From S14 to FR-S.. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jfranc0592 · 05-21-2013, 01:04 PM

So I learned about cars through my brothers and boyfriends and found that I have quite a passion for them..for two years I owned an s14 built it from the ground up

and then one unfortunate rainy day on my way to work I hit a bump on the freeway, hydroplaned and lost control, I hit a truck that was parked in the median because they had just lost control in the same spot and luckily no one was in the vehicle but of course my pride and joy was a total loss but it kept me safe and kept me alive I walked away with a messed up hand and sprained back and neck but I healed pretty quick..

when I first heard about the frs I instantly fell in love and made a promise to myself that I would own that car so sure enough after I crashed my s14, the frs is what I aimed for. A few months before I crashed I went to the dealership to request more information about the frs and they told me everything I needed to know, so it was kind of fate when the day I needed to return the rental car I got a call from toyota asking if I was still interested in the frs, I said yes and they informed me they were getting one in and if I could go in to see it I went in as soon as possible. The car wasn't there and was supposed to arrive the next morning but since there were other people they called for it we went ahead and filled out all the paperwork to increase my chances of getting it before anyone else, so the next morning as soon as I got that call we rushed over and there was already someone there but they didn't have any paperwork filled out so I got first dibs.

I took the car for a test drive and it was an instant yes!

So this is my story of how I came to become a proud frs owner and my progress with my new found baby!

The day I got it..as you can tell I barely woke up haha

and the fun begins...

I originally wanted the car in white but since the argento was the color, I just changed that later.

Next in the works..suspension and wheels! I will keep you all updated!

s2d4 · 05-21-2013, 01:10 PM

Sorry about the S14 but never sorry for getting the 86, it was meant to be.

Enjoy your ride :beer:

Turbowned · 05-21-2013, 09:53 PM

Nice! Did you have it re-painted or vinyl wrapped?

ft86Fan · 05-21-2013, 09:58 PM

Welcome to the club!

Gixxersixxerman · 05-21-2013, 10:00 PM

Has to be a paint.. I could be wrong, but that's some serious shine and reflection for vinyl..

Sorry about the s14, but welcome to the 86

PrDarkKnight · 05-21-2013, 10:09 PM

Welcome to the club!

adprokid · 05-21-2013, 10:27 PM

Sorry about the accident, I'm glad that you are ok, welcome.

Lonewolf · 05-22-2013, 01:59 AM

Welcome! +1 for cool injury pics!...I'm only saying that because it seems like you ended up being okay. :happy0180:

track_warrior · 05-22-2013, 02:23 AM

Hello and welcome i came from an S14 as well, how i miss her but the FR-S is very fun as well.

DIM · 05-22-2013, 02:41 AM

Wow, looks like a Super-white FRS?

And sorry to hear about your S14. Glad to hear you ok though.

serial gixxer · 05-22-2013, 02:48 AM

The first time I test drove the fr-s I said damn, this reminds me of the s14. I used to have one as well >=]. Welcome and those are some sick 240's! @jfranc @track warrior.

dori. · 05-22-2013, 04:09 AM

the ft86 IS the new S-chassis so...

Wolfking · 05-22-2013, 05:50 AM

I'm sorry for your loss. What a horrible way to find a new steed... I at least got to sell my beloved S14. (mistake) Welcome to the club! You'll find the FRS a tad smaller than what you're accustomed to. To be honest, I did not love my FRS until I hit the 5k break in point...NOW THE TUNING CAN BEGIN.

Vicious LED · 05-22-2013, 06:42 AM

Welcome to the club! You'll have a blast in your fancy new FR-S

If you ever decide to upgrade your lights, we are at your service! We pride ourselves in offering full LED lighting kits for the FR-S, and will hook that beautiful ride up with some just-as-beautiful lighting

Cheers from Vegas!

05-21-2013, 01:04 PM	#1
jfranc0592 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Custom white FR-S Location: Texas Posts: 29 Thanks: 22 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	From S14 to FR-S.. So I learned about cars through my brothers and boyfriends and found that I have quite a passion for them..for two years I owned an s14 built it from the ground up and then one unfortunate rainy day on my way to work I hit a bump on the freeway, hydroplaned and lost control, I hit a truck that was parked in the median because they had just lost control in the same spot and luckily no one was in the vehicle but of course my pride and joy was a total loss but it kept me safe and kept me alive I walked away with a messed up hand and sprained back and neck but I healed pretty quick.. when I first heard about the frs I instantly fell in love and made a promise to myself that I would own that car so sure enough after I crashed my s14, the frs is what I aimed for. A few months before I crashed I went to the dealership to request more information about the frs and they told me everything I needed to know, so it was kind of fate when the day I needed to return the rental car I got a call from toyota asking if I was still interested in the frs, I said yes and they informed me they were getting one in and if I could go in to see it I went in as soon as possible. The car wasn't there and was supposed to arrive the next morning but since there were other people they called for it we went ahead and filled out all the paperwork to increase my chances of getting it before anyone else, so the next morning as soon as I got that call we rushed over and there was already someone there but they didn't have any paperwork filled out so I got first dibs. I took the car for a test drive and it was an instant yes! So this is my story of how I came to become a proud frs owner and my progress with my new found baby! The day I got it..as you can tell I barely woke up haha and the fun begins... I originally wanted the car in white but since the argento was the color, I just changed that later. Next in the works..suspension and wheels! I will keep you all updated!

05-21-2013, 01:10 PM	#2
s2d4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: R32 GTR, AW11 MR2 SC, GTS86 R Location: OZ Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 603 Thanked 1,224 Times in 708 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry about the S14 but never sorry for getting the 86, it was meant to be. Enjoy your ride :beer: __________________

05-21-2013, 09:58 PM	#4
ft86Fan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: FR-S, Exige S, Miata Location: Basking Ridge NJ Posts: 798 Thanks: 327 Thanked 131 Times in 80 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Welcome to the club! __________________ '13 Scion FR-S (Whiteout) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '95 Miata (Montego Blue)

05-22-2013, 02:23 AM	#9
track_warrior Track Junkie Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Faster than the Stig! Location: TX Posts: 1,338 Thanks: 530 Thanked 770 Times in 363 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hello and welcome i came from an S14 as well, how i miss her but the FR-S is very fun as well. __________________ Compensating a heavy car with horsepower is like giving an alcoholic cocaine to sober him up...

05-22-2013, 02:41 AM	#10
DIM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: San Antonio TX / Dyess AFB Posts: 948 Thanks: 26 Thanked 451 Times in 242 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Wow, looks like a Super-white FRS? And sorry to hear about your S14. Glad to hear you ok though. __________________

05-21-2013, 10:00 PM	#5
Gixxersixxerman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota GT86, 66 beetle, 11 GSXR 750 Location: Las Vegas, NV. Posts: 1,382 Thanks: 575 Thanked 836 Times in 436 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Has to be a paint.. I could be wrong, but that's some serious shine and reflection for vinyl.. Sorry about the s14, but welcome to the 86

05-21-2013, 10:27 PM	#7
adprokid Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: ZN6 / GDB-G Location: Far Posts: 589 Thanks: 710 Thanked 263 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Sorry about the accident, I'm glad that you are ok, welcome.

05-22-2013, 01:59 AM	#8
Lonewolf Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Moped Location: CA Posts: 4,300 Thanks: 4,905 Thanked 2,132 Times in 1,195 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Welcome! +1 for cool injury pics!...I'm only saying that because it seems like you ended up being okay. :happy0180:

05-22-2013, 02:48 AM	#11
serial gixxer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: SF east bay Posts: 459 Thanks: 363 Thanked 132 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The first time I test drove the fr-s I said damn, this reminds me of the s14. I used to have one as well >=]. Welcome and those are some sick 240's! @jfranc @track warrior.

05-22-2013, 04:09 AM	#12
dori. Señor Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: white BRZ 6MT Location: Rockland, NY Posts: 1,554 Thanks: 740 Thanked 374 Times in 248 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	the ft86 IS the new S-chassis so... __________________ twitter \| instagram \| #nicetwins tumblr photoblog

05-22-2013, 05:50 AM	#13
Wolfking Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: OVP, KS Posts: 609 Thanks: 684 Thanked 194 Times in 134 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm sorry for your loss. What a horrible way to find a new steed... I at least got to sell my beloved S14. (mistake) Welcome to the club! You'll find the FRS a tad smaller than what you're accustomed to. To be honest, I did not love my FRS until I hit the 5k break in point...NOW THE TUNING CAN BEGIN.

05-22-2013, 06:42 AM	#14
Vicious LED Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Asphalt Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,093 Thanks: 527 Thanked 457 Times in 318 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Welcome to the club! You'll have a blast in your fancy new FR-S If you ever decide to upgrade your lights, we are at your service! We pride ourselves in offering full LED lighting kits for the FR-S, and will hook that beautiful ride up with some just-as-beautiful lighting Cheers from Vegas!

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