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Originally Posted by Hyrax
Why I the torque dip a non issue? Is it because you can sort of bypass it by bringing the car to redline before shifting to keep the revs above 4k?
I really can't picture how bad the back seats really are on a BRZ. I do need to see if in person. But the problem is I want a MT, but I have only driven one a few Times. I don't think someone would let me test drive one basically not knowing exactly how to drive one. And there is no place in NJ that sells an automatic brz. I looked. I may look for an FRS just to drive.
That is the thing too, I am already faster at accelerating than almost anyone on the road from a stop with my current car. Pedal not even to the floor. Especially BMW drivers. Driving the ultimate driving machine like a grandma. If I'm behind people, I'm only as fast as the slowest person.
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The torque dip looks way worse on paper than it is in real life. Contrary to what some will tell you the power doesn't disappear for minutes or anything. It is a very brief 10th of a second long and it is gone. May be a slight bit more pronounced with an AT but still not the earth shattering issue it gets made out to be.
Now, don't be expecting to be faster than everybody else at lights in these cars. You will be grossly disappointed. They are not a "slow" car but they certainly are not stop light warriors. Test drive an AT FRS to get the feel. The difference between a FRS and a BR are so minor they may as well not exist.
Good luck in your search.