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[lamekidd92]

Bought my first brand new car from the dealer. 2015 Firestorm FRS. LOVE the car! Happy with the choice i made. This car is so much fun and i love walking outside and this thing parked outside. Loving every second with it. Hopefully will see other frs owners out in the IE!!!!!!!

[Sousuke]

Hello!

I should've posted a while ago, but I got my new 2015 Raven FRS about 3 weeks ago! It's my first brand new car and I'm hoping to learn more about it and other cars and learn more about cars in general. I've always been interested in working on my own car and doing mods but never really got into it. I decided to buy the FRS after I saw a BRZ on the road, and although I loved the BRZ I like the looks of the FRS, just a personal preference. I went with the stick shift since I felt I would enjoy the car better and I was not wrong! Just gotta learn to drive it better... So far in 3 weeks I'm picking it up just fine... I think.

I was lucky enough to go to the 86 Sessions Meet in Tacoma, WA, for the first time last Sunday and it was great to see other owners and share our love for these cars. I'm looking forward to meeting again!!

I'm so happy to see my car in the drive way I just wanna drive all the time!

Nothing but great experiences so far!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by SisterBlue22

Hi everyone,

for a 2013 FR-S in Firestorm with 17K miles.

Last night I pulled out the stock head unit and replaced it with the 2014/2015 touchscreen unit, and I love it.

For the record, I'm 43 with bad knees and bad hips, so getting in and out is a bit of a challenge for me as well, but I'm happy to do it because I love this car so very much!

Looking forward to being part of the forum!

WELCOME, SisterBlue ..... and CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase .....

So, you have a 2013 and put in a touch screen head unit; now if you would put on a shark fin antennae ....... you will have a pre-broken in 2015 .....

At age 43, you have bad knees and hips .....

I would recommend you keep a supply of aspirin, ibuprofen and glucosamine in the glove box.

When parking, I suggest you find a spot where you can open the door all the way open. Exit slowly or the door will “grab” your foot and the ground will “jump up” and greet you too soon.

If you have any questions about your new car, just ask ...... oh, yes, remind the folks you are a single mom with bad hips, to minimize all the comments like "do a search" or "we have a zillion posts on this" or “RTFM”.....


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by lamekidd92

Bought my first brand new car from the dealer. 2015 Firestorm FRS. LOVE the car! Happy with the choice i made. This car is so much fun and i love walking outside and this thing parked outside. Loving every second with it. Hopefully will see other frs owners out in the IE!!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME, lamekidd92 .......

Now, I suggest you read the owners manual ..... no, no, I mean the WHOLE thing.....

Does the IE have parking stops ..... ?? If so, they are closer and higher in this car......

BTW, what or where is the "IE" ..... ?? I don't get out much .....


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sousuke

Hello!

I should've posted a while ago, but I got my new 2015 Raven FRS about 3 weeks ago! It's my first brand new car and I'm hoping to learn more about it and other cars and learn more about cars in general. I've always been interested in working on my own car and doing mods but never really got into it. I decided to buy the FRS after I saw a BRZ on the road, and although I loved the BRZ I like the looks of the FRS, just a personal preference. I went with the stick shift since I felt I would enjoy the car better and I was not wrong! Just gotta learn to drive it better... So far in 3 weeks I'm picking it up just fine... I think.

I was lucky enough to go to the 86 Sessions Meet in Tacoma, WA, for the first time last Sunday and it was great to see other owners and share our love for these cars. I'm looking forward to meeting again!!

I'm so happy to see my car in the drive way I just wanna drive all the time!

Nothing but great experiences so far!

..... Sousuke

Well, you picked out a fine automobile for your first one.

Since this is your first car ..... it really doesn't need much "working on" .... it's pretty darn good, right out of the box (for average driving).

You may wish to save up for some "all season" tires for our winters. They will get you through our 2", once a year snowfall.

If you feel the need to mod, you may consider an aftermarket muffler (to let some sound out) and a drop in free-er flowing engine air filter (to let it breathe a bit easier). The two together will make it "sound" like you have more power ......


humfrz

[Sousuke]

Originally Posted by humfrz

..... Sousuke



Well, you picked out a fine automobile for your first one.



Since this is your first car ..... it really doesn't need much "working on" .... it's pretty darn good, right out of the box (for average driving).



You may wish to save up for some "all season" tires for our winters. They will get you through our 2", once a year snowfall.



If you feel the need to mod, you may consider an aftermarket muffler (to let some sound out) and a drop in free-er flowing engine air filter (to let it breathe a bit easier). The two together will make it "sound" like you have more power ......





humfrz

First new car, I had a corolla before but first manual! Exciting

Thanks for the tips! I do have some ideas for exhaust, headlights, tail lights and a few other light changes. You are right the car itself is good right now so just looks while I wear out my warranty then we'll see.

Also I got lucky! They gave me all weather tires but I'm still gonna get another set slightly wider and wheels so things are in the works


Thank you!

- Sousuke

[scr1ptz]

Hey guys! Just joined the forums after a few weeks of reading and stalking lol!
You guys are awesome!
No pics yet cuz the cars not coming in until Middle - End of July.
From what dealer told me,
apparently First 2016 Raven Black to come into the province.
From Montreal, Quebec.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by scr1ptz

Hey guys! Just joined the forums after a few weeks of reading and stalking lol!
You guys are awesome!
No pics yet cuz the cars not coming in until Middle - End of July.
From what dealer told me,
apparently First 2016 Raven Black to come into the province.
From Montreal, Quebec.

WELCOME!

This will be a l-o-o-o-n-g month for you .....


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by scr1ptz

Hey guys! Just joined the forums after a few weeks of reading and stalking lol!
You guys are awesome!
No pics yet cuz the cars not coming in until Middle - End of July.
From what dealer told me,
apparently First 2016 Raven Black to come into the province.
From Montreal, Quebec.

Congrats! Recommend you beg the dealer to not touch the finish on the car. No wash - no anything. The paint takes several months to really cure. At least it used to.

Same goes for the front license plate. If you want to keep your options open, ask them not to drill or mount the front bracket.

Or maybe you already know because you've been a thorough lurker.

[SCIONMONTREAL]

Long time member, haven't posted in years but ... finally took the plunge and decided to get one of these !



Raven 2015 Fr-S, because of the amount of lurking I did on the forums I've already gone nuts with the amount of little stuff I want to do to it ... Will probably start with TR-D intake and TRD Rims & Tires. I'll sell the stock tires and put the winter tires on the stock mags. Thats it thats all !

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by SCIONMONTREAL

Long time member, haven't posted in years but ... finally took the plunge and decided to get one of these !


Raven 2015 Fr-S, because of the amount of lurking I did on the forums I've already gone nuts with the amount of little stuff I want to do to it ... Will probably start with TR-D intake and TRD Rims & Tires. I'll sell the stock tires and put the winter tires on the stock mags. Thats it thats all !

If the budget can take it combine the TRD exhaust with the intake. It will rock your world.

[SCIONMONTREAL]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

If the budget can take it combine the TRD exhaust with the intake. It will rock your world.

Friend of mine got it with the TRD exhaust ... made the car sound like a Migraine drone ... haha ! some people like it though he does !

[scr1ptz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Congrats! Recommend you beg the dealer to not touch the finish on the car. No wash - no anything. The paint takes several months to really cure. At least it used to.

Same goes for the front license plate. If you want to keep your options open, ask them not to drill or mount the front bracket.

Or maybe you already know because you've been a thorough lurker.

I did not know.. but now I do.. seee thats why you guys are awesome! Im still in contact with the dealer back and forth, Ill make sure!!!

[soulreapersteve]

Darn, if only I was closer to you, I would take those stock tires off yah in a heartbeat. I'm probably in a minority group of members who don't mind them.

Originally Posted by SCIONMONTREAL

Long time member, haven't posted in years but ... finally took the plunge and decided to get one of these !



Raven 2015 Fr-S, because of the amount of lurking I did on the forums I've already gone nuts with the amount of little stuff I want to do to it ... Will probably start with TR-D intake and TRD Rims & Tires. I'll sell the stock tires and put the winter tires on the stock mags. Thats it thats all !