Pekingduck FR-S first impressions and buildup thread

[Pekingduck]

Originally Posted by luxmn

Hey Pekingduck, thanks for the continuous update, I've been enjoying every bit since your car is exactly the same as mine will be. I almost feel like it's my car

I plan to install the trd push start button, are you interested in that mod? I hate scratching my key against the plastic near the keyhole because i make many many short trips in a week.

I had a push start before so I welcome back to the conventional way of starting my car. Also I won't leave m keys in the car.

[Pekingduck]

Originally Posted by serialk11r

Sorry, your mpg number is very intriguing to me since I just messed around a little with the ecomodder.com calculator...it seems a tiny bit low.

You say you're going 85-90 on the highway, what does the instantaneous mpg readout say at those speeds? With 29.5 tank average, are you braking much? Thanks!

Mainly freeway, but I still have to travel on the street. Whenever I see a turn I keep it 4k RPM like that my redline. When the honeymoon phase goes through I do expect to see better MPG, but I don't see that anytime soon...

[serialk11r]

Originally Posted by Pekingduck

Mainly freeway, but I still have to travel on the street. Whenever I see a turn I keep it 4k RPM like that my redline. When the honeymoon phase goes through I do expect to see better MPG, but I don't see that anytime soon...

Ah, okay. Instantaneous highway readout? Do you have that, or is the gauge not set? Sorry to ask again lol.

I just ran the numbers again actually, using CdA of about 5 sq-ft (Porsche 911 is around there), and actually the engine efficiency is quite good, if 29.5 comes from kinda mixed driving. The first gen Prius engine at the same specific torque output level operates at 29% efficiency, and if you're getting 29.5, then I'd guess that your highway cruising is around 30 depending on speed, which would indicate an engine efficiency of around 29% as well. Seeing how this is at rather high speeds, I think the mpg might be a bit disappointing at 65mph since the gears are too short to give the engine much load.

[Subie]

Originally Posted by luxmn

Hey Pekingduck, thanks for the continuous update, I've been enjoying every bit since your car is exactly the same as mine will be. I almost feel like it's my car

I plan to install the trd push start button, are you interested in that mod? I hate scratching my key against the plastic near the keyhole because i make many many short trips in a week.

I'm fairly sure the TRD button is just that: a button. It won't do any good for someone with an FR-S since it lacks keyless start.

[luxmn]

Originally Posted by Subie

I'm fairly sure the TRD button is just that: a button. It won't do any good for someone with an FR-S since it lacks keyless start.

wait seriously? i havent looked too much into it but i guess it makes sense since they may not bring it to the US, so how do i truly install a push start button? is the keyless entry a PIA system to install?

[Subie]

Originally Posted by luxmn

wait seriously? i havent looked too much into it but i guess it makes sense since they may not bring it to the US, so how do i truly install a push start button? is the keyless entry a PIA system to install?

Installing the factory keyless system would require a different keyless ECU, different door handles, the button, and possibly more. It'd be a serious endeavor. You'd want the parts from a wrecked 86 or BRZ limited.

Edit: To add to what I said above, the door handles would need to be from/for a LHD car since the driver's side handle has a keyhole and the passenger side handle does not.

[luxmn]

Originally Posted by Subie

Installing the factory keyless system would require a different keyless ECU, different door handles, the button, and possibly more. It'd be a serious endeavor. You'd want the parts from a wrecked 86 or BRZ limited.

[Julio86]

Where u planning on getting custom plate re-locator cuz I don't want holes in my front bumper either

[Spaceywilly]

Originally Posted by serialk11r

Sorry, your mpg number is very intriguing to me since I just messed around a little with the ecomodder.com calculator...it seems a tiny bit low.

You say you're going 85-90 on the highway, what does the instantaneous mpg readout say at those speeds? With 29.5 tank average, are you braking much? Thanks!

It could just be because it's new. A lot of people were disappointed with the new 2012 impreza fuel economy when they first got them but once the engine was broken in it went up.

[Subaruwrxfan]

I may have missed this in another thread, but is there a maintinence guide that they gave you with the car? Are you supposed to change the oil after the 1k mile break-in? Or just every 3,750 miles?

[Pekingduck]

Originally Posted by serialk11r

Sorry, your mpg number is very intriguing to me since I just messed around a little with the ecomodder.com calculator...it seems a tiny bit low.

You say you're going 85-90 on the highway, what does the instantaneous mpg readout say at those speeds? With 29.5 tank average, are you braking much? Thanks!

I just came back from dropping off my car. I did very conservative (70 MPH freeway and 2k RPM with city driving) driving and I average 39 MPG and it was very hard to drive like a granny.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

^^^I think this is correct. The prokit is usually something like a 1.5 inch drop, and the Sportlines (aka "StrutKillers") are something like a 2 inch drop.

I've had two buddies blow their oem struts within weeks after installing the sportlines...I don't know why Eibach still offers them

Because they serve a purpose and aren't even designed for OEM dampers....

[jedichimp]

Their having an First 86/FR-S event at Tustin Toyota this Wednesday at 6:30pm. I'm going to try and make it out there to check it out.

[Pekingduck]

I just drop of my car at AEM and took some pictures for you guys. Ken showed me around, but he said pictures must be limited since it was there R&D area.