Scion 10 series FR-S Limited Edition Announced

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by Anaxilus

Fogs aren't necessary at all. However, based on the idiotic way people drive around here, I'd prefer to have as much light radiating off my car as possible. If I could I'd mount one of those multi-colored disco ball lights on my roof.

So yeah, the next time you see someone w/ their fog lights on and call them a douche, it could be they turned them on because they think everyone else is a douche.

I agree. Not to mention that even if you're driving at night in a poorly lit area with no streetlights (see canyons, mountain roads, the way to Vegas) having fogs on can help you see the road, reflectors, and anything that decides to run out in front of you a little more easily.

[jpky16]

Originally Posted by mush

i need fogs

I don't think that fogs are really needed, but who really needs the LED DRLs either? I just personally think it completes the look of the car and makes it that much closer to the GT86 (for heavens sake why won't they just sell the GT86 over here?).

Nice work with the clear side markers! Makes the car looks so much better. Can't wait for my car to show up!

I was lucky enough to drive an FR-S on the Pacific Coastal Hwy for 3 days and having owned a Miata for over 6 years, here is a quick note on how they compare:
- the FR-S is one of the more "rear driven" cars I have driven. You don't need to do big power slides or anything like that but you can feel the rear end pushing you around and helping to rotate the car. I like that.
- In stock form its definitely NOT a power car, but a finesse car. Its very communicative despite its electrically assisted steering. Some people who think its slow or don't like the skinny tires are kind of missing the point of the car. Its not meant to blow your mind with speed, but to blow your mind with fun. I like that.
- While I applaud those who will spend the time tuning their cars, I rather enjoy the car as it is stock. 99% of my driving is around town, and I will go to the occasional track day. So I will cater my car to the 99% of the driving I do, which is generally low speed stuff. I love how much fun you can have with this car even going at low speed. Easiest car to drift I have ever driven, and not scary at all. I like that also.

For me this car is an "old school" car built with new age conveniences. The 10 series is just closer to what I ultimately want.

Only thing I am struggling with now is whether I should remove the Scion badges and replace them with Toyota....

[switchlanez]

Originally Posted by jpky16

Only thing I am struggling with now is whether I should remove the Scion badges and replace them with Toyota....

If the badge lights are incorporated into the badges then you'll have loose end wires there for no reason. If not, you still have the light up dashboard and plaque that say "SCION." It's a Scion-exclusive limited edition and paint. I'd let Scion be.

Even if I had a standard FR-S I still prob wouldn't rebadge it because 1) interior badges would mismatch exterior unless you do it right and buy a $1k airbag, 2) I don't want to explain branding to people, and 3) seems like everyone is rebadging. Scion is the black sheep brand of the globe and I like the logo's design, aesthetically. Because of that, I consider rebadging my BRZ to Scion sometimes (I really wanted a Scion back in college when the brand was new). But 1) I don't want to explain branding to people (already a hassle explaining why my Subaru is not turbo AWD) and 2) like Ignition Silver only looks right with a Scion badge, WRB only looks right with a Subaru badge, especially with this badge being blue with tiny black checkers which match my color scheme.

[m.box.design]

Originally Posted by jpky16

Only thing I am struggling with now is whether I should remove the Scion badges and replace them with Toyota....

You can give/sell them to me and go buy yourself some spankin new T badges.

[FiRStsc10n]

Most automakers are now using LED DRLs. I'd like my Scion/Toyota to at least be with the times. I like them, they look amazing in the day and give the vehicle character. If Chrysler, chevrolet, ford, dodge, kia, Honda, gmc, all have them let alone luxury brands like: Buick, lexus, Toyota, audi, BMW, Mercedes I want them too.

[Jertronic]

This thread should be renamed the HID/DRL/Fog Light thread. Ha!

On Bimmerfest the threads about the angel eyes xenon headlights go on forever and ever.

Personally I can't wait to see how the HIDs look! I am holding off on any add on options for the time being. I wanted to keep the car stock in the beginning. Also helps keep cost down.


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[supra2nv]

Originally Posted by Jertronic

This thread should be renamed the HID/DRL/Fog Light thread. Ha!

On Bimmerfest the threads about the angel eyes xenon headlights go on forever and ever.

Personally I can't wait to see how the HIDs look! I am holding off on any add on options for the time being. I wanted to keep the car stock in the beginning. Also helps keep cost down.


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wasn't it the "shift knob" thread for a while too? lol. it kills me...

[FiRStsc10n]

Originally Posted by supra2nv

wasn't it the "shift knob" thread for a while too? lol. it kills me...

Ya you're both right. Guess we are just running out of discussions as most of us still waiting for this SOB to arrive. Those who do have it have been MIA likely out driving their car.

I couldn't imagine going through supra2nv's shoes, get the car for like a day then send it into a shop for a while. I'd be aching to have this thing in my grasp on the roads. But I know you're wait will be well worth it, going to be awesome with all the TRD.

[supra2nv]

Originally Posted by FiRStsc10n

Ya you're both right. Guess we are just running out of discussions as most of us still waiting for this SOB to arrive. Those who do have it have been MIA likely out driving their car.

I couldn't imagine going through supra2nv's shoes, get the car for like a day then send it into a shop for a while. I'd be aching to have this thing in my grasp on the roads. But I know you're wait will be well worth it, going to be awesome with all the TRD.

So I go to Cerritos pay for my car. then Drop off parts to Carson via SUV. Then hightail it back to Cerritos via shuttle to pick up 10 series rushing to make it back to Carson before service closed. Pick up my 10 Series at 6:30pm, and I get a text from Luis at Carson at 6:59 asking how much longer lol. I drop the car off 1 min before close, hand them the keys take a video for u folks and leave realizing later that I just dropped off a SUV full of accessories, handed them the keys to a car I just paid in full and waited forever for, and walked away without signing one doc lol! My 15 miles of enjoyment of my 10 series lol. Relationships are good in these cases, just go with flow

[Push]

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Scion badges turn white to Blue when you open the door with the car off...

[Obsidiank]

Has anyone notice that the smart key sensitivity is very high? Every time I walk pass my car the badges light up and the inside lights turn on. It doesn't unlock but it still turns on. Last night I was watching fireworks sitting next to my car and it just kept flickering on. That doesnt seem normal.

[JSMIL]

Well my 10 series FRS will not be here until mid July, but my dealer did get a 10 series TC for me to look at. Now that I have seen the color in person, it is pretty unique. Today was cloudy, so it looked a grey/blue color. Very different compared to the Argento silver. You guys were right! It must be seen in person. Now if only my car would hurry up and get here.

[ihaskrayon]

Originally Posted by Obsidiank

Has anyone notice that the smart key sensitivity is very high? Every time I walk pass my car the badges light up and the inside lights turn on. It doesn't unlock but it still turns on. Last night I was watching fireworks sitting next to my car and it just kept flickering on. That doesnt seem normal.

The BRZ does the same with the keyless entry. I actually just noticed it last night. When you get near the door or trunk, the interior light will turn on. I think it's a pretty cool feature.

How close were you sitting next your your car? I think the proximity is like 1.5-2 feet?

[Obsidiank]

Yeah. Like two feet away in a chair and it just continously lit up every few min.