Autocrossed FR-S at Scion FR-S First Drive Event in Baltimore! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jackoskate · 05-05-2012, 04:53 PM

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Today I was lucky enough to test drive the Scion FR-S in Baltimore! Scion had set up a small autocross track in one of the parking lots for Ravens Stadium. Scion had a total of 5 cars at the event and 3 of them were available for the test drive. The interior of the car was nicer than I expected. The fit and finish of everything was very nice. Now Ill get to my driving impressions. Unfortunately this car was an automatic

but the paddle shifters seemed pretty good on the track. The handling of this car made it a blast to drive on a super tight track! The car was very tight and remained flat through the corners. I felt like I was driving the car into the turns as hard as I could and wasn't loosing any grip. We were told that these cars had the TRD Lowering Springs, the TRD Exhaust and Enkei Wheels with Yokohama tires. Im not sure how much the springs and tires were contributing to the handling characteristics of this car cause I have not driven one that was stock. The TRD exhaust had a great tone to it and wasn't super loud. Im not usually a fan of factory performance exhausts but this was one of the better ones I've heard. The power of the car was perfect for an autocross course and felt very peppy. Overall I would say Im very impressed with this car and would like to drive this again!

Videos by Ruskymx

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOSZIC75cm8"]2013 Scion FRS First Drive Walkaround - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMeP-PrdnuM"]Mike & Erica's First Drive - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3R8V6go518"]2013 Scion FRS - Hot Lava - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtsihiThASs"]My first drive in a 2013 Scion FRS - YouTube[/ame]

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ESBjiujitsu · 05-05-2012, 05:03 PM

looks to be the same cars from the sc first test drive event. I loved those cars!!!! Congrats on the test drive, I must get back in one asap

fistpoint · 05-05-2012, 05:03 PM

One question: who is "pound 9" and why does he suck?

colHolm · 05-05-2012, 05:05 PM

Thanks for posting.

I'm digging the PF01s more than the RPF1s on this car.

jackoskate · 05-05-2012, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fistpoint

One question: who is "pound 9" and why does he suck?

Hahahah took me awhile to figure out what you were talking about. I'm not quite sure what #9 did but must of been pretty bad

NikostC · 05-05-2012, 06:25 PM

Yea I got to drive the FRS today as well and man did it handle well. The springs might have something to do with it but it was way better than what I expected.

Dark · 05-05-2012, 06:54 PM

Need to see the front of Whiteout FR-S. The graphic reminds me of Panda paint AE86.

bigbird83 · 05-05-2012, 07:03 PM

Oh man! I live in Elkridge. If I had know they would were there I wouldn't have spend the day shopping for wedding venues. Looks like a lot of fun and It's good to hear the tinkering hasnt compromised the original vision of the car.

jackoskate · 05-05-2012, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark

Need to see the front of Whiteout FR-S. The graphic reminds me of Panda paint AE86.

This is the only front shot I had of the Whiteout

Dark · 05-05-2012, 07:10 PM

Thanks man. That looks pretty.

subaruferrucci · 05-05-2012, 08:16 PM

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na6qjeCKAIQ"]frs2 - YouTube[/ame]

vid from the event i was there too

Exhaust · 05-05-2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subaruferrucci

vid from the event i was there too

That looked way to enjoyable!

Phaedrus29 · 05-05-2012, 08:39 PM

Wheel specs pretty please? anyone grab em this time around?

subaruferrucci · 05-05-2012, 08:45 PM

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

05-05-2012, 04:53 PM	#1
jackoskate Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Cadillac CTS Location: Maryland Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Autocrossed FR-S at Scion FR-S First Drive Event in Baltimore! *FT86CLUB Homepage Featured Story* Today I was lucky enough to test drive the Scion FR-S in Baltimore! Scion had set up a small autocross track in one of the parking lots for Ravens Stadium. Scion had a total of 5 cars at the event and 3 of them were available for the test drive. The interior of the car was nicer than I expected. The fit and finish of everything was very nice. Now Ill get to my driving impressions. Unfortunately this car was an automatic but the paddle shifters seemed pretty good on the track. The handling of this car made it a blast to drive on a super tight track! The car was very tight and remained flat through the corners. I felt like I was driving the car into the turns as hard as I could and wasn't loosing any grip. We were told that these cars had the TRD Lowering Springs, the TRD Exhaust and Enkei Wheels with Yokohama tires. Im not sure how much the springs and tires were contributing to the handling characteristics of this car cause I have not driven one that was stock. The TRD exhaust had a great tone to it and wasn't super loud. Im not usually a fan of factory performance exhausts but this was one of the better ones I've heard. The power of the car was perfect for an autocross course and felt very peppy. Overall I would say Im very impressed with this car and would like to drive this again! Videos by Ruskymx [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOSZIC75cm8"]2013 Scion FRS First Drive Walkaround - YouTube[/ame] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMeP-PrdnuM"]Mike & Erica's First Drive - YouTube[/ame] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3R8V6go518"]2013 Scion FRS - Hot Lava - YouTube[/ame] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtsihiThASs"]My first drive in a 2013 Scion FRS - YouTube[/ame] Photos: MORE PICS by DARK_ANGLE PICS by HOMURA PICS by ruskymx

05-05-2012, 06:54 PM	#7
Dark Elite Padawan Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: '15 WRX, 15 GLA250, and 2 feet Location: Shoreline, WA Posts: 3,498 Thanks: 197 Thanked 250 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Need to see the front of Whiteout FR-S. The graphic reminds me of Panda paint AE86. __________________ Dark

05-05-2012, 07:03 PM	#8
bigbird83 Future Owner Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Honda Accord Coupe Location: Maryland Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oh man! I live in Elkridge. If I had know they would were there I wouldn't have spend the day shopping for wedding venues. Looks like a lot of fun and It's good to hear the tinkering hasnt compromised the original vision of the car. __________________ "You know you are a true car nut when you look forward to something breaking as an excuse to upgrade" - Ed Loh 04 Accord Coupe V6 6m

05-05-2012, 07:10 PM	#10
Dark Elite Padawan Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: '15 WRX, 15 GLA250, and 2 feet Location: Shoreline, WA Posts: 3,498 Thanks: 197 Thanked 250 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks man. That looks pretty. __________________ Dark

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subaruferrucci Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: FR-s Location: PA Posts: 188 Thanks: 20 Thanked 79 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i think it was 225/r18. I know the 225 is 100% not sure on the 18

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