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Originally Posted by Shourewaters
Thanks! Yes they certainly did. It blew my mind how similar they feel on the mountain roads. Though the ae86 did brake better but then again my ae86s all had proper pads so I can't really compare till I get some on the frs. The ae86 is forever my favorite car and this one is right up there with it. I've owned many different cars and none ever gave me the same driving experience till this.
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From memory, the FR-S has it all going over my AE86, inside, outside, every which way, but the most notable is the driving position, stability on uneven surfaces, steering feel and power.
You're right about the brakes. Proper pads make all the difference especially on a track where the stock pads don't last long and felt mushy. I ran Carbotechs at the track and they transformed the car, making it feel much better balanced with a firmer pedal and predictable, reliable stopping power without fade. The XP-10's were too aggressive for the street, but there are lots of other street pad choices that work well, are quiet, clean and durable.