[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by Jordo!

The problem is, they didn't release a version that can really show off straight from the factory.

The FR-S needs some sort of "sport package" or "track package" option with bubblegum tires, bigger brakes, no backseat, stiffer sways, etc.

Now THAT car would probably impress me -- and the FR-S can be that car (with further room to grow, I'm sure), but Toyota isn't selling it.

Even the priciest factory version of the FR-S needs assistance to really show what it can do. Out of the box, it leaves too much to be explored by an aggressive tuner. Put another way, it shouldn't improve that much from tires -- that means the car is set up with components that hold it back. Why would you sell a sports car set up like that?

I suppose that's cool from the standpoint of keeping costs on the initial purchase down, or the excitement of tuning, but a real bummer if you were hoping for a better starting point (i.e., I'd prefer to have bigger calipers on day one and just worry about pads and SS lines than all three).

I'd rather have some of the good stuff already on the car at time of purchase, but that's just me.

At least the LSD is stock.

Because changing tires, brake pads, fluids, and rotors is difficult... Not like you can't spend an afternoon in your garage doing that stuff or anything...