Danny's FRS :) its like molten hot magma****warning big pictures!****

[NeedsmoreCowbell]

Hello everyone my name is Danny nice to met you all. I met some of you on friday at Toyota of Dallas at the unveiling event. Currently I am the very happy owner of a beautiful Hot Lava FRS. The smile is still literally on my face I am patiently waiting for the 1K mark before opening her up






















Driving Impression:

The feel of this car with the road is heavenly addictive. You almost get the presence of an old 911, Z car, cabin feel with not as much refinement. Seats are perfect for my size and hold me like a comfy baby panda hug. I do have the seat all the way down to the floor because I love that ride feel more. The transmission and balanced chassis deserve some sort of award...Nobel peace prize probably because I found inner peace last night.

Braking leaves something to be desired but I'm pretty sure the after market will soon find me some sort of remedy. No noticeable nose dive under braking is very appreciated and you can tell its probably more to do with the weight of the car. Exhaust note is actually addictive and not bad at all for a new flat 4 as restricted as this engine is from the factory. Handling wise its on rails, the grip even from the 215's is just right at most entry angles. Steering is a little numb at times but livable.

The stock stereo is just fine for this car. Bluetooth works perfect on my I4s. Now the stock speakers need to go, it says 8 speakers but I swear it only feels like 2 are working. the fake carbon fiber on the dash needs maybe a vinyl wrap, perhaps also along with the door grabs which will fade bad through the years I feel like. The fact this thing isnt jam packed full of info entertainment systems and flip switches all over the place, control knobs for everything blah blah blah make me really happy. Some of these new cars out ***cough*** "audi" ***cough**** Have just wayyyyy wayyyy too much to distract you from the road.

Eco friendly? I think so... So far I'm getting MPG that make my eyes hurt in a good way. I have the AC on full blast, leaving it above 2200rpm's most of the time when cruising and I'm seeing 23+mpg avg on the dash. For a new engine still breaking in thats impressive. In no way im being a granny, but the theory of drive it like you stole it is not activated yet either. Basically its first date rules "keep it under 2nd base until you know her well" All in all I see myself being very happy with the FRS. Especially when all the goodies hit the market.

I would also like to thank Toyota of Dallas for being such a top notch dealership throughout the buying process. After reading what some of you are having to deal with at other dealerships it really backs my gut feeling on buying this over many other vehicle brands that would have been even more powerful. Pure price indeed and if you ask me its the most balanced bargain of the sports car world right now.

Welcome back Hachi-Roku !

[Lonewolf]

I like this color the more I see it. Congrats!

[NeedsmoreCowbell]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

I like this color the more I see it. Congrats!

thanks Lonewolf. The pictures from an Iphone do it no justice. In person its just MMMM sexy. Side profile is intense.

[Turbowned]

Originally Posted by NeedsmoreCowbell

Some of these new cars out ***cough*** "audi" ***cough**** Have just wayyyyy wayyyy too much to distract you from the road.

Off-topic, but if you know how to use them properly, they shouldn't distract you at all. 90% of the functions can be controlled via the steering wheel which makes it so you don't have to take your hands off the wheel. The stereo and HVAC functions are displayed in your peripheral vision so you don't have to glance down and take your eyes completely off the road. Most of the radio, nav, and telephone functions are voice activated. I drive these cars every day; I don't find them in the least bit distracting...

[Jayde]

Love the orange. I wish Subaru offered it on the BRZ. Reminds me of the Redline Orange Pearl the Si's used to come with.

[NeedsmoreCowbell]

Originally Posted by Turbowned

Off-topic, but if you know how to use them properly, they shouldn't distract you at all. 90% of the functions can be controlled via the steering wheel which makes it so you don't have to take your hands off the wheel. The stereo and HVAC functions are displayed in your peripheral vision so you don't have to glance down and take your eyes completely off the road. Most of the radio, nav, and telephone functions are voice activated. I drive these cars every day; I don't find them in the least bit distracting...

Yes that is true Turbowned once you gain full knowledge of the system it is pretty easy to operate while driving. Until then you will find yourself looking down, looking down to the right, which takes the eyes off the road and the attention as well. Heck most of the menu's you can't even operate them while driving. As someone that has owned and driven many many audi's I love the benefit of all the gizmo's but feel it takes away from the true driving presence. Its a fun system to play with and thats the issue for me. I always found myself strolling through contacts, messing with GPS, trying to find the right music, trying to connect bluetooth, doing diagnostic checks at lights, whether it was looking at the middle console screen or the smaller one it just would take personally my eyes of the road more. In fact you will probably cast me out of audizine for saying this but I traded in a very nice A4Q6speed for the FRS. It might not have all the technology in the world, but personally thats what I love about it. Simplicity in driving. Please dont take this as hatred towards VAG I still love my Ingolstadt brothers and sisters. I picked an audi over an STI and evo 10. I still own a VW Tiguan SE with some nice bells and whistles, plus a little bit of rosstech work always is a plus. I'm just at a different place in life needs wise for a vehicle. If audi or vw would bring out that little rag top rear wheel drive fun box in a plain jane suit. I would be all over it. As far as technology in a car goes from a just for me car all I need is the car and bluetooth, nothing else. I really like not having any buttons on the steering wheel that could get scrolled while driving. I will miss having the MMI but its honestly something I have grown tired of in a vehicle.

[bestwheelbase]

Congrats!

Nice username.

I've Got A Fever... - YouTube

[Turbowned]

Originally Posted by NeedsmoreCowbell

Yes that is true Turbowned once you gain full knowledge of the system it is pretty easy to operate while driving. Until then you will find yourself looking down, looking down to the right, which takes the eyes off the road and the attention as well. Heck most of the menu's you can't even operate them while driving. As someone that has owned and driven many many audi's I love the benefit of all the gizmo's but feel it takes away from the true driving presence. Its a fun system to play with and thats the issue for me. I always found myself strolling through contacts, messing with GPS, trying to find the right music, trying to connect bluetooth, doing diagnostic checks at lights, whether it was looking at the middle console screen or the smaller one it just would take personally my eyes of the road more. In fact you will probably cast me out of audizine for saying this but I traded in a very nice A4Q6speed for the FRS. It might not have all the technology in the world, but personally thats what I love about it. Simplicity in driving. Please dont take this as hatred towards VAG I still love my Ingolstadt brothers and sisters. I picked an audi over an STI and evo 10. I still own a VW Tiguan SE with some nice bells and whistles, plus a little bit of rosstech work always is a plus. I'm just at a different place in life needs wise for a vehicle. If audi or vw would bring out that little rag top rear wheel drive fun box in a plain jane suit. I would be all over it. As far as technology in a car goes from a just for me car all I need is the car and bluetooth, nothing else. I really like not having any buttons on the steering wheel that could get scrolled while driving. I will miss having the MMI but its honestly something I have grown tired of in a vehicle.

Fair enough. I too am getting a BRZ because Audi doesn't offer what I want at the moment. If they still offered the TT with a manual transmission, things might be different. There aren't even any good used ones out there right now. My S4 is absolutely brilliant but it weighs 3800lbs, come on. The BRZ is bringing me back to my lightweight RWD roots, but I'll be keeping all the gadgets in the form of the Limited trim

[Grateful Dave]

Congrats!

[NeedsmoreCowbell]

Originally Posted by Turbowned

Fair enough. I too am getting a BRZ because Audi doesn't offer what I want at the moment. If they still offered the TT with a manual transmission, things might be different. There aren't even any good used ones out there right now. My S4 is absolutely brilliant but it weighs 3800lbs, come on. The BRZ is bringing me back to my lightweight RWD roots, but I'll be keeping all the gadgets in the form of the Limited trim

Could you imagine if the TT came with some sort of a rear wheel drive setting! You know why the switch happened. front engine over the wheels, body roll, understeer at first then oversteer available lol. If only your B5 S4 (im guessing that by the weight you mentioned) was 3200 pounds. That thing would sling around with probably tires lifting off the ground in most turns lol.

Also the biggest first lesson I learned driving the FRS was its not an all wheel drive vehicle. The steering input needed is so minut it threw me off at first because I was trying to drive it like a B7. I learned fast to tone it way down.

As for the badges I cant wait to debadge it must be a german thang

Originally Posted by Grateful Dave

Congrats!

Thanks Dave....




BTW the backseats work just fine

[Jayde]

Is that a Recaro children's seat?!

[SioXie101]

love the color and love the recaro child seat.

[NeedsmoreCowbell]

Originally Posted by Jayde

Is that a Recaro children's seat?!

Originally Posted by SioXie101

love the color and love the recaro child seat.

Yes its a recaro, something I picked up from the audi days. Its the light one not the big premium one. It fits just perfect in the back seat. Most baby seat brands will not fit in those back seats. Just another box the FRS gets to check off. I really wonder what baby seat they used during R&D. Those baby hooks are great

[ESBjiujitsu]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

I like this color the more I see it. Congrats!

i couldnt agree more!!! great pics and nice write up! thanks!

[djdnz]

Cute kid! I bet he thinks it's a pretty cool car.

Glad you're enjoying the car, I'm anxiously waiting for mine to show up. Any thoughts on the power so far?

[Hamza7]

That looks...AWESOME, congrats dude enjoy it in good health

[Zgrinch]

Danny..the color is sweet. Im going DGM BRZ, but that would be a real interesting color to see on the other twin.

Congrats.

[Achpoques]

Originally Posted by Zgrinch

Danny..the color is sweet. Im going DGM BRZ, but that would be a real interesting color to see on the other twin.

Congrats.

Gonna be my DGM, brother, eh?



That orange looks better in your pictures, some pictures make it look bland.

[NeedsmoreCowbell]

Originally Posted by djdnz

Cute kid! I bet he thinks it's a pretty cool car.

Glad you're enjoying the car, I'm anxiously waiting for mine to show up. Any thoughts on the power so far?

Yes he loves the car. Children always are honest. He told me that looks cool but its orange Power wise its not anything to run home and brag about. I would say its at par with other average niche economical sport cars. That being said it does "feel fast" when transitioning power delivery. All gear changes in my 6 speed manual are smooth and effortless. Short throw is highly enjoyable on this vehicle. I would say it feels like a 6.5 0-60 car. It pulls enough to get you on the highway properly and get up to posted speed limits. Off the line it feels like its starving for more torque/air delivery at low rpms.

[arbnpx]

Very nice. I remember renting a Mustang V6 and a Camaro SS in the DFW area, and I saw a ton of Mustangs around. It was 2009 when I had the 5th-gen Camaro, so I got a lot of "Nice car" comments. I have to wonder, though: how is that crowd taking to the FR-S / BRZ?

On the brakes, I'm wondering if a change in brake pads would help things; I'm hoping to see Hawk offer a set of pads for the FR-S / BRZ. I'm running Hawk pads in the 1st-gen tC, and they're excellent (they're also on DBA rotors; I'll have to see when DBA makes rotors for the FR-S / BRZ).

[Turbowned]

Originally Posted by NeedsmoreCowbell

If only your B5 S4 (im guessing that by the weight you mentioned) was 3200 pounds. That thing would sling around with probably tires lifting off the ground in most turns lol.

No suh! B8 S4, 2012 6MT Premium Plus w/ sports differential (company lease; I could never afford it otherwise!)

[Guff]

Congrats Danny! Ammar here!

Glad to see you are enjoying it! I'll be sure to hit you up if we have any meets or events!