swears FR-S drives like crap compared to a BRZ when the soundproofing is identical and the only difference is an over steer bias vs. under steer bias at adhesion limit in BRZ (spring firmness front/rear).

I'm reading TROLL

[gzpermadi]

Originally Posted by Uplink

Just want to weigh in with my quick $.02.

One thing not suspension related, the '15 doesn't have the noticeable power dip that the 13/14's did. This is one thing that has me hesitant about getting the car tuned. I don't want it to come back. The factory seems to have done a good job with this one.

Seriously, how come nobody ever mentioned about this?

[Raven_FR-S]

Mine was sort of rough from factory as well. Not too bad but not a Cadillac either. But I threw in some coil overs and I have the option to adjust whenever I please. On the drift track its hard, AutoX is mixed, and when my son is in the back seat, Its as soft as possible. Mine still gets uncomfortable after say a 7 hour drive from Tucson AZ to San Diego CA but nothing to bother about. Maybe the guy before you put different springs or something in it.

Pic of Stock VS Coilovers. Right height dropped as well as spring size but Id say is not far from stock.

[PandaSPUR]

Originally Posted by gzpermadi

Seriously, how come nobody ever mentioned about this?

I just assumed I wasnt driving my car enough to notice it.

I doubt many of the 2015 MY owners have driven 2014/2013 or vice versa.

[fatalelement]

The 2015 definitely has different suspension setup. I heard they changed sway bars a bit, could be wrong. But way harder to break the back end out than it used to be, test drove a '13 with a very chill dealer employee, and when I got my '15 I realized it was noticeably different. Easily fixable with simple upgrades if you miss it. Maybe they wanted less people inside poles and trees?

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[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by donoman

My Dyno isn't just my butt but also my hair. I can feel my combover shifting in the '13 whereas I never felt that in the '15 because that's an uncomfortable feeling for me. :-)

Cheers for being a good sport about it, how long between the test drive of the '15 and purchasing the '13? Memory is a VERY untrustworthy thing for most of us.

And road conditions can absolutely turn a car from a dream to a nightmare, I test drove two FRS' at two different dealerships with different road conditions and they acted totally differently, both '13s built within a few months of each other.

[Braces]

OP:
What about tire pressure? Excessive tire pressure can make the car feel bouncy.

[donoman]

Originally Posted by wbradley

Buys a car without a test drive.

Swears FR-S drives like crap compared to a BRZ when the soundproofing is identical and the only difference is an over steer bias vs. under steer bias at adhesion limit in BRZ (spring firmness front/rear).

I'm reading TROLL

Unbunch your panties, son. And learn more about suspension affecting handling, take two Midol, and report back here. Of course I test drove the FRS. I did not think the difference in handling warranted me spending 27K for a brand new BRZ Limited, however.

To the guy who suggested tire pressures --- good call.

To the other guy, I test drove the BRZ '15 about a month ago.

[dentalprodigy]

Originally Posted by donoman

Unbunch your panties, son. And learn more about suspension affecting handling, take two Midol, and report back here. Of course I test drove the FRS. I did not think the difference in handling warranted me spending 27K for a brand new BRZ Limited, however.

To the guy who suggested tire pressures --- good call.

To the other guy, I test drove the BRZ '15 about a month ago.

“unbunch your panties son " + “take 2 midol and report back here ” stealing those. Thanks lol

[MikeM7]

I've never driven an FRS, but I've always been confused by a lot of the complaints these cars get. Road noise, rough ride, rattles, issues etc. I haven't had any of these complaints myself, which makes me wonder if BRZ's in general are a little higher quality, but I don't know. I could just be less sensitive/picky than some people and I mostly drive on relatively smooth roads.

The only complaints I've had were the ugly silver trim, and the strange buzzing noise the engine makes at above 4k rpm. Oh, and the tiny tail pipes.. FRS wins there.

[donoman]

MikeM7,
The original owner of my car actually added sound deadener and it's pretty bearable!even on the freeway. I'm thinking after I get the under paneling from the STI shop it may be even quieter. I'm hoping to get better gas mileage with the improved undercarriage aero. Not sure if I want to go as far as adding a spoiler, however.

[wbradley]

Originally Posted by donoman

Unbunch your panties, son. And learn more about suspension affecting handling, take two Midol, and report back here. Of course I test drove the FRS. I did not think the difference in handling warranted me spending 27K for a brand new BRZ Limited, however.

To the guy who suggested tire pressures --- good call.

To the other guy, I test drove the BRZ '15 about a month ago.

Like pearls from swine. Due to the repugnant manner in which you confront my scepticism, I will decline your invitation. Sounds like you consider your knowledge superior to mine. At least I'll admit I don't know everything. Good luck with your comb over and welcome to the forum Chumley