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be6sti · 06-07-2013, 06:57 PM

Let it be said.... I auto crossed for the first time ever a few weeks ago. I had a problem with under steer not over steer.... With that said my Porsche 944 was way more tail happy then this car and it had 40hp less and an open diff....just saying... The car in the dry isn't as crazy as people make it sound

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thill · 06-07-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by be6sti

Let it be said.... I auto crossed for the first time ever a few weeks ago. I had a problem with under steer not over steer.... With that said my Porsche 944 was way more tail happy then this car and it had 40hp less and an open diff....just saying... The car in the dry isn't as crazy as people make it sound

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With the nannies turned on it is pretty stable, I agree there. With the nannies turned off and an inexperienced driver giving the car too much throttle going around a turn:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8821

4Running Daily · 06-07-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by be6sti

Let it be said.... I auto crossed for the first time ever a few weeks ago. I had a problem with under steer not over steer.... With that said my Porsche 944 was way more tail happy then this car and it had 40hp less and an open diff....just saying... The car in the dry isn't as crazy as people make it sound

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That's because most people are dumb.

Stephens · 06-07-2013, 11:58 PM

I'll agree that the car is exceptionally stable. With or without assists.

As for that accident photo, I've seen way worse with these cars. I actually just totaled a silver BRZ at work today for the same type of accident. It was wayyyyy worse though.

It's the people who get them and suddenly think they are Takumi Fujiwara that this happens to.

As for understeer, the features in autox are generally a lower speed and fairly sharp . Go too fast and turn too sharp, understeer usually happens. As cheesy as it sounds, it's a balancing act Especially on the glorious Prius tires. Though I had a 944 that drove like the tail was on ice too.

This brings me back to respect the car. Learn the car.

4Running Daily · 06-23-2013, 08:05 PM

Update

I haven't bought anything yet. I'm still deciding on what I want to do. I
Part of me still loves my 4Runner... I'll probably have to make a decision within a month.

Burrcold · 06-23-2013, 08:14 PM

Stick with the 4runner you have tons of time to get different cars as you move through life.

Rustyspoon · 06-24-2013, 03:06 PM

Actually. I picked up vw corrado for racing. And its as much fun as a 86. I would try to start your driving career with a cheap disposable car first. My first car went sideways and I nailed a tree. That car had lots of wind noise after that..... wait a year. If you still want one then go for it. Good luck to you!

forzajuve · 06-24-2013, 03:13 PM

Certainly. Just be wise and cautious. Do not be one of those guys who thinks they are sick because they have a RWD sports car and can "drift" anywhere. Doing silly irresponsible things like that around other cars will get you into a whole mess of trouble. Sounds like you have a reasonable head on your shoulders. Good luck.

theurbaninja · 06-24-2013, 04:42 PM

There's nothing wrong with buying a RWD car when you're 17.

Just make sure its an older cheaper car because you're more than likely going to have a couple good "learning experiences".

FR-S? Probably not the best idea.

4Running Daily · 06-24-2013, 05:18 PM

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FR-S? Probably not the best idea.

Not the best, but certainly pretty good. If I have the cash and the maturity, why shouldn't I get one? Hahaha

I'm leaning towards Bye Bye 4Runner, although I have considered buying a new 4Runner.

theurbaninja · 06-24-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Running Daily

Not the best, but certainly pretty good. If I have the cash and the maturity, why shouldn't I get one? Hahaha

I'm leaning towards Bye Bye 4Runner, although I have considered buying a new 4Runner.

True enough. The only reason i say that is when I was 17 I didn't have the maturity/experience(only been driving for a year) and I certainly didn't have the money. But if you can do it, good on you.

OrbitalEllipses · 06-24-2013, 05:25 PM

No.

Luis_GT · 06-24-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by theurbaninja

There's nothing wrong with buying a RWD car when you're 17.

Just make sure its an older cheaper car because you're more than likely going to have a couple good "learning experiences".

FR-S? Probably not the best idea.

Sheesh... you guys make it seem like RWD cars are death traps...

4Running Daily · 06-24-2013, 05:38 PM

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Sheesh... you guys make it seem like RWD cars are death traps...

Read the whole thread, that's like 60% of the feedback

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be6sti Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 scion frs Location: West Des Moines Iowa Posts: 344 Thanks: 6 Thanked 67 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Let it be said.... I auto crossed for the first time ever a few weeks ago. I had a problem with under steer not over steer.... With that said my Porsche 944 was way more tail happy then this car and it had 40hp less and an open diff....just saying... The car in the dry isn't as crazy as people make it sound Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Fuck it lets go!"

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Stephens Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S - MT - Asphalt Location: Hoover, AL Posts: 51 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll agree that the car is exceptionally stable. With or without assists. As for that accident photo, I've seen way worse with these cars. I actually just totaled a silver BRZ at work today for the same type of accident. It was wayyyyy worse though. It's the people who get them and suddenly think they are Takumi Fujiwara that this happens to. As for understeer, the features in autox are generally a lower speed and fairly sharp . Go too fast and turn too sharp, understeer usually happens. As cheesy as it sounds, it's a balancing act Especially on the glorious Prius tires. Though I had a 944 that drove like the tail was on ice too. This brings me back to respect the car. Learn the car. __________________ To succeed in life, one must go through it with a tenacious fiery spirit of twerk.

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Burrcold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 763 Thanked 1,586 Times in 776 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Stick with the 4runner you have tons of time to get different cars as you move through life. __________________

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4Running Daily Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 1996 Toyota 4Runner Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 91 Thanks: 207 Thanked 94 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Update I haven't bought anything yet. I'm still deciding on what I want to do. I Part of me still loves my 4Runner... I'll probably have to make a decision within a month.

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Rustyspoon Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: FR-S, XJS, C10 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 57 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Actually. I picked up vw corrado for racing. And its as much fun as a 86. I would try to start your driving career with a cheap disposable car first. My first car went sideways and I nailed a tree. That car had lots of wind noise after that..... wait a year. If you still want one then go for it. Good luck to you!

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forzajuve Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Ultramarine 86 - 6MT Location: California Posts: 533 Thanks: 184 Thanked 139 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Certainly. Just be wise and cautious. Do not be one of those guys who thinks they are sick because they have a RWD sports car and can "drift" anywhere. Doing silly irresponsible things like that around other cars will get you into a whole mess of trouble. Sounds like you have a reasonable head on your shoulders. Good luck.

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theurbaninja Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: FR-S 6MT Ultramarine Location: Canada Posts: 24 Thanks: 67 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There's nothing wrong with buying a RWD car when you're 17. Just make sure its an older cheaper car because you're more than likely going to have a couple good "learning experiences". FR-S? Probably not the best idea.

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