BRZ next to 240Z - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BigFatFlip · 09-14-2012, 07:34 PM

Just wanted to share some pics of my BRZ next to someone's tastefully modified Z (looks like a 240, but I don't really know much about these cars). Just so happen to pull up next to it at my work's complex. I love how both have the classic sports car proportions but have their own distinct styles.

Turbowned · 09-15-2012, 04:49 PM

Very nice! That 240Z is a nice color! (yes, it's an early 240Z; you can tell by the taillights and the vertical window defroster lines) Wonder where his bumpers are... 240Z's have nice skinny bumpers, the 260/280Z got those ugly 5mph diving board bumpers.

ft86Fan · 09-15-2012, 06:51 PM

Very nice. Someone at your work place has good taste. Now to track down that person.

Mr.Jay · 09-15-2012, 07:01 PM

still plan to own and have a 240z project one day

spitz · 09-18-2012, 04:03 PM

I am a early Z car owner, and I love the FR-S/BRZ because I believe that the two cars share the same roots. I almost feel like this is what the new Z should have been (370Z, ugh), only with a 6 cyl. If I were to replace one of my cars, not the Z car, the FR-S/BRZ will definitely be in the running.

BigFatFlip · 09-18-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by spitz

I am a early Z car owner, and I love the FR-S/BRZ because I believe that the two cars share the same roots. I almost feel like this is what the new Z should have been (370Z, ugh), only with a 6 cyl.

Couldn't agree more. Even though I'm a subie head, I was a big fan of the datsuns (my dad had a 510) and the Z's. Not too crazy about the 370, but pretty impressed with the synchro-rev match (because I suck at it

)

spitz · 09-18-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Couldn't agree more. Even though I'm a subie head, I was a big fan of the datsuns (my dad had a 510) and the Z's. Not too crazy about the 370, but pretty impressed with the synchro-rev match (because I suck at it

)

Great to hear someone agrees. Have you driven a early Z car before? I, myself, have yet to drive a FR-S or BRZ, so I am very curious for a comparison. Not so much a comparison on power (even though they are relatively close), but more on overall driver feel. I know the Z will definitely be a lot more raw, being 40 years old and all.

Turbowned · 09-18-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

still plan to own and have a 240z project one day

*cough* buy mine *cough*

J/K, I need to get mine running and in sale-able condition first.

roddy · 09-18-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by spitz

Great to hear someone agrees. Have you driven a early Z car before? I, myself, have yet to drive a FR-S or BRZ, so I am very curious for a comparison. Not so much a comparison on power (even though they are relatively close), but more on overall driver feel. I know the Z will definitely be a lot more raw, being 40 years old and all.

Spitz, check out this thread originally posted by Dadhawk...
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15368

jimbobrand · 09-18-2012, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spitz

I am a early Z car owner, and I love the FR-S/BRZ because I believe that the two cars share the same roots. I almost feel like this is what the new Z should have been (370Z, ugh), only with a 6 cyl. If I were to replace one of my cars, not the Z car, the FR-S/BRZ will definitely be in the running.

I totally agree. I restored a '77 280Z a few years back and had been looking for something more modern that was similar. My BRZ is the closest thing I've driven to the 1st gen Z cars.

spitz · 09-18-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by roddy

Spitz, check out this thread originally posted by Dadhawk...
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15368

Thank you for this article! It was definitely a good read.

Killerbee · 09-19-2012, 02:01 AM

Very nice pictures, thanks for sharing.

I'm more of a Supra guy, as I have grown up with an MKII (my mother used to have one when I was a kid) so I was always more attached to the Supras (I've got my 4th MKII by now) than to the Z's.
However, I love the looks and the spirit of the old 240/260Z. Also one of the reasons I've bought a 350z 5 years ago,but I just feel that from the ZX area onwards the spirit of the "old Z" got lost.

During the first test drive with the GT86 I had the same feeling like in my Supra, hard to explain in facts, however it just feelt right, like you could feel the spirit of an "honest" sports car. Not one that blends you with power and exotic crap, but one that is pure fun, and especially one you will not care if there will be a newer "better" model out next year, as you will love your's for the sake of its just what you need, and anything else is just bling you dont need nor want

Sorry, got a bit off topic there :-)

ModBargains · 09-20-2012, 01:49 PM

Old with the New. Very cool pics

Admiral Ballsy · 09-20-2012, 03:07 PM

Cali doesn't require front plates?

09-14-2012, 07:34 PM	#1
BigFatFlip sleep, drive, eat, repeat Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: '13 BRZ, '12 Outback Location: Sack of Potatoes Posts: 4,431 Thanks: 2,630 Thanked 3,796 Times in 1,981 Posts Mentioned: 188 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	BRZ next to 240Z Just wanted to share some pics of my BRZ next to someone's tastefully modified Z (looks like a 240, but I don't really know much about these cars). Just so happen to pull up next to it at my work's complex. I love how both have the classic sports car proportions but have their own distinct styles. Attached Images

09-15-2012, 06:51 PM	#3
ft86Fan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: FR-S, Exige S, Miata Location: Basking Ridge NJ Posts: 798 Thanks: 327 Thanked 131 Times in 80 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Very nice. Someone at your work place has good taste. Now to track down that person. __________________ '13 Scion FR-S (Whiteout) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '95 Miata (Montego Blue)

09-15-2012, 07:01 PM	#4
Mr.Jay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: FRS :D Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 545 Thanked 699 Times in 438 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	still plan to own and have a 240z project one day __________________ Out of the FRS game

09-18-2012, 04:03 PM	#5
spitz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: '13 SWP BRZ-L Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 252 Thanks: 70 Thanked 106 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am a early Z car owner, and I love the FR-S/BRZ because I believe that the two cars share the same roots. I almost feel like this is what the new Z should have been (370Z, ugh), only with a 6 cyl. If I were to replace one of my cars, not the Z car, the FR-S/BRZ will definitely be in the running. __________________

09-19-2012, 02:01 AM	#12
Killerbee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: GR86 / Supra MK5 MT / MR-S / Z4 Location: Switzerland Posts: 834 Thanks: 591 Thanked 716 Times in 340 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Very nice pictures, thanks for sharing. I'm more of a Supra guy, as I have grown up with an MKII (my mother used to have one when I was a kid) so I was always more attached to the Supras (I've got my 4th MKII by now) than to the Z's. However, I love the looks and the spirit of the old 240/260Z. Also one of the reasons I've bought a 350z 5 years ago,but I just feel that from the ZX area onwards the spirit of the "old Z" got lost. During the first test drive with the GT86 I had the same feeling like in my Supra, hard to explain in facts, however it just feelt right, like you could feel the spirit of an "honest" sports car. Not one that blends you with power and exotic crap, but one that is pure fun, and especially one you will not care if there will be a newer "better" model out next year, as you will love your's for the sake of its just what you need, and anything else is just bling you dont need nor want Sorry, got a bit off topic there :-) __________________ My GR86 Car Journal: https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153879 My old GT86 Car Journal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22222

09-20-2012, 01:49 PM	#13
ModBargains Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FRS, M3 Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 296 Thanks: 48 Thanked 135 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Old with the New. Very cool pics

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