Tips and tricks on driving the car

[Mad1723]

Originally Posted by Symmetrical

Just remember, when an orange supra rolls up to you at a stop light, tell him "More than you could afford pal, FRS" and you'll be fine!

I need that custom license plate that I saw one of the members had

[5th 86]

Originally Posted by Mad1723

It's fun to know this car is mine, no previous owner, which makes it even better to drive as every mile will be done by me The car is already getting a bit smoother, I can't wait to reach the break-in point and go for an oil change to get rid of all those metal flakes that probably are still in the oil pan after the assembly of the car.


@immortal_suby : I already do this. It's one of the first things I learned that if you're pushing the gears in with force, you're doing something wrong And I agree that around 3K seems to be the sweet spot for shifting smoothly.

Theres almost nothing in the oil after my 1st change at 6000km it was dark but silky

[yot1010]

I am glad I read this thread. This FRS is also my first manual car. I only tried driving stick couple times in a parking lot before. I totally agree that from 1-2 gear is difficult to get a grip on. I found that if I shift earlier (2500 rmp than 3K) it seems more smoother. I only have this car for 3 days, but I notice myself is getting better each day. From stalling a lot to no stall at all. Practice makes perfect!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by yot1010

I am glad I read this thread. This FRS is also my first manual car. I only tried driving stick couple times in a parking lot before. I totally agree that from 1-2 gear is difficult to get a grip on. I found that if I shift earlier (2500 rmp than 3K) it seems more smoother. I only have this car for 3 days, but I notice myself is getting better each day. From stalling a lot to no stall at all. Practice makes perfect!

Not to worry ......

I've been driving stick shift vehicles for ny on 65 years now .... and after 2 months of FR-S ownership ..... I'm still working on smoothing out the 1 > 2 shift .....

humfrz - OK, so I'm a slow learner ....