Smike's FRS Test Drive
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Sorry to rain on the parade and all, but the BRZ/FRS was never meant to be powerful, as with the original AE86, it was meant to be a fun RWD car in an entry level segment. They did however make it “sporty” by giving it an above average HP, keeping it light weight, and giving it a sporty suspension. In all reality it is basically a practical S2000/Miata with a back seat and hard top which in the price range it’s in it is still fairly competitive. As far as the lack of kick back in the seat comment, find me a production car with a high revving low displacement naturally aspirated motor that does that and I’ll eat my shoes. All in all if you’re looking for a fun car that’s stock that is light weight, good gas milage, sporty, RWD, and can be a comphy DD/ weekend racer. I’d say they hit the nail on the head.
I’m not saying that the car isn’t priced a bit high, which if it were brought down $2,000 from what it is, I would pick one up in a heart-beat, then fix those tail lights that are hideous. Personally I’d pick up the BRZ for a DD as the difference in the interior is quite large and it is really comfortable. (mmm heated seats in the winter)
I’m not saying that the car isn’t priced a bit high, which if it were brought down $2,000 from what it is, I would pick one up in a heart-beat, then fix those tail lights that are hideous. Personally I’d pick up the BRZ for a DD as the difference in the interior is quite large and it is really comfortable. (mmm heated seats in the winter)
I hope you like the taste of leather.
I think if you sell a car as, 'sporty' it needs to have some performance. Otherwise, you're basically selling an econobox that's made to look fast, which in my personal option is pretty much retarded.
So I went into some curves. VSC off, didn't learn that TC needed a 5 second hold to fully turn off (thanks sales guy). Get to a curve, carrying speed, instantly neutered. Instant sad face. Even in "sport mode" it was in nanny mode. I may or may not have been on the edge of traction (payback for sales guy). Turn in was OK though the turns. You had to remember to keep the revs up at 4-7k the whole time or you'll be getting flashbacks to what its like to drive the RX8. Michelin OE tires were a bad choice. It wants to be a sports car. Don't put general touring tires on it. 215/45R17, moderate response, not much ultimate grip. I'd rip them off as soon as possible for some actual extreme summer or maximum summer tires.
tires suck but its a wear item, just get better tires
Bottom line:
Just didn't pull me or push me. Or really move me. "I'll have another Starbucks espresso latte mocha frap and return to my beige house with white picture less walls." Trendy, I am sure the 18-22 crowd will love it, but deep down it has no soul. Just like gingers.
Just didn't pull me or push me. Or really move me. "I'll have another Starbucks espresso latte mocha frap and return to my beige house with white picture less walls." Trendy, I am sure the 18-22 crowd will love it, but deep down it has no soul. Just like gingers.
My last car:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/nholmes/2000%20ITR%200933/12aeb755.jpg[IMG]
I hope you like the taste of leather.
I think if you sell a car as, 'sporty' it needs to have some performance. Otherwise, you're basically selling an econobox that's made to look fast, which in my personal option is pretty much retarded.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/nholmes/2000%20ITR%200933/12aeb755.jpg[IMG]
I hope you like the taste of leather.
I think if you sell a car as, 'sporty' it needs to have some performance. Otherwise, you're basically selling an econobox that's made to look fast, which in my personal option is pretty much retarded.
In Smike We Trust
And the ITR isn't exactly what I'd call mass produced, the chassis itself is different from regular teggy's
production car with a high revving low displacement naturally aspirated motor
Limited production? Yes.
Modified chassis? Sure.
It's still all around more fun out of the box than what I've been reading about the Toybaru joint venture.
Show me any N/A car of equal power to the BRZ that gives you a kick in the pants. I guess one could argue a Lotus Elise R.
Last edited by golgo13; Aug 29, 2012 at 04:39 PM.
