Civicdrivr's Asphalt MT FR-S Picture and Build Thread - Update 2014-09-17 - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

315FR-S · 05-12-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by abcsmaj

Get those pictures up! We don't have enough asphalt pictures.

+1

civicdrivr · 05-12-2012, 01:42 PM

Thanks guys! Im heading to the dealer today, but Im not positive if Ill be bringing her home until Monday or Tuesday. The dealer told me the car would be in on the 18th, so in my typical fashion, I procrastinated regarding the bank loan application. My credit union has a crazy deal right now, 1.99% over 60 months on a new car, so Im waiting to see if the dealer has a bank they can use to match it. I filled out the app with my bank yesterday but wont hear back until Monday.

Jayde · 05-12-2012, 02:25 PM

Congrats!! Post pics when you get it!

blur · 05-12-2012, 03:11 PM

Are you keeping the CL-S?

I appreciate all the things you've done for the J community as well, thanks!

civicdrivr · 05-12-2012, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blur

Are you keeping the CL-S?

I appreciate all the things you've done for the J community as well, thanks!

Yessir. The CL will be my daily for a few more years. Just broke 160k miles on it too, thats 57k on the motor

I dont recognize your username...are you on AZine or V6P?

bestwheelbase · 05-12-2012, 08:22 PM

Congrats! Rear-wheel drive is so fun... this will be a whole new driving experience for you to learn and master!

blur · 05-13-2012, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Yessir. The CL will be my daily for a few more years. Just broke 160k miles on it too, thats 57k on the motor

I dont recognize your username...are you on AZine or V6P?

I'm on V6P and 6thgenaccord, as well as J32a... You are one of the pioneers in the J community, so I've seen you around

I don't plan on buying the FR-S too soon, but I will eventually... after I swap a J32 and 5spd auto into my CG2

Have you ever wondered what a FR-S would feel like with a J32? Complete insanity...

I might attempt a RX7 J32 swap down the line... instead of buying an FR-S.

civicdrivr · 05-13-2012, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blur

I'm on V6P and 6thgenaccord, as well as J32a... You are one of the pioneers in the J community, so I've seen you around

Quote:

Originally Posted by blur

Have you ever wondered what a FR-S would feel like with a J32? Complete insanity...

I might attempt a RX7 J32 swap down the line... instead of buying an FR-S.

It would be amazing. I wonder if it would fit......

I was trying to find a clean S2k that I could play with for a few years and then finally drop another built J into it, but I couldnt find one that met my criteria (Im OCD and incredibly picky

).

blur · 05-13-2012, 01:14 AM

With a gaping hole in the hood it would!

sorry for thread jack, congrats on almost getting your FR-S!

civicdrivr · 05-16-2012, 11:05 PM

Heres a quick picture I took (click for large version)

Ill be posting some real pictures tomorrow during the day. I still need to make an appointment to have the tint done, hopefully they can fit me in on Monday.

Guff · 05-17-2012, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Heres a quick picture I took (click for large version)

Ill be posting some real pictures tomorrow during the day. I still need to make an appointment to have the tint done, hopefully they can fit me in on Monday.

HAWT.

Jayde · 05-17-2012, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Heres a quick picture I took (click for large version)

Ill be posting some real pictures tomorrow during the day. I still need to make an appointment to have the tint done, hopefully they can fit me in on Monday.

ESBjiujitsu · 05-17-2012, 11:48 AM

but we need MORE!!! lol :happy0180:

civicdrivr · 05-17-2012, 02:27 PM

I finally got some time to take some pics and type up a quick synopsis:

The driving position is perfect, the seats hug you (Im 6', 160lbs), the transmission is nice and direct, the steering is precise, and the brakes are very linear and grab well. The car shares a lot of components with the WRX, as it really is a Subaru built with Toyotas money.

The 200hp figure is misleading, at least for me. With the cars low weight, it actually has some decent pick up. Its clearly not in the same league as my built CL, but it'll hold its own. Accelerating from 60 to 80mph in 6th, the car doesnt bog down at all. The powerband is obviously different though. Im used to being able to chug around town at 2k rpms in my CL. There is no torque in the FR-S at 2k rpms. But it starts to wake up around 3500rpm. Im not getting on the car very hard though, so who knows what the powerband really is like at WOT.

The EPS was the one thing that made me worried about the car. Its going to take a bit of getting used to, but its very direct. At slow speeds (<10mph) its very light and turns easily. But it firms up noticeably once the speeds increase. Its got a nice weight to it in my opinion.

The build quality is very good. It puts the new Si to shame, honestly (what doesn't these days :whyme: ). I've not yet had any fun with it with Sport mode or VSA/TCS off, but that will happen soon

Anyway, enough blabbering, heres the goods (click for big):

Heres the backseat "space"

Current Mods:
-Grimmspeed License Plate Relocator

BIG thanks to Justin and everyone else at Grimmspeed :happy0180:

05-12-2012, 01:42 PM	#16
civicdrivr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2018 Golf R Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 5,386 Thanked 1,095 Times in 647 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	Thanks guys! Im heading to the dealer today, but Im not positive if Ill be bringing her home until Monday or Tuesday. The dealer told me the car would be in on the 18th, so in my typical fashion, I procrastinated regarding the bank loan application. My credit union has a crazy deal right now, 1.99% over 60 months on a new car, so Im waiting to see if the dealer has a bank they can use to match it. I filled out the app with my bank yesterday but wont hear back until Monday. __________________ Parting out HERE

05-12-2012, 03:11 PM	#18
blur ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: E36 5.7 V8 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 1,573 Thanks: 194 Thanked 198 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Are you keeping the CL-S? I appreciate all the things you've done for the J community as well, thanks! __________________ I wish I was cool enough to have an FR-S

05-13-2012, 01:14 AM	#23
blur ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: E36 5.7 V8 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 1,573 Thanks: 194 Thanked 198 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	With a gaping hole in the hood it would! sorry for thread jack, congrats on almost getting your FR-S! __________________ I wish I was cool enough to have an FR-S Last edited by blur; 05-13-2012 at 01:57 PM.

05-16-2012, 11:05 PM	#24
civicdrivr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2018 Golf R Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 5,386 Thanked 1,095 Times in 647 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	Heres a quick picture I took (click for large version) Ill be posting some real pictures tomorrow during the day. I still need to make an appointment to have the tint done, hopefully they can fit me in on Monday. __________________ Parting out HERE Last edited by civicdrivr; 07-29-2012 at 05:48 PM.

05-17-2012, 02:27 PM	#28
civicdrivr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2018 Golf R Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 5,386 Thanked 1,095 Times in 647 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	Quick Synopsis.... I finally got some time to take some pics and type up a quick synopsis: The driving position is perfect, the seats hug you (Im 6', 160lbs), the transmission is nice and direct, the steering is precise, and the brakes are very linear and grab well. The car shares a lot of components with the WRX, as it really is a Subaru built with Toyotas money. The 200hp figure is misleading, at least for me. With the cars low weight, it actually has some decent pick up. Its clearly not in the same league as my built CL, but it'll hold its own. Accelerating from 60 to 80mph in 6th, the car doesnt bog down at all. The powerband is obviously different though. Im used to being able to chug around town at 2k rpms in my CL. There is no torque in the FR-S at 2k rpms. But it starts to wake up around 3500rpm. Im not getting on the car very hard though, so who knows what the powerband really is like at WOT. The EPS was the one thing that made me worried about the car. Its going to take a bit of getting used to, but its very direct. At slow speeds (<10mph) its very light and turns easily. But it firms up noticeably once the speeds increase. Its got a nice weight to it in my opinion. The build quality is very good. It puts the new Si to shame, honestly (what doesn't these days :whyme: ). I've not yet had any fun with it with Sport mode or VSA/TCS off, but that will happen soon Anyway, enough blabbering, heres the goods (click for big): Heres the backseat "space" Current Mods: -Grimmspeed License Plate Relocator BIG thanks to Justin and everyone else at Grimmspeed :happy0180: __________________ Parting out HERE Last edited by civicdrivr; 07-29-2012 at 05:51 PM.

05-12-2012, 02:25 PM	#17
Jayde Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Satin White Pearl BRZ Limited Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 2,310 Thanks: 751 Thanked 696 Times in 464 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Congrats!! Post pics when you get it!

05-12-2012, 08:22 PM	#20
bestwheelbase Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 1985 P-Type Location: Nashville, TN, USA Posts: 3,710 Thanks: 3,273 Thanked 2,058 Times in 1,098 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Congrats! Rear-wheel drive is so fun... this will be a whole new driving experience for you to learn and master!

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