Keep the EVO and get BRZ as a DD? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

evox2frs · 02-26-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by orthojoe

The Evo was big, but your poor ride probably had more to do with the coilovers you installed than the car itself. If you get coilovers for the FR-S, make sure you get a good set, like Ohlins. Otherwise, I'll bet your FR-S will become 'bumpy' as well.

No doubt man, it was slammed, and on 19's with stretched tires. Last thing I will do to the FR-S. My Evo VIII was perfect to me on stock suspension, for the roads I go on. I'm going to be very cautious if I mod the suspension or wheels on the FR-S. So damn tempting though, cars on this forum are looking hot. If I can't swing something like Ohlins one day, I may go with RCE yellows and Koni's, and stick to 17" wheels for sure. For now, I'm completely content with the stock setup. I do not want to ruin the perfect fun factor setup it comes with.

Deepseadiver · 02-27-2013, 03:36 PM

I have a EVO X as well! As stated above, the passing power you WILL miss with the BRZ, but both are fun to drive. My EVO is five years old and feels very violent, rough, raw, and like a used modified beast that has been driven hard. The BRZ feels like a new car, unmolested! My EVO is Loud, BRZ quite.

tripjammer · 02-27-2013, 05:17 PM

I am getting 27 MPG AVG and I will driving like it stole it. This car is an awesome DD. Get an ecutek tune also if you get a BRZ.

Acree · 02-27-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tripjammer

I am getting 27 MPG AVG and I will driving like it stole it. This car is an awesome DD. Get an ecutek tune also if you get a BRZ.

I drive mostly highway, but I still beat the crap out of it. Averaging 31 mpg.

Awesome.

-Acree

dammitcubs · 02-27-2013, 05:52 PM

Yeah I'm in the same boat on what I want to do.

apart of me doesn't want to let go of my evo. It's only stock, but I never asked for anything more. I'm not a power guy because I feel like I have good enough power. NA cars intrigue me so that's why the BRZ is so tempting. I'm almost done with my EVO payments which amazing because I might finally never have a car payment in a while. It's only got 45k miles which i only drive 10k per year so this car can last me years.

The only reason why the BRZ is even in my sights is because when I go go-kart, i love drifting the car and just power sliding through corners, it was so much fun everytime that I would be in chicago to see my family, i would have to go karting. If the BRZ can bring me that control and fun on some california back roads then, drift might be better than grip.

I get annoying people telling me about it being underpower. But it seems like doesn't need to match the 300hp of the a stock evo. Since its lighter, you only need like 250hp. I've read some great break throughs in ECUTEK + a good intake exhaust. It won't be as raw as the evo, but I know I won't be dull either.

It's also hard for a person who growing up and working hard through my career said at a young age "i will own an evo" and I have bought two. It was one of my dream cars (skyline gtr being the other) and It's hard for me to say goodbye. It's been a good friend. I'm battling my urges now but I love the feeling of a new car. The reason why the Evo was so great for me was I didn't need to mod it. I'm not a tuner type of guy and i always ask others to do it for me. It was a complete package, but I have to agree with some people on these boards, if I go WOT on the EVO, it will last all of 4 seconds.

02-27-2013, 03:36 PM	#30
Deepseadiver Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ DMG manual Limited Location: Hawaii Posts: 238 Thanks: 229 Thanked 35 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a EVO X as well! As stated above, the passing power you WILL miss with the BRZ, but both are fun to drive. My EVO is five years old and feels very violent, rough, raw, and like a used modified beast that has been driven hard. The BRZ feels like a new car, unmolested! My EVO is Loud, BRZ quite.

02-27-2013, 05:52 PM	#33
dammitcubs Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2008 EVO X Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 76 Thanks: 16 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah I'm in the same boat on what I want to do. apart of me doesn't want to let go of my evo. It's only stock, but I never asked for anything more. I'm not a power guy because I feel like I have good enough power. NA cars intrigue me so that's why the BRZ is so tempting. I'm almost done with my EVO payments which amazing because I might finally never have a car payment in a while. It's only got 45k miles which i only drive 10k per year so this car can last me years. The only reason why the BRZ is even in my sights is because when I go go-kart, i love drifting the car and just power sliding through corners, it was so much fun everytime that I would be in chicago to see my family, i would have to go karting. If the BRZ can bring me that control and fun on some california back roads then, drift might be better than grip. I get annoying people telling me about it being underpower. But it seems like doesn't need to match the 300hp of the a stock evo. Since its lighter, you only need like 250hp. I've read some great break throughs in ECUTEK + a good intake exhaust. It won't be as raw as the evo, but I know I won't be dull either. It's also hard for a person who growing up and working hard through my career said at a young age "i will own an evo" and I have bought two. It was one of my dream cars (skyline gtr being the other) and It's hard for me to say goodbye. It's been a good friend. I'm battling my urges now but I love the feeling of a new car. The reason why the Evo was so great for me was I didn't need to mod it. I'm not a tuner type of guy and i always ask others to do it for me. It was a complete package, but I have to agree with some people on these boards, if I go WOT on the EVO, it will last all of 4 seconds.

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