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yuicebox · 06-20-2013, 12:01 PM

Hey everyone

New member here, picked up my Asphalt 6-speed M/T on 6/17 after idolizing it from afar for some time.

Still getting used to it (only 400 miles or so on it), but loving it so far. The suspension alone sets this car apart from the rest.

Looking forward to meeting people and hopefully finding or starting an FR-S / BRZ group in Tampa (USF Area).

jonghyun · 06-20-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa14914

Hello all! My name is Lisa. I just picked up my FR-S almost a month ago and love it. I had a tC for about 3 years and loved it but after driving this car, there is absolutely no comparison. I'm new to my area too, so if anybody knows of any meets around Columbia, SC... Let me know!

Hey Lisa! make sure to join southeast 86 on facebook! i think the founder is from columbia/harbison. there's actually quite a few meets but i've never seen an frs/brz my whole life living here in cola. anyways, i just put in a deposit for one

Lisa14914 · 06-20-2013, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonghyun

Hey Lisa! make sure to join southeast 86 on facebook! i think the founder is from columbia/harbison. there's actually quite a few meets but i've never seen an frs/brz my whole life living here in cola. anyways, i just put in a deposit for one

awesome! congrats on your deposit! when will you get the car? and I'll go check out southeast 86...

jonghyun · 06-20-2013, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa14914

awesome! congrats on your deposit! when will you get the car? and I'll go check out southeast 86...

in a few weeks. give or take. a long few weeks

Emperor Shinra · 06-21-2013, 02:41 AM

Name's Brennon. Hailing from Florence, KY (By Cincinnati, OH). Put down $7,500 on a new 2013 Scion FR-S Hot Lava. Received a great interest rate at 1.74% for 72 months just above $300/month. Somewhat unfortunately, Scion had to locate the car and make a dealer trade because I wanted the hot lava, so the car ended up having 500 miles on it when I test drove it. I guess that's the price we pay for getting what we want.

Plan to get the windows tinted, but I'm not sure if I want the same tint on the front sides and back so it matches all around or limo tint on the back and legal on the front sides. Also thinking about getting Valugard paint, rust, undercoat and fabric protection. I welcome any advice regarding any of this.

Considering purchasing mudguards and a spoiler, but still unsure at this time.

Yes, I'm a huge Final Fantasy VII fan. My personalized plate is SHINRA.

Glad to join the community.

aQuarius26 · 06-21-2013, 01:24 PM

Not an owner, but do have a Toyota MR-S & Lexus IS350. Just joining these forums to post up info on our annual COLORADO TOYOTA MEET.

OFFICIAL 2013 COLORADO TOYOTA MEET THREAD

Good to be here!

-Kyle

Lonewolf · 06-21-2013, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aQuarius26

Not an owner, but do have a Toyota MR-S & Lexus IS350. Just joining these forums to post up info on our annual COLORADO TOYOTA MEET.

OFFICIAL 2013 COLORADO TOYOTA MEET THREAD

Good to be here!

-Kyle

Did you post this in the regional subforum?

frX50z · 06-21-2013, 07:07 PM

Just "downgraded" from the Evo X (threw thousands and thousands at it, couldn't keep AFR's in check, needed the peace of mind knowing that my car wouldn't blow up from partial throttle pulls), haven't thought twice about it!

BigOxley · 06-21-2013, 07:08 PM

Hola,
Live in Columbus, OH. I'm a big fan of Subarus. Picked up my FRS yesterday. Had to drive about 45 minutes to find the one I wanted. I chose an automatic with no options. This will be my DD. I traded in a 2012 Mazda3 for it.

Here she is.

Here is my other baby...

(e85'd built HTA86 with 604whp/570wtq @ 30psi)

frX50z · 06-21-2013, 07:10 PM

^^ beautiful white frs, almost grabbed that color!

VietGrlTrippie · 06-21-2013, 07:14 PM

Hey guys, finally got the chance to stop by and introduce myself. My Husband and I traded in our STi for our whiteout 5 Axis edition FR-S. Name is Liz and I once had a wrx until the motor blew

, I am on the prowl to buy another subaru that's practical for CO weather in the future. At the moment both my husband and I are enjoying the FR-S through the mountain canyons and just daily it.

FRS by VietGuhTrippie, on Flickr

FRSaxisWheel by VietGuhTrippie, on Flickr

Hope to meet a few of you during some of our local meets

Badaab · 06-21-2013, 09:53 PM

Hey gang,
Test drove the BRZ yesterday after doing a ton of research. I'm in a position where I only drive about 4 miles to work every day now, and I'm very bored with my current daily.
Traded my supercharged B15U Sentra SE-R Spec V for a Legacy when I moved work locations about 3 years ago, and the Suby is great on everything... except fun... before the B15U I had a B13 Sentra SE-R with the SR20DET swap- and you might say the Legacy was my first "adult" car. Time for that to end.
However- I had been kind of promised the white, no spoiler BRZ Premium the dealer was due to get in. Now apparently its spoken for- and they're trying the hard sell on a silver car with some extras I have no interest in (spoiler, fog lamps).
The plans I have for the car include some light mods to performance- intake, exhaust, and mostly suspension and chassis parts. Forced induction is fun, but as this will be a daily driver in Colorado, I don't want to go too nuts.

Viror · 06-22-2013, 04:48 PM

I may not own an FR-S just yet but I will be purchasing one here shortly. With my girlfriend moving in soon, a full time job and going to school full time, I just don't have enough time to drive two older vehicles as I have done. In short, I'll be selling my 1980 Datsun 720 4x4 as soon as I complete 90k service and buying an FR-S. I decided on the FR-S over the BRZ due to the styling, easy financing for a student and the fact that I work in a Toyota/Scion service department. It will be interesting going from my 9/13mpg, 425hp '79 Jeep Cherokee Chief, to a 92hp '80 Datsun 720 after an auto accident sidelined my Jeep and totaled my '79 Ford Courier and now to a 200hp FR-S. I hope to contribute where I can.

JRANGER · 06-24-2013, 01:17 AM

Took possession of my Hot Lava FR-S Friday. Been having fun cruising and figuring things out. Hoping my back stops hurting now that I've leaned the seat back a bit like other members. In love with the car other then a few quirks but its a ton of fun.

What has everyone learned about their cars that a new guy should know?

06-21-2013, 01:24 PM	#3086
aQuarius26 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2002 TOYOTA MR-S, 2006 LEXUS IS350 Location: Denver Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New member from CO. Not an owner, but do have a Toyota MR-S & Lexus IS350. Just joining these forums to post up info on our annual COLORADO TOYOTA MEET. OFFICIAL 2013 COLORADO TOYOTA MEET THREAD Good to be here! -Kyle

06-21-2013, 07:07 PM	#3088
frX50z Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2014 frs Location: Houston Posts: 25 Thanks: 5 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just "downgraded" from the Evo X (threw thousands and thousands at it, couldn't keep AFR's in check, needed the peace of mind knowing that my car wouldn't blow up from partial throttle pulls), haven't thought twice about it! Last edited by frX50z; 06-21-2013 at 07:11 PM. Reason: sig?

06-21-2013, 07:10 PM	#3090
frX50z Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2014 frs Location: Houston Posts: 25 Thanks: 5 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^^ beautiful white frs, almost grabbed that color! __________________ *Silver Wrx STI* Fr-s (sold) 350z HR (sold) Evo X gsr (sold) Celica GT convertible (exploded)

06-21-2013, 07:14 PM	#3091
VietGrlTrippie Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Whiteout Scion FR-S Five:AD Edition Location: Northglenn, CO Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey guys, finally got the chance to stop by and introduce myself. My Husband and I traded in our STi for our whiteout 5 Axis edition FR-S. Name is Liz and I once had a wrx until the motor blew , I am on the prowl to buy another subaru that's practical for CO weather in the future. At the moment both my husband and I are enjoying the FR-S through the mountain canyons and just daily it. FRS by VietGuhTrippie, on Flickr FRSaxisWheel by VietGuhTrippie, on Flickr Hope to meet a few of you during some of our local meets __________________ 13' WO FR-S Five:AD Edition 99' EBP Civic Si 06' OBP STi traded 07' OBP WRX tr R.I.P.

06-24-2013, 01:17 AM	#3094
JRANGER Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Hot Lava FR-S Location: Nashville TN Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hi From Nashville! Took possession of my Hot Lava FR-S Friday. Been having fun cruising and figuring things out. Hoping my back stops hurting now that I've leaned the seat back a bit like other members. In love with the car other then a few quirks but its a ton of fun. What has everyone learned about their cars that a new guy should know? Attached Images

06-20-2013, 12:01 PM	#3081
yuicebox Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 217 Thanks: 171 Thanked 145 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey everyone New member here, picked up my Asphalt 6-speed M/T on 6/17 after idolizing it from afar for some time. Still getting used to it (only 400 miles or so on it), but loving it so far. The suspension alone sets this car apart from the rest. Looking forward to meeting people and hopefully finding or starting an FR-S / BRZ group in Tampa (USF Area).

06-21-2013, 02:41 AM	#3085
Emperor Shinra Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Hot Lava Location: Florence, KY (Cincinnati, OH) Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Name's Brennon. Hailing from Florence, KY (By Cincinnati, OH). Put down $7,500 on a new 2013 Scion FR-S Hot Lava. Received a great interest rate at 1.74% for 72 months just above $300/month. Somewhat unfortunately, Scion had to locate the car and make a dealer trade because I wanted the hot lava, so the car ended up having 500 miles on it when I test drove it. I guess that's the price we pay for getting what we want. Plan to get the windows tinted, but I'm not sure if I want the same tint on the front sides and back so it matches all around or limo tint on the back and legal on the front sides. Also thinking about getting Valugard paint, rust, undercoat and fabric protection. I welcome any advice regarding any of this. Considering purchasing mudguards and a spoiler, but still unsure at this time. Yes, I'm a huge Final Fantasy VII fan. My personalized plate is SHINRA. Glad to join the community.

06-21-2013, 07:08 PM	#3089
BigOxley Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 FRS '07 STI Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hola, Live in Columbus, OH. I'm a big fan of Subarus. Picked up my FRS yesterday. Had to drive about 45 minutes to find the one I wanted. I chose an automatic with no options. This will be my DD. I traded in a 2012 Mazda3 for it. Here she is. Here is my other baby... (e85'd built HTA86 with 604whp/570wtq @ 30psi)

06-22-2013, 04:48 PM	#3093
Viror Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '79 Cherokee Chief and an FRS soon. Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I may not own an FR-S just yet but I will be purchasing one here shortly. With my girlfriend moving in soon, a full time job and going to school full time, I just don't have enough time to drive two older vehicles as I have done. In short, I'll be selling my 1980 Datsun 720 4x4 as soon as I complete 90k service and buying an FR-S. I decided on the FR-S over the BRZ due to the styling, easy financing for a student and the fact that I work in a Toyota/Scion service department. It will be interesting going from my 9/13mpg, 425hp '79 Jeep Cherokee Chief, to a 92hp '80 Datsun 720 after an auto accident sidelined my Jeep and totaled my '79 Ford Courier and now to a 200hp FR-S. I hope to contribute where I can.

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