Got to inspect the Scion FR-S today...

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-07-2012, 04:30 PM

Its a great looking car with awesome chassis and performance features but lacks about 75hp and 100lbs of torque for me to even consider it for any true sporting intentions. This car needs a turbo and a bbk. That being said. That would add about 220lbs to its 2800lbs.

If they found a way to keep it @ 2900lb max and have a turbo 275hp/280lbs tq? This car would be speaking volumes to the masses. Keep the price @ 33k max. And this car would rule

m4a1mustang · 06-08-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Its a great looking car with awesome chassis and performance features but lacks about 75hp and 100lbs of torque for me to even consider it for any true sporting intentions. This car needs a turbo and a bbk. That being said. That would add about 220lbs to its 2800lbs.

If they found a way to keep it @ 2900lb max and have a turbo 275hp/280lbs tq? This car would be speaking volumes to the masses. Keep the price @ 33k max. And this car would rule

Curious as to why it needs a BBK? More power I definitely agree with, but the itty bitty brakes on my S2000 have no problem keeping up with the car. I think the stock brakes on the FRS/BRZ would be more than enough for spirited driving.

bigdog1250 · 06-08-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Its a great looking car with awesome chassis and performance features but lacks about 75hp and 100lbs of torque for me to even consider it for any true sporting intentions. This car needs a turbo and a bbk. That being said. That would add about 220lbs to its 2800lbs.

If they found a way to keep it @ 2900lb max and have a turbo 275hp/280lbs tq? This car would be speaking volumes to the masses. Keep the price @ 33k max. And this car would rule

While we'd always love more power, that's not the point of this car. It's supposed to be an entry level sports car that offers great performance for the price. It's not supposed to be in the same class as the 370z as its $5k+ cheaper.

Of course the mods you mentioned would be great, but for $33k that defeats the intentions of this car. The Masses want a $25k entry level giggle machine. Those with deeper pockets would go with a Z or something higher in the spectrum.

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	Its a great looking car with awesome chassis and performance features but lacks about 75hp and 100lbs of torque for me to even consider it for any true sporting intentions. This car needs a turbo and a bbk. That being said. That would add about 220lbs to its 2800lbs. If they found a way to keep it @ 2900lb max and have a turbo 275hp/280lbs tq? This car would be speaking volumes to the masses. Keep the price @ 33k max. And this car would rule