FR-S/BRZ vs. Genesis Coupe - Page 125 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tainen · 03-22-2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

It happens when they bring a car to market that has more power and less weight than most of the cars in it's class. Call the looks/options/feel/etc. what you want, but you can't deny facts.

facts are, it's crazy heavy. not less weight. more weight.

zoomzoomers · 03-22-2012, 08:02 PM

From reports you shouldn't have any problems with the FRS/BRZ. Even for people up to 6'4". You should have seen me and my old G35 coupe. I'm 6'3" and I couldn't wear a hat in her. Forget about any flock of seaguls hair styles. LOL

zoomzoomers · 03-22-2012, 08:06 PM

I don't remember verbatim, but there was a quote in Motortrend (?) years ago that went something like this...

Mario Andretti in a run down Yugo could probably run circles around most people driving a supercar on a racetrack.

For those of you who are wondering...

Definition of Yugo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yugo

Pictures: http://www.google.com/images?q=yugo&...ult_group&sa=X

zoomzoomers · 03-22-2012, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tainen

facts are, it's crazy heavy. not less weight. more weight.

Isn't that apparent??? I mean, if anyone hasn't figured that out by now. He/she's got bigger issues.

CoryUyede · 03-22-2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NERO

"this will desimate all at race wars".

Don't forget. "I live my life a quarter-mile at a time"

(K) · 03-22-2012, 08:16 PM

I absolutely hate how the paddle shifters are mounted on the Genesis. When I went in for a drive a few months back, I found that they were fixed onto the wheel and rotated with it. I mentioned how I didn't like that to the salesman (not like he could do anything about it anyway) and his response was "well you're not supposed to take your hands off of the wheel anyway". So if you ever need to shift mid-turn, make sure your arms are super long and stretchy.

solidsnake4119 · 03-22-2012, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (K)

I absolutely hate how the paddle shifters are mounted on the Genesis. When I went in for a drive a few months back, I found that they were fixed onto the wheel and rotated with it. I mentioned how I didn't like that to the salesman (not like he could do anything about it anyway) and his response was "well you're not supposed to take your hands off of the wheel anyway". So if you ever need to shift mid-turn, make sure your arms are super long and stretchy.

Uh. Pretty sure the FR-S paddle shifters are the same way.

(K) · 03-22-2012, 08:23 PM

I wouldn't know, but thanks for pointing it out.

Draco-REX · 03-22-2012, 08:23 PM

But... but... but... the Genesis Coupe has more..

.

So it MUST be better!

solidsnake4119 · 03-22-2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (K)

I wouldn't know, but thanks for pointing it out.

tripjammer · 03-22-2012, 08:25 PM

Ah unless u test drive the 2013 2.0t r-spec 6 speed manual then u ain't really comparing to the FRS. But remember this car is $26,200.

The better bang for the buck is the 2013 mustang v6 with the performance package for $24999.

But the mustang has a shity drivetrain that blows up at 120mpg but supposedly it is only a $300 part to get the good one. Who knows if the 2013 has the good one or the shitty one.

The frs is still unique and light as hell.

(K) · 03-22-2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidsnake4119

Uh, thanks again?

ftwrath · 03-22-2012, 08:30 PM

I have a genny with sunroof but the seat can lower a lot and I don't even skim the roof.

The lower power will be the biggest thing to overcome and ill see about it during the test drive.
I did have a 2.0t before getting the v6 and its an incredible difference.
I don't think I can go back but we'll see.
if the I interior is better ill go for it.

WhiteGDB · 03-22-2012, 08:32 PM

Is genny really what GenCoupe owner's refer to their car as?

03-22-2012, 08:02 PM	#1738
zoomzoomers Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru SWP BRZ Limited 6AT Location: Darkside Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 526 Thanked 305 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	From reports you shouldn't have any problems with the FRS/BRZ. Even for people up to 6'4". You should have seen me and my old G35 coupe. I'm 6'3" and I couldn't wear a hat in her. Forget about any flock of seaguls hair styles. LOL __________________ Man Law#17:A man in the company of a hot, seductively dressed, woman MUST remain sober enough to fight! MODS: AVO tubes + filter, Cusco (F) strut brace w/ MC brace, Perrin CBE, Subaru OEM trunk tray, Grimmspeed front license re-locator & hood struts and Beatsonic rear cam.

03-22-2012, 08:06 PM	#1739
zoomzoomers Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru SWP BRZ Limited 6AT Location: Darkside Posts: 1,862 Thanks: 526 Thanked 305 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't remember verbatim, but there was a quote in Motortrend (?) years ago that went something like this... Mario Andretti in a run down Yugo could probably run circles around most people driving a supercar on a racetrack. For those of you who are wondering... Definition of Yugo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yugo Pictures: http://www.google.com/images?q=yugo&...ult_group&sa=X __________________ Man Law#17:A man in the company of a hot, seductively dressed, woman MUST remain sober enough to fight! MODS: AVO tubes + filter, Cusco (F) strut brace w/ MC brace, Perrin CBE, Subaru OEM trunk tray, Grimmspeed front license re-locator & hood struts and Beatsonic rear cam.

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(K) They call me..."Ken"... Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '04 Accord V6 MT Location: Massachusetts Posts: 260 Thanks: 24 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I absolutely hate how the paddle shifters are mounted on the Genesis. When I went in for a drive a few months back, I found that they were fixed onto the wheel and rotated with it. I mentioned how I didn't like that to the salesman (not like he could do anything about it anyway) and his response was "well you're not supposed to take your hands off of the wheel anyway". So if you ever need to shift mid-turn, make sure your arms are super long and stretchy.

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(K) They call me..."Ken"... Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '04 Accord V6 MT Location: Massachusetts Posts: 260 Thanks: 24 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wouldn't know, but thanks for pointing it out.

03-22-2012, 08:23 PM	#1745
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ftwrath Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Hyundai Genesis V6 Track Location: Tampa Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a genny with sunroof but the seat can lower a lot and I don't even skim the roof. The lower power will be the biggest thing to overcome and ill see about it during the test drive. I did have a 2.0t before getting the v6 and its an incredible difference. I don't think I can go back but we'll see. if the I interior is better ill go for it.

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