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Tcoat 11-11-2016 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cat94 (Post 2794786)
Sounds good! I don't mean to sound so paranoid. There are a lot of "firsts" for me with this car.
Paranoid is fine and these cars are just different enough that some of their little idiosyncrasies take some getting used to. Just listen to the guys here and all will be good.

strat61caster 11-11-2016 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by cat94 (Post 2792311)
Also, I've seen that 1-1.5k rpm is where you want to be when moving from a standstill, but in those cases I feel like I'm creeping off the line. Is this just a new driver thing & I'm too used to an automatic?
Depending on where you are in CA odds are that to keep up or beat others off the line (like you did in an AT) rolling off at ~1.5k won't do it unless you nail it, higher revs on takeoff will help.

Someone will say 'but it's increased wear!' yeah, like Tcoat said above, 99,999 miles instead of 100,000.

cat94 11-11-2016 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by strat61caster (Post 2794809)
Depending on where you are in CA odds are that to keep up or beat others off the line (like you did in an AT) rolling off at ~1.5k won't do it unless you nail it, higher revs on takeoff will help.

Someone will say 'but it's increased wear!' yeah, like Tcoat said above, 99,999 miles instead of 100,000.
:lol:Surprisingly I haven't been honked at yet.

I'm usually around 2k if there are cars behind me. Otherwise I'll practice getting a smooth & quick start at around 1.5k

Tcoat 11-11-2016 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by cat94 (Post 2794833)
:lol:Surprisingly I haven't been honked at yet.

I'm usually around 2k if there are cars behind me. Otherwise I'll practice getting a smooth & quick start at around 1.5k
Stick to the 2K. There is no reason to try to do low rev starts.

nextcar 11-11-2016 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by lowlevel (Post 2794485)
I don't think so... I'm not hearing any sound really that I would attribute to clutch engagement... I also went with a new '17 86. Figure most used examples would be beat to hell and back ... older gentleman or not.
Hey- I'm a beat to hell older gentleman and therefor I resemble that remark!:bonk:

Tcoat 11-11-2016 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by nextcar (Post 2794875)
Hey- I'm a beat to hell older gentleman and therefor I resemble that remark!:bonk:
Well I am beat to hell and older but the "gentleman" part is up for debate.

FirestormFlex 11-12-2016 08:56 AM
My 2015 makes all kinds of crazy clunks and noises - it's a car you are very connected to as a driver. Once you realize it's not going to blow up, it's part of the charm this car offers lol

mrg666 11-12-2016 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by FirestormFlex (Post 2795170)
My 2015 makes all kinds of crazy clunks and noises - it's a car you are very connected to as a driver. Once you realize it's not going to blow up, it's part of the charm this car offers lol
My 2014 doesn't make any crazy clunks and noises, though. Yours needs fixing imho.

cat94 11-12-2016 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mrg666 (Post 2795175)
My 2014 doesn't make any crazy clunks and noises, though. Yours needs fixing imho.
I didn't hear a lot of clunky noises in my friend's 2013, but I'm hearing a lot from my new '17. Maybe his exhaust was loud enough to cover up the sounds, or maybe it was broken in? I also tend to drive with low/no music because listening to the engine helps with the learning process.

mrg666 11-12-2016 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by cat94 (Post 2795280)
I didn't hear a lot of clunky noises in my friend's 2013, but I'm hearing a lot from my new '17. Maybe his exhaust was loud enough to cover up the sounds, or maybe it was broken in? I also tend to drive with low/no music because listening to the engine helps with the learning process.
Oh, I forgot mentioning that I am deaf :bonk:

new2subaru 11-12-2016 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mrg666 (Post 2795333)
Oh, I forgot mentioning that I am deaf :bonk:
:lol:

nextcar 11-13-2016 12:52 PM
Noise is subjective... Are these cars as quiet as a Mercedes (my last car)? No.

Are they as loud as a 69 Mustang with headers and a 428 stroker engine (my other car)? No.

Do people complain about the TRD exhaust being too loud even though I think it is very mild? Yes.

If you are concerned about the noises your car makes, take it to a mechanic you trust for an evaluation.

If there are no mechanical concerns, then only you can determine if the car is too noisy to put up with!

RichardsFRS 11-14-2016 01:49 PM
I wouldn't pay 20K for one with 24k on the clock. 16 17 18 are good prices for that


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