Have done enough racing to fully understand all that but expect the new 2023 CTR to still have a shorter overall tire diameter than the final first generation 2021 model year.Its about the tire outer diameter. If aspect ratio is same but tire width is more than the outer diameter will be almost identical to the 20 inch wheel/tire setup.
it’s a super easy car to drive, especially for a manual novice lol.Thanks for the first impressions write-up! I can't wait to hear your updated thoughts after you've had a lot more time/miles in the car. Is there anything that was a pleasant surprise (or weren't expecting to like but do)?
infotainment system is not distracting honestly, it’s placed well. tbh something that can only be described when in the driver’s seat. no need to worry about that, i had that same concern as wellCool. Sounds like you're having a good time with it.
I have a question. Do you find the large infotainment screen distracting? In some of the early release photos it looks huge. How do you like it?
all it does is add more fake engine noise, i personally don’t hear any difference on the outside. the car is for sure louder than a stock fk8. not sure when valves open and close thoughdoes adjusting the exhaust to comfort or sport removes the fake noise or does it also affect the performance meaning exhaust flow is more restrictive ?
my “current“ daily is an ISF on lower springs. for a lexus, that car is mighty harsh since it’s a 2008 (before suspension revisions in 2010). you feel every crevice on the road, ass hurts on long drives. this car feels the same, but because of it being a newer car and having a lot more refinement (plus the amazing seats), it’s a lottttt more bearable. don’t know if it’s the ps4s, but man, it does get loud in the cabin lolJust curious which Lexus and Toyotas you've owned since those cars are generally more about comfort and a plush ride, and explain your relative feeling of a bouncy/harsh ride and road noise.
Awesome. I don’t mind road noise, but damn I hate rattle traps. My WRX had rattles from every piece of plastic in the car.as stated, a lot of road noise, but speakers + music and drown it out quickly. no rattles encountered yet.
Curious coming from an ISF how the driving experience is in comparison? I know the engines aural dramatics are not gonna be close, but everything else which one is better and why?my “current“ daily is an ISF on lower springs. for a lexus, that car is mighty harsh since it’s a 2008 (before suspension revisions in 2010). you feel every crevice on the road, ass hurts on long drives. this car feels the same, but because of it being a newer car and having a lot more refinement (plus the amazing seats), it’s a lottttt more bearable. don’t know if it’s the ps4s, but man, it does get loud in the cabin lol
really not comparable honestly, the ISF a rwd v8 saloon loves to be tail happy. it invokes a lot more emotion bc of the engine note and how raw the experience is. easy to oversteer. both cars are incredibly direct, but because of how chaotic the ISF is, i find myself more immersed in driving despite it having an automatic. the CTR feels like a go-kart. so nimble and does everything you want, very predictable. can’t say about that in the F lol. both cars have a lot of jekyll & hyde personality. in overall experience, i can’t say which is better since both are incredible regardless, but very different experiences.Curious coming from an ISF how the driving experience is in comparison? I know the engines aural dramatics are not gonna be close, but everything else which one is better and why?