What you HATE the most on your FR-S/BRZ/GT86/FT86?

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by Fortis

After 3 months of ownership, the only thing I really dislike about my car is the seat belt position. You can't adjust it and sits very high, touching a bit of my neck.

Even when going through the strap at the shoulder of the seat?

[nyfries]

The not so smooth shifting. The random clunks that seems to plague a lot of ppl

[gramicci101]

Rear shifter bushing + Motul 300 + MTEC springs. Clean precise shifts.

[Fortis]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

Even when going through the strap at the shoulder of the seat?

Yup, belt still creeps up on my neck even going through the strap I'm just glad the belt doesn't irritate or cut into my neck. It's just a tad uncomfortable.

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by Fortis

Yup, belt still creeps up on my neck even going through the strap I'm just glad it doesn't itch or cut into my neck. It's just a tad uncomfortable.

Then could I interest you in a kickass seatbelt pad?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58645

[Fortis]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

Then could I interest you in a kickass seatbelt pad?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58645

Wow, that looks nice! Thanks for the tip

[smbrm]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I agree with this! Of course, it does switch to displaying the gears if you up/down shift while in D, which is nice so 99% of the time I would want the information I'm downshifting anyway so it appears, and stays that way.

Yes, but this only tells us what gear we are ending up in after-the-fact. When cruising along the AT computer will get to 6th gear very early for best fuel economy( lowest rpm) for the condions. The reason for wanting to know the gear we are in when in "D" is that when wanting to accelerate there is value in knowing the gear you are in so that you make a more informed decision about what gear you want to downshift to. This allows selection of the apprpriate part of the torque band for the situation demanding acceleration. Unless you press the accelerator enough to trigger the computer downshift, the car will accelerate in the gear it is in which may be less efficient and provide inadequate response for the conditions.

One could say, just drive in manual mode all the time if you think you smarter than the computer!

I make the request more from the perspective that including the readout I suggest gives the operator more flexible control within the "D" mode allowing use of the engine in the proper area of the torque band relative to "drivers" assessment of what is needed. To my point, ther may circumstances where you may not necessarily need/want more throttle, just more torque and hence a different rpm/ gear for the same throttle position.

[Chazbo]

The cup holders. I have never had to reach behind me to grab my drink in the drink holder console.

The paint. Jesus. I would have paid an extra grand for paint that doesn't scratch if you breath on it.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by smbrm

Yes, but this only tells us what gear we are ending up in after-the-fact. When cruising along the AT computer will get to 6th gear very early for best fuel economy( lowest rpm) for the condions. ....

I agree with all that, and agree I'd rather have the display. In practice what I have found that double-tapping down almost always puts me where I want to be in the torque curve.

[oldpueblo]

Originally Posted by Chazbo

The cup holders. I have never had to reach behind me to grab my drink in the drink holder console.

The paint. Jesus. I would have paid an extra grand for paint that doesn't scratch if you breath on it.

I realize this doesn't fix anything, but I've found it's much easier if you reach across with your left hand and grab the drink.

[smbrm]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I agree with all that, and agree I'd rather have the display. In practice what I have found that double-tapping down almost always puts me where I want to be in the torque curve.

Thanks, Dadhawk, that sounds like it could be a good rule-of-thumb. As soon as I read your suggestion, it made some sense. One tap down just never feels like its enough. I'll give the double tap a try.

I wonder if the reason there isn't anything like we are proposing has something to do with the PRNDL specification requirements?

[stugray]

Making "spirited" left hand turns first thing in the morning.....

[J_kennington]

Originally Posted by stugray

Making "spirited" left hand turns first thing in the morning.....

That's not a bottle

[onefitz]

Originally Posted by stugray

Making "spirited" left hand turns first thing in the morning.....

Strategic lid hole placement is a must.