Club4AG and Friends FRS Launch Event at Penske Scion of Downey(pics)

[ESBjiujitsu]

wow badass any chance you have more pics of the whiteout with e gold rims???? :happy0180:

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

Also Moto, I know you and Ichi can probably answer this. But did you find a difference in acceleration between the manual and auto? I'm hoping the auto isn't a whole second slower but more like a .5 slower instead. Thanks!

For my experience, I couldn't tell any difference in acceleration between AT & MT. Maybe AT is .001 faster... but again, I didn't time it or anything

To Moto-san
You went w Five AD spoiler, huh? I gotta say, good choice! That means. I gotta go w TRD spoiler! Lol

Anyways, I really enjoy reading & seeing the event pics of yours! It gets me pump up!

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

For my experience, I couldn't tell any difference in acceleration between AT & MT. Maybe AT is .001 faster... but again, I didn't time it or anything

Thanks a lot Ichi. I think you further made me feel better about the engine and tranny and I don't believe you would lie for the automatic since you are mostly a manual tranny lover.

[Snoopyalien24]

Why can't Miami have these nice things?

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

Thanks a lot Ichi. I think you further made me feel better about the engine and tranny and I don't believe you would lie for the automatic since you are mostly a manual tranny lover.

Yeah you know me! I love MT!! But seriously, this car's AT is amazing!! I was debating back & forth to go w MT or AT for several month... I still am lol

[ESBjiujitsu]

yeah the AT surprised me too. I really enjoyed it, but i was mainly in it for the paddle shifters and I think they should be column mounted not on the steering wheel its self, but thats just my opinion. Still loved the AT's engagement and feel though.

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Yeah you know me! I love MT!! But seriously, this car's AT is amazing!! I was debating back & forth to go w MT or AT for several month... I still am lol

You and Moto love the automatic so I know its gotta be a good tranny. :happy0180:


Also did the engine seem smoother than other i4 engines? I don't mean the sound but the feel from the pedal. Is it buttery like a I6?

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by ESBjiujitsu

yeah the AT surprised me too. I really enjoyed it, but i was mainly in it for the paddle shifters and I think they should be column mounted not on the steering wheel its self, but thats just my opinion. Still loved the AT's engagement and feel though.

So its also engaging with the paddles?

[Zaku]

lol I love the IQ and it's license plate, thanks for sharing

[chulooz]

Great pics, thanks! What an exciting gathering of cars.

[mattles]

love the 5AD rear spoiler, I need to get my hands on one of those STAT~

[MattR]

Great photos Moto. Thanks for sharing!
:happy0180:

[MarkRacerX]

What an Event !!!! Good to see the Great Support

Thanks for sharing!!

[ESBjiujitsu]

Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

So its also engaging with the paddles?

yes but on a tight course you cant use them because they are attached to the wheel and when your really working the steering there is no way to keep both hands on the wheel and work the paddles. But on say mountain roads and 90% of everything a person would really use it on.... the paddles are NICE! very responsive and you can hear and feel the throttle working with you to help smooth things out and cut time down between shifts. Very fun and interactive. I love paddle shift setups so im still on the fence.... if i see some nice AT upgrades come through....then maybe! But as far as Autos go..... this is the best setup i have felt and i have driven a good bit of paddleshift setups. Very exciting!