RX8 out Ran My FRS (Rotary Vs Flat 4)

[scorcherjf]

I know, also 130mph on the highway is pretty stupid but disregarding that...

your earlier post where you said your FRS could "hold its own" against a 530i and 135i made it seem like you thought your car could actually keep up, at least that's the way I interpreted it. If that's not what you meant, then I'm sorry for misunderstanding.

Originally Posted by ScionRacer

Possibly,but how would I know,i was too busy navigating turns through highway over and underpasses.I never said we were running a straight line.needless to say he was impressed.When we finally came down to cruising speeds,he gave me the thumbs up and continued to eyeball my frs until i got on the off ramp.

[ScionRacer]

Originally Posted by scorcherjf

I know, also 130mph on the highway is pretty stupid but disregarding that...

your earlier post where you said your FRS could "hold its own" against a 530i and 135i made it seem like you thought your car could actually keep up, at least that's the way I interpreted it. If that's not what you meant, then I'm sorry for misunderstanding.

I should have known that literal interpretations vary among observers:happy0180:


And 130mph in any "other" car would be stupid..but consider i leave for work at 430am,when the traffic and police are non existent.

Nothing handles like these cars,not without a ton of money thrown into the suspension.My only gripe is the 137mph limiter.This car could handle 150mph on stock suspension and upgraded tires IMO.

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by ScionRacer

I should have known that literal interpretations vary among observers:happy0180:


And 130mph in any "other" car would be stupid..but consider i leave for work at 430am,when the traffic and police are non existent.

Nothing handles like these cars,not without a ton of money thrown into the suspension.My only gripe is the 137mph limiter.This car could handle 150mph on stock suspension and upgraded tires IMO.

nope 130 on public roads is stupid regardless. beside, the same things that make this car fun at 35mph is what makes cars like this dangerous at 135mph. its the same reason that this forum can say things like the vette and mustang feel dull. they have to feel dull at 50 because they have to handle 150

[sho220]

Originally Posted by ScionRacer

Nothing handles like these cars,not without a ton of money thrown into the suspension.

That's good stuff right there. Do you write your own material?

[slowbrz]

Originally Posted by Tanuki

Post times

sounds like street race

[Coheed]

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

When was your shift point?

I do believe that when drag racing you would want to shift near peak power (7K) since power actually drops off after 7K.

Either way I'm kind of suprised on this one. Considier stock the RX-8 is barely faster than a RSX Type S and I raced my friends Type S and got him by a car+

You want to shift after peak power is made, or wherever you will have the highest avg hp. Rap it up and on the shift the rpm will put you just under peak hp, increasing the avg hp output.

So it could pay to rap it up to near fuel cut, unless power is dropping way too quickly.

[Demandred7]

Originally Posted by fatoni

nope 130 on public roads is stupid regardless. beside, the same things that make this car fun at 35mph is what makes cars like this dangerous at 135mph. its the same reason that this forum can say things like the vette and mustang feel dull. they have to feel dull at 50 because they have to handle 150

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by Demandred7

i dont get it

[Demandred7]

Originally Posted by fatoni

i dont get it

I am not trying to pick a fight, but, every time I have seen a post from you lately (yes, I am generalizing - sorry), it has either been arguing about something or seemingly trashing the FR -S / BRZ / 86. It just seems adversarial. If that is what you are going for - you are doing a great job. Please take this as friendly and constructive criticism (as that is how it is intended). There is nothing wrong with opinions - everyone has them (and they don't always have to be in favour of the car). It would seem that you are trying to convince everyone that the car is crap. Just a reminder - This is a forum for enthusiasts of these cars. In the end, this is a perception and if I am totally off base, then you have my sincerest of apologies. This forum is for open and free discussion and I will cease and desist my rant.
:happy0180:

[Max Schnell]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvw7SweWgvw"]135i N55 DCT Acceleration Run - YouTube[/ame]

Just saying. Film the FRS accelerating from 60 to 120 and compare.

I didn't know about the turns and that its in the dark. I personally would not risk it in that situation regardless.

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by Demandred7

I am not trying to pick a fight, but, every time I have seen a post from you lately (yes, I am generalizing - sorry), it has either been arguing about something or seemingly trashing the FR -S / BRZ / 86. It just seems adversarial. If that is what you are going for - you are doing a great job. Please take this as friendly and constructive criticism (as that is how it is intended). There is nothing wrong with opinions - everyone has them (and they don't always have to be in favour of the car). It would seem that you are trying to convince everyone that the car is crap. Just a reminder - This is a forum for enthusiasts of these cars. In the end, this is a perception and if I am totally off base, then you have my sincerest of apologies. This forum is for open and free discussion and I will cease and desist my rant.
:happy0180:

i just dont see how saying that a mustang or corvette is more fun at those triple digit speeds while the frs is designed for slower speeds. you dont need to apologize. this guy said that nothing handles like the frs and that its safe to go 130 plus on public roads. i think its important to say that neither of those things are true in the least.

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by DR 86

Not really. Were not talking subsidiaries here with different designers, engineers, plants etc. Just branding/marketing. Designed 100%, ground up by Toyota/Subaru engineers and manufactured in Subaru's Gunma, Japan factory using Subaru parts by Subaru techs, there's nothing "Scion" about the FR-S.

Originally Posted by Demandred7

Fatoni is the rational balance to retardedly fanboi-sh comments and noob ignorance.

For instance the Mk1 to Mk2 prototype redesign to make it more 'American' and since the American sales division was Scion, what does that mean?

[ScionRacer]

Originally Posted by fatoni

i just dont see how saying that a mustang or corvette is more fun at those triple digit speeds while the frs is designed for slower speeds. you dont need to apologize. this guy said that nothing handles like the frs and that its safe to go 130 plus on public roads. i think its important to say that neither of those things are true in the least.

I have to agree with Demandred7, you are a troll.If you are looking for drama, tune into the kardashians instead..

It was "my" opinion that nothing handles like these cars and "I" feel comfortable at 130mph on public roads in my frs,but you twisted it up like a troll.

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by ScionRacer

Both of them were met at 65-70mph.Ran em to 130mph.I was dead even with the 530i,the 135i pulled about a car length on me .

Originally Posted by ScionRacer

Possibly,but how would I know,i was too busy navigating turns through highway over and underpasses.I never said we were running a straight line.needless to say he was impressed.When we finally came down to cruising speeds,he gave me the thumbs up and continued to eyeball my frs until i got on the off ramp.

Originally Posted by ScionRacer

I have to agree with Demandred7, you are a troll.If you are looking for drama, tune into the kardashians instead..

It was "my" opinion that nothing handles like these cars and "I" feel comfortable at 130mph on public roads in my frs,but you twisted it up like a troll.

those are your words. i dont care if you feel comfortable, its not safe to be racing against other cars while "navigating turns" on public roads. its not a matter of opinion, its a fact. that is dangerous.

handling is not a matter of opinion. there are cars that handle similar and better than the frs. especially at 130 mph. its just a fact.

you are entitled to your opinions but these are the facts.