[5hairpins]

So here I am at the end of year 2 of my FR-S ownership. I must admit I am finally over the new car glow but still love to drive when ever I can. I got to make a couple of cruises here in Texas and pushed the car a little closer to my edge. Our Dallas group has been growing steadily and it still awesome to see the new owners and their glow. Once they find out I am a grizzled 2 year veteran, they have questions about my experience. I do enjoy the chance to praise this car again and again.

This year brought the end of my Primacies so I upgraded to some cheap cast Axis Xcite wheels and Michelin A/S 3 tires in the stock size. The new rubber has cleaned up most of the loosey-goosey nature of the back end and made turn in much more responsive. The tail will still break loose and has not changed the fun factor at all. All in all, a great upgrade.

No new issues to report, my cricket companions are alive and well but no worse than the first year. The second set of Tails have not leaked (although she does not get a bath quite as often due to moving into an apartment and the close of the coin op carwash near work. I am now around 24K miles.

Going into year 3, I am still working through my car note so still no major upgrades for me. Jeez this will be a long 5 years. I keep reading on the NA and Supercharger options to stay abreast of any developments but that makes the wait even longer. I will continue to live vicariously through the other Dallas drivers who have done mods, so a shout out to my fellow owners is in order. Keep on upgrading so I can see these things first hand!

For anyone who is still on the fence or just coming to the boards, don't fret about the issues reported on our board. This car can and will treat you right if you let it. I cannot express how happy I am with my purchase 2 years ago and I am sure the feeling will stay with me as long as I get to climb behind the wheel.

Happy Motoring!
5hairpins