What you HATE the most on your FR-S/BRZ/GT86/FT86?

[jshadeck]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

You know there's a power plug in the glove box, right? Its even mentioned in the manual. Do a search on here and you should find posts mentioning it. Then its just a simple matter of snaking the wire around so that it looks neat, and you're all set!

He said "the one in the glove box is useless" and you quoted him saying that. Talk about doing a search

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by jshadeck

He said "the one in the glove box is useless" and you quoted him saying that. Talk about doing a search

*headdesk* nice catch. Still, I have had zero problems with the glove box plug.

[nab335]

i used to hate so many things about this car..soo many things. but now its strange because i love everything about this car.

[jshadeck]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

*headdesk* nice catch. Still, I have had zero problems with the glove box plug.

Ive not used it. I have read that the usb plug under the radio doesnt put out enough juice to charge phones (?) mines plugged into the center console charger, but i might use the glovebox one some day.

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by jshadeck

Ive not used it. I have read that the usb plug under the radio doesnt put out enough juice to charge phones (?) mines plugged into the center console charger, but i might use the glovebox one some day.

Yes, the USB is underpowered for charging phones, I thought the USB was specifically meant for iPods or other MP3 players, not Phones.

If I were going to play music from my phone though, I would just connect it via bluetooth and go from there. Then my phone stays charged.

[jshadeck]

Right. I only meant as a charger its in the perfect spot for my phone

[Code:Red]

Originally Posted by nab335

i used to hate so many things about this car..soo many things. but now its strange because i love everything about this car.

This sounds a little like my story, too, except I never hated anything about the car. Coming from my last owned car, an '01 Mitusbishi Mirage 2dr and a borrowed car, an '02 Civic EX 4dr, the FR-S is definitely an upgrade and a treat for me. Even when I took one for a test drive, I was going into this with the driving experience in mind..as the FR-S/BRZ are Driver's cars. After 2 1/2 months of owning this car, I'm still happy. The ECU has learned how I drive be it city, hwy, and an occasional spirited...and that just makes my FR-S driving experience more enjoyable.

[bkblitzed]

the only thing i absolutely hate about this car is the rear pillars. I turn my head when changing lanes and the driver side is a complete blind spot. I absolutely hate it.

[hmong337]

Originally Posted by bkblitzed

the only thing i absolutely hate about this car is the rear pillars. I turn my head when changing lanes and the driver side is a complete blind spot. I absolutely hate it.

Omg dude. You spoke the words right outta my mouth! I absolutely HATE that! The day after I got my FRS, I went straight to the store to get a pair of round convex mirrors. They're better than nothing but still, I can't stand that I can see a damn thing on the driver's side blind spot.

I also can't stand not having an arm rest.

[Anthony]

I hate that I don't have one. What a load of horse...

[NetMagi]

1) junk MT fluid that makes shifting 1-> 2 and into first coming to a stop a PITA until it's warm

2) vibrating speakers that require bass be turned down to not vibrate

3) crickets

[Ammonia]

I don't think I "hate" anything on the car, I just notice the lack of power, and the stock wheels/tires are agonizingly skinny. I understand the reasons behind both of those things, but I still don't like it lol

I will say though, the car definitely fights me on 1st-2nd gear. Its weird.

[FRSBRZGT86FAN]

Originally Posted by azian_advanced

I am looking to get some feedback from current FR-S/BRZ/GT86/FT86 owners, and maybe from some yet-to-be owners too who have already been in the car.

I'm sure you're all happy with your new car purchases but there's got to be some things you absolutely HATE on it. Perhaps, something that Toyota/Subaru added or removed in this car that was or wasn't in your previous car(s)... could be cosmetic, mechanical, electrical, etc. Anything goes..

So let's hear 'em!

If you have been looking at internet reviews and hear about the abundance of people saying not enough power, ignore them, its only noticeable if tracking or auto crossing the car from my test drives of my friends FRS in New Jersey its fine.
Also I don't like how they cut out the key less entry in the U.S. just a nitpic but most cars today have the keyless go stuff and meh I think the FRS would be cool with it, not a complaint.
As for any other problems you would have to ask a daily driver that actually owns the car.

[thill]

Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

If you have been looking at internet reviews and hear about the abundance of people saying not enough power, ignore them, its only noticeable if tracking or auto crossing the car from my test drives of my friends FRS in New Jersey its fine.
Also I don't like how they cut out the key less entry in the U.S. just a nitpic but most cars today have the keyless go stuff and meh I think the FRS would be cool with it, not a complaint.
As for any other problems you would have to ask a daily driver that actually owns the car.

If you are coming from a faster car (like I did) the FRZ does feel slower (sometimes). That said, the FRZ is not a slow car by any means compared to most cars on the road.

I also think people who have not driven higher revving sports cars and are used to turbos with gobs of torque down low will need sometime to adjust to the car.

For me, I would love to have a little more torque and hp, but I want to keep the car NA. Judging by some posts I have seen, I should be able to get what I am looking for from exhaust, intake, and a tune and just about get me where I want to be.