There is hope. BRZ STI

[Brendon]

It's a phenomenal car right out the box. Of course more power wouldn't hurt but it isn't necessary.

 

[troyguitar]

 

[manny2206]

It's a phenomenal car right out the box. Of course more power wouldn't hurt but it isn't necessary.

agree whole heartly

 

[Bender1]

It's a phenomenal car right out the box. Of course more power wouldn't hurt but it isn't necessary.

This - total internet myth that it NEEDS more power.

 

[D Griff]

It's a phenomenal car right out the box. Of course more power wouldn't hurt but it isn't necessary.

This - total internet myth that it NEEDS more power.

I would agree. It's just a bit of a bummer that it's slower than a stock GTI acceration wise, but it's certainly still a lot of fun and feels great to drive.

 

[Merkle]

It's a phenomenal car right out the box. Of course more power wouldn't hurt but it isn't necessary.

I agree, when I drove one on some tight twisty roads I never felt like I needed more power. The chassis was amazing and the car just handles awesome.

I'd like one with more power, mainly more torque but, stock out of the box it isn't bad. It won't amaze you on the straights but it will keep you smiling in the corners. I won't lie, if I bought one I'd supercharge it.

 

[troyguitar]

The car is slow as hell stock. It needs more power and real tires.

 

[maxtdi]

The car is slow as hell stock. It needs more power and real tires.

Seriously, I find it ironic that ppl with modified GTIs that have nearly double the power of a BRZ say that the BRZ does't need more yet the GTI is too slow and getting modified ?!

 

[D Griff]

Seriously, I find it ironic that ppl with modified GTIs that have nearly double the power of a BRZ say that the BRZ does't need more yet the GTI is too slow and getting modified ?!

Well, stock GTIs don't NEED more power, there's plenty for street driving, but more is almost always fun...
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[Brendon]

In most cases, I have seen the FR-S/BRZ auto-x with just better tires and the times were crazy. Everyone always says more of this or more of that but the truth is the majority of consumers will purchase a car and they will never be able to outperform or reach the performance level of what the stock vehicle is capable of.

 

[Gunkata]

In most cases, I have seen the FR-S/BRZ auto-x with just better tires and the times were crazy. Everyone always says more of this or more of that but the truth is the majority of consumers will purchase a car and they will never be able to outperform or reach the performance level of what the stock vehicle is capable of.

yep, one of the car mags just did a test with new wheels and tires and knocked something like 7 seconds off their auto-x time with the car.

 

[Bender1]

Seriously, I find it ironic that ppl with modified GTIs that have nearly double the power of a BRZ say that the BRZ does't need more yet the GTI is too slow and getting modified ?!

For me, its a different purpose.

I am not getting a BRZ to be a fun grocery getter, I am getting it for a dedicated purpose where handling >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> power.

 

[troyguitar]

For me, its a different purpose.

I am not getting a BRZ to be a fun grocery getter, I am getting it for a dedicated purpose where handling >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> power.

I didn't know you were an autox competitor?

 

[Bender1]

It was a hypothetical "i'm getting... "

I'm not - hence why I haven't bought one!

 

[D Griff]

yep, one of the car mags just did a test with new wheels and tires and knocked something like 7 seconds off their auto-x time with the car.

That's an insane amount of time shaved off in autox. It could definitely be great in that arena where power doesn't really matter much.