No IS-F's invited to this party
08-28-12, 12:57 PM
#16
I test drove an FRS a few months back. It really IS a fun car to drive, very responsive handling and very quick shifting (automatic with paddle shifters). It DID feel like a little baby LFA. HP isn't everything, and there's plenty of room under the hood for mods. Just saying...for the price its a good "driver's car".
I own one for daily commuting
. BRZ/FRS is great looking car beside the handling. That drag test was one part of best driver's car tests. Brz shouldn't be selected for the drag race as they mentioned. For the 2012 MT best driver's car, BRZ placed 4th among those super power cars. If price is a factor then it would win the compettion. Btw, like that new GTR.... it's too fast for the money.http://www.motortrend.com/features/p...t_drivers_car/
Last edited by ISF350; 08-28-12 at 01:08 PM.
08-29-12, 10:57 AM
#17
BRS/FR-S is deemed a really good driver's car though I have yet to drive one. It certainly stands no chance in that group of cars but it won it's respective category against it's PEERS so no big deal.
IS-F should not be included since it did not win in it's respective class (E63, M3, CTS-V, etc) and it's not in the same league as most of those cars.
IS-F should not be included since it did not win in it's respective class (E63, M3, CTS-V, etc) and it's not in the same league as most of those cars.
08-29-12, 01:50 PM
#18
If you could get the BRZ to 300whp, add wider/stickier rubber, a better suspension and brakes, it would hold its own easily in that competition. If you did it right, I imagine you would be out of pocket in the low 40s for that, including the car...that's some bang for the buck.
08-29-12, 02:03 PM
#19
Like someone already said, these were competitors in the best drivers car competition (I think the 991 Porsche won). I do not know how the BRZ/FRS got in that competition in the first place though. Yes, I know a car can be a good drivers car without massive HP, but that really seemed like a huge marketing push and/or some money under the table to get that car included.
Guys, a lot of this is marketing push and money exchanged via the ad side of the house for play.
Why do you think Audis are almost in every chase scene in the flicks?
08-29-12, 03:21 PM
#20
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If you could get the BRZ to 300whp, add wider/stickier rubber, a better suspension and brakes, it would hold its own easily in that competition. If you did it right, I imagine you would be out of pocket in the low 40s for that, including the car...that's some bang for the buck.
It's going to be another long wait for the aftermarket...
Or - If my aunt had gonads, she'd be my uncle.
08-29-12, 03:22 PM
#21
After few years seeing those audio w/ DRL trend on every streets, I dont see anything else from the audi. I would take the M & 3 series over the audi S & A series any day if I go w/ german brand. Btw, for what it is the BRZ/FRS is good for real !
Last edited by ISF350; 08-29-12 at 03:33 PM.
08-29-12, 05:55 PM
#22
I am not an Audi fan. My point is simply that there was a lot of marketing behind the scenes in this BS drag race...and bias.
08-29-12, 06:18 PM
#23
Spend alittle time over here..... http://www.ft86club.com/forums/index.php
Its been done already.
They have a few pushing 385whp on stock 12.5:1 compression too.
Not trying to be an *** but the aftermarket support for the BRZ / FRS is unlike any Ive EVER seen.
Oh yea, There was one that hit 12.1 1/4 time at 120 mph this past weekend. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15998
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08-29-12, 08:57 PM
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Spend alittle time over here..... http://www.ft86club.com/forums/index.php
Its been done already.
They have a few pushing 385whp on stock 12.5:1 compression too.
Not trying to be an *** but the aftermarket support for the BRZ / FRS is unlike any Ive EVER seen.
Oh yea, There was one that hit 12.1 1/4 time at 120 mph this past weekend. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15998
Its been done already.
They have a few pushing 385whp on stock 12.5:1 compression too.
Not trying to be an *** but the aftermarket support for the BRZ / FRS is unlike any Ive EVER seen.
Oh yea, There was one that hit 12.1 1/4 time at 120 mph this past weekend. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15998
08-29-12, 09:09 PM
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08-29-12, 10:01 PM
#27
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08-30-12, 04:50 AM
#28
Let's just place nice guys! Everyone is entitled to their opinions.
There's no lack of passion in this group...that's what I like about it.
08-30-12, 05:45 PM
#29
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Kudos to the tuning community for making it happen so quickly!
09-07-12, 12:15 PM
#30
here it ran yesterday 1/4 11.3s @127.49 mph; 0-60 is unknown at this point but it could be in low 4.2s . This is in another league ..... GTR/911 BTW, what is the M3 coupe stock turbo for 1/4 ?
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16680
BTW, what is the M3 coupe stock turbo for 1/4 ?