FR-S Driving impressions

[dolph]

Originally Posted by Calum

I test drove an auto GLI when the latest model first came out. Those autos are considered by many to be one of the best in the world. I was fairly impressed until I was doing some 'spirited driving'. During an increasing radius turn, as I was starting to lean into the throttle just past the apex, the tranny down shifted and the whole car walked about a foot to the right from the interruption in torque. This threw off my line completely as I was only gonna end up about 6 inches from the meridian with the line I was on... And scared the hell out of the sales person in the passenger seat. I must say, I wasn't impressed either.


/rant

I remember reading a review of the FT-86 auto that stated it held gears through corners to avoid situations exactly like that -- I wouldn't be considering an auto if I hadn't read that.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by dolph

I remember reading a review of the FT-86 auto that stated it held gears through corners to avoid situations exactly like that -- I wouldn't be considering an auto if I hadn't read that.

Read that as well. No upshift if you're in manual mode, or whatever the nomenclature is for manual control of the trans.

[Guaruja]

Originally Posted by Double4Free

Have you driven a 370z? Which do you prefer as to overall car. I know the cars are in a different class, and the z is more powerful, but also heavier. Just curious to know which you enjoy driving better, because that is what I care about

I've driven a 370Z at a track... it's a nice car - but I'm not a huge fan of it. Hated the manual on that car. And also we overheated the diff... Def. not as fun / raw as the 350Z was.

Z def. has way more power / torque... like the reviews say - FR will require you to be a better driver. To be able to carry speed & momentum through corners - and not rely purely on huge power numbers. If you want power, and "driving for dummies" - get an Evo!