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PetrolioBenzina · 01-04-2019, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by extrashaky

Oh ya sure. I always make sure to measure the heels of my shoes with calipers before driving and throw away any that have worn more than .005".

Dude, do you toss your brake calipers? Get heels make from the same compound your pads are made from, replace at the same time.

highway7 · 01-05-2019, 12:22 AM

#1 could be issue of the DBW system and throttle lag. I've had this car for 1.5 years as my DD and I still find it very finnicky. I will press the pedal the same distance and sometimes it will just barely go above 1K RPM, and sometimes it will shoot up to 3k RPM instantly. Nowhere as smooth and consistent as a traditional throttle cable.

#2 could be the result of it being automatic. I have the car in manual and I can stop the car with no backlash by braking the way you describe.

aceangel · 01-05-2019, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

And that has nothing to do with your improved ability to drive the car -

How in the hell did we ever get along with bias-ply recaps -

Must be my nap time -

humfrz

Nope, it's always been a problem. I took 50k+ on the stock tires, haha. It just got worse and less grippy (fun for the driver, bad for the passenger). There are a few people here have had the same experience.

g e · 01-07-2019, 08:14 PM

It takes getting used to. Even after 5 years I have a lumpy take off once in a while.

I just pay more attention for a while and get the mojo back.

joro2 · 01-08-2019, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina

Much of it's charm comes from the fact that it is a crude, cheap-ass car

Exactly, and well said. Something not everyone will accept, appreciate, or understand.

LunarStorm86 · 01-17-2019, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bkharmony

"Smooth" is irrelevant in this vehicle. The correct way to drive it is to pin the gas pedal to the floor at every opportunity and then wait as long as possible to apply the brakes. If you experience discomfort, tighten your seat belt.

I keep trying to tell my girl this, but every time we ride together, I get bitched at!!

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01-05-2019, 12:22 AM	#30
highway7 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Drives: FRS 2013 Location: Toronto GTA Posts: 182 Thanks: 2 Thanked 98 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	#1 could be issue of the DBW system and throttle lag. I've had this car for 1.5 years as my DD and I still find it very finnicky. I will press the pedal the same distance and sometimes it will just barely go above 1K RPM, and sometimes it will shoot up to 3k RPM instantly. Nowhere as smooth and consistent as a traditional throttle cable. #2 could be the result of it being automatic. I have the car in manual and I can stop the car with no backlash by braking the way you describe.

01-07-2019, 08:14 PM	#32
g e Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Somewhere in The States Posts: 393 Thanks: 337 Thanked 259 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	It takes getting used to. Even after 5 years I have a lumpy take off once in a while. I just pay more attention for a while and get the mojo back.

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