Originally Posted by 1QWIK7 (Post 11294498)

Exactly what I been saying the past 7-8 years now lol.

Finally the generation of people with common sense is flowing through this forum.

Originally Posted by Icemastr (Post 11292901)

This thread has been going for awhile.

I have an LS1 FD and a modded 09 GT-R. If I was upgrading from an FD, it would be to a GT-R but I am lucky to have both right now. If I have to give one up hands down its the FD. The GT-R is just faster in average road conditions and a ton more pleasant to daily drive. Plus even though my FD is swapped, I still spend tons of time tinkering with it. Its nice to have a fast fun car that I never need to do anything to. Just having a much newer reliable car with an interior that looks great and doesn't break is wonderful.

Originally Posted by racingdriver (Post 11292919)

As a daily driver I found the fd too cramped, too loud, and too finicky. You'll always be chasing something worn out in 20 year old cars. Its a great 30 minute car, but after that the honeymoon is over !
Sounds like Icemastr is right on. Its nice to hop in a fast comfortable car every day and just drive.

Originally Posted by MeFryRice (Post 11294648)

My next car will be a 911. Either a RWB 993 (the best body style IMO) or a 997 GT3/RS.

Originally Posted by Fritz Flynn (Post 11294943)

The FD is a very quiet sports car. Some of you guys knocking this car could benefit from owning a nice one.

Originally Posted by Supernaut (Post 11294973)

I think there is alot of truth to this (assuming we are talking about noises not from mods). I notice a huge difference from my rotary car (good condition) and my v8 car (POS). I've also noticed a huge difference when riding in usually lower mile FDs that are in excellent condition. I don't care of people crap on the car but at least be fair about it.

Originally Posted by gmonsen (Post 11294968)

I have always thought of this thread as the launch pad for those wanting to get out of their FD's. For everyone who bought the FD as a hot car back when and now its not the fad car it was a few years ago. A lot of people will or have dropped out. Fritz has his FD, because he appreciates just how good the platform is and overall balance and capabilities even today.

I've got a vette and its a very nice car. I am in love with the motor, since mine's a ZR1, for those who know. But its no FD. Its like a Cadillac normally and when you get on it, it changes. But its no FD.

Gordon

Originally Posted by Fritz Flynn (Post 11294943)

For 7 or 8 years I've had to put up with you complaining about your car and pining for something else I'm just glad you're finally doing something about it and you can move over to the Corvette forum and talk about how great the car is and what a POS your FD was and you won't have to put up with me and others showing appreciation for the FD ;) I feel fortunate to have discovered this car it's one the greatest cars ever built and the Z06 is just another big muscle car with FAT tires HUGE power and AVG weight so of course it is a FAST car OH yeah and it's SOOOO gorgeous, a real beauty.

Glad you like the GTR it's the last thing I'd want and the polar opposite of the FD so of course you'll let your cough cough V8 FD go.

You are probably a big guy but as soon as you said loud you lost me. The FD is a very quiet sports car. Some of you guys knocking this car could benefit from owning a nice one.

Originally Posted by RENESISFD (Post 11295026)

^ when these cars are stock, they are super quiet. Like, you don't know the engine is running quiet, the wind noise is louder than the car.

Originally Posted by major rotor (Post 11295027)

Well mine is bridge ported and turbo'd so its loud

Originally Posted by Fritz Flynn (Post 11294943)

For 7 or 8 years I've had to put up with you complaining about your car and pining for something else I'm just glad you're finally doing something about it and you can move over to the Corvette forum and talk about how great the car is and what a POS your FD was and you won't have to put up with me and others showing appreciation for the FD ;) I feel fortunate to have discovered this car it's one the greatest cars ever built and the Z06 is just another big muscle car with FAT tires HUGE power and AVG weight so of course it is a FAST car OH yeah and it's SOOOO gorgeous, a real beauty.
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Originally Posted by gmonsen (Post 11295099)

When I first drove my original FD on a test drive with a salesman, I was STUNNED by how quiet it was. After it came back from Peter Farrell's shop it was loud and it only got louder as I modded it. I sold it on because it was too much a race car and unpleasant to drive daily. Then, I bought a perfect 20,000 mile 93 R1 and I drove it stock (minor mods like M2 medium IC) for some time. I still somewhat regret having gone 20b, since, although it is still not as noisy as the original car, it has somewhat lost that incredible smoothness and quiet the stock R1 had. Very few have had the pleasure of actually driving a stock well-maintained FD. It is a real joy.

I would also note for the hell of it that Fritz's comments are right on (as usual) in saying how good the FD handles even today against cars like Porsches. He had one (still does?) and seems to have gone back to the FD as an equal or better car.

Gordon

Originally Posted by 1QWIK7 (Post 11295144)

All it takes is 10 seconds to put me on your ignore list.

Why does the forum have that feature if no one uses it?

I wasn't complaining about my fd. It actually served me well given its poor reputation. 20k miles with no major faults. That's actually good.

I do agree it may be a POS compared to pristine fd's like rx7rage or bewstew but I still loved it, henced why I had it almost 10 years lol.

Btw I'm already on the vette forum. I'm also on supra forum, srt forum, honda forum etc. All my past cars I had.

So even when my fd is gone doesn't mean Im gone :D

My suggestion is might as well block me now. ;)

Originally Posted by 93rx74lyfe (Post 11295183)

Fritz don't bother, the guys a douche plain and simple. Some people are just defective and will remain that way. Luckily he's in the small minority of trolls that's easily put on the ignore list ;-)

Originally Posted by Fritz Flynn (Post 11295244)

There's a place for the loud track cars and that's the track :D I tracked a bone stock FD for one weekend just to see how fast I could go in it and that's it. In stock form or even close to stock form they aren't nearly as fun a track setup FD which will compete against virtually any car made so that would make sense.



I have love for everyone and would only put you on my ignore if you ripped me of or I was worried about your sanity.

It's people like you who give it the poor reputation which is surprising considering your history.

Your forum resume and car ownership record are impressive :icon_tup:



From what I can tell he's just young dumb and full of cum, well maybe not the 1st thing but definitely the last 2 which fits right into the corvette thing hehe ;)

Corvette owners and quick please don't take offense I'm only kidding so put me on the ignore list if my humor bothers you :egrin:

Originally Posted by major rotor (Post 11295027)

Well mine is bridge ported and turbo'd so its loud

Originally Posted by 1QWIK7 (Post 11295273)

Haha Fritz you of all people I have never wanted to upset. I do appreciate all the knowledge you injected into this forum..you and mahjik are probably 2 of about 5 people I have looked up to since I first registered.

So I found it surprising that you actually got upset. I would have figured you e-knew me by now that it just comes as natural to see an outlandish post from me.

That said yes I'm young and full of cum. I'm far from dumb though as I know how to get under peoples skin ;)..case in point here. Its all in fun and games.

Originally Posted by ImStillOnJava (Post 11303013)

If I didn't have to deal with CA smog certification, a high mileage chassis, and the time needed to keep an old car running well - I would not have defected to the Exige.

Fritz is right, the Exige is definitely more twitchy than the fd..but its definitely a fun go-kart! No regrets switching over, although I wish I made enough money and had enough space to have kept both :)

Originally Posted by RENESISFD (Post 11304020)

^ That TT RWD one?