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xAgentzero13 · 09-18-2012, 12:55 AM

WHo ever buys that car with 20s on it is on the same level of stupidity as the Ferrari FRS lmao!

Lonewolf · 09-18-2012, 01:21 AM

That car is ruined with 20's...steering feel, handling balance, ride, and acceleration were all negatively affected by that comical setup...
Mike Calvert = you suck at modifying

CrazyWookiee · 09-18-2012, 01:22 AM

WHO IS THIS MIKE CALVERT?! FIND HIM.

gmookher · 09-18-2012, 02:59 AM

ugly

Sasquachulator · 09-18-2012, 03:06 AM

He found it difficult to keep the revs below 5500???

ANd he's wondering why his gas mileage sucks???

Does he realize WHY he's at 5500 RPM....cuz HES GOT ****ING 20's ON THE DAMN THING!

Jeez I didnt even think its possible to even turn with those wheels.....

cgrey · 09-18-2012, 03:23 AM

A poorly written review. Not sure why he bothered adding to the pile.

YW-Slayer · 09-18-2012, 04:09 AM

Automatic version.

20" rims.

WHY? WHY??!!!

fatoni · 09-18-2012, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeves

Yea, 2/10 practicality.. for a soccer mom who NEEDS to pick up 3 kids and groceries for the week.

I find the FR-S/BRZ's practicality more like 8/10 for what I need.

sounds like you only need 2.5/10 practicality. :happy0180: the car really isnt that practical. sports cars in general arent but for many people that doesnt matter. when its all said and done, i dont think the review was that bad. its just the car he had to review doesnt reflect the values that many of us on the forum have.

czar07 · 09-18-2012, 05:28 AM

I think if you are reviewing a "Sports Coupe" practicality should be the LEAST weighted item on the list.

FRiSson · 09-18-2012, 03:25 PM

Those rims have been done before....

GNS · 09-18-2012, 06:09 PM

I've seen wheels like these, but they're usually on Cadillacs.

jadewbj · 09-19-2012, 09:45 AM

On second thought to make it a real review they should have thrown about 500 pounds of rocks in the back too. Just to be sure.

Blackfly · 09-19-2012, 10:36 AM

I appreciate all your comments, positive or negative. Thanks for taking the time to read my review.

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeves

Yea, 2/10 practicality.. for a soccer mom who NEEDS to pick up 3 kids and groceries for the week.

I find the FR-S/BRZ's practicality more like 8/10 for what I need.

Just keep in mind I will test drive many other cars from the new Dodge Dart to a Corvette ZR1. The Corvette ZR1 will, no doubt be a 1.

Both my Camaro's (2002 & 2011) I would consider a 2. Actually, my '02 would be a 1 since it is for AutoX/Road racing and car show's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyWookiee

WHO IS THIS MIKE CALVERT?! FIND HIM.

lol!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

He found it difficult to keep the revs below 5500???

Yes. Because it was fun to drive. The higher RPM's gave me stiff pants.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRiSson

Those rims have been done before....

^^ This!

LMAO! nice!

Craig · 09-19-2012, 03:04 PM

Everyone seemed to miss the opening of his review. He admitted to barely liking small block v8s. This car wasn't built for the muscleheads.

09-18-2012, 01:22 AM	#17
CrazyWookiee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 546 Thanks: 375 Thanked 349 Times in 165 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	WHO IS THIS MIKE CALVERT?! FIND HIM. __________________ "I'm the real Peter Lau" - Peter Lau

09-18-2012, 05:28 AM	#23
czar07 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: '97 RSP JZZ30 GT-T Location: Australia Posts: 612 Thanks: 365 Thanked 192 Times in 101 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think if you are reviewing a "Sports Coupe" practicality should be the LEAST weighted item on the list. __________________ Germans>Japanese>Italians>Americans. Unless its a Corvette.

09-18-2012, 03:25 PM	#24
FRiSson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT Location: New England Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 118 Thanked 483 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Those rims have been done before.... Attached Images

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