NorCal (Bay Area) OFF-TOPIC Chat Thread

[BlaineWasHere]

Originally Posted by overlookedx

True, but there's something nice about that. Having 4 doors and AWD would be nice sometimes.

Really? Do you have a family? What do you need 4-doors for?!!?!? Also it doesn't snow in the bay... you don't need AWD.

The BRZ will be cheaper to run per mile than the STi easily, that's without even factoring in the cost of changing vehicles...

[overlookedx]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

Really? Do you have a family? What do you need 4-doors for?!!?!? Also it doesn't snow in the bay... you don't need AWD.

The BRZ will be cheaper to run per mile than the STi easily, that's without even factoring in the cost of changing vehicles...

I know, but sometimes with friends or family it's nice to be the one who drives places, at this point I don't ever get to drive my car with anyone in it. As for AWD, it's fun in the corners, I know it doesn't snow in the bay, but being able to mash the go-pedal midway through a corner and not worry about the back end breaking loose is nice sometimes.

As for this Sti debate, I think @finch1750 settled it for me. Laundry list of problems that turbocharged cars usually have, all the rattles that I forgot about, crappy bolstering on the seats, I think I'll stick with the BRZ.

[BlaineWasHere]

Originally Posted by overlookedx

I know, but sometimes with friends or family it's nice to be the one who drives places, at this point I don't ever get to drive my car with anyone in it. As for AWD, it's fun in the corners, I know it doesn't snow in the bay, but being able to mash the go-pedal midway through a corner and not worry about the back end breaking loose is nice sometimes.

As for this Sti debate, I think @finch1750 settled it for me. Laundry list of problems that turbocharged cars usually have, all the rattles that I forgot about, crappy bolstering on the seats, I think I'll stick with the BRZ.

This is SOOOOOO false. AWD cars push like a dump truck on edge under power. Especially ones with more than stock power. You already have the car made for fun on the corners you fool! I guess it's fun in the corners if you want to go slow around them and just accelerate fast after you go around the corner.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

This is SOOOOOO false. AWD cars push like a dump truck on edge under power. Especially ones with more than stock power. You already have the car made for fun on the corners you fool! I guess it's fun in the corners if you want to go slow around them and just accelerate fast after you go around the corner.

I don't know, its all in his definition of "fun in the corners" I guess. Some people like the G's they get from grip (like the BRZ) while some people like the kick they get from corner-exit (WRX or any turbo really). Sure it plows pretty bad if you take a regular line, but I happen to enjoy the sensation of weight transfer I got from my wrx going into the corner, turn-in just enough to upset the balance, then feeling the front tires pull me out of trouble on exit (I always picture my dog, with her front paws struggling for traction on the slippery kitchen floor as she eagerly comes to greet me when I get home lol)

[BlaineWasHere]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

I don't know, its all in his definition of "fun in the corners" I guess. Some people like the G's they get from grip (like the BRZ) while some people like kick they get from exit (WRX or any turbo really). Sure it plows pretty bad if you take a regular line, but I happen to enjoy the sensation of weight transfer I got from my wrx going into the corner, turn-in just enough to upset the balance, then feeling the front tires pull me out of trouble on exit (I always picture my dog, with her front paws struggling for traction a slippery kitchen floor as she eagerly comes to great me when I get home lol)

Ok, have fun eating my dust! Maybe it's the racecar driver in me but the car the corners fastest is the faster car to me.

I want a high HP WRX/STi as much as the next guy, but not if it's my only car. The FR-S is a cheaper to run DD and a better racecar all at the same time.

[BigFatFlip]

I know a handful of us would enjoy reading this: Nameless Rally86 "Gravel Machinegun"

http://dustyventures.kinja.com/why-w...@matthardigree

EDIT: The Flickr page is well worth a check too. Rally AE86 FTMFW!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16837963@N00/sets/72157637797059623/with/10920386435

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

I know a handful of us would enjoy reading this: Nameless Rally86 "Gravel Machinegun"

http://dustyventures.kinja.com/why-w...@matthardigree

I knew the twins would look sick with a roof scoop. You must do that and let me live out my subaru rally wants vicariously through you! Haha

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by finch1750

I knew the twins would look sick with a roof scoop. You must do that and let me live out my subaru rally wants vicariously through you! Haha

Lol, and here I thought I was gonna try to slow down with my rally "themed" BRZ.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Lol, and here I thought I was gonna try to slow down with my rally "themed" BRZ.

I spent all my Subaru negativity on talking overlookd out of an sti. Lol.

Now go buy a roof scoop, a front bar with lights, and jdm underpanels for protection. Haha

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by finch1750

I spent all my Subaru negativity on talking overlookd out of an sti. Lol.

Now go buy a roof scoop, a front bar with lights, and jdm underpanels for protection. Haha

I already have one of those on order, I'm not telling which lol

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

I already have one of those on order, I'm not telling which lol

I'm guessing I know which. Lol

But before you spend too much... http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51736

Shooting Brake anyone?

[denkigrve]

Originally Posted by finch1750

What year and how any miles?Lol I'll do my best. But i am looking at buying an ae86 or wrx wagon in the near future myself. Haha

One truth- if they claim its stock and forever babied they are full of shit. Lol

Man. I JUST sold my 04 WRX Wagon like 4 months ago. 72k miles, 2nd owner. I actually pretty much just daily drove it. Never riced it or did anything crazy. Spun the turbo up every once in a while to get to 70mph. It was lowered on pro-drive springs and the end links and shocks were taking a dump, but otherwise in good condition. Let it go for $7k.

[denkigrve]

Originally Posted by finch1750

I'm guessing I know which. Lol

But before you spend too much... http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51736

Shooting Brake anyone?

That vehicle looks awful. This is why Toyota needs to do the styling. Ugh BAD SUBARU.

[PMok]

Originally Posted by finch1750

Otherwise i was looking at mr2 spyders for crystal or an ae86 for me. Lol

if you're seriously looking at MR2 Spyders... hit me up LOL.