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09-26-2012, 05:48 PM | #1 |
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Three month report on driving the FRS
I originally posted this on the Grassroots board, however it seems more applicable to this crowd so I will re-post:
I have another report of what it is to actually live with the FRS as an early adopter 3000 miles down the road and three months later. The good news is that you just never get tired of driving the car. The road manners and way it comports itself on the road do not stop being fun the entire time you are in the car. It is a good long distance touring car and if I can keep my foot out of it, the mileage is better than the Protege. The bad news is that either the early adoption or the built down to a price factor is starting to show.
While the above might seem like foder for the FRS haters, and sure to be quoted out of context, let me assure you that I still much prefer driving the FRS to the bloated pigs that present themselves as competition. Heavy cars can most certainly be made to go fast and a go around corner, but they can't be make to handle well. If that last sentence goes over your head, so be it. Much the same as I would forgive a Lotus for shedding its parts en-route to just about anywere, the FRS has that charm. I'll give you another report once I have some winter driving on the thing. Should be interesting. |
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Can't you bring a big bottle of water and get it condensed there? Mine starts to get condensed just in a few minutes. I didn't get mine fixed yet thought. Waiting for the first oil change to get it done at the same time.
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09-26-2012, 07:18 PM | #5 |
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Hahaha the cooling noise point is so true. I had to sit in my car for a few minutes the other day, so I turned it off and every second there's some new pop noise as the car cools down.
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09-26-2012, 07:38 PM | #6 |
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Excellent post. As an owner for about the same time I can agree with you on almost everything.
Seriously, why does this car sound like a tractor? I don't really mind it, in fact I find it a bit comical but I'm a Subaru (and 90's Toyota) guy yet this sound is unlike any other Subaru I've encountered. Could you explain what you mean by "lots of drivetrain lash" ?
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There are steelies that fit this car. Anything that fits an '08+ WRX will fit this car, wheel wise.
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be interesting! where i am? not so much! the latest builds are being shod with bridgestone "all seasons" and i am about to take the plunge and grab a raven mt comin' in next week! i am hopin' the "issues" have been caught with the september build,but will find out soon. just about all your concerns can be addressed under warranty,and i believe toyota would respond "faster" and more thoroughly than subaru,i can already see this happening with recently released (t.s.b's) at the dealers! subaru is subaru,and for what it's worth,i am NOT seeing simultaneous release of (t.s.b's).this is another good reason in my view for going with the scion,that and the lower cost. just sayin' |
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or you can use a camera and then show the picture to the dealership most of the "issues" with this car seem to be in your head... you dont like six speed manuals and would rather it be 5 spd? how about not bothering to use top gear? |
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Thanks for the kind comments. As mentioned, most of this is small stuff.
I am sure the tailight will be repaired. I am sure the second gear issue will be ignored! The drivetrain lash, being the sum total of clearances and play in the drivetrain is maybe accentuated by a dual mass flywheel; it is what it is. The six speed issue, that is just something I discovered about myself; always been a manual driver, but I find that with 6 speed boxes my hand never leaves the shifter because maybe it could be in a better gear. Plus I am forever into the limiter. Not expecting any real issues with winter driving on Blizzack tires. Ran a Miata year round with a 120 mile commute and it was not a problem. The only serious issue that I need to resolve is the propensity for the traction control to switch from full OFF to full ON when the car is launched sideways from a gravel road on to a paved highway. It will be hard to replicate this stunt at the dealers service department! It may or may not involve hitting the reve limiter as part of the equation. With winter comming, I will get a better chance to explore the cars sideways dynamics and how the electronics respond. |
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are you sure it's in FULL OFF? not that i doubt you as you seen quite knowledgeable, but i'm sure one of the other members would have brought this important issue up.
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1. Push the TC button to disable it 2. Hold the TC button for 5 secs to disable it AND the VSC. Option 1 will turn the TC off, let you spin the tires, then engage it again after a short period of time. You can replicate the TC re-engaging by pushing it just once, launching the car or sliding around a bit on a U-turn, and you'll see it re-engage itself. I believe that is intentional. |
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