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Spd229 · 04-25-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

I know that you mean by numb. Duz of short gear ratio, it numb is pretty much gone and respond quickly. If you have a chance to do several laps, D-Mode will let you learn the course.

I used Drive mode or Manual mode more? Hm... Evenly. I had about 4~5 around (4 laps each) and trying to figure out the difference of Drive mode and Manual mode and, TBH I couldn't tell the difference. When you're comfy w course put it in M-Mode to make it feel like you're on control of gears... but from my experience time is about same Maybe MAYBE .1~.5 sec difference faster w M-Mode. Now, we were using only first and second gear (& third accidentally), and me & Moto-san notice that sometimes in Manual mode it'll not downshift to first gear. Maybe cuz we were too high up in speed. But without joke, AT might get better time if you're beginner to mid level skill auox'er. Hope that helps

Thanks Ichi.

Hopefully it was only due to being at too high a speed to downshift to first, as long as you felt you were in the right gear at the time I think I'll enjoy it. I just don't want to be banging my head because I'm heading into a corner and want to be a gear lower yet the computer refuses to allow it or some other situation where a downshift would be applicable.

Who knows, maybe one of these drive events will be at atlanta motor speedway before June. First pre-order slot leaves me little time lol.

ichitaka05 · 04-25-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Spd229

Thanks Ichi.

Hopefully it was only due to being at too high a speed to downshift to first, as long as you felt you were in the right gear at the time I think I'll enjoy it. I just don't want to be banging my head because I'm heading into a corner and want to be a gear lower yet the computer refuses to allow it or some other situation where a downshift would be applicable.

Who knows, maybe one of these drive events will be at atlanta motor speedway before June. First pre-order slot leaves me little time lol.

Another good person to ask is Moto. He was there too and he's planning to buy AT. Here's his review of FRS too
http://www.club4ag.com/Events_Pages/FRS_Experience.htm

DommerEOD · 04-25-2012, 11:32 AM

Awesome review ichitaka, Thanks!

SpeedR · 04-25-2012, 11:37 AM

very well done thanks!!

Spd229 · 04-25-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Another good person to ask is Moto. He was there too and he's planning to buy AT. Here's his review of FRS too
http://www.club4ag.com/Events_Pages/FRS_Experience.htm

Very nice, he's actually considering the same approach as myself (except for his kids). Picking up an AT to really get into driving and then a MT later. Up until now I haven't had the means to really get into cars all too much.

Again, thanks for the link Ichi. It's been a huge help.

SnapOv3st3r · 04-25-2012, 11:57 AM

Much appreciate the feedback.

Xdragonxb0i · 04-25-2012, 12:24 PM

Good Read!!

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Originally Posted by kanundrum

This will keep me up for a while imagining how the car will feel

"I Want To be Inside You..."

SnapOv3st3r · 04-25-2012, 12:30 PM

^Ummm.....that just doesn't sound right.

Twisty · 04-25-2012, 01:24 PM

Thanks for the awesome review!

I'm glad that you like the blue color too. I already ordered mine in blue and was having second thoughts because of a lack of pictures, but it sounds like it looks good in person. If you have any pictures of the blue car can you post them?

ichitaka05 · 04-25-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Twisty

Thanks for the awesome review!

I'm glad that you like the blue color too. I already ordered mine in blue and was having second thoughts because of a lack of pictures, but it sounds like it looks good in person. If you have any pictures of the blue car can you post them?

I have over 300 pics to go through... Also most em are ridiculously huge, so can't really post em. I can email ya sever of em for ya. Just PM me your email. It might take a day... Currently I have a ton of member request I'm getting left & right I'm trying to reply

Racecomp Engineering · 04-25-2012, 02:14 PM

Nice write-up.

- drew

86'd · 04-25-2012, 02:30 PM

Thanks for the write up Ichi.

Blue FRS · 04-25-2012, 03:34 PM

Sweet, thanks for the review.

NorCalRider · 04-25-2012, 03:40 PM

Thanks for the great info. I am so excited about this car.

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