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Thoughts after 10,000kms
So I hit 10,000 kms last week and figured I'd write about my experiences with my FRS over the last 4 months:
I have enjoyed the car since mid-June, used it as my daily driver, track whore and on a few highways trips. Family loves it and refers to it as the baby Ferrari. I used to own an AE86 and has great fun with that car, despite its measly 116hp, so I was eagerly anticipating its successor. Coming from 2 Miatas and more recently an RX-8 and Genesis, this car had alot to live up to. Here are some random notes. The Positives:
Here's a few pics:
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Track photo looks like your on the run from the cops!
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Great review Andre!
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Nice!!!
that is calabogie right before the pit lane. LOVE THAT TRACK!!!!! never drove a care on it though - just my bike |
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I hope to join you at Calabogie next year! Do you go there with a club? I was last there with the BMW Ottawa chapter.
I wanted to ask too, in your odometer photo it shows a 6. Is that a gear display option I haven't found yet or do you have a ecu flash? |
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10k! Awesome. I turned 5k kms on the way to work today.. Still trying to determine whether I should save it and buy a commuter for work.. That doesn't seem to make much sense though..
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I was there this past year with MCO (Motorsport Club of Ottawa) as part of the instructor group. We are looking to host a number of lapping days and driving schools again next year. Calabogie is a great track and is extremely rewarding in the FRS. You need to do it. |
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Calabogie is a great track and is extremely rewarding in the FRS. You need to do it.[/QUOTE]
I'll second that! and I wasn't the one driving. 10700 km so far. The only negative for me is the seatbelt holders on the seats. Snaps were not a good idea. |
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