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05-27-2012, 01:21 PM | #1 |
toyotas are practical :)
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Danny's FRS :) its like molten hot magma****warning big pictures!****
Hello everyone my name is Danny nice to met you all. I met some of you on friday at Toyota of Dallas at the unveiling event. Currently I am the very happy owner of a beautiful Hot Lava FRS. The smile is still literally on my face I am patiently waiting for the 1K mark before opening her up
Driving Impression: The feel of this car with the road is heavenly addictive. You almost get the presence of an old 911, Z car, cabin feel with not as much refinement. Seats are perfect for my size and hold me like a comfy baby panda hug. I do have the seat all the way down to the floor because I love that ride feel more. The transmission and balanced chassis deserve some sort of award...Nobel peace prize probably because I found inner peace last night. Braking leaves something to be desired but I'm pretty sure the after market will soon find me some sort of remedy. No noticeable nose dive under braking is very appreciated and you can tell its probably more to do with the weight of the car. Exhaust note is actually addictive and not bad at all for a new flat 4 as restricted as this engine is from the factory. Handling wise its on rails, the grip even from the 215's is just right at most entry angles. Steering is a little numb at times but livable. The stock stereo is just fine for this car. Bluetooth works perfect on my I4s. Now the stock speakers need to go, it says 8 speakers but I swear it only feels like 2 are working. the fake carbon fiber on the dash needs maybe a vinyl wrap, perhaps also along with the door grabs which will fade bad through the years I feel like. The fact this thing isnt jam packed full of info entertainment systems and flip switches all over the place, control knobs for everything blah blah blah make me really happy. Some of these new cars out ***cough*** "audi" ***cough**** Have just wayyyyy wayyyy too much to distract you from the road. Eco friendly? I think so... So far I'm getting MPG that make my eyes hurt in a good way. I have the AC on full blast, leaving it above 2200rpm's most of the time when cruising and I'm seeing 23+mpg avg on the dash. For a new engine still breaking in thats impressive. In no way im being a granny, but the theory of drive it like you stole it is not activated yet either. Basically its first date rules "keep it under 2nd base until you know her well" All in all I see myself being very happy with the FRS. Especially when all the goodies hit the market. I would also like to thank Toyota of Dallas for being such a top notch dealership throughout the buying process. After reading what some of you are having to deal with at other dealerships it really backs my gut feeling on buying this over many other vehicle brands that would have been even more powerful. Pure price indeed and if you ask me its the most balanced bargain of the sports car world right now. Welcome back Hachi-Roku ! Last edited by NeedsmoreCowbell; 05-27-2012 at 01:33 PM. |
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05-27-2012, 01:40 PM | #2 |
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I like this color the more I see it. Congrats!
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05-27-2012, 01:44 PM | #3 |
toyotas are practical :)
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Off-topic, but if you know how to use them properly, they shouldn't distract you at all. 90% of the functions can be controlled via the steering wheel which makes it so you don't have to take your hands off the wheel. The stereo and HVAC functions are displayed in your peripheral vision so you don't have to glance down and take your eyes completely off the road. Most of the radio, nav, and telephone functions are voice activated. I drive these cars every day; I don't find them in the least bit distracting...
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05-27-2012, 02:41 PM | #5 |
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Congrats!
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05-27-2012, 03:59 PM | #9 |
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Congrats!
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05-27-2012, 05:06 PM | #10 | |
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Also the biggest first lesson I learned driving the FRS was its not an all wheel drive vehicle. The steering input needed is so minut it threw me off at first because I was trying to drive it like a B7. I learned fast to tone it way down. As for the badges I cant wait to debadge it must be a german thang Thanks Dave.... BTW the backseats work just fine |
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05-27-2012, 05:19 PM | #11 |
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Is that a Recaro children's seat?!
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love the color and love the recaro child seat.
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05-27-2012, 06:17 PM | #13 |
toyotas are practical :)
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Yes its a recaro, something I picked up from the audi days. Its the light one not the big premium one. It fits just perfect in the back seat. Most baby seat brands will not fit in those back seats. Just another box the FRS gets to check off. I really wonder what baby seat they used during R&D. Those baby hooks are great |
05-27-2012, 06:47 PM | #14 |
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i couldnt agree more!!! great pics and nice write up! thanks!
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