Michigan BRZ/FRS Random Chat and spotted thread.

[Nourdmrolnmt1]

Originally Posted by Mac1235

I am not a big fan of the Miata body style. I guess I will have to see what the next gen looks like.



I have also kicked around a 370Z they seem to be similar but with more power and amenities. This wouldn't be for a year or two mind you. I have always heard great things from the BMW line, but has anyone heard anything on the Porsche Cayman's and Cayman S?

They're the embodiment of the ft86 if it cost 2x.

Porsche reliability is very good, watch the first years though as they have ims seal problems.

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[Mac1235]

Originally Posted by Nourdmrolnmt1

They're the embodiment of the ft86 if it cost 2x.

Porsche reliability is very good, watch the first years though as they have ims seal problems.

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Yeah I took a ride in one and that flat 6 is like a symphony. So I need to do some research on a Porsche Cayman that is a few years old with sub 50k miles on it. I found a few for roughly 28k to 32k. I am just worried about long term maintenance costs... Any thoughts? All ideas/thoughts are appreciated, I like to collect data! lol

[hobojoker]

My dad just bought a 2001 boxster s with 27k miles for 10 grand. Drove it over the weekend, amazing car to drive, the steering is 10x better than the brz and the clutch is significantly better. Gearbox had much longer throws. Car was completely planted and solid, less body roll, yet more compliant ride, perfect amount of power, 70 more hp than brz.

I want to know how the heck I can get firmer steering like that in the brz.

[eikond]

I got a ride-along in a turbo FRS on the autocross track this weekend.. WOW!!!! It's a totally different animal with an extra 100 whp. Simply amazing!!

[Sevs753]

Originally Posted by eikond

I got a ride-along in a turbo FRS on the autocross track this weekend.. WOW!!!! It's a totally different animal with an extra 100 whp. Simply amazing!!

What turbo kit? Any other drivetrain mods?

[eikond]

It was a Dynosty kit I think.. he had the plates on the back. The guy was from Kentucky for what that's worth. He had some nice TSW wheels and Hankook Ventus tires. He certainly had coilovers, but I have no idea what brand.

[Chimpo]

Nice looking car, but I wonder how much it sucks to drive at night with headlight covers?

[eikond]

I posted a bunch of pictures of my car on the track in my build thread:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...790#post930790

[Mac1235]

So I think I have narrowed the Porsche to a 2009 if I get serious since they made significant engine changes that have increased reliability tremendously. The thing I worry about with the Porsche is going bankrupt maintaining it. Anyone have any experience maintaining a car like this?

[eikond]

Originally Posted by Mac1235

So I think I have narrowed the Porsche to a 2009 if I get serious since they made significant engine changes that have increased reliability tremendously. The thing I worry about with the Porsche is going bankrupt maintaining it. Anyone have any experience maintaining a car like this?

Get a S/C kit and some coilovers and you'll forget all about a porsche and save a ton of money.

[Accurate Race Shop]

Originally Posted by Mac1235

So I think I have narrowed the Porsche to a 2009 if I get serious since they made significant engine changes that have increased reliability tremendously. The thing I worry about with the Porsche is going bankrupt maintaining it. Anyone have any experience maintaining a car like this?

I had a Ferrari 308 and you can quickly double what you spent on the car in parts fixing it. A Porsche is way more reliable than a Ferrari but the parts will set you back a decent amount.

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[Mac1235]

Originally Posted by eikond

Get a S/C kit and some coilovers and you'll forget all about a porsche and save a ton of money.

S/C kit? I noob. What is this?

[eikond]

Originally Posted by Mac1235

S/C kit? I noob. What is this?

Super Charger

I'm not kidding when I say that the car is a completely different animal with an extra 100hp. I rode along on an autox course with a guy who had a turbo kit pushing 270whp. The added power transforms the car. It's no longer a "momentum" car.. you now have enough juice to explore the limits of your tires traction in a straight line at just about any speed.

The way the GT86 chassis communicates and rotates around you is just magical. I've never driven a Cayman, but my understanding is that they are very similar and somewhat unique. The difference between the two cars is the extra $30k in name brand, power, and brakes. The last two items can be made up for with much less cost out of pocket.

[Cameronghanson]

Originally Posted by Mac1235

S/C kit? I noob. What is this?

IDK as a fellow data enthusiast you may have a similar concern about long term reliability of a super/turbo charged FRS/BRZ. The reliability and maintenance on the porsche is pretty well established however the FRS/BRZ reliability isn't, let alone ones that are being modded to forced induction. at least NA there is warranty as well. Im sure, given the reliability of both subie and toyota it will be fine, but if, for whatever reason something does happen...there is probably only a handful of people who would know how to go about fixing it if it does in fact involve the SC which....as i mentioned, doesnt have an established reliability and history. Like i said it could probably be done with no issues...but if it was my money as much as i love the BRZ, id look at the too options and at the last minute probably veer off and do the porsche.

But thats just me!