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#87 · 05-03-2012, 03:02 AM

Would love to see it vs a V6 swap or bolt on FI kit.

carbonBLUE · 05-03-2012, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Subaruwrxfan

Have you driven one? Does the 2011+ model feel smaller? Lighter? Sharper steering? I'm serious, I really want to know. Maybe I'll just test drive one tomorrow and answer my own questions...

they both feel like boats, instead of test driving a mustang you can always go down to a lake and find quite a few sea bound mustangs there.... lol jk

if you want acceleration get the mustang

if you want a smile on your face every time you get in the car get the brz

ohh and dont be fooled by the 30-31 mpgs on the 3.7L mustang, my friend has one and never got anything better than 28 mpgs on straight freeway driving at normal people speeds, epa does highway at 55... no one here drives 55 on any interstate....

carbonBLUE · 05-03-2012, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Yeah. Over 100 horsepower worth only a second and a half.

i bet that second and a half is tires alone...

just to put it out there, the mustang v6 isnt really any faster with cheap tires...

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...n/viewall.html

that 0-60 test was done with the crappy tires that come on the BASE mustang without the performance package

OrbitalEllipses · 05-03-2012, 04:36 AM

For sure. Pirelli PZero vs Michelin Primacy? Not even the same class of tires...

I do wonder if a V6 Mustang with IRS would be faster though.

OrbitalEllipses · 05-03-2012, 04:42 AM

Until there's an engine revision or significant tuning occurs, the BRZ will never accelerate like an American torque monster. For some people, acceleration IS smiles. I certainly appreciate the way my ex-gf's father's '97 Cobra pushes you into the seats with just a stab at the throttle, but I've always wanted a "driver's car." This will be my foray into the lightweight, low-power sports car world of yore; hopefully you wont see my BRZ for sale next year. I definitely see some type of V8 in my future though.

86design · 05-03-2012, 04:42 AM

very cool

the BRZ is the drivers choice!!!

carbonBLUE · 05-03-2012, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

For sure. Pirelli PZero vs Michelin Primacy? Not even the same class of tires...

I do wonder if a V6 Mustang with IRS would be faster though.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...n/viewall.html

that 0-60 test was done with the crappy tires that come on the BASE mustang without the performance package

with those crappy tires it shows you how bad the suspension is,

mustang(with base trim tires)
EDIT
Lateral acceleration 0.88 g (avg)
MT figure eight 26.0 sec @ 0.67 g (avg)

FRS
Lateral acceleration 0.93 g (avg)
MT figure eight 25.9 sec @ 0.67 g (avg)

carbonBLUE · 05-03-2012, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Until there's an engine revision or significant tuning occurs, the BRZ will never accelerate like an American torque monster. For some people, acceleration IS smiles. I certainly appreciate the way my ex-gf's father's '97 Cobra pushes you into the seats with just a stab at the throttle, but I've always wanted a "driver's car." This will be my foray into the lightweight, low-power sports car world of yore; hopefully you wont see my BRZ for sale next year. I definitely see some type of V8 in my future though.

would this v8 suffice

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sorry off topic i know :P

Scooby · 05-03-2012, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

School Bus Yellow.

S2kphile · 05-03-2012, 05:41 AM

So with gripper/better tires it'll do better with G Forces? Hmmm...

OrbitalEllipses · 05-03-2012, 05:59 AM

I meant track performance, not drag strip.

YukiHachiRoku · 05-03-2012, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by carbonBLUE

would this v8 suffice

sorry off topic i know :P

Jesus Christ!....

@ 2:19 = LMFAO that silvia ran so hardcore off the track hahaha

OrbitalEllipses · 05-03-2012, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by carbonBLUE

would this v8 suffice

I subscribe to the more is better philosophy. Must have V12...

brufleth · 05-03-2012, 07:18 AM

I guess you see what you want from that video. I really prefer smaller cars and the Mustangs I've driven seem large and squishy. The reviewers definitely seemed to like the BRZ better despite the Mustang having the better track time.

I wonder if the Mustang could have kept up on a tighter track. We already know it'll go faster in a straight line.

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05-03-2012, 03:02 AM	#43
#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Would love to see it vs a V6 swap or bolt on FI kit.

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OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,890 Times in 2,903 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	For sure. Pirelli PZero vs Michelin Primacy? Not even the same class of tires... I do wonder if a V6 Mustang with IRS would be faster though.

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OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,890 Times in 2,903 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I meant track performance, not drag strip.

05-03-2012, 07:18 AM	#56
brufleth Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2007 WRX Location: Chelsea, MA Posts: 113 Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I guess you see what you want from that video. I really prefer smaller cars and the Mustangs I've driven seem large and squishy. The reviewers definitely seemed to like the BRZ better despite the Mustang having the better track time. I wonder if the Mustang could have kept up on a tighter track. We already know it'll go faster in a straight line.

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