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Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering
First I agree on all the comments about the auto being partially to blame. I don't think the car will be "bad" with an auto, but it's going to take a bit of a hit in the low and mid-range with the change in gearing having a large effect.
For the track test, a manual BRZ with equal tires would have been within reach of the Renault. Probably not ahead, but a lot closer than they made it seem.
The Renault is a beast of a car, but....French and we don't get it. I'd love to drive one.
The BRZ is a LOT of fun on the street and I think it would still be a lot of fun with the auto. Slower, yes, but still a blast. I don't need to hang the ass end out every corner or reach 10/10ths on the street to have fun. It's still awesome at normal speeds. The steering, brakes, and feedback from the whole chassis just make it a very unique experience compared to other cars out there. Totally stock it's an awesome drive. I think the BRZ would benefit from stickier tires more than the FRS for what it's worth based on the minor suspension differences.
Either way...a few suspension upgrades could always help. 
- Andrew |
BFE.
This is what is hardest to communicate to people. Some of us want a car that is an extension of the driver, and I think the FRS/BRZ is that car.
This is what makes the car fun, not a big turbo.
As a lot of people have said there could be a lot of reasons why EVO decided to give the BRZ only 3.5 stars.
But I'll bet that the BRZ or FRS will be plenty of fun for any regular enthusiast on the road, no drifting necessary.