Pittsburgh Area

[hedbutter]

Argento FRS on East Carson St, was that anyone here? Near Burger king at like 9:45.

[shazzam321]

Originally Posted by oldlostcory

It was nice getting to meet some of you guys today. It was quite a good turnout. Shame it was so damn cold though. Thanks BRZerk for letting me hear the exhaust.

Same! Its was nice to meet up. Now to decide what to do about the headlights...

[tvpr]

Originally Posted by shazzam321

Same! Its was nice to meet up. Now to decide what to do about the headlights...

I'll just leave this here:

http://www.phasteksport.com/Scion-FR...lights-blk.htm

[ecdhunt]

Originally Posted by BRZerk

Was driving through PT last night and saw a Ssm brz pulling out of opeka

Was that you?

Nope - I was in Italy.

[FR-Swag]

It was great finally meeting some of you guys in person hopefully next meet will be a little warmer.

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[PITTFRS]

hey everyone i havent been on the forum in a long time but if there are any meets ill come!

[imacarnut]

been on the forum a while, but just found this thread. i'm an old guy, but a car nut with a 13 firestorm red mt. would enjoy meeting up next time you guys get together. i'm in new kensington. northeast of the city.

[PITTFRS]

Originally Posted by imacarnut

been on the forum a while, but just found this thread. i'm an old guy, but a car nut with a 13 firestorm red mt. would enjoy meeting up next time you guys get together. i'm in new kensington. northeast of the city.

sounds good! we need to get a meet together with the pittsburgh people! im in warrendale which is north of the city but ill meet just about anywhere!

[ecdhunt]

I heard there's a subie gathering at Quaker Steak in Robinson every 1st wed of the month. Maybe in May we can get a group of our Suboyotas there.

[mk5039]

For all you Pittsburgh guys, I know it's been beaten to death but how does the BRZ/FRS fair in the snow around here? Given our abundance of hills that's my only concern. I'm currently in a 2011 WRX and trying to decide whether to go to the BRZ or mod the rex.

Any help of experiences would be great. I have a set of General Altimax snow tires for the WRX I could use on the BRZ so I'm covered on that front. Anyone miss the power of their previous cars, or do you just have to learn the powerband for the BRZ? I've test driven the BRZ and FRS on a couple of occasions and it feels a little underpowered(I know, I know...). I just can't get the sharpness/steering feel of the BRZ out of my head.

[ecdhunt]

Mine did fine in the snow with Gen. Altimax on the stock wheels.

Don't miss my previous car at all - BMW 135i M-sport. The handling and fun of driving the BRZ is great. Couldn't really use the hp of the 135i - got illegal much more quickly and was sort of a fat pig on twisties compared to the BRZ....plus I get 40% better mpg now!

[tvpr]

Originally Posted by imacarnut

been on the forum a while, but just found this thread. i'm an old guy, but a car nut with a 13 firestorm red mt. would enjoy meeting up next time you guys get together. i'm in new kensington. northeast of the city.

Are you the red fr-s I keep seeing on tarentum bridge road? I think I passed you again this evening when you were turning into the staples/kmart plaza. I'm just over in allegheny township.

[fender9530]

Originally Posted by mk5039

For all you Pittsburgh guys, I know it's been beaten to death but how does the BRZ/FRS fair in the snow around here? Given our abundance of hills that's my only concern. I'm currently in a 2011 WRX and trying to decide whether to go to the BRZ or mod the rex.

Any help of experiences would be great. I have a set of General Altimax snow tires for the WRX I could use on the BRZ so I'm covered on that front. Anyone miss the power of their previous cars, or do you just have to learn the powerband for the BRZ? I've test driven the BRZ and FRS on a couple of occasions and it feels a little underpowered(I know, I know...). I just can't get the sharpness/steering feel of the BRZ out of my head.

I've never been stuck anywhere. I've done better in the FRS on snows than on my front drivers with all seasons. It's a little slow getting started but once you're moving, no worries.

It's always nice to have a little more power, but the car rarely feels underpowered. If anything, the torque dip is the main issue. I took care of that with a UEL header so at least there are options.

[imacarnut]

Originally Posted by tvpr

Are you the red fr-s I keep seeing on tarentum bridge road? I think I passed you again this evening when you were turning into the staples/kmart plaza. I'm just over in allegheny township.

that was me... i believe i saw you as i was turning in. you have a good looking car!