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Old 06-03-2012, 04:44 AM   #15
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i was jut trying to get a grasp on how much more horsepower i will need to make
To do what? Drag a FRS?

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Old 06-03-2012, 05:01 AM   #16
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I think I'll save my money for the new Porsche Cayman S, handling and fast like a real sports car should be.
im not sure if youve read this article...
http://www.ft86club.com/?p=1671
Sorry to break it to you, the Cayman S is still not better and just a backward step... i pity your money
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Old 06-03-2012, 05:02 AM   #17
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boost it or sell it.
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Old 06-03-2012, 05:37 AM   #18
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im not sure if youve read this article...
http://www.ft86club.com/?p=1671
Sorry to break it to you, the Cayman S is still not better and just a backward step... i pity your money
The article is about the Cayman model only, not the Cayman S. It only loses to the FR-S due to it's price tag.

FR-S needs cheap-o tires to make the car more "fun". Throw on some grippier tires and see that fun factor go down.



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Old 06-03-2012, 05:52 AM   #19
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People take shit way to serious. Hope you had fun with your friend and his car. Thats the point.

I didnt buy an FR-S because I wanted the fastest thing on the streets. I want to have fun, driving and working on my car, without selling my organs on the black market, as well as my first born.

Besides, I do not find alot of the higher end cars visually appealing.
Having seen the cayman in person when I worked at the VW plant in TN, its ugly as shit....to me.

To each his own.
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Old 06-03-2012, 06:01 AM   #20
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Thanks for uploading this video. Damn the FR-S is slow.

FR-S is a "sporty" car, but not a real sports car. When I think of sports car, I think of cars that has handling and is fast. A 370z will run laps around the FR-S any day, I am reconsidering not buying an FR-S now. I think I'll save my money for the new Porsche Cayman S, handling and fast like a real sports car should be.
You can't seriously be comparing a car that costs $10000 more dollars? What do you think $10k would do in an FR-S? I'm sure we'll find out quite soon.
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Old 06-03-2012, 06:07 AM   #21
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Dude you sir went full retard!
boost or sell? sell it, you're obviously going to use it wrong anyway :p

trying to race a Z...
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Old 06-03-2012, 06:47 AM   #22
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The article is about the Cayman model only, not the Cayman S. It only loses to the FR-S due to it's price tag.

FR-S needs cheap-o tires to make the car more "fun". Throw on some grippier tires and see that fun factor go down.
Firstly the FR-S is a povo version of the GT86, so i guess that sort of kills its reputation in the states. Secondly others have put sticky tyres on it. Its still easy to slide and fun to drive. The fun factor will not go, just the type of fun will be diverted into a different category.

Also if straight line speed is something you really want and are willing to spend up to the price of a Cayman S, i recommend you looking into other cars. This may not be for you unless you are willing to modify.
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Old 06-03-2012, 07:01 AM   #23
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Lol, wasnt even a street race =p

More like a rolling acceleration clip, with the FR-S more than likely sitting in the tq dip and out of power band....not that it would matter in that straight away.
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A toyobaru owner needs only to know one thing, that's it's better than a Porsche Cayman S!!!! Don't worry about losing to a camry because, remember, it's better than a Porsche Cayman S. If you forget that, while being flogged to death by a Megane RS, just chant in spiritual bliss, it's better than a Porsche Cayman S. Do ya get now?
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Old 06-03-2012, 08:35 AM   #26
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I think this says it all...
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Old 06-03-2012, 08:56 AM   #27
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Anyone who payed even the slightest attention to these cars knows how this would play out. There shouldn't be any surprise. All it takes is a simple calculator and quick internet search for HP and curb weight.
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Old 06-03-2012, 09:24 AM   #28
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