2014 FR-S...Taking delivery TODAY!

[jsvegas]

Originally Posted by jsvegas

The wait is finally over. I will be picking up my Argento 2014 fr-s this morning. I hope to have something new to share about the 2014. I have not even seen the car yet! Wish me luck!

So busy with my new car I only have time to update my profile saying that I now drive a 2014 FR-S!!!!!! lol
Head unit and knee pads are the only changes I know of so far.

[#944_10_Series_FRS]

Originally Posted by jsvegas

So busy with my new car I only have time to update my profile saying that I now drive a 2014 FR-S!!!!!! lol
Head unit and knee pads are the only changes I know of so far.

What is the manufacture date you have on your 2014's FR-S?

[jsvegas]

Originally Posted by #944_10_Series_FRS

What is the manufacture date you have on your 2014's FR-S?

Where do I find that info?

[Rampage]

On the door jamb decal inside the driver side door.

Where are the pics?

[meadowz06]

We have some 2013 FR-S's that are 2013's and have the updated radio and LED lights up front. And one with the SE Toyota Borla exhaust option.

[jsvegas]

Originally Posted by Rampage

On the door jamb decal inside the driver side door.

Where are the pics?

8/13
No pics yet. Looks the same as a 2013.

[#944_10_Series_FRS]

10th series FRS is 2013 model. Ask me how I know.

Originally Posted by ravenblackfrs

They could be. I just assumed since the 2014 Model cars come out around Fall qtr that the release series would be considered at 2014 model. I'm not sure what they consider it, you could be right. I know S/N 1064 is the one they have sitting on their show room floor.

[frs10]

alright need someone to confirm or deny

looking at the stock pictures on the scion website and now the interior pictures are showing the knee pads, ok cool... but some ebrake pix have the red stitching now but some dont? so the 2014s have it or no?

[robtan]

Originally Posted by frs10

alright need someone to confirm or deny

looking at the stock pictures on the scion website and now the interior pictures are showing the knee pads, ok cool... but some ebrake pix have the red stitching now but some dont? so the 2014s have it or no?

Mine does not. Mine has black stitching.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by jsvegas

8/13
No pics yet. Looks the same as a 2013.

Interesting, so I assume the paperwork has the model year as '14?

I'm just surprised they're here already.

[frs10]

Originally Posted by robtan

Mine does not. Mine has black stitching.

interesting, wondering why they are showing pictures of the car with the red stitching...

[robtan]

Originally Posted by frs10

interesting, wondering why they are showing pictures of the car with the red stitching...

I wish it would have been red to match the knee panels. But you hardly notice that it is not matching.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by tiz22

All I'm saying is that if I design an engine myself, test it myself and then release it to the public with SPECIFIC instructions to keep the RPMs under 4k - you would be wise to follow that.

For what it's worth:

I emailed Subaru about breaking in an engine on a long drive home after buying the car. I had asked about an Outback.

The answer was identical to what they gave me when I inquired about a BRZ.

Yes, I only emailed once, but my roommate's Outback (2013) owner's manual states the exact same "break-in" text as my BRZ.

-alex

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by mav1178

For what it's worth:

I emailed Subaru about breaking in an engine on a long drive home after buying the car. I had asked about an Outback.

The answer was identical to what they gave me when I inquired about a BRZ.

Yes, I only emailed once, but my roommate's Outback (2013) owner's manual states the exact same "break-in" text as my BRZ.

-alex

Huh, you're telling me that Subaru designed engines follow a Subaru designed break in procedure? What a world.

Show me a Honda or Chevy manual with the same break in, that'll probably carry more weight. I know the Acura I broke in didn't specify a max rpm, just no redlining or consistent speeds for 1000 miles.

Yeah it may be on the conservative side but when I buy something expensive I try to follow the instructions. Feels a bit like opening soda cans by poking holes with screwdrivers and complaining about the sharp edges or complaining about the battery life on a phone out of the box without charging it.