Draco-REX Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 A couple teaser photos. It hasn't been PDI'd or cleaned yet. But even dirty, it looked SO good in black! If all goes well, I'll be driving it home tomorrow. :fuckyeah: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8023/7289582184_a8969d39f5_c.jpg The white thing on the bumper is a note taped in place that says DO NOT DRILL! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7289577106_d883d35e57_c.jpg I'm not sure I'm going to be able to sleep tonight. It felt so good to sit in. The clutch is a bit light for my taste, but we'll see what it's like once broken in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Looks way better than the white one I saw at C&C.. The black really sells it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyc12340 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 damn.... you have to give me a ride sometime, Im so tempted to call Chad at byers. Now my questions is what's the difference between FR-s other than the front grill/ some interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Looks like it has more wheel gap than my truck. I like it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Why is everyone busting a nut over this car??? Is it supposed to be something special??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 It needs debadged immediately. I agree with rocky, black looks better than the pearl white. My fav is still the Red FRS. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Why is everyone busting a nut over this car??? Is it supposed to be something special??? http://m.cnet.com/news/2013-subaru-brz-limited-believe-most-of-the-hype/57414746 I think it's cool that someone is making a 2900* front engine RWD 2 door car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Has anyone posted real world weights yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 It reminds me of the Hyundai Genesis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 I posted them for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Cool car needs wheels and drop and tint to be tits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyc12340 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 I like the looks of this FR-S, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Very cool, congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 i keep trying to like this car... but cannot. i might need to go look at one in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamDmaro Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Not to bad looking for a subaru! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 i keep trying to like this car... but cannot. i might need to go look at one in person. Pictures do the car no justice... it's incredible in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Thank you everyone. damn.... you have to give me a ride sometime, Im so tempted to call Chad at byers. Now my questions is what's the difference between FR-s other than the front grill/ some interior. Chad is no longer at Byers. I don't know what happened, but Bob Miller is taking over his clients. I just found out today. The major differences are: FR-S does not have an option for HIDs, Auto HVAC, Keyless Entry/Start, Heated Seats (stuff the BRZ Limited gets.) It has a different front bumper. Mechanically it's identical except for the springs. It's unclear, but either the front springs are softer than the BRZ's or the rears are stiffer. Only the BRZ springs have been rate-tested (186/186) so far. There's some rumor that the struts/shocks are tuned differently for the springs, but that hasn't been confirmed. Again, only the BRZ's dampers have been put on a shock dyno. Looks like it has more wheel gap than my truck. I like it though. It does. But not for long. Why is everyone busting a nut over this car??? Is it supposed to be something special??? It's about driving feel. The simplest way to put it is to sum up a couple reviews which have said it has the handling and driving feel of a Porsche Cayman for half the price. I'm looking forward to it as a back-to-basics fun to romp sports car. My current daily lacks that and I want it back. It needs debadged immediately. I agree with rocky, black looks better than the pearl white. My fav is still the Red FRS. Congratulations! The SUBARU is coming off and I'm going to move the BRZ to the lower right of the trunk lid. I prefer it there, like the FR-S. And it will mean I can just switch to the TRD duckbill spoiler. http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/03/trd-toyota-gt-86-628.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7201/6874312990_8a17c48bdc_b.jpg Has anyone posted real world weights yet? Yes. 2723 with half tank. http://www.subarubrzforum.com/9-subaru-brz-general-discussion-forum/875-brz-weighed-today-dealership-pics.html It reminds me of the Hyundai Genesis. But lighter, smaller, better handling. And slower in a straight line. Here's a Motor Trend article that includes the GC and has Randy Pobst taking the cars for a lap around a circuit. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6776 Cool car needs wheels and drop and tint to be tits All are on the list to do. The wheels will be soon. Drop is mid june (waiting for the springs to be produced). Tint/Clear bra will be as soon as I can get it to Automotive Appearance Pros. I like the looks of this FR-S, The 5:AD body kit will be available at Scion dealership to be installed before delivery, or separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 I like the looks of this FR-S, Very disappointed with the 5-axis lip kit. Also, my only gripe would be the motor. I like the idea of low center of gravity, but jesus, what a boring exhaust note. I would've been much happier knowing it came with another high-revving four cylinder that sounds like something the gods would create. There's nothing like the sound of an old 16v 4AGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airwg2189 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Christ, that black FR-S looks hot. Grats on the car, bring it out to Byers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Very disappointed with the 5-axis lip kit. Also, my only gripe would be the motor. I like the idea of low center of gravity, but jesus, what a boring exhaust note. I would've been much happier knowing it came with another high-revving four cylinder that sounds like something the gods would create. There's nothing like the sound of an old 16v 4AGE Have you seen the Modelista lip? That plus the TRD sides and rear might make me want to swap bumpers.. http://toyota.jp/customize/86/modellista/image/main2.jpg http://toyota.jp/customize/86/modellista/image/main3.jpg As for sound, I'm trying to keep my choices to systems that have known weights. At the moment, Nameless Performance is at the top of my list. But they don't have a video of it under load yet. The HKS Spec-L exhaust is 2nd on my list. Mostly because it's freakin' expensive. $1300! There's one in Japan from a company called Auto Factory that sounds AMAZING. But it'd easily be twice the price than the HKS to get it shipped here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 looks nice..cant decide which i like better though.. brz or frs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 looks nice..cant decide which i like better though.. brz or frs.. For me it came down to options. I was originally thinking I'd get the FR-S since it had the fewest options and therefore lightest weight. But then I realized that if this was going to be my DD, I wasn't going to be racing it for points so the few extra pounds didn't matter, and the extra luxuries would be really nice to have. So BRZ Limited it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Congrats, despite being a Subie I'm quite interested in driving one of these eventually, the sound(even with an exhaust) leaves a LOT to be desired, especially compared to the turbo boxers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyc12340 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Thank you everyone. Chad is no longer at Byers. I don't know what happened, but Bob Miller is taking over his clients. I just found out today. The major differences are: FR-S does not have an option for HIDs, Auto HVAC, Keyless Entry/Start, Heated Seats (stuff the BRZ Limited gets.) It has a different front bumper. Mechanically it's identical except for the springs. It's unclear, but either the front springs are softer than the BRZ's or the rears are stiffer. Only the BRZ springs have been rate-tested (186/186) so far. There's some rumor that the struts/shocks are tuned differently for the springs, but that hasn't been confirmed. Again, only the BRZ's dampers have been put on a shock dyno. It does. But not for long. It's about driving feel. The simplest way to put it is to sum up a couple reviews which have said it has the handling and driving feel of a Porsche Cayman for half the price. I'm looking forward to it as a back-to-basics fun to romp sports car. My current daily lacks that and I want it back. Damn,, what happend to him? I'm so disappointed that Scion doesn't offer HIDs.. I like the front bumper on the FR-s better, but I don't know if I can live without projector hids or not, I hate putting cheap HID kits on the car since the visibility might be worse(99% of the times) and blind people, Unless working with aiming/squirrel finders Are these cars easy to haggle with with the price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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