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Old Feb 10, 2013, 02:48 PM
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For what it's worth though, Mazda doesn't exactly put amazing tires on the Miata. Both were designed for handling. Toyota/Subaru decided however to make it easier to get the tail end out.
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Old Feb 10, 2013, 02:51 PM
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For what it's worth though, Mazda doesn't exactly put amazing tires on the Miata. Both were designed for handling. Toyota/Subaru decided however to make it easier to get the tail end out.
I know that. I just think that if that is one of the big draws of that car, then Toyota/Subaru screwed up. No me gusta.
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Old Feb 10, 2013, 02:52 PM
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It's no different than the Miata, it's touted as an amazing handling car but with the stock tires, it doesn't exactly have a lot of grip. Throw some nice tires on it though, and it's a very different experience.
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Old Feb 10, 2013, 02:56 PM
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I am willing to admit that my choice of a GTO to be my next car, which is still absolutely true, is not relevant to most people. I just don't want to have to worry about power ever again. I am willing to upgrade the hell out of the suspension, brakes, wheels, tires, etc. I just want (for me) a powerful car that can hang with anything. That is not in the cards for the GT86.
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Old Feb 10, 2013, 02:59 PM
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I'm sure once the car has been out for a while, more options will become available. Personally I'd go for an LS swapped Miata.
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I'm sure once the car has been out for a while, more options will become available. Personally I'd go for an LS swapped Miata.
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Old Feb 10, 2013, 05:59 PM
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Top gear lap time is out...

01:31.2 BMW 760Li (wet)
01:31.3 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
01:31.3 Vauxhall VXR8 (wet)
01:31.3 Toyota GT86 (slightly wet)
01:31.4 Audi TT Mk.II 2.0T
01:31.6 Honda NSX-R (wet)
01:31.8 BMW M3 E46
01:31.8 BMW 535d
01:31.8 Nissan 350Z
01:31.8 Mazda RX-8
01:31.9 BMW 130i (E87)
01:32.1 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG (wet)

Not bad for 215 section Prius tires in damp conditions
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Old Feb 10, 2013, 06:02 PM
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Isn't the VXR8 related to the GTO?
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Old Feb 10, 2013, 08:24 PM
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Yeah I think so
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Old Feb 11, 2013, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ambystom01
Isn't the VXR8 related to the GTO?
Here is a comparable dry time of that chassis.
01:30.1 Vauxhall Monaro VXR (dry)
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Originally Posted by Onizuka
Not bad for 215 section Prius tires in damp conditions
Check the Evo track times and get back to me.
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Old Feb 11, 2013, 06:59 PM
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A car with 100 more HP, an advanced AWD system and super grippy tires. The BRZ/FRS was never met to go head to head with that kind of car.
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Originally Posted by ambystom01
A car with 100 more HP, an advanced AWD system and super grippy tires. The BRZ/FRS was never met to go head to head with that kind of car.
Dude, i keep trying to tell you, some people just don't get it. NFSLancerRA's next car is going to be a Pontiac GTO which he thinks "can hang with anything" and got "the same caliber of praise" as the 86 That's when you know it's time to smile and nod.
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I actually like the GTO.
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Originally Posted by ambystom01
I actually like the GTO.
Who said you didn't? Sheeesh, no wonder you have 13k + posts. Keep on it then
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