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SVThis · 11-11-2013, 09:53 PM

I replaced my FRS with a 13 Camaro 1LE

I have a set of Enkei RPF1 17x7 ET42 wheels and Dunlop Z2 225/45/17 tires. $800 plus shipping if anyone is interested.

I am going back to my roots. Missed the torque and power too much.

Kelbyat07 · 11-11-2013, 09:56 PM

Can I have the exact location to your house?

irucremmi · 11-11-2013, 10:00 PM

^ lol

rice_classic · 11-11-2013, 10:07 PM

After taking the depreciation hit, the price of the new car and taxes on the new car, would it not have been cheaper to get that power you craved from a PD SC or Turbo on the FRS?

CircuitJerk · 11-11-2013, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rice_classic

After taking the depreciation hit, the price of the new car and taxes on the new car, would it not have been cheaper to get that power you craved from a PD SC or Turbo on the FRS?

Perhaps, but you gotta understand one thing. He's from Indiana...

Porsche · 11-11-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SVThis

I replaced my FRS with a 13 Camaro 1LE

I am going back to my roots. Missed the torque and power too much.

That looks like good fun. Nice looking car, too.

Dark side?

Nah. I reckon both cars on the FUN SIDE!

I'd be interested in your thoughts following the first weeks of ownership after your FR-S.

FRyeS · 11-11-2013, 10:22 PM

That car has to feel like a tank after driving the FR-S. Not a knock, fat girls need love too.

Braces · 11-11-2013, 10:27 PM

She sure looks perty, but can she turn? All joking aside .... Nice looking car.

SoCal909 · 11-11-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FRyeS

That car has to feel like a tank after driving the FR-S. Not a knock, fat girls need love too.

Lol it must, I'll be keep my petite girl for years to come thank you

Def like the red with black wheels though

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humfrz · 11-11-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SVThis

I replaced my FRS with a 13 Camaro 1LE ...... I am going back to my roots. Missed the torque and power too much.

Well now, SVThis, THAT is a fine looking machine .... good on ya .....

humfrz

Byebye · 11-11-2013, 10:34 PM

Dark side would have been a Miata or gen coupe.

Muscle is muscle! I like!

SVThis · 11-11-2013, 10:36 PM

Actually I didn't take too much of a hit. Traded for $9,495 difference on a car that stickered for $37,035. The car was a special event car that Chevrolet had on display at Camaro Fest. Had 170 miles on it when I picked it up.

As far as a comparison goes it's kind of comparing apples to oranges. The Camaro is huge in comparison both in size and weight, but with the 1LE package drives a lot smaller than it is. I'll probably be doing quite a few track events and autocrossing with it.

I loved the FRS but was never really happy with the car for autocross. My driving style probably had a lot to do with it. I've always been much more successfull driving higher powered cars that pull hard out of a corner. Guess I'm more of a point and shoot driver compared to a momentum one.

There's night and day difference between the SS and the 1LE. They engineered a ton of understeer out of the 1LE stealling a bunch of suspension parts from the ZL and running 285/35/20 tires front and rear rather than 305's in the back. 10" and 11" wide wheels from the ZL1. Close ratio tranny, short shifter and 3.91 rear gears.

wrb · 11-11-2013, 10:39 PM

congrats man!

86 isn't the answer for everyone. glad you found yours.

enjoy driving!

SVThis · 11-11-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CircuitJerk

Perhaps, but you gotta understand one thing. He's from Indiana...

Which happens to be pretty close to Illinois

11-11-2013, 09:53 PM	#1
SVThis Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 185 Thanks: 39 Thanked 86 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I went to the dark side I replaced my FRS with a 13 Camaro 1LE I have a set of Enkei RPF1 17x7 ET42 wheels and Dunlop Z2 225/45/17 tires. $800 plus shipping if anyone is interested. I am going back to my roots. Missed the torque and power too much. __________________ We're not happy till you're not happy 2013 Scion FRS Whiteout 6MT SCCA RTR/Konis/RPF1's/Dunlop Z2's/Strano front bar/CG Lock/Crash camber bolts/JPM shift boot and Instrument panel cover.

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rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,174 Thanks: 757 Thanked 4,208 Times in 1,808 Posts Mentioned: 78 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	After taking the depreciation hit, the price of the new car and taxes on the new car, would it not have been cheaper to get that power you craved from a PD SC or Turbo on the FRS? __________________ SCCA T4 - FRS

11-11-2013, 10:36 PM	#12
SVThis Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 185 Thanks: 39 Thanked 86 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Actually I didn't take too much of a hit. Traded for $9,495 difference on a car that stickered for $37,035. The car was a special event car that Chevrolet had on display at Camaro Fest. Had 170 miles on it when I picked it up. As far as a comparison goes it's kind of comparing apples to oranges. The Camaro is huge in comparison both in size and weight, but with the 1LE package drives a lot smaller than it is. I'll probably be doing quite a few track events and autocrossing with it. I loved the FRS but was never really happy with the car for autocross. My driving style probably had a lot to do with it. I've always been much more successfull driving higher powered cars that pull hard out of a corner. Guess I'm more of a point and shoot driver compared to a momentum one. There's night and day difference between the SS and the 1LE. They engineered a ton of understeer out of the 1LE stealling a bunch of suspension parts from the ZL and running 285/35/20 tires front and rear rather than 305's in the back. 10" and 11" wide wheels from the ZL1. Close ratio tranny, short shifter and 3.91 rear gears. __________________ We're not happy till you're not happy 2013 Scion FRS Whiteout 6MT SCCA RTR/Konis/RPF1's/Dunlop Z2's/Strano front bar/CG Lock/Crash camber bolts/JPM shift boot and Instrument panel cover. Last edited by SVThis; 11-11-2013 at 11:06 PM.

11-11-2013, 10:39 PM	#13
wrb frank Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ WRB Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 546 Thanks: 366 Thanked 379 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	congrats man! 86 isn't the answer for everyone. glad you found yours. enjoy driving! __________________ 2013 SUBARU BRZ WRB LIMITED M/T Los Angeles, CA Build Photo Album - http://bit.ly/brz_wrb SoCal LA 86 Club Member

11-11-2013, 10:00 PM	#3
irucremmi Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Posts: 37 Thanks: 2 Thanked 40 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ lol

11-11-2013, 10:22 PM	#7
FRyeS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Asphalt 6MT Location: Midwest Posts: 116 Thanks: 109 Thanked 83 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That car has to feel like a tank after driving the FR-S. Not a knock, fat girls need love too.

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Braces Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 17 Alfa Romeo 4C Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 987 Thanks: 570 Thanked 711 Times in 365 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	She sure looks perty, but can she turn? All joking aside .... Nice looking car.

11-11-2013, 10:34 PM	#11
Byebye Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Springfield, Va Posts: 168 Thanks: 98 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Dark side would have been a Miata or gen coupe. Muscle is muscle! I like!

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