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Scubaru · 03-09-2014, 02:36 PM

Just wanted to stop by and say hello! I just bought my Whiteout FR-S 6MT on Thursday. I would've posted here sooner, but I've been out enjoying the car some.

It was a big jump to go to this car from a full bolt on Coyote Mustang, but I've just found a love for a small, toss-able car that loves the twisties (I live in the mountains, so it fits the bill perfectly).

I have some big plans for this car in the future. As soon as I sell my Miata, the fun will ensue.

Thanks for having me here!

The old Coyote

Arrehenius · 03-09-2014, 03:07 PM

Congrats on the car! Just wondering if you ever considered the 2015 Mustang, with the possible changes to its characteristics?

I'm personally shopping between the 6G stang and FRS atm, waiting for more info/numbers on the new stang.

ichitaka05 · 03-09-2014, 03:13 PM

Welcome.

Just a random question, but what made you go from Mustang to 86? Cuz lets face it, Mustang & 86 are totally different animal. I'm not saying you made great choice, bad choice, hating on Mustang or anything. It's interesting to see good amount of members go from Supra, MR2, Mustang, Corvette, Cayman, S2k, & other high hp sports car into 86. I know you wrote love for small toss-able cars, but there gotta be more reason than that IMO.

Again welcome to the forum & hope enjoy your stay

Scubaru · 03-09-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrehenius

Congrats on the car! Just wondering if you ever considered the 2015 Mustang, with the possible changes to its characteristics?

I'm personally shopping between the 6G stang and FRS atm, waiting for more info/numbers on the new stang.

I did! I just bought the FR-S mainly for a good tuner car and something to mess with. The Mustang had the performance right out of the box, but it just doesn't drive like this car does. I started to notice a change in how I felt about the driving dynamics of a vehicle when I had a B18a1 swapped CRX with a GS-R tranny and the Miata. A shorter geared, lightweight car that you can toss around just started to appear more fun to me.

About the Mustang, I love it. From what I've heard, they're increasing the output of the 5.0 to 450hp, and the car itself has lost a good 2-300 lbs. I've also heard a test mule outperformed the old Boss 302 around a track! Should be very impressive once the numbers are available.

Scubaru · 03-09-2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Welcome.

Just a random question, but what made you go from Mustang to 86? Cuz lets face it, Mustang & 86 are totally different animal. I'm not saying you made great choice, bad choice, hating on Mustang or anything. It's interesting to see good amount of members go from Supra, MR2, Mustang, Corvette, Cayman, S2k, & other high hp sports car into 86. I know you wrote love for small toss-able cars, but there gotta be more reason than that IMO.

Again welcome to the forum & hope enjoy your stay

Don't get me wrong. I love the Mustang. It was a fun car and a pleasure to hear the exhaust note cruising around town, but you can also tell it has a lot of weight to throw around with it too.

The driver input on the FR-S is much more crisp than the Mustang. The brake feel, sharper steering, etc, it just feels much more responsive and has a willingness to be pushed to the limit, whereas if you screw up one time in the 5.0, it will make you pay for it. You can tell when you sit in the FR-S, it has a more driver oriented feel also (of course I didn't have a track pack Mustang with the Recaro seats, so I can't back my statement compared to them).

I wanted a reasonably priced drivers car that I could play with, and this one answered with flying colors.

jjkerr626 · 03-10-2014, 07:55 PM

Welcome!

OrangeJuleas · 03-10-2014, 08:05 PM

Welcome buddy! I almost bought a Mustang very similar to yours before deciding on the FRS. Sometimes I wish I had a little more power, but everytime I start driving or get in the car that feeling goes away. I do however, wish that it came in that beautiful Grabber Blue color that your Mustang was. Too bad they're most likely not going to be using that color for the 2015's.

And the NA...you have good taste in cars my friend!

humfrz · 03-10-2014, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Scubaru

Just wanted to stop by and say hello! I just bought my Whiteout FR-S 6MT on Thursday. ......

..... Scubaru!

Nice stable of cars!

You might consider keeping the miata if you have the space ...... although I love to drive my FR-S ..... some days are just "top down" days and I miss my 2006 NC Miata.

humfrz

Drive · 03-10-2014, 09:55 PM

Congratulations, and welcome! You made a great decision.

LadyFRZ · 03-10-2014, 10:00 PM

Welcome,glad you chose the 86! Great color too.

Also, as a side note, I LOVE the first picture. Might use it as a background (on the desktop) if that's alright with you.

Fortis · 03-10-2014, 10:00 PM

Welcome! You sir are a true testament as to why our cars are awesome!

Scubaru · 03-13-2014, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyFRZ

Welcome,glad you chose the 86! Great color too.

Also, as a side note, I LOVE the first picture. Might use it as a background (on the desktop) if that's alright with you.

That is perfectly okay by this guy! (:

Thanks for all the kind words guys!

Another weeks worth of driving for the FR-S, and still getting the same giddy school girl feeling every time!

Scubaru · 03-14-2014, 11:34 PM

Here's a few of my other rides that I have. I love a little bit of everything as you can see (:

My 1990 NA Miata that I picked up on the cheap.

And my DD, 2013 Camry V6 SE. Navigation, heated leather, sunroof, JBL audio, etc.

Took a few pics while enjoying the FR-S today. Gotta love when you live in an area with a lot of twisty backroads!

03-09-2014, 02:36 PM	#1
Scubaru Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: '13 FR-S, '14 RAM 1500, '01 BMW330i Location: Blacksburg Posts: 117 Thanks: 67 Thanked 97 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New FR-S here Just wanted to stop by and say hello! I just bought my Whiteout FR-S 6MT on Thursday. I would've posted here sooner, but I've been out enjoying the car some. It was a big jump to go to this car from a full bolt on Coyote Mustang, but I've just found a love for a small, toss-able car that loves the twisties (I live in the mountains, so it fits the bill perfectly). I have some big plans for this car in the future. As soon as I sell my Miata, the fun will ensue. Thanks for having me here! The old Coyote

03-09-2014, 03:13 PM	#3
ichitaka05 Site Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: ichi 86 Project Location: Middle of No where Posts: 21,046 Thanks: 7,726 Thanked 19,274 Times in 8,385 Posts Mentioned: 696 Post(s) Tagged: 28 Thread(s)	Welcome. Just a random question, but what made you go from Mustang to 86? Cuz lets face it, Mustang & 86 are totally different animal. I'm not saying you made great choice, bad choice, hating on Mustang or anything. It's interesting to see good amount of members go from Supra, MR2, Mustang, Corvette, Cayman, S2k, & other high hp sports car into 86. I know you wrote love for small toss-able cars, but there gotta be more reason than that IMO. Again welcome to the forum & hope enjoy your stay __________________

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Drive Crickets... Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: FR-S 10 Series Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 199 Thanks: 41 Thanked 53 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Congratulations, and welcome! You made a great decision. __________________ Smile on every turn.

03-09-2014, 03:07 PM	#2
Arrehenius Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Argento 5 Axis Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 55 Thanks: 17 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Congrats on the car! Just wondering if you ever considered the 2015 Mustang, with the possible changes to its characteristics? I'm personally shopping between the 6G stang and FRS atm, waiting for more info/numbers on the new stang.

03-10-2014, 10:00 PM	#10
LadyFRZ Car N00b Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 97 Miata Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 506 Thanks: 168 Thanked 1,167 Times in 450 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Welcome,glad you chose the 86! Great color too. Also, as a side note, I LOVE the first picture. Might use it as a background (on the desktop) if that's alright with you.

03-10-2014, 10:00 PM	#11
Fortis Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 FR-S AT Asphalt Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 346 Thanks: 126 Thanked 195 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Welcome! You sir are a true testament as to why our cars are awesome!

03-14-2014, 11:34 PM	#13
Scubaru Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: '13 FR-S, '14 RAM 1500, '01 BMW330i Location: Blacksburg Posts: 117 Thanks: 67 Thanked 97 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here's a few of my other rides that I have. I love a little bit of everything as you can see (: My 1990 NA Miata that I picked up on the cheap. And my DD, 2013 Camry V6 SE. Navigation, heated leather, sunroof, JBL audio, etc. Took a few pics while enjoying the FR-S today. Gotta love when you live in an area with a lot of twisty backroads!

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