"Is it fast?" - Page 5 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

AVodka14 · 08-13-2014, 10:31 PM

I tell people it's faster than the BRZ ;-)

Dadhawk · 08-14-2014, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dnieves

Because a Camry's exterior is a sleeping pill on wheels? Then again it's a better looking old guy car than a Honda Accord sedan.

The FR-S is my old guy car....

FRS Dad · 08-14-2014, 03:54 PM

The FRS in practice isn't very fast, but because of it's small size and low slung center, and the exhaust note, it definitely feels quick. The last car I had that was as much fun as the FRS was an 05 GTO M6. A relatively small car with a 6 liter small block 8 and 400 fp torque stock and a manual is a blast, but not as precise or tight as the Scion.

J-Money · 08-14-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tahdizzle

The v6 camry is a fast sedan.....

Why do people insist on not giving credit where credit is due?

I beat a stock v6 camry sedan and v6 Accord. and a stock Rx8 I have a tune exhaust and intake but i didnt blow them away. it was close for all of them

Cope52 · 08-14-2014, 04:08 PM

I'd be embarrassed to race someone in this car. Although the noise alone might scare them.

What I love is how much fun it is just tooling around. Open the windows to can the road noise and rest your arm on the nice, wide padded sill..

Dadhawk · 08-14-2014, 08:48 PM

I don't get the whole "a V6 Camry is faster" complaint. Well, why is anyone surprised? It has two extra cylinders, additional HP, and can be equipped with a "sports" transmission, but also costs almost $5K more than a base FR-S (about the cost of adding a turbo)

Heck if I bought the Camry and it was slower in a straight line, I'd be pissed. Still, I'd rather be driving the FR-S.

It's like saying the Cadillac CTS-V wagon shouldn't be faster just because its a station wagon (technically a crossover). Its not taking the entire configuration into the picture.

My response is, for a 4 cylinder car that averages 32MPG over 40K miles, yea, I'd say its pretty doggone fast.

-AP- · 08-14-2014, 09:10 PM

I say it's not super fast, but just enough... I'm not going to knock my purchase decision. I did a lot of research on the car and wanted it for a long time before purchasing it. It is by far the funnest vehicle I've ever owned.. Both fast and slow..

Annahra · 08-14-2014, 09:12 PM

I scrunch up my nose and say it's not fast, but it's quick.

frsvr4 · 08-14-2014, 09:16 PM

Have we been trolled? Most cars with "slow" on the back... aren't.

Exhibit A: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72039

VuDism · 08-14-2014, 10:44 PM

Funny...
My wife's 65 year old aunt asked me this the other day... "Is it fast?"
I wasn't sure what to say... So I said, "Its not bad... But its not super fast.." Then my wife *sighed* and said.. "Its fast if you drive it fast"

She was right.

Deep Six · 08-14-2014, 11:43 PM

Easiest response is " depends on the road"

What I do find hilarious at track weekends are the guys who walk by early on day 1 and chuckle at the car while they are "sizing up the competition". Invariably they are back again later with an entirely different attitude.

_j_anthony · 08-15-2014, 09:54 AM

I've had my FR-S for 11 weeks now and I get that "is it fast" question 3-4 times a week. My response is; "it's not fast, but it's a really quick car"

Skurge · 08-15-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

I was tired of this question 2 years ago. I just say NO!

thats always my reply, then they just think you are a **** and walk away lol

funwheeldrive · 08-15-2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I don't get the whole "a V6 Camry is faster" complaint. Well, why is anyone surprised? It has two extra cylinders, additional HP, and can be equipped with a "sports" transmission, but also costs almost $5K more than a base FR-S (about the cost of adding a turbo)

Heck if I bought the Camry and it was slower in a straight line, I'd be pissed. Still, I'd rather be driving the FR-S.

It's like saying the Cadillac CTS-V wagon shouldn't be faster just because its a station wagon (technically a crossover). Its not taking the entire configuration into the picture.

My response is, for a 4 cylinder car that averages 32MPG over 40K miles, yea, I'd say its pretty doggone fast.

The 86 is a sporty car. Sporty cars are supposed to be fast(not my personal opinion). You could spend the same amount of money and get a Focus ST which is still faster than a Camry and only has 4 cylinders. In fact, the BRZ/FRS is probably the slowest sporty car in its price range aside from the Miata.

08-14-2014, 03:54 PM	#59
FRS Dad Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2015 FRS Location: Gainesville Posts: 83 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The FRS in practice isn't very fast, but because of it's small size and low slung center, and the exhaust note, it definitely feels quick. The last car I had that was as much fun as the FRS was an 05 GTO M6. A relatively small car with a 6 liter small block 8 and 400 fp torque stock and a manual is a blast, but not as precise or tight as the Scion. __________________ 2015 FRS M6 Argento, 2014 Audi Q7, 2012 Audi A5 (Traded),2012 VW CC, 2010 Mercedes S550

08-14-2014, 08:48 PM	#62
Dadhawk 1st86 Driver! Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 19,811 Thanks: 38,817 Thanked 24,936 Times in 11,375 Posts Mentioned: 182 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I don't get the whole "a V6 Camry is faster" complaint. Well, why is anyone surprised? It has two extra cylinders, additional HP, and can be equipped with a "sports" transmission, but also costs almost $5K more than a base FR-S (about the cost of adding a turbo) Heck if I bought the Camry and it was slower in a straight line, I'd be pissed. Still, I'd rather be driving the FR-S. It's like saying the Cadillac CTS-V wagon shouldn't be faster just because its a station wagon (technically a crossover). Its not taking the entire configuration into the picture. My response is, for a 4 cylinder car that averages 32MPG over 40K miles, yea, I'd say its pretty doggone fast. __________________ Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

08-14-2014, 09:10 PM	#63
-AP- Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2014-White Out Monogram Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 82 Thanks: 105 Thanked 57 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I say it's not super fast, but just enough... I'm not going to knock my purchase decision. I did a lot of research on the car and wanted it for a long time before purchasing it. It is by far the funnest vehicle I've ever owned.. Both fast and slow.. __________________

08-14-2014, 09:12 PM	#64
Annahra Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 WRB BRZ LTD Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 398 Thanks: 448 Thanked 291 Times in 140 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I scrunch up my nose and say it's not fast, but it's quick. Last edited by Annahra; 08-14-2014 at 11:08 PM.

08-14-2014, 09:16 PM	#65
frsvr4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: '13 FRS Location: no spoiler club Posts: 157 Thanks: 567 Thanked 53 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Have we been trolled? Most cars with "slow" on the back... aren't. Exhibit A: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72039 __________________ '13 Asphalt FR-S // 6 spd, 3M bra, BeSpoke, Sportsguy83 arm rest, YoSpeed sills & plaque, P3Cars Vent Gauge +oil P sensor; on shelf: SRP pedals '93 Pearl White 3000GT VR-4 // 5 spd, stock block & 30+ psi: 10.5@135

08-13-2014, 10:31 PM	#57
AVodka14 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven FRS MT Location: KY Posts: 857 Thanks: 351 Thanked 302 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I tell people it's faster than the BRZ ;-)

08-14-2014, 10:44 PM	#66
VuDism NASIOC: AzNSTiImpreza Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 Whiteout Scion FRS Location: Clarksburg, MD Posts: 276 Thanks: 81 Thanked 173 Times in 70 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Funny... My wife's 65 year old aunt asked me this the other day... "Is it fast?" I wasn't sure what to say... So I said, "Its not bad... But its not super fast.." Then my wife sighed and said.. "Its fast if you drive it fast" She was right. __________________ My Build Thread: VuDism's WHITEOUT FRS Daily Driver Journal nVu Films Website FACEBOOK - nVu Films YOUTUBE - nVu Films INSTAGRAM - nVu Films

08-14-2014, 11:43 PM	#67
Deep Six Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS / 2013 427 Vert Location: Orlando Posts: 611 Thanks: 212 Thanked 328 Times in 197 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Easiest response is " depends on the road" What I do find hilarious at track weekends are the guys who walk by early on day 1 and chuckle at the car while they are "sizing up the competition". Invariably they are back again later with an entirely different attitude. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2013 FR-S Asphalt BC Coils/Rev Works UEL header/HKS Front Pipe/Racing Brake BBK/Shorai LW Battery/ACT 6 Puck Clutch/FBM Radiator & Oil Pan/JR Oil Cooler/Jackson Racing High Boost C30/Rev Works Built Motor 2016 Audi TTS APR Tuned

08-15-2014, 09:54 AM	#68
_j_anthony Daily Driven Expert Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: FR-S Monogram(BLACK) Location: United States, NJ Posts: 99 Thanks: 25 Thanked 33 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've had my FR-S for 11 weeks now and I get that "is it fast" question 3-4 times a week. My response is; "it's not fast, but it's a really quick car" __________________ New Jersey! Instagrams: @FT86_NJ & @_J_Anthony I Need MO' Low

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