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Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-21-2012, 01:54 AM
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Posted By nix
:threadjacked: You guys ruined his thread... ...

:threadjacked: You guys ruined his thread...

Op, understand your decision good luck my man.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-19-2012, 10:37 PM
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Posted By Jordo!
Yep. :happy0180: And you arrived at the same...

Yep. :happy0180:

And you arrived at the same conclusion of just about everyone else: "Looks great, handles great, needs more torque".

Sigh. Sure hope they bring out that Gazoo version...
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Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-19-2012, 09:47 AM
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Posted By shadoquad
ZDan, we have differing opinions. I respect...

ZDan, we have differing opinions. I respect yours, but disagree.


Difference of opinion. I'd rather them increase the power so it can run with Mustang GT's.

The GTR was a technological...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-19-2012, 09:32 AM
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Posted By ZDan
Z doesn't need more power so much as it needs to...

Z doesn't need more power so much as it needs to lose ~500 lb.!

Honestly, I'd rather they had done a new Silvia than the GTR.



I don't know why any Nissan enthusiast wouldn't want to see...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-18-2012, 09:12 AM
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Posted By shadoquad
That is not fuel starve. That is the trip...

That is not fuel starve. That is the trip computer not knowing how much is left to go.

Fuel starve means that you're low on fuel and driving hard (I mean TRACKING IT hard) and you take a sweeping...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-18-2012, 12:01 AM
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Posted By Minovsky
Just keep it if your seeking performance maybe...

Just keep it if your seeking performance maybe wai a year or two there might be a fine tunned one?
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-17-2012, 10:39 AM
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Posted By shadoquad
Well, I haven't hit the track with the Z yet. ...

Well, I haven't hit the track with the Z yet. That's happening in October. But on the Tail of the Dragon, she handles like a wet dream, to me.


I'm hoping they bring back the S, have that as...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-17-2012, 10:18 AM
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Posted By ZDan
Staggered tires are only a part of the overall...

Staggered tires are only a part of the overall equation. They could (and would) have given it the same handling balance with a non-stag/square setup from the factory.

The effect of some tire...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-17-2012, 10:00 AM
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Posted By shadoquad
It's how the car is set up. Its staggered wheel...

It's how the car is set up. Its staggered wheel setup creates natural understeer, and the 300 ponies means you can correct a corner by simply gassing it.

Don't get me wrong, drivers who track...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-16-2012, 03:05 PM
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Posted By track_warrior
I sold my c63 and got this as a track car and i...

I sold my c63 and got this as a track car and i have no regrets i can assure you, you will not regret it one bit.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-16-2012, 12:32 PM
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Posted By FT_Monk
OP should keep the Z until a more powerful...

OP should keep the Z until a more powerful BRZ/FRS versions are here. Lazy Nissan mounted windshield washer bottle right on the front bumper does not help handling. Some weight reduction in the...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-16-2012, 12:15 PM
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Views: 62,820
Posted By shadoquad
The fuel starve issue is the only one that hasn't...

The fuel starve issue is the only one that hasn't been solved, and it can be avoided if you keep a full tank before tracking.

The oil and brake cooling issues can be fixed for less than 1000...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-16-2012, 12:02 PM
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Posted By Ericfrs
Hi there, I just sold my 2009 black 370z 6mt...

Hi there,

I just sold my 2009 black 370z 6mt with spk to get a ultramarine 6auto FR-S.

I love my Z and its been a blast to drive, but I decided to sell my full paid Z because I only use it as a...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-15-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 62,820
Posted By Zoomie
Absolutely not.

Absolutely not.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-15-2012, 09:02 PM
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Posted By Juan@aePerformance
we're returning our 370z and getting another FRS....

we're returning our 370z and getting another FRS. The Z is a great platform and is great for the track. The blind spots are insane though. Can't see anything out of that car lol. The z has fuel...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-15-2012, 08:52 PM
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Posted By GenkiElite
No, you shouldn't.

No, you shouldn't.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-15-2012, 08:36 PM
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Posted By Jordo!
I own a 370Z, so listen to me very carefully. ...

I own a 370Z, so listen to me very carefully.

No. Keep your Z. Unless you can't afford the payments, keep it and wait for either a boosted version of the FR-S/BRZ or whatever the next model Z will...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-15-2012, 06:20 PM
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Views: 62,820
Posted By shadoquad
Z owner here, figured I'd chime in. side...

Z owner here, figured I'd chime in.

side note, I wondered where you'd gone, Liquidsnake lol

I tested an FRS a week or two ago. Much like the overwhelming advice in this thread, I say go test...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-15-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 62,820
Posted By n2oinferno
The only reason I'd do it is if I needed more...

The only reason I'd do it is if I needed more room or a back seat. And since I have a kid, I do need the back seat. If that weren't an issue, I'd keep the Z. Loved it when I test drove one last year.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-15-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 62,820
Posted By fatoni
i got confused when you said that the frs is more...

i got confused when you said that the frs is more planted and it feels like you are hovering off of the ground in the same post and then act like bring up ground clearance for whatever reason

i...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-15-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 62,820
Posted By Minovsky
You really serious? ...sigh i think i dont want...

You really serious? ...sigh i think i dont want to slant into being a hater bu i cant help it...i for one could not afford a Z and i love that car.. and now you wish to sell the Z for an fr-s ...oh...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-15-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 62,820
Posted By ZDan
For me, for daily driving, I don't have any...

For me, for daily driving, I don't have any issues going back to my gutless S2000 (never above ~5500rpm on the street, essentially a 150hp 2750 lb. car) after driving my 500+ hp 2825 lb. FD over the...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-15-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 62,820
Posted By helloimgil
My sixth sense tells me that you have already...

My sixth sense tells me that you have already made up your mind and want to go from the Z to the BRZ/FRS. Here are my suggestions since I actually got rid of a car to get the BRZ.

1) Test drive...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-15-2012, 12:12 PM
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Views: 62,820
Posted By BioRage
Twin Turbo + COILS + Wheels + I/E/H on the Z, try...

Twin Turbo + COILS + Wheels + I/E/H on the Z, try that, than contemplate on the BRZ or FRS.


There's a video here..

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7890

Watch that, the...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-15-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 62,820
Posted By 7thgear
You can have more comfortable sex in the FRS. ...

You can have more comfortable sex in the FRS.

So yes, i would trade it.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-15-2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 62,820
Posted By ABQautoxer
While I think the Twins will be fun, I think you...

While I think the Twins will be fun, I think you are not going to like the change. As someone who has similar previous cars to you and owned a few Miatas, NA MR2, etc - its hard to go back to...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-15-2012, 03:34 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 62,820
Posted By switchlanez
Road -> tires -> suspension -> chassis ->...

Road -> tires -> suspension -> chassis -> interior -> driver is the connection chain. "Azz plantedness" is determined by tires -> suspension -> chassis and is finally communicated to the driver...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-14-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 62,820
Posted By fatoni
not being connected to the road and having the...

not being connected to the road and having the azz planted are two different things. thats all. im sure the frs has more feel and all, i just dont know how i would explain it
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-14-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 62,820
Posted By Liquidsnake
From my experience it is not. The Z just doesn't...

From my experience it is not. The Z just doesn't handle well. I spent 3 years with it, and I never felt connected to the road.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-14-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 62,820
Posted By fatoni
i feel like the frs will have the azz all over...

i feel like the frs will have the azz all over the place compared to the planted nature of the z. also, 10/10=1
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