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Levi · 10-01-2011, 03:35 PM

NO REAR WIPER, IT'S A COUPE

nate89 · 10-01-2011, 11:46 PM

I know this was said a while back, but...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxim

That's here. This forum is hardly representative of the target market for the car....this is a super hardcore crowd. For those that don't want it....well there's an off button....

I think all the stupid assist and safety features should be off by default. That way when a "normal" driver gets in and has to flip everything on, he's reminded of how big a pu$$y he is!

Maxim · 10-02-2011, 05:57 AM

For the shifting and braking techniques:

I've never had a clutch fail on any car I've ever owned, and I drive pretty aggressively, so I like to think that whatever I'm doing is probably pretty good. I also manage better than the EPA says I should for fuel economy, in spite of getting on it somewhat frequently - go figure.

What I do: It's entirely dependent on the situation. I generally try to use engine braking as much as possible by shifting into a lower gear and letting the engine drag my speed down, and then apply the brakes once I'm approaching where I'm actually going to stop.

I pretty much only use my brakes as a primary means to bring the vehicle to a stop in two situations: once second gear is at low revs and I'm very close to stopping, or when a traffic situation demands I slow down/stop faster than I can using engine braking. It makes for better gas mileage, it ensures that you're in the correct gear to quickly accelerate once traffic clears, and it saves on brake pads.

enc0re · 10-02-2011, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levi

NO REAR WIPER, IT'S A COUPE

If the rear window has a low angle: oh god, please give a rear wiper. It snows in Michigan.

Ice_Man · 10-02-2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enc0re

If the rear window has a low angle: oh god, please give a rear wiper.

+1

Want.FR-S · 10-02-2011, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levi

NO REAR WIPER, IT'S A COUPE

Quote:

Originally Posted by enc0re

If the rear window has a low angle: oh god, please give a rear wiper. It snows in Michigan.

No matter whether it is a coupe or lift-back, if the rear window is like that in concept form, please have a rear wiper. We all know how snow could accumulate on that whether you use defroster or not....

Giccin · 10-02-2011, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Want.FR-S

No matter whether it is a coupe or lift-back, if the rear window is like that in concept form, please have a rear wiper. We all know how snow could accumulate on that whether you use defroster or not....

True... +1 on the Rear Wiper. :x

WingsofWar · 10-02-2011, 10:03 PM

i love my rear wiper on my rx7. and im sure i will love my rear wiper on my FR-S

Spaceywilly · 10-02-2011, 10:57 PM

Rear wiper would be cool. I always wanted to install the JDM rear wiper on my car. Even with a pretty steeply raked rear window a lot of crap gets on there.

And I always engine brake my car. It's just more fun

Normally I downshift until I'm at about 10mph in 2nd and then shift into neutral (obviously I use the brakes too as needed). If I'm in heavy traffic I just use 1st gear and don't use the break at all unless I come to a complete stop. Usually you can get by without having to stop by leaving a ton of space to the car in front of you. Just watch the truckers, they all do it. Still on original clutch at 120,000 miles (and only had to change the break pads twice, 2nd time was just a few months ago)

suprachica79 · 10-02-2011, 11:01 PM

Mixed feelings on the rear window wiper, I think it'd look alot cleaner without one and since I've never had one, I don't think I'll miss it...

CyberFormula · 10-02-2011, 11:27 PM

no rear wiper for me.

Looks retarded and most coupes do fine without one.

chulooz · 10-03-2011, 12:13 AM

Yup, I agree.

Slide · 10-03-2011, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spaceywilly

Rear wiper would be cool. I always wanted to install the JDM rear wiper on my car. Even with a pretty steeply raked rear window a lot of crap gets on there.

And I always engine brake my car. It's just more fun

Normally I downshift until I'm at about 10mph in 2nd and then shift into neutral (obviously I use the brakes too as needed). If I'm in heavy traffic I just use 1st gear and don't use the break at all unless I come to a complete stop. Usually you can get by without having to stop by leaving a ton of space to the car in front of you. Just watch the truckers, they all do it. Still on original clutch at 120,000 miles (and only had to change the break pads twice, 2nd time was just a few months ago)

yeah i do this tooo....(not in my current car) didn't have to replace my clucht... not sure if i should be doing this or not...

I want rear wiper!!! the JDM S15 came with one but the ADM didn't... sucks without it!

Car must come with it!!!

no_name · 10-03-2011, 01:39 PM

Definitely rear wiper. Sticky snow coming down in buckets can be a real problem where I am. It's nice to sweep it off after being stuck at a red light for a few minutes. My other requirements are LSD, defeatable nannies (but ABS is nice for DD), bluetooth stereo connection (or just a regular single din FM radio that I can replace with my current Sony), AC and a retracting sunroof. Also mud flaps.

10-02-2011, 10:03 PM	#274
WingsofWar MODERATOR-SAMA Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Swagtron Scooter Location: Seattle Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 345 Thanked 1,561 Times in 524 Posts Mentioned: 81 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i love my rear wiper on my rx7. and im sure i will love my rear wiper on my FR-S __________________

10-02-2011, 10:57 PM	#275
Spaceywilly ZC6A2B82KC7J Join Date: May 2011 Drives: 2002 WRX Location: Providence, RI Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 361 Thanked 727 Times in 236 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rear wiper would be cool. I always wanted to install the JDM rear wiper on my car. Even with a pretty steeply raked rear window a lot of crap gets on there. And I always engine brake my car. It's just more fun Normally I downshift until I'm at about 10mph in 2nd and then shift into neutral (obviously I use the brakes too as needed). If I'm in heavy traffic I just use 1st gear and don't use the break at all unless I come to a complete stop. Usually you can get by without having to stop by leaving a ton of space to the car in front of you. Just watch the truckers, they all do it. Still on original clutch at 120,000 miles (and only had to change the break pads twice, 2nd time was just a few months ago) __________________ Straights are for fast cars. Turns are for fast drivers. Last edited by Spaceywilly; 10-02-2011 at 11:08 PM.

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CyberFormula Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: gti, nsx, integra type r,porsche911 Location: garage Posts: 536 Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	no rear wiper for me. Looks retarded and most coupes do fine without one. __________________

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Maxim Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 2010 GTI 2dr Tornado Red Location: Afghanistan Posts: 489 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For the shifting and braking techniques: I've never had a clutch fail on any car I've ever owned, and I drive pretty aggressively, so I like to think that whatever I'm doing is probably pretty good. I also manage better than the EPA says I should for fuel economy, in spite of getting on it somewhat frequently - go figure. What I do: It's entirely dependent on the situation. I generally try to use engine braking as much as possible by shifting into a lower gear and letting the engine drag my speed down, and then apply the brakes once I'm approaching where I'm actually going to stop. I pretty much only use my brakes as a primary means to bring the vehicle to a stop in two situations: once second gear is at low revs and I'm very close to stopping, or when a traffic situation demands I slow down/stop faster than I can using engine braking. It makes for better gas mileage, it ensures that you're in the correct gear to quickly accelerate once traffic clears, and it saves on brake pads.

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suprachica79 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: free Hyundai, 2006 Kawasaki ZX6R Location: CT Posts: 572 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mixed feelings on the rear window wiper, I think it'd look alot cleaner without one and since I've never had one, I don't think I'll miss it...

10-03-2011, 12:13 AM	#278
chulooz Registered you sir Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: 99 impreza coupe Location: DC / CT Posts: 1,666 Thanks: 259 Thanked 380 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yup, I agree.

10-03-2011, 01:39 PM	#280
no_name Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2005 Hyundai Accent Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 306 Thanks: 27 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Definitely rear wiper. Sticky snow coming down in buckets can be a real problem where I am. It's nice to sweep it off after being stuck at a red light for a few minutes. My other requirements are LSD, defeatable nannies (but ABS is nice for DD), bluetooth stereo connection (or just a regular single din FM radio that I can replace with my current Sony), AC and a retracting sunroof. Also mud flaps.

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