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bluesman · 03-29-2014, 08:41 AM

Hi -

I'm David, and I picked up my black FR-S a week ago today. I'm an old racer (SCCA FV, VSCCA, SVRA) who cut his teeth on 356s, a series 1 Lotus 7, an H-mod LeGrand and other cast-offs bought and resurrected when they lost their luster from people who moved on to the next big thing. In the last 15 years, my street transportation has been a BMW z3 coupe, an '03 Cooper "S", then an '06 350Z.

When I drove off the dealer's lot with my FR-S, I realized that it gives me the same feeling I get from 356s and the Seven - it's a driver's car, direct and simple with great handling and enough power to get into trouble if given the opportunity. There's plenty of room for my over-6' frame, and enough adjustability in seat and wheel so that my 36" arms are exactly where I want them. This may be the most comfortable driving position I've ever had in a street car.

I look forward to learning from all of you, and I love this car!!!

03-29-2014, 08:41 AM	#4750
bluesman Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2015 FR-S Location: east coast Posts: 83 Thanks: 10 Thanked 51 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	An old dog with a trick new car Hi - I'm David, and I picked up my black FR-S a week ago today. I'm an old racer (SCCA FV, VSCCA, SVRA) who cut his teeth on 356s, a series 1 Lotus 7, an H-mod LeGrand and other cast-offs bought and resurrected when they lost their luster from people who moved on to the next big thing. In the last 15 years, my street transportation has been a BMW z3 coupe, an '03 Cooper "S", then an '06 350Z. When I drove off the dealer's lot with my FR-S, I realized that it gives me the same feeling I get from 356s and the Seven - it's a driver's car, direct and simple with great handling and enough power to get into trouble if given the opportunity. There's plenty of room for my over-6' frame, and enough adjustability in seat and wheel so that my 36" arms are exactly where I want them. This may be the most comfortable driving position I've ever had in a street car. I look forward to learning from all of you, and I love this car!!!