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Originally Posted by Vracer111
I like EVO magazine and I found the article pretty interesting actually...the car that they noted as technically the best handling on road was labeled the worst because it wasn't as fun as the others (subjective views) or specifically as powerful as the Megane (which is basically in between a 2012 WRX and 2012 STi for torque level and @ 3000rpm too!)...interesting. This article even more solidifies my desire to get one (a Scion FR-S though) because looking at what they actually say about its handling, it seems to be exactly what I was wanting - a surefooted, communicative and responsive chassis that stays absolutely planted until you surpass the tires limits, which are comparatively high. If I want sideways fun at low speed I have my Tacoma...it's nearly as fun as a miata and way more practical.
I'm used to and actually prefer 'gutless' cars that you have to rev to get going and that 80mph feels 'fast'... an powerful car would just get me into trouble. I have enough conscious effort spent trying to keep my Tacoma at sane speeds as it is, I'm even running with all season low-grip tires and removed all the anti-roll bars on purpose. Even so it has no issue taking cloverleafs at above highway speeds or decreasing radius elevated highway bypass ramps @ well over interstate speeds. Not even considering power upgrades for the FR-S other than intake/exhaust (more for throttle response purposes than power concerns) - the 'wimpy' 2.0L base powerplant is more than adequate to accelerate to triple digits on on-ramps... which I really do not want to be doing!
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I know what you mean but I'm not so sure I will like it. For example, I remember when I drove an S2000, when I put the pedal to the floor I felt like I was going nowhere and it was boring but before I knew it, I was actually going way too fast! In comparison, my Eclipse pushes me back in the seat at nearly any RPM and it feels like I'm going very fast but it's really just moderate acceleration. People who ride with me without seeing the speedometer think I'm speeding but I'm only accelerating to around the speed limit.
So yeah, to me, what is fun is the feel of power without too much actual speed. And that is essentially torque. Another 30 lbs ft of torque in this thing would be perfect I think.