Responses?"Scion FR-S kill (not surprising...) "

[goincarcrazy]

I think everyone in these forums knows and accepts the power limitations of the stock configuration. I think we're more likely to be comparing lateral G loads than straight line times and power figures.

[mines13]

Originally Posted by mickey177

Made me a little upset. Like we say in the south "them are some fighting words". So will someone put on a turbo and beat this guy.lol.

I have to say, why would one care?

[clevrname]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

SRT-4 was alright as a car when it was the Neon. Dodge killed it when they made an SRT-4 Caliber. Thing is stupid fast, which is exactly that...stupid.

I heard a rumor that an SRT-4 Dart may be on the horizon. Would love to see the Caliber go away, its a failboat of a car.

SRT announced a few weeks ago that a Dart SRT4 was on the way. Only 4 days into owning my first ever RWD car, I think it's safe to say I never want another FWD car when it comes to handling factor. I am pretty much blown away by the FR-S/BRZ.

[igorot]

Racing on the highway or streets is stupid. Just plain stupid. What does it show? The ability of being a ****?

[mact]

A V6 Camry would walk the FR-S. Doesn't make me want the Camry more.

[MmmHamSandwich]

Hey guys I saw this 9 year old kid who had a Ninja Turtles shirt and was doing some kicks and having fun so I walked over, picked him up, and threw him across the room towards some other kids. Shit was tight, it was like he had no reach on me, WTF Brah?

The police showed up later and were all "Why did you beat up a little kid?" and I was all "Yo bro he was having fun doing some karate moves and that shit don't fly so I had to show him up."
The kid came up to me later and was all "Why don't you challenge me to Sodoku since I'm good at that." I was like "Yo little kid you're too young to be drinking!" What an idiot right!?

Anyway he has another friend his age who likes Power Rangers so I was thinking about tracking him down and challenging him to a fight to see if this one goes any different. Will post results.

[ZmZMWagon]

You guys shouldnt get too upset over this. It happened to the RX8 guys all the time and it will happen here. I dont think anyone bought this car for drag or roll racing. Just stay out of the left lane to avoid clowns like this.

[eikond]

Originally Posted by ZmZMWagon

You guys shouldnt get too upset over this. It happened to the RX8 guys all the time and it will happen here. I dont think anyone bought this car for drag or roll racing. Just stay out of the left lane to avoid clowns like this.

Agreed!

If you bought an FR-S to win highway pulls.. you're doing it wrong.

If you get angry because someone in a FWD turbo car or V6 car can accelerate faster in a straight line.. you're doing it wrong.

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by ZmZMWagon

You guys shouldnt get too upset over this. It happened to the RX8 guys all the time and it will happen here. I dont think anyone bought this car for drag or roll racing. Just stay out of the left lane to avoid clowns like this.

Funny you mention that, my dad has an RX8, and loves the handling on it, even the torque curve, which is great...as long as you get the engine over 3k RPMs.

But, haters gonna hate, and let them blow by you if they want to...its not a race if only one guy is in it.

[pyro530]

Originally Posted by MmmHamSandwich

Hey guys I saw this 9 year old kid who had a Ninja Turtles shirt and was doing some kicks and having fun so I walked over, picked him up, and threw him across the room towards some other kids. Shit was tight, it was like he had no reach on me, WTF Brah?

The police showed up later and were all "Why did you beat up a little kid?" and I was all "Yo bro he was having fun doing some karate moves and that shit don't fly so I had to show him up."
The kid came up to me later and was all "Why don't you challenge me to Sodoku since I'm good at that." I was like "Yo little kid you're too young to be drinking!" What an idiot right!?

Anyway he has another friend his age who likes Power Rangers so I was thinking about tracking him down and challenging him to a fight to see if this one goes any different. Will post results.

I came from an SRT-4 Neon that I had for about 4.5 years with a handful of upgrades. I had a chance to purchase another one after my car was totaled, but I decided to go with the FR-S because of the pure driving pleasure ...

Anyone who is worried about beating the FR-S in a drag race obviously doesn't understand what the car is all about.
When I shopped for this car I was looking at some much more powerful cars; 350z, G35, Legacy GT Spec-B, Corvette, GTO and yes another SRT-4.
But I deiced to go with the FR-S because I knew it would be the most fun to drive, super reliable, looked the best and would have ton of aftermarket support.
Plus, I have spent enough time on the drag strip, I'm ready for a road course car.

[WolfsFang]

At the end of the day who can drift around what car XD RWD>FWD

[#87]

I had my car less than a day when someone was already trying to race. Everyone is going to need to get used to it sadly.

[R8]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

Funny you mention that, my dad has an RX8, and loves the handling on it..

I would so love to see a professional driver's comparison of the RX-8 and FR-S/BRZ. From everything I read, the two sound sooooo similar in design and handling philosophy, especially using an unusual engine that could be mounted low and back farther and building a car around that idea.

And yes, there were countless "I beat an RX-8!" threads on forums back in it's early days. And yes, they missed the point entirely.

Get used to it, lol... it's your turn

[ZmZMWagon]

Originally Posted by R8

I would so love to see a professional driver's comparison of the RX-8 and FR-S/BRZ. From everything I read, the two sound sooooo similar in design and handling philosophy, especially using an unusual engine that could be mounted low and back farther and building a car around that idea.

And yes, there were countless "I beat an RX-8!" threads on forums back in it's early days. And yes, they missed the point entirely.

Get used to it, lol... it's your turn

I am also waiting for a heads up comparison with the RX8, preferrably the R3. I might just wait until Mazda comes out with their answer to the FRS/BRZ......love me some Mazdas....