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Originally Posted by humfrz
Hi ya, @ Formula Vee ...... 
I can identify with what you're feeling in your FR-S. I too went from driving an NC Miata for 7 years, into my FR-S.
At first, it seemed that my FR-S was sort of slow to rev up and didn't pull real well at the lower rpms. I was a bit disappointed, since it was rated at 30 more HP than my Miata, although the Miata was a bit lighter.
However, after the first 1000 miles, when I felt comfortable in opening it up, it seemed to pull better even at the lower rpms.
When I punch the gas on the FR-S it seems to take a while to spin up from 2,000 to 5,000 rpms ...... the Miata seemed to spin up faster.
I think after your engine gets broke in, you'll feel better about its power.
To satisify your concern, you may wish to go back to the dealership and take a spin in another FR-S.
humfrz |
Thanks, humfrz; that's reassuring to hear. I was actually thinking of driving another one when I had the chance. I keep hearing that the engine/tranny "wakes up" sometime after the break-in period, and I'm hoping that's the missing piece.
I don't remember the sluggishness during my test drive before purchasing (different BRZ), but I do remember revving the snot out of it and staying well out of the low rpm range.
Thanks again.