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Originally Posted by Scir16v
I had a 350z before this car. 100 hp more, but also about 500lbs more. the ft-s is faster in some regards. all out straight-line speed, no. But the ft-s is much faster in twisty's than the z. I haven't upgraded tires yet, but it doesn't matter. More usable power range.
The z had a lot of power everywhere, but I had to be more careful with the throttle. I couldn't use all the power the z had. Was too much. Great for swinging the back end out, but not great for traction.
The twins don't need any extra power. Just better tires and driver.
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I agree with "the twins dont need any extra power" my method on getting the best performance from your car isnt tunes and upgrades its maintenance, I keep it in the best mechanical shape possible and always always make sure the tires have enough air and are not worn out. Tires are so critical not only to a fast car but to any car, this is the first time ive bought a car brand new that wasnt used, but previously any used car I bought went straight to the mechanic and 4 new tires no matter what the previous owner told me. Once you can keep a car close to perfect mechanically you can have faith that it will do what it was designed to do. I dont believe in modding the gt86, its like arguing with the subaru and toyota engineers on the quality of their work and the reason why they decided 200 hp was enough. Its messing around with the hp and torque that will get you into trouble, their experience told them that this weight and engine along with all its components are ideal and I respect their opinion, messing around with its dynamics and engine can give you all sorts of problems and really make your life hell. You have a toyota/ subaru and those two are considerd the leading car manufacturers with the track record to prove it. I would trust their opinion any day over mechanics who want to make a quick buck.
Moral of the story is they have done all the trial and error already, so you either trust their expertise or go buy a v8 if its about the power.
This baby is razor sharp, flies like a butterfly, trust me on this, ive driven many many fast cars and slow cars and shit cars, this car takes my breath away with what it can do and the pure driving experience it gives you. I have never seen anything like it. So dont go messing with a work of art. Its like trying to improve on the mona lisa or a picasso.
Phew im out of breath.