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microbionic · 06-06-2013, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pascalbrax

Probably it's my fault, but I still don't understand why no armrest is an issue for so many people.

I needed something to help push my tall ass out of the cockpit, and its nice for my puppy to stand on while driving...... the hole in the center console was not cutting it.

DarkSunrise · 06-06-2013, 09:44 AM

Also love this car!

I spent the last 3 weeks driving other cars (old Lexus ES300, old Civic LX, Mazda 3 rental, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited rental, and my mk6 GTI), and it felt awesome to get back behind the wheel of my FR-S.

Forgot how good this car is to drive!

mid_life_crisis · 06-06-2013, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbdullahZh

but i found really good armrests on ebay
like this one

That is possibly the dumbest design I have ever seen. It uses the removable cupholders to locate it, so you can't use the cupholders or the space they take up. What a waste.

Mikem53 · 06-06-2013, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pascalbrax

Probably it's my fault, but I still don't understand why no armrest is an issue for so many people.

Not an issue for me.. I tend to drive this car with both hands on the wheel..
Maybe on a long cruise it would be missed.. But I'm just not missing it..

whaap · 06-06-2013, 09:52 AM

I agree with you on the armrest. I really jumped on the surveys I was asked to participate in telling them the money they wasted on that damn growl tube coming back into the cabin could have easily paid for a decent console cover/arm rest. Do some searching on our forum here and you will find several different styles of arm rests that are available that don't need any drilling or installation. I bought a full size one and it finishes off the cabin nicely.

AbdullahZh · 06-06-2013, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pascalbrax

Probably it's my fault, but I still don't understand why no armrest is an issue for so many people.

I don't know about people
But I put my left arm on the wheel
My right elbow on an armrest and my fist on the gear
( ALL THE TIME )
Am not whining buddy
Just the entire console need to be redesigned
But you are right .. it's a sporty car.. no Resting

Skywgn1 · 06-06-2013, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbdullahZh

well..
GOTTA tell you am in love with this amazing piece of Art !

- I love how practical it is

- How sexy her looks are !

- I love how STEADY she is on the road (the 50% Balance distribution)
- RWD !!!!! [MAIN REASON]

specially what i need is a Quick Responive Car , not Fast Car

Am really amazed how you wrote 50 pages of what you hate in the car !!!
And i have the money to buy it

In my country the [Toyota GTS 86 "AT"] is 30,000$ approximately ''from SAR to USD''
The very best edition (only without sport kit)

But also we have for the same Price (approximately)(All full Options)
[Mustang v6][Camaro v6] + "4000$"
[Genesis Coupe v6] "Exactly Same Price"
[Honda Accord Coupe v6][Mazda Miata][...

But My Beloved GTS 86 "to be Honest"
1- Lack more Power and torque [Practical Though][i don't need powerful car though]

2- Cheapy fakey Carbon Fiber interior

3- No Armrest [How DAMN Annoying this one is]

4- No Turbo , its a Con & Pro in the same time though !!

I Know its lame Notices , But Com'n Toyota

with 30,000 $ i should get at least an Armrest !!

I love this Car really, and i don't DARE TO UNDERESTIMATE IT
There's 80% Chance i will buy it , am just wondering
Is it worth to KICK a Genisis Coupe 3.8 L in the Bumper "it has no Balls"

You have good points. Take a closer look at the "Fake carbon fiber". You will find out it's not carbon fiber look but a bunch of little "T's" Similar to the look of the front grill. I thought the same thing and read somewhere that it is not the fiber look at all. once I realized that it made sense. Now I wish it didn't scratch so easily.

Jond63 · 06-06-2013, 11:03 AM

I had a Mazda 2 with no armrest and your arm would just hang out in space. I read all the complaints on here and figured this car would be the same, but I don't really see it at all. My arm just rests next to the cup holder and I lay my hand on the handbrake. Then I push off the edge of the cup holder to get out. I do have my seat slammed to the floor though and am about average Japanese guy size, so maybe that has something to do with it.

CAMBAM_6 · 06-06-2013, 12:01 PM

I do have my seat slammed to the floor though and am about average Japanese guy size, so maybe that has something to do with it.[/QUOTE]

What does it mean to have your seat slammed to the floor?? doesnt it go forward and back??

Whitigir · 06-06-2013, 12:16 PM

Well Genesis has more Torque and more power, with bigger displacement and cheaper after market stuff.

FT86 is like u said, low torque, and power dip. It is just a Driver car

Driver car means: You feel everything...Bumb....Noise....heavy steering wheel...whatever you name it. It is very Well Balanced, will never Roll over, unless..., will Drift easily and all.

If you are a kind of person who go Auto Cross at every chance he get = Yupe 100% this car is for you. You will also Enjoy Twisty Road where you feel no Body-Roll during a Twist at high-speed.....Yupe!!

If you are a kind of person who love Speed "Need for Speed", Day to Day driver, Street Race once in a while.....= 75% the FT86 is for you

If you are a kind of person who Drool every time he see a Mustang GT500 Shelby knowing it packs 600+ HP....= 20% FT86 is for you. Also this type of person is the one who have Balls in their mouth, they keep talking about which car has more power, or how much power they have, and never really do sht with it!!!

I guess it comes down to what you want to do. Again, during a Race, the one who is willing to throw his life away win...it is not the car....it is the driver LOL

Xdragonxb0i · 06-06-2013, 02:09 PM

i wish they had "oh shit" handles to help us get out of the car

Lonewolf · 06-06-2013, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbdullahZh

am sorry brother
i didnt mean to bother you

I'm just messing with you. You're all right :happy0180:

Jond63 · 06-06-2013, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jond63

I do have my seat slammed to the floor though and am about average Japanese guy size, so maybe that has something to do with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMBAM_6

What does it mean to have your seat slammed to the floor?? doesnt it go forward and back??

It also goes up and down -- the handle on the side pumps it up or down.

GeorgeJFrick · 06-06-2013, 04:53 PM

I would test drive both (I have).

Having driven multiple versions of the Genesis Coupe, 2 BRZ and a FR-S in addition to a Veloster Turbo.... it is preference.

I'm a Hyundai guy; I drive a Tiburon and love it. I'm already mourning my sunroof - I take delivery of a BRZ on July 1st.

When I drove the Genesis Coupe... it is exactly what the name says. It's a coupe version of the Genesis. I found it to be 'big', 'bulky'; but very awesome. But in the end; I just didn't like it.

My 2nd BRZ test drive was just after a rain; it was like Subaru cheated. I got that tail out on a road behind the dealership and there was no way I was going to pass on owning one.

Go drive both; then pick. We can't pick for you.

P.S. First post!

06-06-2013, 09:44 AM	#16
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Also love this car! I spent the last 3 weeks driving other cars (old Lexus ES300, old Civic LX, Mazda 3 rental, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited rental, and my mk6 GTI), and it felt awesome to get back behind the wheel of my FR-S. Forgot how good this car is to drive! __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

06-06-2013, 02:09 PM	#25
Xdragonxb0i Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: ex500r Location: AR Posts: 859 Thanks: 13 Thanked 105 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i wish they had "oh shit" handles to help us get out of the car __________________

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Jond63 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S Firestorm 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 196 Thanks: 237 Thanked 103 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had a Mazda 2 with no armrest and your arm would just hang out in space. I read all the complaints on here and figured this car would be the same, but I don't really see it at all. My arm just rests next to the cup holder and I lay my hand on the handbrake. Then I push off the edge of the cup holder to get out. I do have my seat slammed to the floor though and am about average Japanese guy size, so maybe that has something to do with it.

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Whitigir Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 450 awhp twin turbo vr4 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,012 Thanks: 94 Thanked 273 Times in 177 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well Genesis has more Torque and more power, with bigger displacement and cheaper after market stuff. FT86 is like u said, low torque, and power dip. It is just a Driver car Driver car means: You feel everything...Bumb....Noise....heavy steering wheel...whatever you name it. It is very Well Balanced, will never Roll over, unless..., will Drift easily and all. If you are a kind of person who go Auto Cross at every chance he get = Yupe 100% this car is for you. You will also Enjoy Twisty Road where you feel no Body-Roll during a Twist at high-speed.....Yupe!! If you are a kind of person who love Speed "Need for Speed", Day to Day driver, Street Race once in a while.....= 75% the FT86 is for you If you are a kind of person who Drool every time he see a Mustang GT500 Shelby knowing it packs 600+ HP....= 20% FT86 is for you. Also this type of person is the one who have Balls in their mouth, they keep talking about which car has more power, or how much power they have, and never really do sht with it!!! I guess it comes down to what you want to do. Again, during a Race, the one who is willing to throw his life away win...it is not the car....it is the driver LOL

06-06-2013, 04:53 PM	#28
GeorgeJFrick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited LR Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 362 Thanks: 231 Thanked 205 Times in 138 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I would test drive both (I have). Having driven multiple versions of the Genesis Coupe, 2 BRZ and a FR-S in addition to a Veloster Turbo.... it is preference. I'm a Hyundai guy; I drive a Tiburon and love it. I'm already mourning my sunroof - I take delivery of a BRZ on July 1st. When I drove the Genesis Coupe... it is exactly what the name says. It's a coupe version of the Genesis. I found it to be 'big', 'bulky'; but very awesome. But in the end; I just didn't like it. My 2nd BRZ test drive was just after a rain; it was like Subaru cheated. I got that tail out on a road behind the dealership and there was no way I was going to pass on owning one. Go drive both; then pick. We can't pick for you. P.S. First post!

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