FR-S 10 Series Registry

[Luis_GT]

Originally Posted by PSORngr

This is where I'm confused. At the dealership they kept switching. I guess the paperwork says 2013, but the VIN number has a 'D' in the spot that designates model year (D = 2014) and I think we have the 2014 head unit.

We have the 2014 head unit since it debuted with the 2014 scion... the frs I still a MY2013 since 2014 wont begin production till august

[thill]

Originally Posted by JSMIL

So I have 2 questions for you guys on here. What do you recommend as a good hand application and buff wax to apply to the paint of these cars? What are you guys using to clean the cloth seats? My previous cars have had beige cloth or black leather interior until now.

I highly recommend this:
http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-spray-wax.html

I am getting amazing results. Better than any wax I have ever used and it takes less than 30 minutes to apply.

[torqdork]

Originally Posted by JSMIL

So I have 2 questions for you guys on here. What do you recommend as a good hand application and buff wax to apply to the paint of these cars? What are you guys using to clean the cloth seats? My previous cars have had beige cloth or black leather interior until now.

IMO (and many pro detailer sites) the 10000C kit is the best one available. It is the most reflective hand treatment on the market. Keep in mind that the key step will be the polish application and is needed even on our new cars.

The 11000C kit is new, I haven't tried it.

I now use Griot's machine products but found P21S polish/wax the only hand method that comes very close to Griot's but only on new cars.

Get a pack of Eurow microfiber towels from Costco and have fun!

http://www.p21s.com/products/bis_acs.html

I don't know about the seats so hope someone will chime in soon before I spill something on them.

[hushypushy]

Originally Posted by PSORngr

This is where I'm confused. At the dealership they kept switching. I guess the paperwork says 2013, but the VIN number has a 'D' in the spot that designates model year (D = 2014) and I think we have the 2014 head unit.

1. The FR-S 10 Series are 2013 models.
2. The 'D' means 2013 (I have no idea what 2014 is/will be though). My 2012 built MY13 has D in the VIN.
3. Yes, I think the 10 Series has the new ("2014" we'll call it for now) head unit.

[supra2nv]

#72
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNuCveWttgk"]10 Series TRD gt86 exhaust sound - YouTube[/ame]

edit: I want to help erase the memory of the manatee lol

[mush]

love the quad tips

[JSMIL]

Originally Posted by torqdork

IMO (and many pro detailer sites) the 10000C kit is the best one available. It is the most reflective hand treatment on the market. Keep in mind that the key step will be the polish application and is needed even on our new cars.

The 11000C kit is new, I haven't tried it.

I now use Griot's machine products but found P21S polish/wax the only hand method that comes very close to Griot's but only on new cars.

Get a pack of Eurow microfiber towels from Costco and have fun!

http://www.p21s.com/products/bis_acs.html

I don't know about the seats so hope someone will chime in soon before I spill something on them.

Just ordered the P21S kit off of amazon for $57 as per your request. Thanks!

[Luis_GT]

Originally Posted by supra2nv

#72

edit: I want to help erase the memory of the manatee lol

I have to see the damn manatee every damn day...

also

[Pablitomarrero]

Manateeeeeeeeeee

[JSMIL]

Originally Posted by Pablitomarrero

Attachment 45266
Manateeeeeeeeeee

The dealer license plate frame compliments the plate quite well if you ask me.

[Obsidiank]

Originally Posted by supra2nv

#72

edit: I want to help erase the memory of the manatee lol

I kept waiting for you to accidentally run over the camera.

[UNICRN]

@supra2nv
I think I'm in love! I love the look of the quad tips and that JDM TRD is hecka sweet. On wish list, along with the rest of the JDM TRD body kit.

[torqdork]

Originally Posted by supra2nv

@torqdork bro you try zaino brothers car products? also had a lot of luck with zymol, the stuff you buy in a jar...fun to apply actually, by hand, literally lol

Yes, both are outstandingly reflective. But some considerations favor P21S IMO.

First is cost. Compared to either P21S delivers better bang for the buck, better shine, better durability and is easier to use.

Second is old school carnauba vs. polymers. Long term I like the paint having the ability to breathe, contract and expand with temp and humidity that carnauba based products allow. Plus you don't usually see the carnauba formula changing radically every few years like Zaino does, making me wonder where that leaves prior users.

No doubt Zaino has an outstanding shine but their process takes quite a while to get the same results from a similarly effective, less expensive synthetic polymer I've used on boats and aircraft exposed to extreme conditions and painted with Imron, 3M Performance Finish.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3..._a_Car_Finish/

I'm confident JSMIL will be very happy with his P21S kit and will be amazed at the new paint detail and depth. Not to mention that their wheel cleaner is the best I've ever used. Will be looking forward to his "after" pics!

[zERoTu]

Waiting for mine to be delivered this Thursday.

Scion frs 10 M/T.