FR-S Standard Features

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by zAnSh1n

faux-shifter?

as in, how the vertical gates are covered by a shift boot with a manual transmission like shift knob?

Yea, sorry, I guess it is not technically a faux-shifter. I just meant that at first glance you can't tell its not a manual.

I never think of an automatic gear selector as a shifter.

[zAnSh1n]

yea, i thought that's what you meant...

[tachi1247]

I would assume that any photos that are showing up on the Scion website now are of what will be delivered, unless it has a footnote denoting a pre-production model or european model, etc.

Based on that, I would assume the bespoke is not standard as that radio in the photo is definitely not a bespoke unite.

[alluringreality]

Originally Posted by tachi1247

I would assume the bespoke is not standard as that radio in the photo is definitely not a bespoke unite.

I agree that all of the public information suggests that the "Pioneer 300W" stereo is standard equipment, and the "Pioneer Premium" model is sold at additional cost, just like the other Scion cars. So far that's the best picture I've seen to show the grille for the 4 speakers in the dash.

[cyde01]

so i wonder what the available options are gonna be? bespoke, fog lights, TRD badged scuff plates, HIDs, 18" rims?

[alluringreality]

I don't know if anyone has noted it yet, but it looks like the BRZ has automatic headlights and the FR-S probably does not have automatic lights. Subaru places the automatic lights setting below the sidemarker setting, and it appears in the BRZ manual. I'm sure some will defend such cost-cutting, although the cheapest Camaro had the feature 15 years ago. Oh well, at least they didn't use a vinyl steering wheel like the base Mustang and 2012 Impreza.

Picture from http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4290

[kmbkk]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Remove the steering wheel, change the pedals to rudder peddles, change the shifter to a stick and you have a nice looking airplane c0ckpit.

I like the way you think!

[Sport-Tech]

Auto headlights missing? Could not care less, as long as there is some auto-cutoff or at least a warning so you don't accidentally leave your lights on when you lock up the car.

[russv]

Originally Posted by zAnSh1n

faux-shifter?

as in, how the vertical gates are covered by a shift boot with a manual transmission like shift knob?

If the auto is like the Lexus you can use the paddles and the shifter to change gears. The Scion FRS website shows the auto with D(Drive) & M (manual)

[alluringreality]

Originally Posted by Scion FR-S

Auto headlights missing? Could not care less, as long as there is some auto-cutoff or at least a warning so you don't accidentally leave your lights on when you lock up the car.

It looks like Subaru parts, so the lights probably shut off when the key is removed.

[Double4Free]

Whoa whoa whoa we get DRLs?

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by Double4Free

Whoa whoa whoa we get DRLs?

All new cars have DRL's but the FR-S has the old cheap halogen bulb DRL's...but you can always replace them with some LED bulbs.

[colHolm]

Originally Posted by Scion FR-S

Nope. Here's the definition:


I foresee a possible issue in a manual car - if you are trying to blip the throttle during a heel/toe downshift might this not interfere with the blipping by cutting engine revs? Maybe it's not an issue as no reviewer has complained of it so far...

IIRC, it's not an issue as long as the brake is applied first. Braking after throttle application will ignore throttle inputs, but throttle application after braking is OK

I was worried about the same thing in my IS when the dealer did the software update during the whole recall fuss.

[WolfpackS2k]

First thing I would do to this car is disable the DRL. So lame.