Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86 twins: not the drifter everyone says they are

[jor8888]

like I said they got nothing to hype this car except omg the handling is awesome like porche. 0-60 is terrible, track got beat by 370z easily.

[jor8888]

dont be surprised some of these hypers are hired by the car company to do the hyping on the forums. Viral marketing is very effective these days.

[denkigrve]

This car IS a spiritual successor to the AE86 and a new platform for the market. It's a fantastic car to drift since it requires skill instead of just mashing the pedal and doing power overs. You have to understand the weight and balance of the car, you have to know the torque band. I can't wait to get mine. I miss the ever living shit out of my AE86. That car was amazing to drive. Not super fast, not super drift happy. It was fun. That's all that mattered. This new platform is about making the driver the focus.

[denkigrve]

Originally Posted by jor8888

dont be surprised some of these hypers are hired by the car company to do the hyping on the forums. Viral marketing is very effective these days.

Got your tinfoil hat on do ya? I want this car because I LOVED my AE86. This isn't about ZOMG HP for me. I have my WRX for that. This is about fun and getting into a new platform.

[novee]

Originally Posted by shaX 07

So here is what we have determined this car is NOT...

This car is not "affordable" as it was once meant to be.
This car is not fast, and not considered a "drag car" so being slow is OK.
This is not a drift car, so let it go.
The back seat can fit toddlers at best.
The trunk can probably fit your backpack AND your duffle bag!
The car gets worse MPG than a 505hp Z06 Corvette that weighs 600 pounds more.

Is a Porsche Cayman a drift car?

It is a modern sports car that offers better feel, utility and is lighter than the current Miata. It can hold a passenger, four spare tires, helmet and tools for a track day. Comes with a warranty. What else do you want?

Your last point is suspect: the current Z06 is rated at 15 MPG City/24 MPG Highway. The BRZ is currently listing 25 MPG City/34 MPG Highway. While you might be able to hit 30 MPG on the highway in an LS3 C6 (LS1's could), has anyone done that with an LS7? Color me skeptical.

[denkigrve]

Originally Posted by novee

Is a Porsche Cayman a drift car?

It is a modern sports car that offers better feel, utility and is lighter than the current Miata. It can hold four spare tires, helmet and tools for a track day. Comes with a warranty. What else do you want?

Your last point is suspect: the current Z06 is rated at 15 MPG City/24 MPG Highway. The BRZ is currently listing 25 MPG City/34 MPG Highway. While you might be able to hit 30 MPG on the highway in an LS3 C6 (LS1's could), has anyone done that with an LS7? Color me skeptical.

Handjobs. The car isn't giving him any.

[novee]

Originally Posted by denkigrve

Handjobs. The car isn't giving him any.

[Spaceywilly]

Originally Posted by shaX 07

I'm not bashing the FR-S / BRZ at all. This is simply my identification of what this car is NOT, though I am trying to figure out just what this car IS.

Maybe you should read some of these

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2671

[Kimsey47]

All I can say is this article is very disheartening... I mean, I was really looking forward to get my car to immediately ruin my tires sliding around curves on public roads screaming "POWER!" trying my best Jeremy Clarkson impression. Oh wait, no I wasn't buying this to drift! Silly me!

[Kunzite]

Originally Posted by jor8888

dont be surprised some of these hypers are hired by the car company to do the hyping on the forums. Viral marketing is very effective these days.

There are only 2 kinds of people on this forum:
- those who like the car, and of course are hired by either Toyota/Subaru to promote it
- those who dislike the car, and of course they are hired by the competition
There are no regular users left on the Internet.

[Kimsey47]

Originally Posted by Kunzite

There are only 2 kinds of people on this forum:
- those who like the car, and of course are hired by either Toyota/Subaru to promote it
- those who dislike the car, and of course they are hired by the competition
There are no regular users left on the Internet.

Or they work for Geely and are trying to figure out the best way to just copy things...

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by Kunzite

There are only 2 kinds of people on this forum:
- those who like the car, and of course are hired by either Toyota/Subaru to promote it
- those who dislike the car, and of course they are hired by the competition
There are no regular users left on the Internet.

It's only Fanbois and Haters in here.

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

It's only Fanbois and Haters in here.

I beg to differ. There is also people who like the car but isn't necessarily a hater or fanboy. I love the idea and looks of this car but I am not a fan of the engine size choice when I think a FA25 would've been a perfect choice for me. I sit in the middle of the haters and fanboys. I really don't understand why someone would hate on the car overall.

[Allch Chcar]

shaX 07, you forgot turbo! How can you be objective and no has turbo?

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

It's only Fanbois and Haters in here.

You's trolling!