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07-19-2016, 06:18 PM | #43 |
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I came from a 2007 BMW M Roadster. In many ways, it was an amazing car, but most of the time I couldn't enjoy it because I had to be so careful on the throttle. I hated selling it, but now I'm glad I did.
I heard a quote a while ago that sums up why I love the BRZ - "It's more fun to drive a slow car fast than to drive a fast car slowly." |
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I had a 700hp Supra.
Oh wait, no I still have it. And it's too slow. Still prefer the 86 though.
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07-19-2016, 08:24 PM | #46 |
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I'm going to be coming from a 06' Acura TSX. 205hp/164ftlbs. So technically more power on paper. But 3257lbs.
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07-19-2016, 08:27 PM | #47 |
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came from a 540whp wrx with built motor and trans and still don't miss my wrx I'm on my second brz too
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I came from an 08 TSX 6spd. To be honest, the TSX felt quicker through the butt dyno. Probably because of more torque and vtec.
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The 500lb difference still didn't make up for it? Mind giving some comparisons between the two cars too haha. It's rare to find someone who came from a 1st gen tsx. Also my tsx was an automatic so maybe that makes it a little slower too. Btw was your tsx tuned in any way? Because my vtec didn't kick in until 6000rpm which I don't hit much so it was almost useless to me. |
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Had a 2011 ES350 w/ 270 HP... definitely more powerful and smooth as hell but the FRS is way more fun.
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My point is...if I hadn't been stupid and "known" that 200hp wasn't enough, I would have been coming directly from a 127hp Civic to the 200hp BRZ. I would probably have had zero complaints about the power at that point. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk |
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I came from an EVO 8 pushing 334whp 341tq.
Before that I had the following: 300zx TT 455whp 350z (DE) Full bolt ons 1990 GSX 320whp 1987 300zx turbo with upgraded turbo and bolt ons T67 Single Turbo 3000gt pushing 550whp and gutted to 2770lbs Now I drive a 2016 WRX Base currently stage 1 pushing 260whp 297tq. I have plans to go stage 2 through maperformance which would put me at 330whp 340tq. While I loved all of these cars my favorite were the 3000gt, Z32, and FR-S (in that order). The EVO and WRX were and are fast but they never truly felt like a sports car. They sit higher, are sedans, and don't give you the feeling like you're driving a sports car, but rather a very fast sedan. They have their benefits but lack in the raw driving experience. I am one of the people that do wish the FR-S came turbo or had a slightly higher output engine. If the FR-S were able to produce 270hp from the factory, (and all the things that come along with that-such as warranty and reliability) like the old NSXs to me that would be THE PERFECT CAR.
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Unfotunately for me I'm 6'4", 245lbs, and without an adjustable steering column my legs were smashed by the steering wheel. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk |
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Yeah, tall guys in miatas or s2000s doesn't look good. Plus I'm not much into convertibles myself ha ha
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