WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

[JesseG]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Ya, and what about the lack of exhaust note? I reckon the aftermarket will supply some sort of electric, variable pitch, variable "speed", sound generating thing -





humfrz

That’s the eerie thing about an EV or Hybrid. They are so quiet, and for me, they don’t feel fun to drive. As a commuter car I could be ok with it, but not for a sports car.


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[new2subaru]

Got her ready for track. Dropped the oil, changed rotors pads and tires.

[AM1NO]

Originally Posted by JesseG

Thanks man! I ordered them from an EBay seller, Quality-Auto-Parts I think. They are probably not OEM Scion badges since they are molded in gloss black. But they turned out great, easy install with 3M tape on the back and the little guide pins. Not bad for $20


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20$?? I'm hoping on Ebay right now

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[AM1NO]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Nice mods. -



However, not to be all lecturish, but, I would suggest you crank the coilovers up a notch or two, just in case you hit a swale on the highway -





humfrz

Yeah true. I've been thinking about raising it up soon so I eliminate the risk of damaging anything. Thanks for the advice man I appreciate it

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[humfrz]

Originally Posted by new2subaru

Got her ready for track. Dropped the oil, changed rotors pads and tires.

Oh, I hope you found some to put back in it -


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[humfrz]

Originally Posted by ermax

I was just talking to my coworker (Tesla owner) about this. They could add a fake tach and paddles. Then use speakers to emulate engine sound and animate the tach. They could even use the motors to produce a jolt to emulate the shift. Kind of lame but less lame than mute. I was watching that Porsche Taycan lap around the ring and it’s so strange to see him throwing it around without sound.

Turbo S, such a stupid naming convention.

Oh, I see the aftermarket has had it covered for several years -

https://www.amazon.com/SoundRacer-Re.../dp/B0030IQK30


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[Clutch Dog]

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[JesseG]

Originally Posted by AM1NO

20$?? I'm hoping on Ebay right now

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I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised! And no hassle of sanding and painting the OEM badges.


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[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Clutch Dog

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Watching the scenery glide across your windshield.

[Clutch Dog]

had to get the nose clear of the wall. if i had just understeered i woulda gone off in the dirt, but i was understeering with the wheels pointed too far out..

track daddy says i saved it and thats all that matters next time, dont bin it

[Will BRZ]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Like the Incredible Hulk. Don't let the "sports cars shouldn't weigh more than 2500lb" crowd hear you. Not sure what the model 3 battery weighs but the S battery back is 1200lbs.

Exactly. Like @JesseG said, with all the changes that have to be made to the BRZ to accommodate the battery and all that, it will take away all the things that make the BRZ great in the first place. Of course switching an engine for a battery will completely change any car but you know what I mean lol Im not against the whole electric car movement, but the BRZ is fine the way it is in my opinion. Interested in seeing more sports cars similar to the FRS with an electric powerhouse though.

[Will BRZ]

Originally Posted by JesseG

That’s the eerie thing about an EV or Hybrid. They are so quiet, and for me, they don’t feel fun to drive. As a commuter car I could be ok with it, but not for a sports car.


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My exhaust is stock and I can barely hear it lol I might just be deaf, but I guess we kinda have an idea of what it’d be like haha Anyways, that’s something that would bother me. I’ve heard little whines in hybrid cars, but I need an exhaust note or something. Doesn’t have to be stupid loud, but I need to know I’m driving a car, not one of those electric car things you get for your kid to ride around in.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Clutch Dog

had to get the nose clear of the wall. if i had just understeered i woulda gone off in the dirt, but i was understeering with the wheels pointed too far out..

track daddy says i saved it and thats all that matters next time, dont bin it

Oh, come on. Who's judging?

[JesseG]

Originally Posted by Will BRZ

Exactly. Like @JesseG said, with all the changes that have to be made to the BRZ to accommodate the battery and all that, it will take away all the things that make the BRZ great in the first place. Of course switching an engine for a battery will completely change any car but you know what I mean lol Im not against the whole electric car movement, but the BRZ is fine the way it is in my opinion. Interested in seeing more sports cars similar to the FRS with an electric powerhouse though.

Really good points, an all electric 86 would almost need to be a from the ground up new car, new chassis. I dont see Toyota or Subaru doing that. Now a hybrid 86 could be really cool, but keeping weight down and the same handling characteristics would be difficult.


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