370z vs BRZ.......

clintfocus · 01-16-2012, 02:46 AM

the BRZ/FRS is a great car for the community, its a platform built for enthusiasts to enjoy on track with minimal fuss. it will be a great car to learn in with it low torque output and light weight, yet will still be engaging with its revvy nature and balanced handling dynamic. but the fact of the matter is, its not the same class of car as a 370, apples and oranges.

the 370 chassis and suspension geometry is much further ahead, the 370 resembles a GTR platform more than anything with its double wish bone front suspension made with aluminum components, and its very good rear suspension geometry that has great corner exit grip and camber gain. Also the 370 can fit the rubber under stock body that can allow it to be a true mechanical grip monster on top of the great suspension design.

the BRZ/FRS chassis is basically a rwd impreza/wrx, with stamped steel suspension components and arms, strut front suspension, and a rear multilink that has a significant amount of anti squat, which with close to stock NA power isnt going to be a big deal, but when people start to add power with turbocharging(which you know will happen) the car is going to struggle with corner exit traction because of its design. to further add to this issue, the car does not fit wide rubber without body modification.

01-16-2012, 02:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 40 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 17	the BRZ/FRS is a great car for the community, its a platform built for enthusiasts to enjoy on track with minimal fuss. it will be a great car to learn in with it low torque output and light weight, yet will still be engaging with its revvy nature and balanced handling dynamic. but the fact of the matter is, its not the same class of car as a 370, apples and oranges. the 370 chassis and suspension geometry is much further ahead, the 370 resembles a GTR platform more than anything with its double wish bone front suspension made with aluminum components, and its very good rear suspension geometry that has great corner exit grip and camber gain. Also the 370 can fit the rubber under stock body that can allow it to be a true mechanical grip monster on top of the great suspension design. the BRZ/FRS chassis is basically a rwd impreza/wrx, with stamped steel suspension components and arms, strut front suspension, and a rear multilink that has a significant amount of anti squat, which with close to stock NA power isnt going to be a big deal, but when people start to add power with turbocharging(which you know will happen) the car is going to struggle with corner exit traction because of its design. to further add to this issue, the car does not fit wide rubber without body modification.