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Old 12-03-2018, 12:48 PM   #15
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I saw a BRZ and FR-S this weekend at COTA doing the WRL endurance race. Had to leave before I could find the team and ask questions about their setups.
I’m sure there were multiple but my close friend was driving the red one.
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Fuel consumption rate is also higher than a MX-5. Pit stops can make or break a team in enduro racing.
is it really that much worse? Because the ft has few more gallons.
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is it really that much worse? Because the ft has few more gallons.
Heavier car, more power. Yes, it's worse than a MX5 in terms of fuel economy and run time duration.
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