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Chupacabra · 05-05-2012, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by LeavingNormal

Now we just need tire rack to update their site so we can see what the frs looks it's new wheels.

To update the site, Tire Rack needs the FR-S to photograph, and they are looking for a volunteer in South Bend, IN. If Scion Corporate had lent them a test mule, there would be an interactive wheel system already up on their site. I'd say we're about a month away from full functionality.

Lighting Red · 05-05-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Pekingduck

Here are pictures of the car with Eibach lowering springs and I will tell initial driving impression.

Funny how the car looks different to me knowing that these are, "no shit," in the wild pictures. Maybe it's because these are pictures of somebody's actual baby, and they are not doctored shots. I recognize that it's purely psychological, but I love it! The car looks better like this than in all the reviews and videos because I know it actually belongs to a normal guy.

0mathew0 · 05-05-2012, 08:25 AM

Hi Pekingduck!
First, thanks for sharing your impressions, second:
how different is the driving feel with the eibach springs? is it hard as hell or is it actually nice to drive??

Thanks and best Regards from Vienna, Austria!

MattR · 05-05-2012, 09:11 AM

Congratulations PD!

Cannot WAIT to get mine.

Pekingduck · 05-05-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lighting Red

Funny how the car looks different to me knowing that these are, "no shit," in the wild pictures. Maybe it's because these are pictures of somebody's actual baby, and they are not doctored shots. I recognize that it's purely psychological, but I love it! The car looks better like this than in all the reviews and videos because I know it actually belongs to a normal guy.

My friends don't call me normal guy, and not in a good way... LOL

Pekingduck · 05-05-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 0mathew0

Hi Pekingduck!
First, thanks for sharing your impressions, second:
how different is the driving feel with the eibach springs? is it hard as hell or is it actually nice to drive??

Thanks and best Regards from Vienna, Austria!

I will posting what I think about the springs. The springs are not ready for consumer yet, so my impression might not be what you get. They said they are going to make some adjustment to it.

ahausheer · 05-05-2012, 10:24 AM

What is the drop with those springs, looks about perfect to me

Oriental Life · 05-05-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Pekingduck

Beat-sonic antenna was the first mod that I had done to the car. I like the antenna because it doesn't look like a rc car with the stock antenna. I think it clean up the car well, and gives the car a more upgraded look.

Here is Eric's hands from Beat-Sonic installing on my car

Dang you can really see the dirt there

Why is there such a huge gap between the shell and the roof? Is the wiring in the way?

ayau · 05-05-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Oriental Life

Why is the such a huge gap between the shell and the roof? Is the wiring on the way?

that's not a gap. it's just the rubber gasket.

meWant · 05-05-2012, 11:57 AM

looks so beautiful :')
and how much of a drop is it with the springs? as well as how much ground clearance there is now? Please do inform and Congrats on your new ride

KevinDuMa · 05-05-2012, 12:33 PM

I would also like the drop on the springs, also are those released yet or did you somehow get them before hand?

Oriental Life · 05-05-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ayau

that's not a gap. it's just the rubber gasket.

Its one hell of a gasket. Doesn't look clean to me, sorry. I guess they don't have roof curvature of BRZ/86 yet.

vijaykdotcom · 05-05-2012, 01:37 PM

If FRS is firm(the softer one among the twins), better to buy pillows for the BRZ

Allch Chcar · 05-05-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lighting Red

Funny how the car looks different to me knowing that these are, "no shit," in the wild pictures. Maybe it's because these are pictures of somebody's actual baby, and they are not doctored shots. I recognize that it's purely psychological, but I love it! The car looks better like this than in all the reviews and videos because I know it actually belongs to a normal guy.

Or maybe it's because of the overhead lighting of the canopy and the size comparison with the gasoline pumps?

RearDrive · 05-05-2012, 01:39 PM

Sugoi! Perfect drop! Ahhh white frs or black frs or blue brz... Decisions decisions.

Bristecom · 05-05-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by carbonBLUE

Celica Vs F430 and more on Varano Track, 8 Dicember 2006 - YouTube

shows how driver skill and track conditions can make for a fun day vs faster cars :P

He may be a quick enough driver but he kinda sucks at shifting. He was miss-shifting and didn't rev-match any of the gears. Made me cringe a few times.

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Originally Posted by Pekingduck

You can thank my public education

Haha, well said.

How do the Eibach Springs compare to stock? I'm not a fan of their pro/sport kits since they are progressive rates but the drop looks nice enough.

n2oinferno · 05-05-2012, 02:02 PM

It looks great. Did I read wrong or did you say the Pro-kit was more aggressive drop/rates than the Sportlines? Because if so, this is the first kit they've done that way. Sportlines have always been lower and more aggressive if. I've had them. Pro-kits generally drop about an inch and are meant for use with stock shocks.

carbonBLUE · 05-05-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bristecom

He may be a quick enough driver but he kinda sucks at shifting. He was miss-shifting and didn't rev-match any of the gears. Made me cringe a few times.

Haha, well said.

How do the Eibach Springs compare to stock? I'm not a fan of their pro/sport kits since they are progressive rates but the drop looks nice enough.

yeah i know :P but hes still has a good line around that track, some of the gt86 reviewers were down shifting the same way, i guess no body ever let them know what heel toeing was...

DommerEOD · 05-05-2012, 02:11 PM

You should have your very own "first fr-s owners meet" by yourself. Just get a snap of it in an empty parking lot.

SUB-FT86 · 05-05-2012, 02:14 PM

That is a perfect fucking drop!!!! All it needs now is some 18'' Enkei PF01 and a TRD deck lid lip spoiler. And oh yeah some JDM premium headlights and fogs

Sport-Tech · 05-05-2012, 02:32 PM

Just back from a test drive earlier today, where I spent about 2 hours with the car (impressions up here), and the wheel gap did not look anywhere near as extreme as that shown in the first photo above - even when kneeling down by the wheel.

TRD_07 · 05-05-2012, 02:47 PM

Hi, Peckingduck!
First, thanks for sharing your thoughts of the FRS and congrats in being the first one to own one.

Secondly, with regards to your power issue I'de say just wait for TRD or HKS superchargers. I found this cite in a magazine where they offered a few upgrades already and if it's a repeat then sorry. Enjoy!
trdparts.jp/english; modellista.co.jp

05-05-2012, 10:24 AM	#51
ahausheer Re-member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Toyota Sorara Location: South CA Posts: 990 Thanks: 96 Thanked 267 Times in 140 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What is the drop with those springs, looks about perfect to me __________________ Nothing decays like progress, and nothing preserves like neglect.

05-05-2012, 02:11 PM	#63
DommerEOD I'm a Carcissist Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: JERRV , 11 STI, 07 FJ Location: SoCal/Germany/Afghanistan Posts: 167 Thanks: 11 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You should have your very own "first fr-s owners meet" by yourself. Just get a snap of it in an empty parking lot. __________________ I am Ron Burgandy?

05-05-2012, 02:32 PM	#65
Sport-Tech Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Drives: Tiburon Location: Toronto Posts: 1,610 Thanks: 109 Thanked 186 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just back from a test drive earlier today, where I spent about 2 hours with the car (impressions up here), and the wheel gap did not look anywhere near as extreme as that shown in the first photo above - even when kneeling down by the wheel. Last edited by Sport-Tech; 05-05-2012 at 03:46 PM.

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TRD_07 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Firestorm FR-S 6MT Location: Texas Posts: 244 Thanks: 262 Thanked 47 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hi, Peckingduck! First, thanks for sharing your thoughts of the FRS and congrats in being the first one to own one. Secondly, with regards to your power issue I'de say just wait for TRD or HKS superchargers. I found this cite in a magazine where they offered a few upgrades already and if it's a repeat then sorry. Enjoy! trdparts.jp/english; modellista.co.jp

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