From a High HP Car to an 86? POLL! - Page 9 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

whiteout13FRS · 04-13-2013, 03:09 AM

I went from a e46 m3. Hardtop prepped for a vt2 550 ess tuning kit. Totaled. I love the FRS though the parts are so much cheaper and the car handles real well.

TRD_86 · 04-13-2013, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonolin

:O

You still own that, right?

Nice car

The 86 look way more special and better car hand down.

EAGLE5 · 04-16-2013, 01:42 AM

299 survey responses!

Tylub · 04-16-2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by pheoxs

I came from (but still have) my FD RX7 to the FR-S. Love driving the FR-S so much more and am selling the RX7 this summer

how much?

BMA · 04-16-2013, 01:04 PM

My previous sports car was a M6 with 500 horses it was nice, I miss the luxury part of it, leather seats, push putton start, and I was going to get a convertible m3, but gas milage is way better on the frs, and its alot of fun to drive, and its alot less expensive.

thorlius · 04-17-2013, 12:50 PM

2008 base C6 (with Corsa catback) for it. Far down on power/acceleration (from ~440hp), with comparable handling (3200lbs on 285 rear/245 fronts) but this thing is winter DD-able here, so it's a big win financially over payments on a cheap winter car plus payments on the 'vette.

kajun · 04-23-2013, 04:52 AM

This made me think... I've gone from a 255hp car to a 200hp car, but the power to weight ratio is roughly the same. Wish it could have been a little bit higher, but on the other hand fuel economy is 30% better, so I guess I'm getting better bang for my buck.

jflogerzi · 04-24-2013, 04:12 AM

Damn guys, I came from a 175HP 2.5L Jetta. The FRS feels way faster! This summer I will add the Vortec STG1 kit. 250HP and around 200TQ, this car will turn into the perfect daily driver! I can't wait

Archetype · 04-24-2013, 08:10 AM

Ive had a quite a few higher HP cars but the most recent was an 03 Cobra with Kenne Bell putting down just over 600 WHP and a Valentino Rossi edition R1. Sold both of those for my BRZ which now has a Toxic Detail and Performance turbo kit and should be putting down around 300 whp once Mr. Visconti is finished. But my new power monster is an MK4 Supra with a BW 66mm single conversion. Has yet to be dyno'd by Im sure it will be awesome...cant wait to get back stateside and play.

TylerLieberman · 04-28-2013, 09:30 PM

Got rid of my '12 WRX with 290-300awhp which translates to around 350bhp. I miss the power and the loud, raw sound of it. Plus as an everyday car, it doesn't get much better than that for that price range IMO.

But the FRS is so similar to my old s14 which I still miss to this day. I enjoy the FRS, just in different way. More noise and an extra 50hp or so would make it just perfect

EAGLE5 · 04-28-2013, 10:42 PM

Wow, a Focus ST and an FR-S? You're covering all the new, popular cars. Which is more fun for you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

Got rid of my '12 WRX with 290-300awhp which translates to around 350bhp. I miss the power and the loud, raw sound of it. Plus as an everyday car, it doesn't get much better than that for that price range IMO.

But the FRS is so similar to my old s14 which I still miss to this day. I enjoy the FRS, just in different way. More noise and an extra 50hp or so would make it just perfect

TylerLieberman · 04-28-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Wow, a Focus ST and an FR-S? You're covering all the new, popular cars. Which is more fun for you?

The FRS is more enjoyable for me cause it's the type of car I enjoy driving: lightweight FR layout.

The ST is nicer on the inside though. Fully loaded so much more equipment and luxuries. Not to mention it's noticeably faster and a bit more comfortable on the road.

To sum it up, I would say the FRS is the more fun, spirited driving car. But the ST is the nicer, more practical DD. For a long cross country drive, I'd prefer the ST but day to day and on the track, the FRS is more my cup of tea

SliverBrz · 04-29-2013, 12:21 AM

370z > BRZ

As of last night. I do miss the power but i feel one with this machine. Its hard to explain but the BRZ feels more like an extension of my body and precise.

The Z is one hell of a car though

Sellout · 04-29-2013, 03:06 AM

I went from a 344whp Evo X to an S2000 to an FR-S. My friends are all convinced that I'm nuts.

Loved my Evo, but I have no self control, and I was going to kill someone in it.
Loved the S2000, but I have no self control, and it was going to kill me.
Love the 86. More than any car I've ever owned. I'm keeping this one.

View Poll Results: How many HP in the car you left for an 86?
500+	34	5.11%
450-499	15	2.25%
400-449	62	9.31%
350-399	45	6.76%
300-349	118	17.72%
250-299	80	12.01%
200-249	67	10.06%
150-199	91	13.66%
100-149	69	10.36%
Less than 100	11	1.65%
Kept my old car/cars.	51	7.66%
The 86 is my first car!	23	3.45%
Voters: 666. You may not vote on this poll

04-28-2013, 09:30 PM	#122
TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,686 Thanks: 658 Thanked 3,363 Times in 1,584 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got rid of my '12 WRX with 290-300awhp which translates to around 350bhp. I miss the power and the loud, raw sound of it. Plus as an everyday car, it doesn't get much better than that for that price range IMO. But the FRS is so similar to my old s14 which I still miss to this day. I enjoy the FRS, just in different way. More noise and an extra 50hp or so would make it just perfect __________________ Old 2013 FRS Build Thread (SOLD) Hakone 86 GR Build Thread (SOLD)

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04-13-2013, 03:09 AM	#113
whiteout13FRS Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 White FRS Location: Hayward, CA Posts: 224 Thanks: 5 Thanked 55 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I went from a e46 m3. Hardtop prepped for a vt2 550 ess tuning kit. Totaled. I love the FRS though the parts are so much cheaper and the car handles real well.

04-16-2013, 01:04 PM	#117
BMA Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Twin Turbo Location: NJ Posts: 39 Thanks: 1,285 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My previous sports car was a M6 with 500 horses it was nice, I miss the luxury part of it, leather seats, push putton start, and I was going to get a convertible m3, but gas milage is way better on the frs, and its alot of fun to drive, and its alot less expensive.

04-23-2013, 04:52 AM	#119
kajun Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 135 Thanks: 38 Thanked 31 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This made me think... I've gone from a 255hp car to a 200hp car, but the power to weight ratio is roughly the same. Wish it could have been a little bit higher, but on the other hand fuel economy is 30% better, so I guess I'm getting better bang for my buck.

04-29-2013, 12:21 AM	#125
SliverBrz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Silver 2013 BRZ limited Location: Los angeles Posts: 801 Thanks: 45 Thanked 184 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	370z > BRZ As of last night. I do miss the power but i feel one with this machine. Its hard to explain but the BRZ feels more like an extension of my body and precise. The Z is one hell of a car though

04-29-2013, 03:06 AM	#126
Sellout Mr. Cranky Pants Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Argento FR-S Location: San Diego Posts: 449 Thanks: 76 Thanked 147 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I went from a 344whp Evo X to an S2000 to an FR-S. My friends are all convinced that I'm nuts. Loved my Evo, but I have no self control, and I was going to kill someone in it. Loved the S2000, but I have no self control, and it was going to kill me. Love the 86. More than any car I've ever owned. I'm keeping this one.

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