Random thoughts thread - Page 453 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ichitaka05 · 10-15-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'm too fat for a Mazda2 or Ford Fiesta. Anything sub-sub-compact is a no go for me. They're definitely cool little cars, though.

Well, I probably could go with a slow car, but my lead foot is having trouble with the idea

Actually, in the snow, my RS is faster than WRX. No lag, not wheel spin when turbo kicks in. iirc, lightly snowed track, I got close to 1 sec faster time than my friend's WRX (wagon). Tire specs were same... but of course, driver & curb weight was different.

shadoquad · 10-15-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Actually, in the snow, my RS is faster than WRX. No lag, not wheel spin when turbo kicks in. iirc, lightly snowed track, I got close to 1 sec faster time than my friend's WRX (wagon). Tire specs were same... but of course, driver & curb weight was different.

Driver mod always matters the most

ichitaka05 · 10-15-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Driver mod always matters the most

True, but in the summer, his WRX trash my RS by 3 secs (at least).

...but of course, his WRX is running 245/40/17 vs my RS is running 215/45/17

M-17 · 10-15-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Here are my options, as I see them. What would you do?

1. buy some beater Mazda3, Ford Focus, or Hyundai Elantra for chump change, drive a miserable putt-putter to work every day, get amazing 40mpg on pump gas, have room and no problems taking people with.

2. buy a hot hatch, like a Mazdaspeed3, Focus ST, or WRX, have some fun driving a practical car, have room and no problem getting around in snow.

3. buy a RWD 4-seater, like a Mustang GT or FT86, have only a little room for passengers, have a challenge driving it in snow

4. Say "eff practicality" and buy a used Z06, drive around with a big smile every day, take days off work for any snow day...

What say you?

My vote goes in this order: 1 ("no" to hyundai), 3 (BRZ/FRS), 2 (WRX), and then 4.

I'm still looking around for the right MR2's, MX-5's, 350z's, 240's, or WRX's, while I wait to pick up a BRZ.

SVTSHC · 10-15-2012, 05:07 PM

The worst part about a break-up is when it seems like you're the only one broken up about it.

shadoquad · 10-15-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SVTSHC

The worst part about a break-up is when it seems like you're the only one broken up about it.

mmm, some people hide it better than others, but it will come back to bite the other one. They're upset, even if they're playing happy in some rebound relationship.

Nevermore · 10-15-2012, 07:22 PM

Definition of obsession:

Identified an FR-S in traffic today when all I could see of it was the driver side headlight.

S2kphile · 10-15-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SVTSHC

The worst part about a break-up is when it seems like you're the only one broken up about it.

That's why it's good to ghost for a while to sulk; then to get back on the saddle and ride.

Why? Because you'll feel a hell of a lot better and if your narcissistic your ex will see this and maybe be sulking like you are.

Allch Chcar · 10-15-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'm too fat for a Mazda2 or Ford Fiesta. Anything sub-sub-compact is a no go for me. They're definitely cool little cars, though.

Well, I probably could go with a slow car, but my lead foot is having trouble with the idea

FYI, the Mazda2 and Fiesta have more interior room than the Twins. Probably not a good idea if you're looking for a hothatch or a muscle car. But both are very nimble cars. The Mazda2 is a featherweight at 2300lbs!

S2kphile · 10-15-2012, 09:44 PM

Nothing is better then a cold one, kettle corn popcorn and my SF Giants up 5-1 in the NLCS.

boucher · 10-15-2012, 11:06 PM

I'm calling Giants in 6 games, Tigers in 5.

shadoquad · 10-15-2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

FYI, the Mazda2 and Fiesta have more interior room than the Twins. Probably not a good idea if you're looking for a hothatch or a muscle car. But both are very nimble cars. The Mazda2 is a featherweight at 2300lbs!

I've sat in a Fiesta and was very cramped. I've sat in an FRS and was well comfortable.

Jayde · 10-15-2012, 11:19 PM

Just spent ~$1100 on new tires/wheels and various oil change parts that makes life easier. WTB moving south where I don't need winter tires/wheels.

boucher · 10-15-2012, 11:22 PM

Move to south Louisiana. We are expecting winter to come sometime in February. It'll be over sometime that same day.

10-15-2012, 05:07 PM	#6333
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10-15-2012, 11:19 PM	#6341
Jayde Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Satin White Pearl BRZ Limited Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 2,310 Thanks: 751 Thanked 696 Times in 464 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s)	Just spent ~$1100 on new tires/wheels and various oil change parts that makes life easier. WTB moving south where I don't need winter tires/wheels. __________________ ◄Tri-State Owners Club, Facebook Group► *BRZerhood* Last edited by Jayde; 10-15-2012 at 11:38 PM.

10-15-2012, 11:22 PM	#6342
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