Hi all,
Just purchased a 2013 FR-S as an occasional driver. No longer need a daily since I am out of work with back issues. Went looking for something fun and somewhat collectible. Looked at a couple of Vettes but they needed too much work in the price range I was looking at. I loved the concept behind these cars from the beginning, wasn't crazy about the looks, but thought they were above average. Turns out I really like the suspension humps above the wheels. Definitely fun to drive.
Previous owner from Oregon apparently didn't turn over the fob for the keyless start and entry so I will be doing some research to determine what I need to make it functional or disable it so if they still have the fob they can't walk up and drive away with my car. It has the start button and a button on the outside of the drivers handle so apparently a bit of work was put in doing a clean full install. I have done a little reading of threads about the system, but if you have a link to the best information it would be appreciated.
I suspect the car was doing track days as well. Holes have been worn through the floor mat and the carpet under the brake and clutch pedals, it has knurled Gorilla lug nuts, and the front plate has been set up to attach magnetically. They apparently ran into something with the front bumper and deformed it. I should have inspected it closer but thought I had a good idea what would be needed for that from the pictures. Turns out I was wrong. I'm going to have to file down part of the lower lip and fill and sand to fix the impact point and there are also stress fractures and scuffs elsewhere in the paint on the bumper that is going to require a repaint. Cadillac dealership didn't replace the drivers side marker light that is broken or even pop the grill back in place which I found surprising. Turns out that when it was hit the drivers side fender flexed as well. I popped out the side marker to look it over and the paint on the fender above it chipped off and revealed a rust stain there, so more sanding and painting to make it right.
If anyone recognizes the car (mostly from the description) I'm interested in any history (and the fob if I can get it).
https://imgur.com/WCjvHPr