Time for battle: BRZ vs. 86 Poll (w/ comparison photos) - Page 13 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Sport-Tech · 12-18-2011, 08:30 AM

FR-S here. I don't want an understeering barge, thanks.

tranzformer · 12-18-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Scion FR-S

FR-S here. I don't want an understeering barge, thanks.

You are trolling right?

Sport-Tech · 12-18-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tranzformer

You are trolling right?

Call it exaggeration for dramatic/comic effect. A few reviewers have noted more understeer in the BRZ, and engineers at both firms have confirmed that somewhat different spring rates and damper settings are used in each, with the goal of producing greater "stability" (read: greater understeer) for the BRZ versus a more neutral balance for the GT86/FR-S.

Wiley · 02-09-2012, 09:23 PM

Very helpful thread! 86 for the exterior and the interior.

vaporiz · 02-09-2012, 09:25 PM

Most likely FR-S if it's 2000-3000 cheaper. I won't even use the extra options given in the Limited BRZ.

I care cars about exterior more than interior lol

tranzformer · 02-09-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vaporiz

Most likely FR-S if it's 2000-3000 cheaper. I won't even use the extra options given in the Limited BRZ.

I care cars about exterior more than interior lol

So spend more time looking at it rather than driving it?

vaporiz · 02-09-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tranzformer

So spend more time looking at it rather than driving it?

You won't be paying attention to the interior when you're driving though yes?

tranzformer · 02-09-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vaporiz

You won't be paying attention to the interior when you're driving though yes?

Sure will. My butt to the comfort of the seats.

vaporiz · 02-09-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tranzformer

Sure will. My butt to the comfort of the seats.

Looks like we care about different things when we drive.

Dark · 02-09-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tranzformer

Sure will. My butt to the comfort of the seats.

And that seat on Limited trim can heat my butt in the winter too.

maxeveland · 02-09-2012, 09:56 PM

anyone know what color the gauges light up in both cars? I think ive seen red for brz and white for frs

86'd · 02-09-2012, 11:05 PM

I probably said this already, maybe in this thread lol, but:

I have a feeling that the BRZ is going to be a bit more polished, a bit better plastics, and maybe even more sound deadening. I'd love to have alcantara seats, HIDs, push start and auto climate control, but the only thing I really, really want is HIDs.

That being said, I like the styling of the FR-S better. I like the 86 boxer emblem on the fender, the tach, the front end WAY better. The BRZs gauge cluster is meh and not sporty IMO, and the silver trim is probably made of better plastics, but I don't like it. I was against buying a Scion, and still really would like an actual Toyota car, but I've gotten over that.

So assuming the FR-S is 23,000 and the starting BRZ is 25,000 I'd be buying the BRZ for just the HID's. And $2000 for HID's just isn't worth it.

In the end I'd like the amenities, but if the Scion puts a smile on my face then it doesn't matter what the inside looks like. I'll test drive both, just to make sure...

As far as the HIDs go, I'd maybe try a H9 to H11 (if applicable), an HID retrofit, or save up some money (eventually) for a pair of EU GT86 headlights.

Dark · 02-09-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 86'd

I probably said this already, maybe in this thread lol, but:

I have a feeling that the BRZ is going to be a bit more polished, a bit better plastics, and maybe even more sound deadening. I'd love to have alcantara seats, HIDs, push start and auto climate control, but the only thing I really, really want is HIDs.

That being said, I like the styling of the FR-S better. I like the 86 boxer emblem on the fender, the tach, the front end WAY better. The BRZs gauge cluster is meh and not sporty IMO, and the silver trim is probably made of better plastics, but I don't like it. I was against buying a Scion, and still really would like an actual Toyota car, but I've gotten over that.

So assuming the FR-S is 23,000 and the starting BRZ is 25,000 I'd be buying the BRZ for just the HID's. And $2000 for HID's just isn't worth it.

In the end I'd like the amenities, but if the Scion puts a smile on my face then it doesn't matter what the inside looks like. I'll test drive both, just to make sure...

As far as the HIDs go, I'd maybe try a H9 to H11 (if applicable), an HID retrofit, or save up some money (eventually) for a pair of EU GT86 headlights.

I will buy that fender piece and paint it in WRB then slap 86 badge on it.

and ask someone to swap his FRS suspension with mine. Technically, you have Toyota 86 underneath BRZ. LOL

SoCal_86 · 02-17-2012, 02:01 AM

Hachiroku!

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12-18-2011, 08:30 AM	#169
Sport-Tech Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Drives: TBD Location: Toronto Posts: 2,583 Thanks: 665 Thanked 685 Times in 386 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FR-S here. I don't want an understeering barge, thanks.

02-09-2012, 09:23 PM	#172
Wiley Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: toyota prius, toyota tundra Location: New York Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Very helpful thread! 86 for the exterior and the interior.

02-09-2012, 09:25 PM	#173
vaporiz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 350z Location: CA Posts: 141 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Most likely FR-S if it's 2000-3000 cheaper. I won't even use the extra options given in the Limited BRZ. I care cars about exterior more than interior lol

02-09-2012, 09:56 PM	#179
maxeveland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: n/a Location: n/a Posts: 262 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	anyone know what color the gauges light up in both cars? I think ive seen red for brz and white for frs

02-09-2012, 11:05 PM	#180
86'd Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2012 WRX Sedan Location: Los Angeles Posts: 511 Thanks: 25 Thanked 97 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I probably said this already, maybe in this thread lol, but: I have a feeling that the BRZ is going to be a bit more polished, a bit better plastics, and maybe even more sound deadening. I'd love to have alcantara seats, HIDs, push start and auto climate control, but the only thing I really, really want is HIDs. That being said, I like the styling of the FR-S better. I like the 86 boxer emblem on the fender, the tach, the front end WAY better. The BRZs gauge cluster is meh and not sporty IMO, and the silver trim is probably made of better plastics, but I don't like it. I was against buying a Scion, and still really would like an actual Toyota car, but I've gotten over that. So assuming the FR-S is 23,000 and the starting BRZ is 25,000 I'd be buying the BRZ for just the HID's. And $2000 for HID's just isn't worth it. In the end I'd like the amenities, but if the Scion puts a smile on my face then it doesn't matter what the inside looks like. I'll test drive both, just to make sure... As far as the HIDs go, I'd maybe try a H9 to H11 (if applicable), an HID retrofit, or save up some money (eventually) for a pair of EU GT86 headlights.

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