Civicdrivr's Asphalt MT FR-S Thread

[xxthrillxx]

CONGRATS!!!!!! Its like talking to a cute girl at a bar... butterflies

[DIG1992]

Originally Posted by ngabdala

Thanks for the heads up. Do you have your car and is it Asphalt? Are you basing this on pictures or seeing it in person?

Basing it on the pictures. But i wish I can have one but im waiting a few years.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Thanks! In VA, dealers have plates to give you. Even if you want personalized plates, they give you metal plates until the new ones come in the mail.

I stuck with the standard plate though.

Just sold my car to my buddy in MT. Their MVA/DMV/whatever-you-want-to-call-it had the plates on the spot for registration; had 4 choices between standard plates at no extra cost; had over 70 choices for backgrounds that you pay for; and took all of 20 minutes to do.

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

First asphalt FR-S pictures I've seen so far. Thanks for posting those up! Looks hot.

Just one question -- have you noticed any rattling/creaking noises with the car?

Theres one odd noise when entering my driveway. I need to try to replicate it though, but it may just be the springs "popping" as the suspension contorts. Other then that, there are no rattles or other weird noises. Its very solid.

Originally Posted by deesu

The license plate relocator is looking good! Can you take more pictures of it at different angles?

Yep, I plan on taking some more pics tomorrow or Saturday.

Originally Posted by ngabdala

After owning your car for a few days what is your opinion on Asphalt now that you've seen it in a variety of different light and different times of day?

I'm worried about my decision on the color equivalent for my BRZ.

I absolutely love it. The pearl in the paint stands out, and the grey on the wheels is nearly a perfect match.

Originally Posted by abcsmaj

Oh, I see you're in VA as well. Where'd you get your FR-S from?

I got it from Priority Toyota in Colonial Heights.

Originally Posted by Dark_Angle

Me 2 we should have a meet soon. Get mine soon.

Ill be at the P-Tuning meet in Manassas this Sunday. You should come out!

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6414

Originally Posted by devo6273

Where did you get your license plate relocation kit? I was a bit unsure of how it would look but I have to say it looks pretty good to me.

Its a Grimmspeed setup. Hold off for an official announcement for it, we're still working out the measurements.

[civicdrivr]

Well, I had to work up north overnight, and even though I promised myself I wouldnt take the FR-S to work, I gave in. I was very pleased with the mileage:



That fill-up was just under 9 gallons and worked out to be 32mpg. I wasn't stuck doing 55mph the entire way either. I was fluctuating my speed between 70 and ~85 the entire way with the A/C on, and for about 23 total miles I was in stop and go traffic. Im very pleased with those numbers. You can track my fuel mileage here too:

http://www.fuelly.com/driver/civicdrivr/frs-6mt

I also broke the 100 mile mark on her, and it was only fitting to do so at 86mph (on a closed course in Guatemala by a professional driver of course).



I'm currently at 359 miles and should have about 600 by Monday morning



I finally got a chance to drill a hole into the bumper plug to clean up the front bumper too:



Tomorrow the car will be clay barred, polished, and sealed in preperation for the Mid-Atlantic MegaMeet at P-Tuning on Sunday. I currently have an appointment for tint at 9AM Tuesday. Im keeping it legal, so don't expect blacked-out windows

[Guff]

Looks great! Nice to see you getting such good MPG!

[ESBjiujitsu]

serious!!! mpg is a big plus of this car!

[ngabdala]

How the hell are you getting Premium Gas at $3.59 a gallon?

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Well, I had to work up north overnight, and even though I promised myself I wouldnt take the FR-S to work, I gave in. I was very pleased with the mileage:



That fill-up was just under 9 gallons and worked out to be 32mpg. I wasn't stuck doing 55mph the entire way either. I was fluctuating my speed between 70 and ~85 the entire way with the A/C on, and for about 23 total miles I was in stop and go traffic. Im very pleased with those numbers. You can track my fuel mileage here too:

http://www.fuelly.com/driver/civicdrivr/frs-6mt

I also broke the 100 mile mark on her, and it was only fitting to do so at 86mph (on a closed course in Guatemala by a professional driver of course).



I'm currently at 359 miles and should have about 600 by Monday morning



I finally got a chance to drill a hole into the bumper plug to clean up the front bumper too:



Tomorrow the car will be clay barred, polished, and sealed in preperation for the Mid-Atlantic MegaMeet at P-Tuning on Sunday. I currently have an appointment for tint at 9AM Tuesday. Im keeping it legal, so don't expect blacked-out windows

[civicdrivr]

VA gas prices

[ngabdala]

Damn dude. The average here in MA for 93 is $4/gal

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

VA gas prices

[civicdrivr]

Ouch. I have family in NY, so Im up there a few times a year. Both of my cars take premium, and the usualy 50 cent difference (sometimes more) really hurts.

Thats why I typically fill up on the Jersey Tpke, drive into NY, park my car, and drive my moms Accord so I only have to get regular. Even the difference between Jersey and NY is insane. Stupid taxes....

[GrimmSpeed]

Originally Posted by devo6273

Where did you get your license plate relocation kit? I was a bit unsure of how it would look but I have to say it looks pretty good to me.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6622

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Its a Grimmspeed setup. Hold off for an official announcement for it, we're still working out the measurements.

Car looks great! Thanks for the help!

- Matt

[civicdrivr]

Well, when I ordered the car I specifically told the dealer not to mount the front plate or prep the car (wash it). They only listened to me for the first point

So, my friend and I did a full paint correction on the car yesterday. Most would say the car didn't need it, but Ive got OCD, and the slightest imperfection would bother the hell out of me. I couldn't get a lot of the imperfections to show up on the camera, but take my word for it, there were TONS of swirls and a few decent sized scratches from the dealer prep.









*Not pictured - scratches on both rear wheel arches, or multiple hard water spots

Steps
-Wash car with Black Ice car wash soap
-Clay bar entire car (removes particles that contaminate the paint during transport)
-Polish car with Optimum Polish II followed by Menzerma Super Finish, with an IPA wipe down after each
-Seal with Blackfire Wet Diamond

Taped up:



After Menzerna Super Finish but before sealant:



Letting BFWD haze:



Finished:











In short, the finish looks amazing. The orange peel is less then before. Even without the sealant, the paint had tons of gloss and looked very deep. The Wet Diamond (which I recommend for darker cars) adds even more depth and makes the car appear wet. I love it.

The entire process took about 12 hours to complete. But it was definitely worth it. Plus, it was in preparation for this:





Kayhettin was there, and PTuning was nice enough to let us both park under the tent right up front

Unfortunately most of my pics from the meet came out like crap. But from the amount of people that were taking pics of our cars, Im sure more will surface.

[Guff]

Looks beautiful man! I need to learn how to do Paint corrections!

[Double4Free]

Now thats a man who takes pride in his vehicle.

[ESBjiujitsu]

very impressive!!!!! more pics out side in the wild! lol

[uneekvisions]

Making me reconsider Whiteout

[russv]

I've got the OCD thing going on too. Didn't need to clay bar but but on a good coat of Prima Epic. Looks fabulous.

[Lonewolf]

You sound like me when it comes to detailing. I never let anyone else detail my car, and I clay and wax several times a year...haha

***Has PTuning already started working on developing parts for the FRS?

[ngabdala]

What should I expect to pay a trusted detailer to do this to my Dark Grey Metallic BRZ? Also, what do I ask them to do?

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Well, when I ordered the car I specifically told the dealer not to mount the front plate or prep the car (wash it). They only listened to me for the first point

So, my friend and I did a full paint correction on the car yesterday. Most would say the car didn't need it, but Ive got OCD, and the slightest imperfection would bother the hell out of. I couldn't get a lot of the imperfections to show up on the camera, but take my word for it, there were TONS of swirls and a few decent sized scratches from the dealer prep.









*Not pictured - scratches on both rear wheel arches, or multiple hard water spots

Steps
-Wash car with Black Ice car wash soap
-Clay bar entire car (removes particles that contaminate the paint during transport)
-Polish car with Optimum Polish II followed by Menzerma Super Finish, with an IPA wipe down after each
-Seal with Blackfire Wet Diamond

Tapped up:



After Menzerna Super Finish but before sealant:



Letting BFWD haze:



Finished:











In short, the finish looks amazing. The orange peel is less then before. Even without the sealant, the paint had tons of gloss and looked very deep. The Wet Diamond (which I recommend for darker cars) adds even more depth and makes the car appear wet. I love it.

The entire process took about 12 hours to complete. But it was definitely worth it. Plus, it was in preparation for this:





Kayhettin was there, and PTuning was nice enough to let us both park under the tent right up front

Unfortunately most of my pics from the meet came out like crap. But from the amount of people that were taking pics of our cars, Im sure more will surface.

[mattles]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Well, when I ordered the car I specifically told the dealer not to mount the front plate or prep the car (wash it). They only listened to me for the first point

So, my friend and I did a full paint correction on the car yesterday. Most would say the car didn't need it, but Ive got OCD, and the slightest imperfection would bother the hell out of. I couldn't get a lot of the imperfections to show up on the camera, but take my word for it, there were TONS of swirls and a few decent sized scratches from the dealer prep.

I had the same problem -- dealership washed the car even though I told them not to and they swirled/scuffed it with shitty wash etiquette. A couple hundred bucks later and my paint looks the way its supposed to.

So its ok my friend, you arent the only weirdo here with OCD about vehicle paint.

[naticedog04]

Nice job!!! Pics look great... Thanks for sharring!!