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Dadhawk · 06-15-2012, 04:10 PM

"Fast" is a relative term, so I always answer "Yes", because I think it is. There are cars that are faster, there are a lot more cars that are "slower". If they want more information we discuss my answer and they can agree or disagree, just like folks do on here.

Here's an example, and it goes along with the Elise example above. I don't drive the FR-S at any higher speed on my daily commute than I did my last DD. However, I have noticed my commute time over 40 miles of lights, on-ramps, off-ramps has changed (reduced) by about 5 to 10 minutes on average.

So, in my daily life it is fast because it gets me where I want to go faster as long as there are not slower cars (even with more HP) in front of me.

Ess Vee · 06-15-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by andcas7

Why not just say, no? If anything, it sounds more mature to say it's slow, I would respect someone saying the car is slower than it is than trying to compensate the lack of quickness with other stuff.

It's like someone asking you if your girlfriend is hot, and you responding, she's a good cook.

Boss · 06-15-2012, 04:33 PM

It's slow compared to most other performance oriented cars.

5hairpins · 06-15-2012, 04:36 PM

The correct answer is "Fast enough"

Memphis · 06-15-2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andcas7

Why not just say, no? If anything, it sounds more mature to say it's slow, I would respect someone saying the car is slower than it is than trying to compensate the lack of quickness with other stuff.

It's like someone asking you if your girlfriend is hot, and you responding, she's a good cook.

But she is!

Memphis · 06-15-2012, 04:49 PM

For the record, I always say no.

I will admit that the thought of saying "Yes, it's faster than you." has crossed my mind.

Sev · 06-15-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SnapOv3st3r

I would say yes. Why?

Because Fast = Top speed to me. And it tops out around 170mph.

What?

FT86R · 06-15-2012, 05:01 PM

its no faster then a 08 civic si but way more fun to drive

Liquidsnake · 06-15-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MrFRsLa

"Bro, I had you!", "You never even had your car!"

shadoquad · 06-15-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquidsnake

lol classic

r4m3n · 06-15-2012, 05:47 PM

Is it fast? Reminds me of this ad...

shadoquad · 06-15-2012, 05:53 PM

imho, how fast does one need to be? It's fun. People who call this car slow are thinking in drag racing terms. The FRS is made for cornering hard, which is more fun to me anyway.

If you get bored with the straight line speed of this car, the aftermarket will provide options if it hasn't already. The engine bay is large and can handle some serious hardware lol

Rampage · 06-15-2012, 05:56 PM

"You have no idea!"

Klinn · 06-15-2012, 06:02 PM

"Is it fast?"

"Sorry, the police have instructed me not to answer that question any more."

Prava · 06-15-2012, 06:12 PM

Maybe the appropriate answer is "Kinda"

mattles · 06-15-2012, 06:15 PM

Ive given rides to a lot of non-car people and everyone seems to think its fast even after being in the car. Feels slow to me because I came from a faster car, but its faster than most grocery getters, Im sure.

Sall · 06-15-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by r4m3n

Is it fast? Reminds me of this ad...
Jetta "Fast" - YouTube

SnapOv3st3r · 06-15-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sev

What?

Top speed dyno pull was done. It geared out at 170mph. Granted it doesn't have the power to overcome drag to reach that speed on the street, until the F/I gets added.

K2 · 06-15-2012, 09:37 PM

For people I don't know and will never see again (stopped at a traffic light, passing by in the parking lot, etc.) I tell them, "Does it look fast to you?"

bucket · 06-15-2012, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnapOv3st3r

Top speed dyno pull was done. It geared out at 170mph. Granted it doesn't have the power to overcome drag to reach that speed on the street, until the F/I gets added.

Nice, you just gave me a reply to "is it fast?".
"It'll do 170mph on the dyno"

cyphersk8 · 06-16-2012, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r4m3n

Is it fast? Reminds me of this ad...
Jetta "Fast" - YouTube

Perfect response!

Dimman · 06-16-2012, 01:53 AM

No. But it's pretty furious.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnapOv3st3r

Top speed dyno pull was done. It geared out at 170mph. Granted it doesn't have the power to overcome drag to reach that speed on the street, until the F/I gets added.

Um, isn't that kinda like saying it'll run 8 second quarter miles...

...once it has 1000+ hp?

06-15-2012, 05:01 PM	#30
FT86R Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: lockport IL Posts: 101 Thanks: 17 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	its no faster then a 08 civic si but way more fun to drive __________________ 89 crx si 92 integra gs 02 rsx-s 92 k24 accord 13 scion fr-s

06-15-2012, 05:56 PM	#35
Rampage Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2000 MR2 Spyder HT Location: NE Ohio Posts: 698 Thanks: 212 Thanked 232 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	"You have no idea!" __________________ Original quote from Carlos Lago of Ignition: "So a message to the tuners of America out there. Don't screw this thing up........Please!"

06-15-2012, 06:15 PM	#38
mattles Proud of FR Layout Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S 6MT Location: PHX, AZ Posts: 846 Thanks: 78 Thanked 309 Times in 183 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ive given rides to a lot of non-car people and everyone seems to think its fast even after being in the car. Feels slow to me because I came from a faster car, but its faster than most grocery getters, Im sure. __________________ --Matt I paid MSRP for my 86, and you should too

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Dadhawk 1st86 Driver! Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: "Olivia" my Firestorm 6AT FR-S Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 3,374 Thanks: 3,705 Thanked 1,713 Times in 755 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	"Fast" is a relative term, so I always answer "Yes", because I think it is. There are cars that are faster, there are a lot more cars that are "slower". If they want more information we discuss my answer and they can agree or disagree, just like folks do on here. Here's an example, and it goes along with the Elise example above. I don't drive the FR-S at any higher speed on my daily commute than I did my last DD. However, I have noticed my commute time over 40 miles of lights, on-ramps, off-ramps has changed (reduced) by about 5 to 10 minutes on average. So, in my daily life it is fast because it gets me where I want to go faster as long as there are not slower cars (even with more HP) in front of me.

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shadoquad a quote out of context Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2010 BC 370Z 6MT Location: (c)harm city Posts: 450 Thanks: 309 Thanked 199 Times in 138 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	imho, how fast does one need to be? It's fun. People who call this car slow are thinking in drag racing terms. The FRS is made for cornering hard, which is more fun to me anyway. If you get bored with the straight line speed of this car, the aftermarket will provide options if it hasn't already. The engine bay is large and can handle some serious hardware lol

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