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pnirenstein · 07-05-2013, 07:48 PM

Test drove and reviewed the FR-S and it was a total blast. This one had an auto, and while I was initially disappointed at it not being a stick, I found the paddles quite fun. Any feedback on my video would be awesome!

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM-jTpPDjPg"]2013 Scion FR-S Test Drive and Review - YouTube[/ame]

Wo6M · 07-05-2013, 08:05 PM

Toyota made the car.
It's ment to corner.
The "Humps" are there so you can more visually know the location of your tires while cornering.
These tires suck for drifting but do brake easy...

Not guna sweeten it for you but maybe you are not understanding the concept of this car?
Anyways nice video !

pnirenstein · 07-05-2013, 08:10 PM

It definitely is meant to corner, the handling was great like I said. Thanks for the feedback!

Perihelion · 07-05-2013, 08:11 PM

its not a car! its a rollercoaster!

pnirenstein · 07-05-2013, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perihelion

its not a car! its a rollercoaster!

That is exactly how I described my experience in a Veyron! In all seriousness the car is very fun.

Wo6M · 07-05-2013, 09:02 PM

O let me clarify my statement before I get flamed .
Toyota conceived Subaru build

Perihelion · 07-05-2013, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wo6M

O let me clarify my statement before I get flamed .
Toyota conceived Subaru build

lol toeing a fine line...this could become another scion vs subaru thread

Wo6M · 07-05-2013, 09:13 PM

Noooooo!

pnirenstein · 07-05-2013, 10:09 PM

Do these cars live up to the reliability of a typical toyota?

Perihelion · 07-05-2013, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnirenstein

Do these cars live up to the reliability of a typical toyota?

cant really say i dont think... the oldest one is probably just over a year old at this point

horrorbiz · 07-05-2013, 11:25 PM

Nice video. The FRS and BRZ are actually both made by Subaru in Japan.

pnirenstein · 07-05-2013, 11:36 PM

Thanks for the feedback horrorbiz! Seems like everyone thinks the frs is from a different place ahah.

Anaxilus · 07-06-2013, 12:04 AM

If Fiat conceived/designed a RWD Abarth 500 and had them built by Ferrari, would the the RWD 500 be a Ferrari? Anyway...

1-They are not double wishbones. Struts up front, multi link rear.
2-The humps are there also because the hood is lower taking advantage of the H-4 to improve visibility.
3-I'm 6'. Adjust your seat height properly. The roof has a double bubble designed to accommodate wearing a helmet at the track. If you check the video, your seat height is higher than the passenger seat.
4-BRZ has different feature set and spring rates up front (3.8 v. 3.0).

bcj · 07-06-2013, 12:04 AM

motorized rollerskate.

wheeeeeeee !!!!!

edit after vid: tilt the seat and wheel back a bit more for much more headroom and bolstering.
you're welcome

07-05-2013, 07:48 PM	#1
pnirenstein Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: BMW M5 Location: California Posts: 11 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What an awesome car! Test drove and reviewed the FR-S and it was a total blast. This one had an auto, and while I was initially disappointed at it not being a stick, I found the paddles quite fun. Any feedback on my video would be awesome! [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM-jTpPDjPg"]2013 Scion FR-S Test Drive and Review - YouTube[/ame]

07-05-2013, 08:05 PM	#2
Wo6M Keep Calm And Drift On~ Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S WhiteOut 6 Speed Manual Location: Boca Raton ,FL Posts: 268 Thanks: 202 Thanked 114 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Toyota made the car. It's ment to corner. The "Humps" are there so you can more visually know the location of your tires while cornering. These tires suck for drifting but do brake easy... Not guna sweeten it for you but maybe you are not understanding the concept of this car? Anyways nice video ! __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S White Out Six Speed Manual Name: Deava Mods:

07-05-2013, 08:11 PM	#4
Perihelion Unemployed DIY Ninja Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ, 1983 MB SD300 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 672 Thanks: 200 Thanked 178 Times in 132 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	its not a car! its a rollercoaster! __________________ 2013 SWP Subaru BRZ - Panda'd FS: BNIB WORK 11R 17x9 +38 [Custom] 5x100 PCD [Custom] 56.1 Bore

07-05-2013, 09:02 PM	#6
Wo6M Keep Calm And Drift On~ Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S WhiteOut 6 Speed Manual Location: Boca Raton ,FL Posts: 268 Thanks: 202 Thanked 114 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	O let me clarify my statement before I get flamed . Toyota conceived Subaru build __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S White Out Six Speed Manual Name: Deava Mods:

07-05-2013, 09:13 PM	#8
Wo6M Keep Calm And Drift On~ Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S WhiteOut 6 Speed Manual Location: Boca Raton ,FL Posts: 268 Thanks: 202 Thanked 114 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Noooooo! __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S White Out Six Speed Manual Name: Deava Mods:

07-05-2013, 08:10 PM	#3
pnirenstein Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: BMW M5 Location: California Posts: 11 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It definitely is meant to corner, the handling was great like I said. Thanks for the feedback!

07-05-2013, 10:09 PM	#9
pnirenstein Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: BMW M5 Location: California Posts: 11 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do these cars live up to the reliability of a typical toyota?

07-05-2013, 11:25 PM	#11
horrorbiz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: ‘22 BRZ Limited Location: CT, USA Posts: 174 Thanks: 109 Thanked 66 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice video. The FRS and BRZ are actually both made by Subaru in Japan.

07-05-2013, 11:36 PM	#12
pnirenstein Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: BMW M5 Location: California Posts: 11 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the feedback horrorbiz! Seems like everyone thinks the frs is from a different place ahah.

07-06-2013, 12:04 AM	#13
Anaxilus Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: They have four wheels Location: United States Posts: 482 Thanks: 59 Thanked 199 Times in 114 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If Fiat conceived/designed a RWD Abarth 500 and had them built by Ferrari, would the the RWD 500 be a Ferrari? Anyway... 1-They are not double wishbones. Struts up front, multi link rear. 2-The humps are there also because the hood is lower taking advantage of the H-4 to improve visibility. 3-I'm 6'. Adjust your seat height properly. The roof has a double bubble designed to accommodate wearing a helmet at the track. If you check the video, your seat height is higher than the passenger seat. 4-BRZ has different feature set and spring rates up front (3.8 v. 3.0). Last edited by Anaxilus; 07-06-2013 at 12:17 AM.

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