Frs vs s2000

[GTM_Challenge]

I think it's only a matter of time until NA Twins are just as fast if not faster than NA s2000s. You have to remember, the S2000 has has 12+ years of development whereas the twins are going on just one year. I've been very impressed with what they have done so far and can't wait to see what the future holds.

[iLuveKetchup]

Originally Posted by manonastick

Remember also its not fair comparing a roadster to coupe when the coupe obivously has more chasis rigidity. Also the deiciding factor for me to get a s2000 is its potential (in terms of modding) i know as time goes the 86 is going to get more parts and all but i just can't get over the fact the ASM s2000 being n/a was able to out run cars with much more power.
Well thats just me i love both cars though

I always thought the s2k was so heavy because of its great chassis rigidity, even compared to a fixed roof car. (Don't get me started on the 86s weight for a small fixed roof car.)

Not sure how it is in AUS, but there are a lot of USDM companies (Nameless, Perrin, etc) that are offering products for the 86. This is something that was never done for the s2k, maybe due to its higher price tag & limited numbers. But then again, the same companies offered products for the STi. But the point is, the 1yr 86 already has as much aftermarket parts as the 13yr s2k.

Also, I saw a record 5 FR-S on the ride home from work yesterday.

[rene0023]

Why people compares the S2000 with the FRS/BRZ? First of all that car was descontinued and second the base price of the S2000 was $10000 more expensive than FRS is. With that amount of money invested on after market parts on the FRS it kills for sure that thing of the past XD. PS, I love the S2000 too.

[iLuveKetchup]

Drove the BRZ at an autox this past weekend. Realized that the BRZ is not for me & I'll wait for the BRZ STi (if it comes out).

Cheers to all the drivers that can drive the BRZ fast. :happy0180: I find that an amazing feat!!!

[ayau]

Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

Drove the BRZ at an autox this past weekend. Realized that the BRZ is not for me & I'll wait for the BRZ STi (if it comes out).

Cheers to all the drivers that can drive the BRZ fast. :happy0180: I find that an amazing feat!!!

You'll be debating this again in 1 week.

[cfusionpm]

Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

I always thought the s2k was so heavy because of its great chassis rigidity, even compared to a fixed roof car. (Don't get me started on the 86s weight for a small fixed roof car.)

What's a lighter weight coupe with 200hp, RWD, LSD, 6MT that's been made in the past 10 years for $25 grand brand new?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by manonastick

as owner of a s2000 was jizzing myself about the 86 until i drove my friends s2k. The 86 was designed to be a car to be easy and fun to drive. The s2000 is no doubt a fun car but its much more challanging to drive it fast. Remember also its not fair comparing a roadster to coupe when the coupe obivously has more chasis rigidity. Also the deiciding factor for me to get a s2000 is its potential (in terms of modding) i know as time goes the 86 is going to get more parts and all but i just can't get over the fact the ASM s2000 being n/a was able to out run cars with much more power.
Well thats just me i love both cars though

Now imagine a GT86 with the same amount of money in it...

[hamlet]

Since I own a highly modded S2k (400hp supercharged, caged, bilsteins,etc etc) and a BRZ.. I can give some perspective here. The S2K is faster, but less stable, more likely to swap ends, rougher, and not a whole lot less practical. The cars are pretty close... I'd be more likely to jump into the S2K if it was 70 and partly cloudy, but I honestly prefer the BRZ day to day and for track duty (feels less likely to spin). And yes, my Honda lives in the garage since I got the BRZ and the battery has now gone dead.

[WolfpackS2k]

Originally Posted by Hordur
The S2000 is a convertible. I am not a hairdresser, so to me it is pointless.

Let me know how that works for you when you go to the race track

[redcelica]

Originally Posted by hamlet

Since I own a highly modded S2k (400hp supercharged, caged, bilsteins,etc etc) and a BRZ.. I can give some perspective here. The S2K is faster, but less stable, more likely to swap ends, rougher, and not a whole lot less practical. The cars are pretty close... I'd be more likely to jump into the S2K if it was 70 and partly cloudy, but I honestly prefer the BRZ day to day and for track duty (feels less likely to spin). And yes, my Honda lives in the garage since I got the BRZ and the battery has now gone dead.

you must have an ap1

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by hamlet

Since I own a highly modded S2k (400hp supercharged, caged, bilsteins,etc etc) and a BRZ.. I can give some perspective here. The S2K is faster, but less stable, more likely to swap ends, rougher, and not a whole lot less practical. The cars are pretty close... I'd be more likely to jump into the S2K if it was 70 and partly cloudy, but I honestly prefer the BRZ day to day and for track duty (feels less likely to spin). And yes, my Honda lives in the garage since I got the BRZ and the battery has now gone dead.

Sounds like you just need more seat time, or balance out your suspension

[hamlet]

I love my Ap1. But it was starting to show the effects of age, chassis flex, rattles. And ofcourse I could learn to drive better, I was simply comparing cars

[redcelica]

Sorry if repost

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoKjFheyxvA"]Should I Buy A Subaru BRZ or a Honda S2000? - AFTER/DRIVE - YouTube[/ame]

[epoch707]

The s2000 was designed and engineered as a sports car. Infused with f1 racing technology with similar ideology and racing spirit as the type r.

The BRZ is a sporty car. This means, it has a peppy engine and handles pretty well and also is spacious and has all the creature comforts from a convenience stand point.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGj3oC-wPF0"]Spoon - Type One Interview: S2000 - Type R Rigid Collar Gusset Plate - YouTube[/ame]

s2000 > BRZ

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and I own a brz. I can admit that the s2k is a superior platform so im no fanboy. There is was so much more thought and engineering that went into a s2000 and type r that far exceeds the limits of a brz...