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i appreciate being fun at 100% but in reality we spend most of our time on the street where im more likely at a much lower fraction of my abilities. the miata is fun as fast as it goes (which isnt very fast) but it is remarkable because it is fun at much more pedestrian speeds too. sounds like the brz fails in that dept |
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And having massive mechanical grip will allow it to handle a significant power bump in the future. Plus with the safe tuning keep in mind what could happen to a Subaru driver coming from a pushy awd WRX/STI to a responsive, loose rwd BRZ...
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I like EVO magazine and I found the article pretty interesting actually...the car that they noted as technically the best handling on road was labeled the worst because it wasn't as fun as the others (subjective views) or specifically as powerful as the Megane (which is basically in between a 2012 WRX and 2012 STi for torque level and @ 3000rpm too!)...interesting. This article even more solidifies my desire to get one (a Scion FR-S though) because looking at what they actually say about its handling, it seems to be exactly what I was wanting - a surefooted, communicative and responsive chassis that stays absolutely planted until you surpass the tires limits, which are comparatively high. If I want sideways fun at low speed I have my Tacoma...it's nearly as fun as a miata and way more practical.
I'm used to and actually prefer 'gutless' cars that you have to rev to get going and that 80mph feels 'fast'... an powerful car would just get me into trouble. I have enough conscious effort spent trying to keep my Tacoma at sane speeds as it is, I'm even running with all season low-grip tires and removed all the anti-roll bars on purpose. Even so it has no issue taking cloverleafs at above highway speeds or decreasing radius elevated highway bypass ramps @ well over interstate speeds. Not even considering power upgrades for the FR-S other than intake/exhaust (more for throttle response purposes than power concerns) - the 'wimpy' 2.0L base powerplant is more than adequate to accelerate to triple digits on on-ramps... which I really do not want to be doing! |
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all this interpretation and analysis of the the evo review and other reviews is pointless if you ask me. Yes those reviews should be considered, but in the end you are the one driving the car everyday. Go test drive the brz/frs yourself. Then go test drive the comparable cars that you are considering. Whichever you think drives the best and fits your needs and can put the smile on your face like the 86 did on Chris Harris' is the car that you should get imo.
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I still cant wait to get mine. I plan on it being a grip machine anyway.
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A chassis that is wanting of power is not the end of the world folks. I've got a Civic Si, most of my peers spend great sums of money into giving the thing more power, beyond what the car can reasonably handle. The BRZ should comfortably grow into power increases, and because it is so light, those increase won't have to be particularly great to start having effects.
Would substantially more power from the factory be nice, sure, but the BRZ would likely end priced above the other cars in this article. Let's face it, that is not Subaru's market. Subaru wants people to draw comparisons with the Cayman not compete against it in the market. Add to the fact that since this is the latest inexpensive RWD tuner car marketed toward young buyers, many future owners will be migrating from FWD and AWD platforms. Taking it easy on the power for the first year or so isn't terrible. The car is relatively inexpensive and seems to be shaping up to be a good platform for modification. Given this thing is being sold in near identical form in almost every region across the world, aftermarket support should not only be strong but also diverse. I'm not worried, it will be my first RWD car and indications are it will grow with me for quite a while, longer than the Civic that's for sure. |
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i love how they cornered at the same speed brz wearing low friction eco tires and the other wearing race tires... says a lot about mechanical grip to me
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Yea mate what I got from the article is that the BRZ isnt a bad car at all. They were wanting/hoping for more power. Makes the second and third waves of the twins more desirable imo.
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So yeah, to me, what is fun is the feel of power without too much actual speed. And that is essentially torque. Another 30 lbs ft of torque in this thing would be perfect I think. |
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The comparisons are totally wrong. 370z has loads more power and costs significantly more. Not even in the same class, on multiple levels.
Also, there's a lot to be said about liking all of the other non-performance aspects of a car - the looks, the brand, etc. That said, I'll certainly be keeping my eyes open for a TRD supercharger, or a 2-3 year model refresh with a power boost.
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Same. I've been thinking that I might like to get the convertible version when it comes out in 2-3 years if they don't add too much weight, maybe it'll have a power boost by then.
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That gets you every hot hatch, Lotus Elise, 125i M Sport, 370Z, Ginetta G40 (assuming they are genuinely selling them)... surely some others as well. We're very fortunate in North America they have given it a much keener price
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