How-to FRS/BRZ article, needs some work...

[Gunman]

1) Don't base your opinion on others.
2) Learn to drive it.

[humfrz]

Another slow day in OKC ........??


humfrz

[PetrolioBenzina]

I'm fairly sure the goal was not to get people to cross that vendor off the list to do business with, but that's what happened.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina

I'm fairly sure the goal was not to get people to cross that vendor off the list to do business with, but that's what happened.

That sad part is that he should have know exactly what was going to happen with a thread like this.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=105

[Teseo]

I seen fa20club, alt+F4

[BigHugeFatGuy]

Originally Posted by cjd

Alignment and driving school. Tires.

Or stickers.

Or, you know, do your own research rather than asking us to write this for you. The answers are out there. Of course, many are wrong, but...

I've been reading up, but since I just got the car in March, I'm no expert. No shame in asking an expert....

[BigHugeFatGuy]

Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

I did. I was immediately greeted with a massive pop-up advertisement for car detailing crap.


DO NOT CLICK!

Weird. I get the pop up for 20%, but that's it.

[BigHugeFatGuy]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Another slow day in OKC ........??


humfrz

That's every day.

[PetrolioBenzina]

"The FR-S and BRZ are not fast cars, which is a shame, because the target demographic loves fast cars."

Even this is wrong, since we know who the car was aimed at when it was designed. It's plenty fast when the road isn't straight, and the people who complain about HP "bought the wrong car".

[BigHugeFatGuy]

Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina

"The FR-S and BRZ are not fast cars, which is a shame, because the target demographic loves fast cars."

Even this is wrong, since we know who the car was aimed at when it was designed. It's plenty fast when the road isn't straight, and the people who complain about HP "bought the wrong car".

Exactly. It's terrible in every way. I couldn't believe they put that up...

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by BigHugeFatGuy

This is not the best piece of advice I've ever seen:
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/r/...t-it-should-be

"This car sucks, so buy a turbo or a stupidly expensive turbo." Thanks dude.

I've been assigned to rework it. Basically, it's getting tossed in the trash and I'm starting from scratch. I'm thinking intake, exhaust, tune, turbo. Maybe pulleys too? What would you tell the n00b that just bought an 86 and wants to mod it?

Intake and pulleys? You even went back to turbo after talking crap. Lets save them the time, tell them yours won't be much better, and skip to the next guy.

Or spend some more time reading on the forum so we dont have to do your job for you (while you dont even like the best answers provided)

[BigHugeFatGuy]

Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina

"The FR-S and BRZ are not fast cars, which is a shame, because the target demographic loves fast cars."

Even this is wrong, since we know who the car was aimed at when it was designed. It's plenty fast when the road isn't straight, and the people who complain about HP "bought the wrong car".

Originally Posted by finch1750

Intake and pulleys? You even went back to turbo after talking crap. Lets save them the time, tell them yours won't be much better, and skip to the next guy.

Or spend some more time reading on the forum so we dont have to do your job for you (while you dont even like the best answers provided)

Misunderstood. I was talking crap about the current unhelpful article that recommends a $17,000 turbo kit. The point isn't to discourage people, so turbo is on the rough draft, with an interview with Speed by Design. $3k is better than $17k....
And I do like the good answers here, but driving lessons and seat time aren't sellable items. It's a commercial for their site really, but I'm trying to make it more useful than their current version, while still meeting their seo needs.
Thanks for the 2 cents tho.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by BigHugeFatGuy

Misunderstood. I was talking crap about the current unhelpful article that recommends a $17,000 turbo kit. The point isn't to discourage people, so turbo is on the rough draft, with an interview with Speed by Design. $3k is better than $17k....
And I do like the good answers here, but driving lessons and seat time aren't sellable items. It's a commercial for their site really, but I'm trying to make it more useful than their current version, while still meeting their seo needs.
Thanks for the 2 cents tho.

Why not talk to a turbo company that made their own kit vs. resell a Greddy kit? Sometimes cheap isnt best

[cjd]

Originally Posted by BigHugeFatGuy

I've been reading up, but since I just got the car in March, I'm no expert. No shame in asking an expert....

Here's the thing. It's not an "oh, do this" - it's a conversation and it starts with what you wish the car did differently.

Maybe you just need crash bolts for a little more front camber. Maybe you need full aero, boost, and a gutted interior. I have no idea.

Also, this isn't about what you want to do with your car; you're writing an article, and as much as you're looking to ask an expert, there is no feedback anyone can give you for your article... unless we write it for you. That needs research.

If you come with specific questions: "explain the benefits of more camber in the front" we can point you at articles, or explain... though for this, articles are your friend because you can provide proper attribution.

Also, I've nearly given up on those stores. Last time I went in the guy tried to direct me to something useless. I eventually discovered the corner that had strap wrenches...