Speed Academy was asked this question recently. They have an S2000 and FR-S (and FD) that are modified for track use, and their supercharged FR-S recently won the Ontario1500.
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Q: What car do you think has a better chassis the an s2000 the rx7 fd or the Scion
A: that's kind of like picking the hottest Victoria Secret lingerie model. Haha. All three chassis have proven themselves in various forms of motorsport. The FR-S has the lowest center of gravity and thus the easiest of the three to drive at the limit. It oversteers so naturally and so gradually, it's very special that way. But the S2000 has an amazing engine and transmission and a very raw, alive feel to its handling, it's really rewarding to drive at the limit as it requires fast reflexes.
Q: The FR-S seems to do everything just right and i guess my question is difficult to answer because all 3 cars are just awesome cars if you had a choice between the 3 cars for an outright track assault at Calabogie given all 3 cars are setup correctly what car would be your first choice and what would be your last choice Sorry for the really difficult questions lol
A: if all three had stock engines but we're allowed to setup the suspension and brakes the way we like then I think the S2000 is probably the fastest of the three. But with the supercharger the FR-S should be faster than the S2000, and with the RX-7 being turbocharged from the factory all you need to do there is turn up the boost. Now, if we're talking Unlimited Time Attack builds, I think I'd go with the FR-S since I prefer its handling and weight distribution, followed by the S2000
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I thought their comments about the FR-S were spot on. The way it oversteers is really friendly. It will rotate, but is relatively easy to catch. I think it's a combination of the weight distribution and suspension design/geometry. The edgier S2000 as a weekend/track-only car sounds great though. I would vote for adding it to your garage, but doesn't seem to be an option in your poll?
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CSG Mike also daily drives and tracks both a shop BRZ and his own S2000CR. Maybe he can chime in with some thoughts.