Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.

[gravitylover]

Originally Posted by Atmo

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This actually makes me a little bit sad. Good for Toyota fans and good for 86 fans but it makes me wonder what happens to the BRZ.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by KAuss

Also, just to show you all how much of a nut I am about this car. Here's my 1/10 scale RC body I picked up a long time ago as my backup body to my RC car.

https://imgur.com/HB5aI7w

This is what's currently on my RC.

https://imgur.com/dVUBVWz

I freaking love this car man. Also orange is my favorite color, and you can only imagine how badly I wanted my car to look like this.

https://imgur.com/oMIoo2s

I have the paint to do it, just have never gotten around to it.

https://imgur.com/VVKnyoV

Hands down, that orange has been the best orange on any car ever. The AE30 MX-5 is coming out in orange too, but it does not TOUCH the FRS orange from launch. I'm sad that I'll never own this car. This would have been the color I purchase if I would have bought one in 2012.

r/c is a great way to own a car without all the hassle!

the orange made me seriously consider an fr-s over a brz. but i like the front end of the brz better. but i still got my metallic paint

back to r/c, i own the last two 2000 mitsubishi eclipse bodies in existence for similar reasons. i could never bring myself to paint either due to the rarity though.

i've also got a brz body that i did paint, because they're plenty prevalent enough to screw up a couple.




some words of warning about the paint.

all metallic/candy colors(official cars and tamyia's color spectrum) are opaque. the color and appearance of the paint is dependent on the thickness of the metallic color, as well as the color that goes behind it. a black backing paint will make it look dark, a white will make it more vibrant. other colors can also offer other ways to make for a more vibrant orange as well.

one that i know of offhand was demonstrated on a 2fast2furious extra, where they modified a Lancer with all the typical paint and wheels of the 2000's. they painted it candy apple red, but the under layer was a bright green. that base layer set the stage to make the candy apple 'pop' in depth and color.

experiment, have fun, and remember, it's only a $20, easily replaceable car body, that usually takes no more than a weekend to paint!

[mrg666]

It is a very similar story again. Everytime I see a thread like this the other car is picked. I didn't cross shop and I never regretted. I hope OP enjoys the Miata. That is a roadster and not really comparable with a BRZ/86 though. Twins are 2+2 sports cars with so much more daily driving practicality. I can carry 4 extra wheels or my road bike or two/three kids when needed ... or just enjoy driving. Twins are like the best of Miata and GTI mixed in one better looking package than both.

[wbradley]

Originally Posted by mrg666

It is a very similar story again. Everytime I see a thread like this the other car is picked. I didn't cross shop and I never regretted. I hope OP enjoys the Miata. That is a roadster and not really comparable with a BRZ/86 though. Twins are 2+2 sports cars with so much more daily driving practicality. I can carry 4 extra wheels or my road bike or two/three kids when needed ... or just enjoy driving.

Plus when you see an MX-5 from the back it's like, "what's that"? And not in a good way. More like the stylists just gave up. The Fiat has a bit more going on there though.

[Atmo]

Originally Posted by gravitylover

This actually makes me a little bit sad. Good for Toyota fans and good for 86 fans but it makes me wonder what happens to the BRZ.

Cheer up! It's satire.

[mrg666]

Originally Posted by wbradley

Plus when you see an MX-5 from the back it's like, "what's that"? And not in a good way. More like the stylists just gave up. The Fiat has a bit more going on there though.

It is now a little too personal opinion but I agree with you there. I still enjoy looking at a twin after so many years.

[igorotak]

Congrats OP on your new car! You made the right choice! It is is easier and cheaper to upgrade the MX-5's suspension with aftermarket coilovers to get rid of the body roll than swapping an MX-5's engine to the brz to get rid of the torque dip on top of getting rid of 500lbs and cutting the roof to make the brz feel like the MX-5.

[gravitylover]

Originally Posted by Atmo

Cheer up! It's satire.

I should remember to have a beer before posting

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Atmo

Cheer up! It's satire.

I thought you would have got more of a reaction. Have to see what responses you get during the week. I thought it was brilliant.

[Atmo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I thought you would have got more of a reaction. Have to see what responses you get during the week. I thought it was brilliant.

Me too. Waiting to be called an a**hole now.

[Atmo]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Yep, my old NC Miata might not have been "fast", but it carried me to the top of Pikes Peak, although I came in 2nd. My buddy from Canada came in first - why? - because his co-pilot was younger and had "no fear".


humfrz

What was your time? Years ago I drove a rental 4-banger Camry on the clock and rang in with a 30-minute "sprint" to the top. I claim my excuse for such a pathetic time to having a passenger, Mrs. Atmo, having the annoying habit of grabbing my arm when she thought we were about to plunge off a cliff to the hereafter, about every hundred yards, and that the temp gauge was pegged.

I later learned that the sad rental car showed zero oil on the dipstick.

Mrs. Atmo cured her anxiety on future drives by looking at her feet while praying.

[Atmo]

Originally Posted by 86MLR

My 2017 Solar Orange limited edition , it definitely stands out from from every other twin

Gorgeous car.

Sorry about Ricciardo today, he can't catch a break there.

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by Atmo

Me too. Waiting to be called an a**hole now.

Asshole!!!!!

[Atmo]

Originally Posted by weederr33

Asshole!!!!!

Finally embraced by fellow travellers!