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Old 09-09-2012, 07:42 PM   #3
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Thanks for you view on the cars stock at a track I'm extremely familiar with. I really want to run MSR-H clockwise, every time I've been it was run counter-clockwise...

Based on what you said and the difference I've felt on the street, things change some when you switch to sticky tires for the FR-S; it's perfectly neutral and extremely stable everywhere on MSR-H (CCW). The stock seatbelts don't do a good job of keeping you in the seats though - definitely some Schroth Ralleye harnesses would be a good idea. I would love to feel how a BRZ compares on track (but not on stock wheel/tires...)

What do you think Randy Pobst means when he prefers the BRZ to the FR-S on track because the FR-S has more understeer? I haven't driven a BRZ, and on track I ran track orientated Extreme Street tires on my FR-S, so I don't know how it is stock on track. But it seems perfectly neutral to me with sticky tires and lightweight wheels for track; I do like highly sensitive cars that you drive with your fingertips and throttle control and the FR-S is perfect in that regard, but still absolutely planted at all speeds.

Did you take any video?
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