Fr-s/ Brz. > 370z?

SmallermouseZ · 07-02-2012, 01:34 AM

Few ppl have traded in their 370z for Brzs and fr-s are they even comparable to our Zs?

Nismo89 · 07-02-2012, 01:39 AM

i think the FR-S was designed to battle a different class of car, not take on the Z ...... i believe it was built to do battle with Suburu's BRZ , from what ive read .. THATS the battle in which the car was built for...Suburu, plus its in a different class than the Z .... i view the FR-S and BRZ as sports cars but sports car on a "lesser" scale, doing battle on the lower levels.

.c2 · 07-02-2012, 01:43 AM

^They're the same car so no it wasn't built to battle with each other lol. I agree though, the FRS/BRZ is on a completely different class... doubt it could take on the Z

Nismo89 · 07-02-2012, 01:49 AM

not exactly "battle" with it lol but the BRZ (from what ive read) was Suburu's response to the FR-S. i just wish i knew where i read it from lol....short term memory sucks A$$

or vice versus idk. which

dastaco · 07-02-2012, 01:52 AM

The BRZ/FRS were developed by Toyota and Subaru in a joint venture. They are pretty much the same car, the only difference is in the handling (oversteer vs understeer)

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...re?redirect=no

To answer the original question, I don't see these cars in the same category as the Z. The FRS/BRZ have 200hp and were built to be great handling cars, I see them being more in the Miata and s2000 realm.

Scozzy · 07-02-2012, 02:01 AM

I definitely won't trade my z for joint venture car, there are minor differences between Subaru to the Toyota but not worth trade at all, still a boxster turbo in a rear wheel drive, would be fun for a test drive

fusionchicken · 07-02-2012, 04:36 AM

the 370z is the much better performance car; the BRZ/FRS are great economical and affordable RWD fun cars IMHO.

Pauly · 07-02-2012, 06:02 AM

de ja vu thread.

Red__Zed · 07-02-2012, 06:48 AM

This won't end well.

10splaya22 · 07-02-2012, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismo89

not exactly "battle" with it lol but the BRZ (from what ive read) was Suburu's response to the FR-S. i just wish i knew where i read it from lol....short term memory sucks A$$

or vice versus idk. which

Lol. Same chassis, same drivetrain. Only minor interior, exterior and suspension differences. But they are pretty much the same thing. I agree it was designed more for a fun, easy to drive RWD performance car like the Miata or S2k.

kenchan · 07-02-2012, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmallermouseZ

Few ppl have traded in their 370z for Brzs and fr-s are they even comparable to our Zs?

Those are poor people that failed in life. Keep the Z.

Spikuh · 07-02-2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SmallermouseZ

Few ppl have traded in their 370z for Brzs and fr-s are they even comparable to our Zs?

No, just read the other threads...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismo89

i think the FR-S was designed to battle a different class of car, not take on the Z ...... i believe it was built to do battle with Suburu's BRZ , from what ive read .. THATS the battle in which the car was built for...Suburu, plus its in a different class than the Z .... i view the FR-S and BRZ as sports cars but sports car on a "lesser" scale, doing battle on the lower levels.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismo89

not exactly "battle" with it lol but the BRZ (from what ive read) was Suburu's response to the FR-S. i just wish i knew where i read it from lol....short term memory sucks A$$

or vice versus idk. which

Incorrect, it is the same car co-developed by both companies. Whatever you have read is wrong.

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Originally Posted by .c2

^They're the same car so no it wasn't built to battle with each other lol. I agree though, the FRS/BRZ is on a completely different class... doubt it could take on the Z

On a very tight course, the BRZ is probably right there with the Z. Throw in some straights of any length and the Z will pull out ahead. Very similar to comparing to the Z and the 5.0.

Pauly · 07-02-2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Those are poor people that failed in life. Keep the Z.

this is what makes you awesome

kenchan · 07-02-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Pauly

this is what makes you awesome

you know you all feel the same way. if one keeps the Z and gets the BRZ/FRS, then that's

NYBladeZ · 07-02-2012, 09:19 AM

Stock for stock, the FR-S can't match with the Z. However, I don't see a lot of FR-S buyers staying stock for long. I guess the real question is what would you prefer an F.I. FR-S or a Z. I think the FR-S, minus the power department, is a way better platform to start with. They don't have to worry about cracking VVEL

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07-02-2012, 01:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 34 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	not exactly "battle" with it lol but the BRZ (from what ive read) was Suburu's response to the FR-S. i just wish i knew where i read it from lol....short term memory sucks A$$ or vice versus idk. which __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

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dastaco Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 348 Drives: Questionably Rep Power: 13	The BRZ/FRS were developed by Toyota and Subaru in a joint venture. They are pretty much the same car, the only difference is in the handling (oversteer vs understeer) http://www.caranddriver.com/features...re?redirect=no To answer the original question, I don't see these cars in the same category as the Z. The FRS/BRZ have 200hp and were built to be great handling cars, I see them being more in the Miata and s2000 realm. __________________ Last edited by dastaco; 07-02-2012 at 01:56 AM.

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Scozzy Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West OZ Posts: 4 Drives: 09 370z silver 6spd Rep Power: 13	I definitely won't trade my z for joint venture car, there are minor differences between Subaru to the Toyota but not worth trade at all, still a boxster turbo in a rear wheel drive, would be fun for a test drive __________________ Stillen Gen 3/ Ceramic coated Stillen headers/ Berk HFCS/ F.I CBE/ Motordyne Intake manifold/ Uprev tune/ nismo sway bars/ 20mm wheel spacers/ 3M gloss black vinyl

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.c2 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: BC Canada Posts: 414 Drives: 09 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 12	^They're the same car so no it wasn't built to battle with each other lol. I agree though, the FRS/BRZ is on a completely different class... doubt it could take on the Z

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NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Stock for stock, the FR-S can't match with the Z. However, I don't see a lot of FR-S buyers staying stock for long. I guess the real question is what would you prefer an F.I. FR-S or a Z. I think the FR-S, minus the power department, is a way better platform to start with. They don't have to worry about cracking VVEL . __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling