Scion 10 series FR-S Limited Edition Announced

[losjackal]

Originally Posted by SixSpeed

True, but be careful and look at the photos first, if available. Because the MT 10 series I saw was listed as an AUTOMATIC on the dealer sheet! So the people who list them may or may not always get something right.

No matter, dealer called me this morning and said the car arrived. Asked if I wanted to make an appointment to pick it up today! #405 is in my driveway now. Since it was the last day of the month, the dealer did a good job negotiating and giving me a good price on my trade in and figuring out a lease deal.

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by FiRStsc10n

#0008 is home finally where she belongs. Will upload pics when I have a chance, was too busy driving around, and installing the JDM tips (huge difference in look of rear), and trunk lid liner. Already had a guy take out his phone to take pictures as I was parked, so that makes me smile.

Next mods for future are TRD sound changer, JPM coach work or JDM knee padss.

Edit: oh and not sure how it happened, but I was able to get pioneer upgrade audio installed. Dealer said they never heard about shortage, and that it is dealer installed, not port installed. I really thought it was the latter.

Congrats on finally getting her! Any pics?

[SpyderDan]

Originally Posted by torqdork

Huge oversight. Garmin does it better for less. I wonder if the map updates will cost and if so, how much?

I tested the 2D North mode on my commute home, 30-odd miles from West Hollywood to Long Beach, with numerous turns and multiple freeways, and it behaved as it should. The map panned but never rotated (North always up), and the car icon did all the turning.

I don't know what is going on with your unit. Perhaps the GPS antenna was improperly installed?

[torqdork]

Originally Posted by SpyderDan

I tested the 2D North mode on my commute home, 30-odd miles from West Hollywood to Long Beach, with numerous turns and multiple freeways, and it behaved as it should. The map panned but never rotated (North always up), and the car icon did all the turning.

I don't know what is going on with your unit. Perhaps the GPS antenna was improperly installed?

Thanks for confirming that there's a bug in my unit. I'll try to isolate the problem further. Diagnosing an intermittent electronics problem for the dealer to warranty may be difficult even with screen shots.

[jpky16]

went to my first FT86 meet in vancouver recently. Seems like there was a lot of interest in the 10 series!

[losjackal]

Still loving the spoiler? I asked for Port to install mine, but they didn't.

I'll admit the Five Axis is tempting too....much more subtle and indeed matches the lines of the car nicely; makes the car look European in my mind. But the OEM spoiler is a little more aggressive making it look like a race car.

[PSORngr]

Originally Posted by losjackal

Still loving the spoiler? I asked for Port to install mine, but they didn't.

I'll admit the Five Axis is tempting too....much more subtle and indeed matches the lines of the car nicely; makes the car look European in my mind. But the OEM spoiler is a little more aggressive making it look like a race car.

I have the OEM spoiler on mine. I really like it. I prefer spoilers on sports cars.

[torqdork]

Originally Posted by Obsidiank

no reception issues with beatsonic sharkfin so far. HD channels are all of nothing keep in mind.

I installed my Beat-Sonic sharkfin today. Color match and appearance are top notch. I didn't realize the shape was functional with the helical coil antenna tucked up inside the length of the fin making it nearly the same physical size of the OEM antenna. I hoped that the extra length of the coiled lead wire between the fastening screw and antenna would be seen as even longer than OEM by the radio.

Sorry to say that in mountainous terrain it's nowhere as effective as the OEM antenna on AM, FM or HD. It gets static and loses the signal completely in locations that didn't faze the ugly OEM unit.

Of course I'm in mountain valleys, a challenge for most antennas. Metro owners needn't worry. Time for satellite radio but from what I've read it's currently unavailable for the 2014 BeSpoke unit but need to double-check.

[Obsidiank]

Has anyone with a 10 series installed some switch back LED turn signals and can post some pics. I've heard that our HIDs and DRL are 5000K temp and most LEDs are 6000k temp and the result is that it doesn't look very good.

Can anyone concur?

[TRD-X]

Hey guys where's the switch that turns the dash lights "Scion logo" on and off I can't find it..??

[Anaxilus]

Originally Posted by TRD-X

Hey guys where's the switch that turns the dash lights "Scion logo" on and off I can't find it..??

Lower left, under the dash.

[FiRStsc10n]

Originally Posted by Obsidiank

Has anyone with a 10 series installed some switch back LED turn signals and can post some pics. I've heard that our HIDs and DRL are 5000K temp and most LEDs are 6000k temp and the result is that it doesn't look very good.

Can anyone concur?

Someone said this in other 10 series thread, see post 501 (with picture) http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...=39624&page=23

[n2oinferno]

Finally saw one of these in person today. Love the color.

[Obsidiank]

Originally Posted by FiRStsc10n

Someone said this in other 10 series thread, see post 501 (with picture) http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...=39624&page=23

That's what I was referring to when I said I heard. I wanted someone else to concur.