2016 FR-S vs 2014 WRX Hatchback

[chaoskaze]

hatchback always wins no matter what. The end.

[SosaR]

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

Theres lots of information on the forums here. N/A power people have been able to get over 40+whp with just header, intake, tune, and full exhaust.
squared > staggered (everyone seems to run 17x9 enkei RPF1)
Sway bars can really fuck up your handling if you don't know what you're doing
Front camber sucks for these cars as they are non-adjustable stock. You will need around -2 (through crash bolts, top hats, or coils) for better handling.

Yeah I mean I've looked a lot into forced induction. It's the same motor as the 2015 WRX with a higher compression ratio, and personally I prefer turbo over a supercharger but that's at least a couple of years away. For now I plan on doing the works once I get the car! So yeah full exhaust, intake, flash tune or flex fuel kit, by that time I'll need to pick up winter tires and put em on stock wheels and save up for new wheels for 2017.

[SosaR]

Originally Posted by chaoskaze

hatchback always wins no matter what. The end.

So you would go for a used WRX hatch over a new FRS? Finally a devils advocate how come? Have you also owned both?

[chaoskaze]

Originally Posted by SosaR

So you would go for a used WRX hatch over a new FRS? Finally a devils advocate how come? Have you also owned both?

They are different type of cars, if you have to choose between the 2 WRX is always gonna come up top, cuz it's better on paper everywhere. Plus Hatch back is just so much better since US don't get the hatch back version of Subaru performer anymore till they can get Levorg over here.


Let me be straight, if you have to ask between the two. You should pick WRX, cuz you are actually not the target audience of this kind of vehicles. It's like asking ppl if you should buy s2k or WRX. If you think those 2 are the same, I don't know why you would pick import over domestic.


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[SosaR]

Originally Posted by chaoskaze

They are different type of cars, if you have to choose between the 2 WRX is always gonna come up top, cuz it's better on paper everywhere. Plus Hatch back is just so much better since US don't get the hatch back version of Subaru performer anymore till they can get Levorg over here.


Let me be straight, if you have to ask between the two. You should pick WRX, cuz you are actually not the target audience of this kind of vehicles. It's like asking ppl if you should buy s2k or WRX. If you think those 2 are the same, I don't know why you would pick import over domestic.


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Like previously mentioned I know they are totally different. I'm confused about your last comment, they are both Subaru and they are imports? Im still leaning towards the Twins to be honest though.

[chaoskaze]

Originally Posted by SosaR

Like previously mentioned I know they are totally different. I'm confused about your last comment, they are both Subaru and they are imports? Im still leaning towards the Twins to be honest though.

Hmm if you are in to power games & versatility WRX is much stronger. Despite what ppl tells you about the twins, it's a feel car on top of everything else so please take that into consideration.

If you live in Asia or Europe, you can just buy Levorg & be done with it. Sadly we live on American continent.


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[SosaR]

Originally Posted by chaoskaze

Hmm if you are in to power games & versatility WRX is much stronger. Despite what ppl tells you about the twins, it's a feel car on top of everything else so please take that into consideration.

If you live in Asia or Europe, you can just buy Levorg & be done with it. Sadly we live on American continent.


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What's a feel car?

[Summerwolf]

A car that feels better than it performs on paper.


Generally when you drive it, it feels like a proper fit. It stirs some kind of emotion.... etc etc.

[j0307]

I think he means its more for the handling than raw power.

[j0307]

Also, having had my BRZ for a couple months I can say it is a very fun car to drive and puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. That being said, practicality wise for me being 16 it works perfect. I don't need much room and I get pretty good gas mileage. I think I would enjoy getting to own the 2-door sports car and modifying it now. Before you have a family and reasons not spend all your money on your car.

[Mr.Impreza]

If you want to Turbo this car, make sure you know what your getting yourself into. It's not that easy. You can't just slap a Turbo and expect this car to last and be reliable.
You will have to do a lot of modifications to make it a reliable Turbo car.

If you have the budget for this, then sure, go for it! The FRS is much more fun to drive in my opinion when comparing to my 02 wrx (stage 2) The 14 wrx is way too "soft" and I don't enjoy that generation of Subaru's and wouldn't compare the 2 even though many do.

An example, (I'm using CDN dollars) you are okay with spending 100% of your budget.
WRX is $35,000..you buy it, done. Solid car, enjoy it.
FRS is $25,000..you buy it, with the $10,000 remaining you can make an amazing turbo FRS that will be reliable, fast and way more hardcore and driver focused than a stock wrx.

However, you might just enjoy the FRS in NA, where then in that can use your money for other interests in life.

Another thing, since your young, you do have the opportunity to enjoy a 2 door sports car. You could buy it now, mod it slowly and keep it for a good 15+ years and always have a toy in the garage to have on weekends when your not driving a normal sedan. Like the WRX, buy it when you have a family lol

[SosaR]

Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

If you want to Turbo this car, make sure you know what your getting yourself into. It's not that easy. You can't just slap a Turbo and expect this car to last and be reliable.
You will have to do a lot of modifications to make it a reliable Turbo car.

If you have the budget for this, then sure, go for it! The FRS is much more fun to drive in my opinion when comparing to my 02 wrx (stage 2) The 14 wrx is way too "soft" and I don't enjoy that generation of Subaru's and wouldn't compare the 2 even though many do.

An example, (I'm using CDN dollars) you are okay with spending 100% of your budget.
WRX is $35,000..you buy it, done. Solid car, enjoy it.
FRS is $25,000..you buy it, with the $10,000 remaining you can make an amazing turbo FRS that will be reliable, fast and way more hardcore and driver focused than a stock wrx.

However, you might just enjoy the FRS in NA, where then in that can use your money for other interests in life.

Another thing, since your young, you do have the opportunity to enjoy a 2 door sports car. You could buy it now, mod it slowly and keep it for a good 15+ years and always have a toy in the garage to have on weekends when your not driving a normal sedan. Like the WRX, buy it when you have a family lol

Yeah you make a great point. I could always go for a used FRS with 30k miles and get it for 17k-18k. Then have money to mod, I have a family car shop at my disposal and will be going for engineering in college.

[RichardsFRS]

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

A car that feels better than it performs on paper.


Generally when you drive it, it feels like a proper fit. It stirs some kind of emotion.... etc etc.

Farfignugen!

[RichardsFRS]

They are the Jeep of cars. They are unique to themselves and regardless of power like Jeep, they make you smile
Get the damn FRS/BRZ, AND HAVE FUN