What do you think about the scion frs

Z-Girl 12 · 07-02-2012, 07:46 PM

I think it is a hot looking lil car, I'm sure it will be mod friendly. If I were on a budget it would be on my short list. HP isn't everything.

Jordo! · 08-01-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

I think it is a hot looking lil car, I'm sure it will be mod friendly. If I were on a budget it would be on my short list. HP isn't everything.

What about handling and braking?

Mean 370Z coupe skidpad g's = 0.965
Mean 370Z coupe Slalom mph = 70.53

Mean FR-S/BRZ skidpad g's = 0.88
Mean FR-S/BRZ slalom mph (note: only 2 data points) = 68.2

Didn't bother gathering 60-0 braking data, but looked like around 110' for the Z and 120' for the FR-S/BRZ.

Data for 370Z from:

2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z Comparison Test on Inside Line

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster Road Test

page 2 - 2009 Nissan 370Z - Road Test - RoadandTrack.com

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...t/viewall.html

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster Road Test

2009 Nissan 370Z vs. BMW 135i Comparison Test on Inside Line

Data for FR-S/BRZ from:

2013 Scion FR-S Full Test

2013 Subaru BRZ Full Test and Video

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...t/viewall.html

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...t/viewall.html

280z/300zx · 08-01-2012, 01:21 AM

Had 4 new FRS's come out to the last local auto-x event. One of them still didn't even have plates on it yet. Wasn't really impressed. The exterior styling is good but the wheels are too skinny for the the body. Really detracts from the aggressiveness. The interior is no where near on par with the Z. It's not bad but not great. But for a sports car I wouldn't be too worried about it. One thing I thought was cheap was the fact that it doesn't come with a center arm rest.

Lastly, it didn't do as well on the track as the hype would make you think. With stock bald tires (the tread is down the bar indicator) I was pulling the same times or better than the 4 different FRS's. Driver skill does play a big role but considering this is only my 6th auto-x event I wouldn't say I'm experienced by any means.

Speaking to the drivers after the event was over I asked their impressions. They all said the same thing; very toss-able and fun out on the course but needs more power. When I asked more about their power needs they said during the auto-x it was difficult trying to keep the revs up in order to have the power needed to come out of turns and for daily driving it definitely wasn't anything exciting. Two of them said they were happy with their purchase even though they felt it lacking in some areas while the other two were disappointed and either looking to the aftermarket or trading in for something else next year. Of note, the two that were happy with thier purchase had never owned a faster car previously compared to the FRS. The two that were unhappy had each owned faster cars before (370z, STI, WRX, 240sx SR20 swap).

Jordo! · 08-01-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

Lastly, it didn't do as well on the track as the hype would make you think. With stock bald tires (the tread is down the bar indicator) I was pulling the same times or better than the 4 different FRS's. Driver skill does play a big role but considering this is only my 6th auto-x event I wouldn't say I'm experienced by any means.

Speaking to the drivers after the event was over I asked their impressions. They all said the same thing; very toss-able and fun out on the course but needs more power. When I asked more about their power needs they said during the auto-x it was difficult trying to keep the revs up in order to have the power needed to come out of turns and for daily driving it definitely wasn't anything exciting. Two of them said they were happy with their purchase even though they felt it lacking in some areas while the other two were disappointed and either looking to the aftermarket or trading in for something else next year. Of note, the two that were happy with thier purchase had never owned a faster car previously compared to the FRS. The two that were unhappy had each owned faster cars before (370z, STI, WRX, 240sx SR20 swap).

Yep.

Frankly, after seeing that this car can't accelerate, brake, OR handle, I'm officially done even thinking about it until they come out with a "super sport" version.

Performance-wise it is about on par with a 7th gen Celica GT-S... that's a 12-13 year old car now, and also FF. This car is barely a step up from that, and a big step down from a boosted GT-S.

Disappointing. Glad I bought the 370Z instead of waiting for the FR-S/BRZ

Zoren 370 · 08-01-2012, 08:49 PM

It would be a nice car for starters for having a aka sport car without the spank!
Modifying one is a good solution.

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280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 274	Had 4 new FRS's come out to the last local auto-x event. One of them still didn't even have plates on it yet. Wasn't really impressed. The exterior styling is good but the wheels are too skinny for the the body. Really detracts from the aggressiveness. The interior is no where near on par with the Z. It's not bad but not great. But for a sports car I wouldn't be too worried about it. One thing I thought was cheap was the fact that it doesn't come with a center arm rest. Lastly, it didn't do as well on the track as the hype would make you think. With stock bald tires (the tread is down the bar indicator) I was pulling the same times or better than the 4 different FRS's. Driver skill does play a big role but considering this is only my 6th auto-x event I wouldn't say I'm experienced by any means. Speaking to the drivers after the event was over I asked their impressions. They all said the same thing; very toss-able and fun out on the course but needs more power. When I asked more about their power needs they said during the auto-x it was difficult trying to keep the revs up in order to have the power needed to come out of turns and for daily driving it definitely wasn't anything exciting. Two of them said they were happy with their purchase even though they felt it lacking in some areas while the other two were disappointed and either looking to the aftermarket or trading in for something else next year. Of note, the two that were happy with thier purchase had never owned a faster car previously compared to the FRS. The two that were unhappy had each owned faster cars before (370z, STI, WRX, 240sx SR20 swap).

08-01-2012, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913655	It would be a nice car for starters for having a aka sport car without the spank! Modifying one is a good solution.