2015 Fr-s pros and cons.... is it worth it?
Hi all, came over from Toyotanation on recommendation from got-rice. i seen this on my local Craigslist, i know toyotas but not this model, was wondering if there is a quik list of the the pros and cons about this car? just something if i decide to go check this out. i heard that aftermarket mods are desirable because some OEM parts just dont cut it. It has 110k miles and they want $12,900. wanted to see what is said around here .....thanks in advance
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ah... now i see it after i post.. up in the sticky thread about the problems and issues, oh well, sorry for this post , unless there is something specific about the 2015 model year
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clutch usually goes under 100k miles spark plugs are a pita they don't handle tons of boost well, if going FI need to plan build carefully if tracking there can be oiling issues oil can run hot with track/autox if well cared for car is likely fine the transmission isn't the most robust, but if not abused is fine |
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Another question that is semi-related if you can answer; is that 6 spd in the Fr-s the same as the 6 spd that comes with the 3SGE Beams engine? for the last 6 months i've started thinking about putting one of those in my old Corona. the 18RC has never been rebuilt and i wanted a fuel injection to put in her. i know those 3SGE's are a unicorn and they want crazy $$$ for those , especially ones with a 6 spd |
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The tranny is a Toyota TL70 which was based on the Asin AZ6. The TL70 is used only in the FRS/86/BRZ and one model of Lexus (don't remember what it is). The AZ6 is used in some Mazdas and other makes but I don't think any Toyotas. |
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@toyinhawaiiz By 110k miles I needed to get the new updated clutch throw-out bearing,
part that got released in ~2017. Also found that whiteline bushing inserts (positive shift, positive traction kits) were needed on my car as driveline slack made the car sloppy. Also needed a new EPS (steering) coupler not long after. Pretty simple stuff to deal with though. Also had the J02 valve spring recall job done. Something to look at. My car drives very nice long after the recall. Others had engine failure. |
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the strut assy., lower ball joints and CV axles on my wifes mazda. even her friends ask her car questions and then sometimes she confirms with me before answering them. So, i gotta have faith that my knowledge has been passed before i go to the boneyard in the sky :lol:, besides.... the Fr-s is a learning experience for me too...maybe! we'll see how this deal goes thru |
How's your Corona holding up?
My first car was a '65 Corona. I was 16 years old and beat the holy crap out of that car and it kept on running. It wasn't until the third time I ran out of oil that it seized for good. I lived right on the beach at the time so it was rusting apart. How's it doing on the island? As far as the FR-S goes, it has been the most reliable car I have ever owned. And I've owned a lot. |
And let me add.
It's also one of the easiest to work on. |
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Go fer it! :thumbsup: |
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