BRZ vs RX7 FC3S - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

themadscientist · 06-07-2015, 02:31 AM

WRXs have always had a great style and as I walked into Subaru to check out the BRZ I was afraid I would like whatever the new WRX was, then I saw it and I threw up in my mouth a little. "So, where are the BRZs?"

krayzie · 06-07-2015, 08:47 AM

Ever since I upgraded the clutch and pressure plate but kept the stock flywheel, I've not really noticed the torque dip as it revs up faster now. I thought Porsche also has this torque dip around the same rev range (been a while since I've driven a 986 2.7L so can't quite remember).

I think ever since the early to mid 2000s that mechanical feeling with sport compact cars have slowly been disappearing.

raven1231 · 06-07-2015, 08:57 AM

Guess I'm the only one who thinks the new wrx looks the best so far lol. Don't get me wrong its still not a beautiful car but I think by it looking more EVO xish it appeals to me more

Sideways&Smiling · 06-07-2015, 01:12 PM

If you have a $35k budget, why would you buy an FC instead of an FD? It's possible to get FDs in fairly good condition for as low as $10k-$15k... I even see shells for as low as $5k some times, which is a pretty good deal if you're willing to put in the work (or want an LSx instead of a rotary anyway :P)...

2JZ-GTE · 06-07-2015, 04:09 PM

Turbo FC arent even that much faster then BRZ/FRS.... owned both NA FC and Turbo FC....
but seriously tho! go test drive the Cayman then decide

TylerLieberman · 06-07-2015, 06:24 PM

From those two options, FC without a doubt

malave7567 · 06-07-2015, 06:59 PM

I still miss my FC3S Turbo II. Loved everything about it except the electrical system. So I'm definitely biased in opinion, but since it won't be a DD, I'd say get the FC.

Kiske · 06-07-2015, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by malave7567

I still miss my FC3S Turbo II. Loved everything about it except the electrical system. So I'm definitely biased in opinion, but since it won't be a DD, I'd say get the FC.

Wasn't that bad as long as you had spare wiper switches and cleaned the window contacts daily... :P

malave7567 · 06-07-2015, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiske

Wasn't that bad as long as you had spare wiper switches and cleaned the window contacts daily... :P

My center dash warning light module would light up like a Christmas tree sometimes too, even though everything was fine in the car...
Car came with the factory security system, which would randomly sound, so at its worst, I was disconnecting the battery every time I was done driving for the day until I permanently disabled the system.
And yeah... Those pesky switches. Even with all those electrical issues though, I loved that car.

Skurge · 06-08-2015, 12:55 PM

i went a little overboard wanting the mechanical feel again....

love me some rotary though, this is my 3rd rx-7(have two at the moment) along with my FR-s daily

Turbowned · 06-08-2015, 01:38 PM

Pics of my old 1990 Turbo II; I loved that car; for all of four months before the apex seals went... It had 203k on it, so it was on its second engine already. Oh well! It was fun for a $2000 car bought sight unseen on eBay. I parted it out and made my money back. The exhaust note was great, driving dynamics were a lot of fun, but the gearbox was a little iffy (probably due to mileage) and the interior plastics were rubbish; I broke a few pieces trying to take them off.

Champster · 06-09-2015, 02:54 PM

beautiful car.. but too many horror stories.

Takumi788 · 06-09-2015, 02:57 PM

....I used to have two of them....they both blew up. However. I have the softest of soft spots for the FC3S. And despite my best judgement I will probably own another.

Vincenttam · 06-09-2015, 04:00 PM

Rotary powered Twin. The end.

06-07-2015, 08:57 AM	#17
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06-07-2015, 01:12 PM	#18
Sideways&Smiling Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: AP2 S2000, S14 240sx Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 967 Thanks: 446 Thanked 484 Times in 288 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you have a $35k budget, why would you buy an FC instead of an FD? It's possible to get FDs in fairly good condition for as low as $10k-$15k... I even see shells for as low as $5k some times, which is a pretty good deal if you're willing to put in the work (or want an LSx instead of a rotary anyway :P)... Last edited by Sideways&Smiling; 06-07-2015 at 01:25 PM.

06-07-2015, 06:24 PM	#20
TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,686 Thanks: 658 Thanked 3,363 Times in 1,584 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	From those two options, FC without a doubt __________________ Old 2013 FRS Build Thread (SOLD) Hakone 86 GR Build Thread (SOLD)

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Skurge Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 84 RX-7/13' FR-S Location: NY Posts: 142 Thanks: 15 Thanked 65 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i went a little overboard wanting the mechanical feel again.... love me some rotary though, this is my 3rd rx-7(have two at the moment) along with my FR-s daily __________________ 1984 RX-7 GSL 2013 FR-S

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