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Originally Posted by RedGlare

Clean Z, and nice frs

I am in the same boat, thinking of selling my 370z and going for an FR-S, how are you acclimating from the power drop?


for the 4th gear grind, try changing tranny fluid to redline MTF, I had a gear grin on my 07 350z the redline fluid fixed it completely.

Thanks for your suggestion. I've been researching the problem and it seems like redline 75w90 mt 90 is the way I'll go if the transmission issue isn't resolvable through replacement.

The power drop is noticeable but I love this thing regardless. It's just a better car overall from what I've experienced so far.

Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

Congratulations, I think you made the right choice! This is one of the best sports cars money can buy, people who disagree just don't get driving.

Clean Z33 too!

I was considering a 350Z, Z4, or BRZ when car shopping. I went with the BRZ after driving all 3, at least 2 examples of each. I always loooved the 350Z (came out when I was 15, THE tuner car then), but finally after driving one I walked away miffed. It felt heavy, the engine didn't feel very willing, and it felt thin in the metal and significantly chintzier than the BRZ. Before I drove any of the cars I was expecting to buy the 350Z. After driving the BRZ for a mile I knew I wasn't going to.

Yeah the 350z kind of felt like a boat sometimes. Horribly clunky transmission too even after switching to synthetic.

Originally Posted by [YOYO]

Congrats on the car purchase and welcome to the club

I came from a heavily modded, 2003 RSX Type S, so I also experienced the power drop. It was a toss up between a 370Z and the FRS / BRZ. I went with the FRS, and I don't regret it one bit. It looks and drives like a dream.

Have fun modding!

Thanks man!

Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

+1 on this. I came from a 2002 WRX STI swap & Bmw 335i

I can tell you, I never miss the power of those cars. The twins are truly amazing sports cars that look the part and feel it.

The Z looks like it was beautifully modded, so i have high hopes for your 86!

Thanks I appreciate it! Yeah I'm hoping I stay happy with the power I've got and don't itch for something faster. Time will tell...

Originally Posted by PDM 2

Came from a Speed3. Miss the power & boost. Haven't drove my FR-S hard yet since it was almost winter when I got her. But so far so good. Grats on the car!

Thanks man! I've never driven anything boosted but I can imagine that thing was fun.