I drive fast because the car feel "slow" - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Bergen23 · 04-30-2015, 12:49 PM

I make sure I don't speed, or break any laws when I drive. When I find myself way over the limit, I make sure to bring it down to a reasonable speed because fuck tickets. Happy with my low insurance (relatively for a 23 year old) and don't want to ruin that

Pkush · 04-30-2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Actually I don't think it is a timed event so much as activated by procreation. The sensitivity setting seems to get lower as time goes by though.

Well, the drive from our first date included going 120, racing an STI and an M3 and passing people on the shoulder (3 idiots going 60 blocking all lanes).

I think I might never hear the alarm... (And yes I'm a moron driver sometimes).

extrashaky · 04-30-2015, 12:53 PM

If I'm reading correctly, OP isn't really saying the car feels slow. He's saying that the car feels capable at all speeds, so that when you're going fast the car still feels like it can handle it. I know that feeling. Other cars start to feel more dangerous at higher speeds, but this one feels like you're still in complete control.

To me, it makes this car feel "fast" rather than "slow," even though I think we're experiencing the same phenomenon. It's all in your frame of reference.

Tcoat · 04-30-2015, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pkush

Well, the drive from our first date included going 120, racing an STI and an M3 and passing people on the shoulder (3 idiots going 60 blocking all lanes).

I think I might never hear the alarm... (And yes I'm a moron driver sometimes).

First date car (got pulled over 4 times in 6 blocks after picking her up):

The alarm will kick in some day!

fang_gt86 · 04-30-2015, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by extrashaky

If I'm reading correctly, OP isn't really saying the car feels slow. He's saying that the car feels capable at all speeds, so that when you're going fast the car still feels like it can handle it. I know that feeling. Other cars start to feel more dangerous at higher speeds, but this one feels like you're still in complete control.

To me, it makes this car feel "fast" rather than "slow," even though I think we're experiencing the same phenomenon. It's all in your frame of reference.

That's a much better explanation. Thanks!

Maybe I should tell people that FR-S stands for Fun and Really Safe. Lol

Pkush · 04-30-2015, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

First date car (got pulled over 4 times in 6 blocks after picking her up):

The alarm will kick in some day!

I hope it won't

MokSpeed · 04-30-2015, 01:11 PM

It's the exact opposite for me.

I constantly feel like I'm going 70-80 mph and look down to see a disappointing 40-45 mph. Especially with an aftermarket header.

Scott@HKSUSA · 04-30-2015, 05:04 PM

The more capable a car is, the slower it feels. I think it's because it generally takes more speed or g-force for it to feel like you're "pushing it" on "on the edge." Whereas in a less capable car, it doesn't take much to feel like you're pushing it or on the edge.

Highway cruising at 70mph in a 1000hp GT-R feels like you are literally crawling.

BRZZZZZZZZZZ · 04-30-2015, 05:10 PM

I drive my car like a grandma as not to attract attention and have some jackass race me and prove I am slow.

Also I already got one exhaust warning

DarkSunrise · 04-30-2015, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZZZZZZZZZZ

I drive my car like a grandma as not to attract attention and have some jackass race me and prove I am slow.

I'm the opposite. I just drive around however I want and if the jackass in the other lane thinks I'm racing, I don't really care, I just ignore him - I'm in my own world. IMO half the fun of this car is downshifting and using the revs. Our cars sound so good with a UEL header that it'd be a shame not to wind them out when opportunity permits.

Sideways&Smiling · 04-30-2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

I'm the opposite. I just drive around however I want and if the jackass in the other lane thinks I'm racing, I don't really care, I just ignore him - I'm in my own world. IMO half the fun of this car is downshifting and using the revs. Our cars sound so good with a UEL header that it'd be a shame not to wind them out when opportunity permits.

This is what I do with the S2000. lol. It's just too fun to not always stay in low gears and redline/revmatch/engine brake everywhere. :P

DarkSunrise · 04-30-2015, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideways&Smiling

This is what I do with the S2000. lol. It's just too fun to not always stay in low gears and redline/revmatch/engine brake everywhere. :P

Exactly! I love heel-toe and revmatching, even during normal driving. Just fun and it sounds great with the right exhaust.

Tromatic · 04-30-2015, 06:22 PM

I only ever (rarely) look at the tach or rely on sound, so I would imagine I'm usually on the far side of the speed suggestion sign.

fang_gt86 · 04-30-2015, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott@HKSUSA

The more capable a car is, the slower it feels. I think it's because it generally takes more speed or g-force for it to feel like you're "pushing it" on "on the edge." Whereas in a less capable car, it doesn't take much to feel like you're pushing it or on the edge.

Highway cruising at 70mph in a 1000hp GT-R feels like you are literally crawling.

A 1000hp GTR will make you feel slow on just about any road. Unless you're in places like Salt Lake or the Autobahn. Lol

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04-30-2015, 12:49 PM	#15
Bergen23 Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: '15 Halo FR-S Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 922 Thanked 950 Times in 492 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I make sure I don't speed, or break any laws when I drive. When I find myself way over the limit, I make sure to bring it down to a reasonable speed because fuck tickets. Happy with my low insurance (relatively for a 23 year old) and don't want to ruin that

04-30-2015, 12:53 PM	#17
extrashaky Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited Location: USA Posts: 4,045 Thanks: 1,100 Thanked 5,618 Times in 2,266 Posts Mentioned: 55 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	If I'm reading correctly, OP isn't really saying the car feels slow. He's saying that the car feels capable at all speeds, so that when you're going fast the car still feels like it can handle it. I know that feeling. Other cars start to feel more dangerous at higher speeds, but this one feels like you're still in complete control. To me, it makes this car feel "fast" rather than "slow," even though I think we're experiencing the same phenomenon. It's all in your frame of reference.

04-30-2015, 01:11 PM	#21
MokSpeed Granny Shifter Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 FR-S Location: United States Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 539 Thanked 1,289 Times in 711 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's the exact opposite for me. I constantly feel like I'm going 70-80 mph and look down to see a disappointing 40-45 mph. Especially with an aftermarket header.

04-30-2015, 05:04 PM	#22
Scott@HKSUSA Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S, HKS V2 S/C Location: Madison Heights, MI Posts: 115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 173 Times in 72 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The more capable a car is, the slower it feels. I think it's because it generally takes more speed or g-force for it to feel like you're "pushing it" on "on the edge." Whereas in a less capable car, it doesn't take much to feel like you're pushing it or on the edge. Highway cruising at 70mph in a 1000hp GT-R feels like you are literally crawling.

04-30-2015, 05:10 PM	#23
BRZZZZZZZZZZ Car Nut Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: BMW 335d, Toyota Echo RS, FRS Location: Calgary Posts: 1,557 Thanks: 368 Thanked 603 Times in 346 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I drive my car like a grandma as not to attract attention and have some jackass race me and prove I am slow. Also I already got one exhaust warning

04-30-2015, 06:22 PM	#27
Tromatic Banned Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 61 Thanked 1,728 Times in 786 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I only ever (rarely) look at the tach or rely on sound, so I would imagine I'm usually on the far side of the speed suggestion sign.

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