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Old 11-26-2013, 01:21 PM   #2689
fenton
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Originally Posted by bfrank1972 View Post
Lol no you're not, I have an 8 year old and a 6 year old I routinely stuff in the back. They're my cheering section when I go fast ("wheee!"). That's why I love the FR-S/BRZ, it's like an S2000 with a hard top and back seat (well sort of).

Just looking for some reference points, thanks.
Ive owned the following and will rate accordingly:

1994 Mazda mx-3 1.6L - FRS with ESC is WAYYYYY faster

2004 Mazda Rx-8 manual (170-180whp 3000lbs) - FRS with ESC is much faster, FRS stock was about the same, maybe a little faster.

2009 WRX, Cobb stage 1(~240whp 3250lbs) - Very similar performance when supercharger. Bottom end of FRS is stronger..... midrange and top end is a toss up. VERY similar power to weight

2011 STI Cobb stage 1(~260whp 3400lbs) - Similar performance. STI kicks in harder at 4000 rpm once turbo spools. STi top end is better. Power to weight is similar so first couple of gears also feel similar.
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