Autocrossed FR-S at Scion FR-S First Drive Event in Baltimore!

[jackoskate]

Originally Posted by nataku

I've been lurking the forum for a while information gathering. I was on the fence about this car until today. I drove it at that event in Baltimore and man... No doubt in my mind I want this car now. Unfortunately that means I'll probably be pretty far down a waiting list but it will be worth the wait. Thanks for posting the awesome picture and videos here!

One question, do you guys remember what the reps said about those TRD add ons being dealer options? Is that added at dealer or at port?

I believe they will be dealer added options but the particular cars at the event were shipped over with the TRD parts. I am in the same situation as you with this car. I was on the fence but there was no way I would pre order one without driving it first. Driving it made me want it now!

[dookie11]

Originally Posted by Hawaiian

Peekingduck.... Bug slayer.

I'll cross link some photos from another forum when I get home. Someone there was at trd when those cars were being wrapped and modded.

LOL yah, I saw all the black specks all over his front bumper this morning at the Toyotafest event. Pretty gross haha.

[Hawaiian]

Originally Posted by nataku

One question, do you guys remember what the reps said about those TRD add ons being dealer options? Is that added at dealer or at port?

To my knowledge, TRD addons are going to be dealer parts, but they will not become available until winter of 2012.

[mact]

Originally Posted by subaruferrucci

frs2 - YouTube

vid from the event i was there too

Wow.. That looked fun!

[DarkSunrise]

Nice pics! I was there as well. Agree, the handling and balance of the car was great out on the course. Cornered very flat, and the damping was well matched to the TRD springs. The exhaust was perfect in terms of noise level. Not too loud, not too quiet.

Great idea for Scion to introduce the FR-S through an autox course. I'll put up my thoughts/pics tomorrow.

[sysfailur]

Missed out on going to this. Had to go to a required birthday party lol... but looks like it was a fun event!

[Hawaiian]

Incomming Photo Bomb! Thanks Nathan Mino for the photos, These were being worked on 4/24/12



















I'm sure you've had enough, so.. 2 more. The white one someone requested, and all of them.

[nataku]

Originally Posted by Hawaiian

To my knowledge, TRD addons are going to be dealer parts, but they will not become available until winter of 2012.

Oh well that's cool I guess. Can always come back to the dealer for install later.

Originally Posted by jackoskate

I believe they will be dealer added options but the particular cars at the event were shipped over with the TRD parts. I am in the same situation as you with this car. I was on the fence but there was no way I would pre order one without driving it first. Driving it made me want it now!

Yeah it's getting harder to wait now lol.

Also, I think this has been mentioned before in this thread but, having not driven the car with the stock suspension and tires it's hard to tell how much of the awesomeness was due to the TRD + Yokohama mods. I'm willing to go out on a limb and assume it's just as awesome stock. How else could it garner such positive reviews almost universally?

Now all that's left is for me to get off the MT vs. AT fence!

[dookie11]

Dang, so many colors on those gauges. Hurts me eyes!

[Kostamojen]

You can always tell when the manufacturer sets up an auto-x type test track like this...

They use WAY too many cones!

[subaruferrucci]

Originally Posted by Kostamojen

You can always tell when the manufacturer sets up an auto-x type test track like this...

They use WAY too many cones!

I have been doing this for 6 years and I was haveing a hard time being able to look a head because of TOOO many cones

[ruskymx]

Here's my first drive from the passenger seat view with a Flip

My first drive in a 2013 Scion FRS - YouTube

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by dookie11

Dang, so many colors on those gauges. Hurts me eyes!

I count 8 colors in the gauges. Not bad. Gives it character...hehe

But the FR-S headlights are ugly yo!

[Sport-Tech]

Originally Posted by tripjammer

I count 8 colors in the gauges. Not bad. Gives it character...
But the FR-S headlights are ugly yo!

Didn't like the gauge lighting in pictures or video, but when seen in person at night it looks good - much prefer it to the red used in the Subie.
Headlights look OK on lighter cars, and good on Whiteout IRL, but there is a bit too much bling in them for the darker colors.

[jackoskate]

Originally Posted by nataku

Also, I think this has been mentioned before in this thread but, having not driven the car with the stock suspension and tires it's hard to tell how much of the awesomeness was due to the TRD + Yokohama mods. I'm willing to go out on a limb and assume it's just as awesome stock. How else could it garner such positive reviews almost universally?

Now all that's left is for me to get off the MT vs. AT fence!

Even if the stock ones are not just as awesome, if all it takes in some springs and sticky tires (mods I would do anyway) thats not that bad of a deal

[MmmHamSandwich]

Would have been nice if they had used a layout similar to what the D.C. SCCA region uses. Putting a freaking narrow lane of cones with one every 6 feet is a joke. Especially at an event where people are supposed to get a feel for the car. A course like that clearly says to the participants we don't want you to explore what the car can do.

[Turbowned]

Damn, I have to wait til next month for the FR-S drive event to come to Foxboro Stadium!

[Phaedrus29]

Originally Posted by subaruferrucci

i think it was 225/r18. I know the 225 is 100% not sure on the 18

Hrmmm...ya but it would be great to have the rim sizes/offsets too.

[Hawaiian]

Originally Posted by Phaedrus29

Hrmmm...ya but it would be great to have the rim sizes/offsets too.

I'll try to find out.

[#87]

Yea, really want to know the PF01 specs, looks like the exact fitment I want.

[Celicadude]

Originally Posted by #87

Yea, really want to know the PF01 specs, looks like the exact fitment I want.

I wish I remembered to ask the Yokohama guys when I was there. But I did find out that tirerack has the FRS listed and with both Enkei wheels. I didn't check to see if they were 17's or 18's though.

[ayilar]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

Nice pics! I was there as well. (...) Great idea for Scion to introduce the FR-S through an autox course.

Ditto -- thank you for posting the pics and videos.

The event was nicely set up and everyone was good natured. The Scion folks were really pleasant and competent, and the event reflected very well on brand.

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

Agree, the handling and balance of the car was great out on the course. Cornered very flat, and the damping was well matched to the TRD springs.

Agreed -- with the caveat that the pavement was very smooth. 18-inch wheels and a stiffer suspension may not go so well with more typical Baltimore/DC area pavement.

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

The exhaust was perfect in terms of noise level. Not too loud, not too quiet.

From outside, I concur (and the exhaust tips looked much nicer to boot). From inside the car, though, I found it was too loud to my taste. Other than that, very much enjoyed the car.