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Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-24-2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 31,958
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
I don't understand... what's so special about the...

I don't understand... what's so special about the twins' handling? The steering is nice, but the handling is not really objectively better in any particular way, is it? I mean... the weight balance...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-24-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 31,958
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
They're similar, yeah... but not as similar as a...

They're similar, yeah... but not as similar as a 240sx and a twin... or an RX7/Miata and the S2000.

The weight balance and front-engine vs front-mid engine is really the most obvious thing in how...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-23-2018, 06:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 31,958
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
I've driven both. I don't agree with you. The 86...

I've driven both. I don't agree with you. The 86 feels a lot like a 240sx or other simple, front-biased FR sports cars. It's forgiving, but can't change directions as quickly or maintain as much...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-23-2018, 06:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 31,958
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
Agreed. He's basically describing the difference...

Agreed. He's basically describing the difference between the front-biased 86 vs the front-mid enginge S2k.

Technically, the S2k has all the stats that make it a better handling vehicle. Double...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-19-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 31,958
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
Steering feel and "handling" are two very...

Steering feel and "handling" are two very different things.

Without a doubt, the S2K has better weight distribution, better suspension design, and a better polar moment of inertia figure, allowing...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-27-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 30,476
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
Congrats. You completely missed the point. ...

Congrats. You completely missed the point.

The point: Neither torque nor fun RWD sports cars are needed for the daily commuting grind. That doesn't stop people from wanting those things though.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-26-2017, 11:32 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 30,476
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
What do you need a light, fun, RWD sports car in...

What do you need a light, fun, RWD sports car in traffic for?

Same idea.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 11-02-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 31,958
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
Do we actually know the ND is more rigid? I can't...

Do we actually know the ND is more rigid? I can't find the stats for the ND, but...

NA and NB: 6000 Nm/degree
NC: 8800 Nm/degree

I could be wrong, but I find it hard to believe that the ND...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-10-2016, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 528,960
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
Being easier to drive and handling better are two...

Being easier to drive and handling better are two different things. It's simple physics/geometry. The S2000 is a short wheelbase, front-mid engine car with double wishbone suspension. It's going to...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-16-2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,063
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
jack of all trades*

jack of all trades*
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-14-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4,765
Views: 591,984
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
There are a lot of people who say it is extremely...

There are a lot of people who say it is extremely bland. IGN's current review of it is 6.0/10.0.

Check out this guy's review. lmao

No Mans Sky (PC Version) - Worthabuy? Part 1 - YouTube
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-16-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 115,376
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
I want to start seeing some 2.3L ecoboost swaps...

I want to start seeing some 2.3L ecoboost swaps into the twins & 240sx. Seems like the perfect modern 4 cylinder to throw in one.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-03-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,051
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
Still looks like a GTR...

Still looks like a GTR...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-03-2016, 12:05 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,048
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
There's a time and a place for abusive & forceful...

There's a time and a place for abusive & forceful as well as smooth & gentle. lol
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-02-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,048
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
Yeah, the NSX should be a classic example of an...

Yeah, the NSX should be a classic example of an easily controllable, very, very responsive & great handling car with a weight distribution like that. Also, Caymans/Boxsters. These sorts of cars...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-02-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,048
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
More forgiving, sure, but also slower to change...

More forgiving, sure, but also slower to change direction, and, ultimately, worse at cornering (for grip-racing purposes, not drifting).

A lot of it has to do with wheelbase and suspension too...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-02-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,048
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
It's on purpose. They wanted it to be easily...

It's on purpose. They wanted it to be easily controllable for drifiting. More front-biased weight distribution + a long wheelbase = a lot of stability and time for correction.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-01-2016, 08:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,048
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
The wheelbase of the twins is 101.2"... pretty...

The wheelbase of the twins is 101.2"... pretty long for these sorts of cars. The difference between the different KAs is minor. The newer one has better midrange. Either way, it's not a very exciting...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-31-2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,048
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
I know you liked your s13 more than the s14, but,...

I know you liked your s13 more than the s14, but, meh, I don't agree. I think the KA is pretty boring in all versions. Needs an SR, IMO. The S13 understeers much more than the S14. The S14 is very...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-31-2016, 11:07 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,048
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
Another interesting difference between the...

Another interesting difference between the s-chassis cars and the 86 cars is that the s-chassis cars had a wider front track than rear track, whereas the 86 is the opposite. It has a wider rear track.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-31-2016, 10:55 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,048
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
It's more like the S14 than S13/S15. Long...

It's more like the S14 than S13/S15. Long wheelbase and wide track... but longer wheelbase and wider track than even the S14 by a good amount.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-31-2016, 10:34 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,048
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
The Z isn't really a driver's car though. It's a...

The Z isn't really a driver's car though. It's a competent all-around sports car, but it's overweight and the engine, although having decent power, isn't that amazing. It's a fairly good car, but...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-29-2016, 04:03 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 58,923
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
Yeah, either way... as long as it's a noticeable...

Yeah, either way... as long as it's a noticeable improvement, it will make people happy.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-29-2016, 03:35 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,906
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
The kouki wheels are the only thing I would...

The kouki wheels are the only thing I would rather have on the zenki. Everything else is worse looking than the original.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-29-2016, 03:27 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 58,923
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
Yeah, but all cars have a loss between crank and...

Yeah, but all cars have a loss between crank and @ the wheels, but manufacturers always quote the crank hp. That's what I mean. You'd think that if they were able to squeeze 20hp more out of it that...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 58,923
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
Ok, that's what I thought..... but all...

Ok, that's what I thought..... but all manufacturers advertise power at the crank. If this really gained 20hp, there's no way they wouldn't be rating it at 220hp...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 58,923
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
Is this 170+/- at the crank? Was the zenki model...

Is this 170+/- at the crank? Was the zenki model really that far off the advertised 200hp?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-26-2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 58,923
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
Zenki and Kouki are terms that have been around...

Zenki and Kouki are terms that have been around forever, dudes. Zehn-kee, koh-kee. Zenki = early, Kouki = late. That's basically it and all you need to know.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-26-2016, 05:11 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 58,923
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
Sounds like they weren't really trying to add...

Sounds like they weren't really trying to add power, but just wanted to fix the torque dip problem everyone complains about.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-25-2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,048
Posted By Sideways&Smiling
Nissan: "We're too much of a bunch of pussies to...

Nissan: "We're too much of a bunch of pussies to build a car for enthusiasts despite them clamoring for a return of the legendary Silvia that our competitors in Subaru/Toyota have directly...
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