Someone tell me this is a bad idea...

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12/10/2014 at 09:16 • Filed to: None

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DISCUSSION (18)

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > 66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash
12/10/2014 at 09:22

It is bad because parts are expensive.

ACESandEIGHTS > 66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash
12/10/2014 at 09:22

It's a fine idea if you have the means. Look at that thing.

Good heavens, Miss Sakamoto, it's beautiful.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > 66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash
12/10/2014 at 09:23

It is a badass idea, because R32.

Do it.

Do it!

DO IT!!!!

Mercedes Streeter > 66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash
12/10/2014 at 09:23

it's a horrible idea!! I mean it has a decent price, low km for its age, is right hand drive, looks clean and in good condition. It's JDM as FXXK (*giggle*), why would you want such a thing? :)

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy
12/10/2014 at 09:23

Oh ok, yeah I'm weary of the reliability.

Roadster Man > 66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash
12/10/2014 at 09:24

It's a bad idea because it isn't a GTS-T or a GT-R.

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > Roadster Man
12/10/2014 at 09:25

I was looking at GTS-Ts too, but what's the difference really?

Flavien Vidal > 66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash
12/10/2014 at 09:30

it's a bad idea because it's slow as hell... 155hp and quite heavy too... so no. just no. GTS are no GTS-T or GTr. They kind of suck really...

Roadster Man > 66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash
12/10/2014 at 09:34

I'm pretty sure the engine is the only difference. The GTS-T came with an RB20DET, but the GTS had an RB20DE.

It's weird now that I look at the ad— it looks like this guy has a GTS-T. The engine bay is clearly factory turbo and the VIN plate says RB20DET. It doesn't affect the price too greatly, but this guys doesn't even know what car he has...

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > Flavien Vidal
12/10/2014 at 09:35

Sometimes the truth just hurts....

Burrito de EJ25 > Flavien Vidal
12/11/2014 at 00:59

...Heavy? It weighs as much as a BRZ.

Flavien Vidal > Burrito de EJ25
12/11/2014 at 02:26

Well, yes... 155hp for 1300kg is A LOT.... A 1.8 NA or NB miata has a better power/weight ratio...

Maybe it's light by american standards, but for a Japanese sports car it's rather heavy.

Burrito de EJ25 > Flavien Vidal
12/11/2014 at 02:57

It's not heavy. Not for Japan or America. You wanna' tell me that it's under powered? Sure. Heavy? You're out of your mind. 2700 is absolutely not heavy.

Someone's been watching too much Initial D.

Flavien Vidal > Burrito de EJ25
12/11/2014 at 03:36

The R32 is a SMALL car... it's not a R33 or a R34... it's really small.

That a 1990 two door car with not much electronics and a small engine weights as much as a 2014 car with a shitload of electronics, confortable electric seats and all the modern comfort a car can get makes it a heavy car.

I mean... this is from the same year and it's 75kg lighter:

Kinja'd!!!

Flavien Vidal > Burrito de EJ25
12/11/2014 at 03:51

Forgot to mention... I actually live in Japan, so I don't really need Initial D to see R32s everyday lol

Burrito de EJ25 > Flavien Vidal
12/11/2014 at 03:54

The BRZ is a small, 4-cylinder, 2-seater coupe with aluminum body panels. The R32, with its inline-6, for its time, was an entry level luxury car. A 3-series fighter. It wasn't that small for its time. Nor is that at all relevant.

Like I said. Someone's been watching too much Initial D.

And this isn't even about its weight in comparison to other vehicles of its time. As a generality 2700 lbs is not a heavy car. It's a fantastic base to work with.

For comparison an R32 GTR weighs between 3200-3300 lbs. That's nearly as much as what my modern WRX weighs. So, again, no, the GTS is not heavy. You're still completely out of your mind.

Burrito de EJ25 > Flavien Vidal
12/11/2014 at 03:57

It was a joke. Poking fun at anime racing.

Flavien Vidal > Burrito de EJ25
12/11/2014 at 03:59

No, I just think people have no more idea of what a LIGHT car is. And as I said, I don't need Initial D for anything (haven't actually watched it very much), R32s are everywhere here.

A 1990 320i weights nearly 200kg (175kg actually to be exact, yes 400lbs) less than a GTS. It also has a 6cyl engine.