Twins vs Genesis Coupe from the perspective of GC owners

[Brzetto]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

LOL, I honestly can't believe people are using a speedometer reading as evidence that the FRZ can go 146 mph. Speedometers are highly inaccurate at that speed. I'm not saying the FRZ can't go 146 (I believe it can) but using a speedometer as proof is just...

The speedo isn't the only factor, check out the limited/type-s wing on the back. Which has been said by Toyobaru, was designed to reduce drag.

[Brzetto]

Originally Posted by Celica00

what I don't understand is how someone (fatoni) has the time to put in 2700 posts in a forum of a car they don't own and have 99% of his posts be theoretical hypotheticals. ( "oh, but I test drove it once") leave us alone mate.

every forum has their share of trolls though. we are no exception.

Yeah we are definitely no exception, we even have owners(sho220) who are also trolls.

[ZDan]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

Is this conclusion based off of modern digital speedometers, or old cable-driven ones? Given the fundamental differences in the way they work, the cable ones can be very unreliable.
Basically, I am asking you to show your work

I've never found mechanical cable speedos to be that unrealiable. The real question is whether the speedometer is calibrated to read actual speed with the stock tires, or whether it is *by design* calibrated to read low. They pretty much must do to meet EU regs that allow the speedo to read as much as 10% high, but mandate that it can NEVER read low even with somewhat oversized tires. For this reason, many cars come with speedos that are designed to read ~5% LOW, even while the odometer records miles traveled accurately.

[DylanFRS]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

LOL, I honestly can't believe people are using a speedometer reading as evidence that the FRZ can go 146 mph. Speedometers are highly inaccurate at that speed. I'm not saying the FRZ can't go 146 (I believe it can) but using a speedometer as proof is just...

Agreed, the speedo in my FR-S is off by 2-3mph at 80mph, I think it is pretty safe to double that at 146mph.

[Googoo24]

Originally Posted by Gary in NJ

Nothing unusual going on at the GenCoupe forums. We all like to affirm our decisions...that's what we do here on a daily basis. Sometimes the rhetoric goes over the top...and when you point that out...your forum mates will flame you.

Now drink the damn koolaide.

As a long time lurker, (who has also read some of that thread), I must wholeheartedly agree. Some of the more recent comments in that thread had me rolling.

http://www.gencoupe.com/1544357-post216.html

http://www.gencoupe.com/1544564-post221.html

http://www.gencoupe.com/1544789-post225.html

http://www.gencoupe.com/1545088-post228.html

From Toyota/Subaru bribing reviewers/brainwashing consumers, to the car being worse than a Corolla. Oh, and (apparently) it's a "small pos" to boot.

(SIGH) LOL.

[Brzetto]

Originally Posted by Googoo24

As a long time lurker, (who has also read some of that thread), I must wholeheartedly agree. Some of the more recent comments in that thread had me rolling.

http://www.gencoupe.com/1544357-post216.html

http://www.gencoupe.com/1544564-post221.html

http://www.gencoupe.com/1544789-post225.html

http://www.gencoupe.com/1545088-post228.html

From Toyota/Subaru bribing reviewers/brainwashing consumers, to the car being worse than a Corolla. Oh, and (apparently) it's a "small pos" to boot.

(SIGH) LOL.

Funny yet pointless drivel that couldn't hit the mark even if the mark were the Queen Mary in Long Beach.

[InvalidJohnny5]

I hit 161 in mine...then again I'm one of the few that actually have pull in 6th gear lol.

[thill]

Originally Posted by Brzetto

Funny yet pointless drivel that couldn't hit the mark even if the mark were the Queen Mary in Long Beach.

Having owned both cars I can 100% say the seats in my BRZ are far more comfortable than the seats in the Gencoupe. That said, I am 5'10" and there is zero room behind me for rear passengers. There is less legroom in the back than the Gencoupe, but in the same token the roofline of the rear of the Gencoupe slopes so low that anyone over 5'4" or so will have their head hitting the roof and have to lean their head sideways.

Neither of these cars are really meant to carry anyone but kids or pets in the backseat.

[pmdc]

I think it's hilarious that a guy who's 5'10 claims he doesn't fit. I'm 6'1, don't have the seat all the way back, and have quite a bit of clearance above my head. Maybe a fist.

The Corolla comment... LOL. I own a Corolla and FRS. I have more room and a more comfortable driving position in the FRS.

I'm surprised noone has mentioned concerns about rust with the Hyundai. They still haven't figured out how to make their cars survive a hard winter where the roads are heavily salted.

[Celica00]

Originally Posted by pmdc

I think it's hilarious that a guy who's 5'10 claims he doesn't fit. I'm 6'1, don't have the seat all the way back, and have quite a bit of clearance above my head. Maybe a fist.

The Corolla comment... LOL. I own a Corolla and FRS. I have more room and a more comfortable driving position in the FRS.

this. he claims to have to have the seats all the way back to be comfortable. does he like using his toes and finger tips to drive? i'm 6'0 and have it a notch or 2 from the back and its very roomy and nice.

[Brzetto]

Originally Posted by thill

Having owned both cars I can 100% say the seats in my BRZ are far more comfortable than the seats in the Gencoupe. That said, I am 5'10" and there is zero room behind me for rear passengers. There is less legroom in the back than the Gencoupe, but in the same token the roofline of the rear of the Gencoupe slopes so low that anyone over 5'4" or so will have their head hitting the roof and have to lean their head sideways.

Neither of these cars are really meant to carry anyone but kids or pets in the backseat.

I'm about the same height as you are and I agree these cars aren't really designed to be a people carrier. I sat in the backseat of my BRZ without anyone else around and even I had trouble fitting, mostly in the height area. My fat ass fit in the seat just fine but I had absolutely no headroom my head was leaning to the side.

[thill]

Originally Posted by Brzetto

I'm about the same height as you are and I agree these cars aren't really designed to be a people carrier. I sat in the backseat of my BRZ without anyone else around and even I had trouble fitting, mostly in the height area. My fat ass fit in the seat just fine but I had absolutely no headroom my head was leaning to the side.

My wife wanted a minivan, so it gave me a good excuse to buy a car that is only good for hauling 2 out of our 3 small children

[Brzetto]

Originally Posted by thill

My wife wanted a minivan, so it gave me a good excuse to buy a car that is only good for hauling 2 out of our 3 small children

Why didn't she want a crossover?

[thill]

Originally Posted by Brzetto

Why didn't she want a crossover?

Our kids are all under the age of 8. The sliding doors are are nice because the kids can just climb in and buckle themselves in and we don't have to worry about the kids opening doors and hitting either my car in the garage, or a car next to them. I tried to push for a crossover, but my wife wanted an Odyssey with all the bells and whistles. There is also a lot of room for road trips..

And hey, I got my BRZ In fact she is out driving it right now....