My 200WHP 15 Auto FRS Build

[SUB-FT86]

To answer the guys above who don't understand why anybody would buy a automatic in a sports car. First of all if the FR-S had a antiquated automatic like a FD Rx7,Supra,and 300ZX then I could see your argument for it not making sense. But the reason people buy the auto and love it is because it's the best of both worlds. I use my paddles when the road is very low on traffic and put mines in auto when the roads are infested with an abundance of slow driving individuals. I prefer conditions where I can rev past 2500-3000 rpms because for me a manual is 0 fun in traffic-like speeds if I can't rev it how I see fit to use it. I'm glad Toyota gave the FR-S/BR-Z a auto that's fun with sport mode and I never have regrets about not getting the manual.

[brianhj]

Originally Posted by DohcTor

Better question, why would anyone buy a car that you have to shift yourself, in 2015. Maybe back in the 80's... Before modern tech. But damn, some people are just set in their ways.

Brb I'll just be ignorant and call all autos 'slushboxes' !!! Herp derp

LMFAOOOO

Dude it's a slush box. Youre linked to the drive wheels via a torque converter using fluid. There's nothing advanced or modern about the AT in this car, it's a standard slush box.

[ItzYaBoyBugZ]

I just ordered custom E tune from OFT, will keep posted, waiting on contact from them to start data logging process, I agree probably more 180whp ish ... hoping custom tune helps a bit, not doing ecutek right now it isn't for me "leased car" as far as tranny goes
I've had over 45 cars, majority of them manual, my car I traded in for this manual.Do I miss it yes, Do I love manual yes, Is it more fun yes... now here are some pro's of having an auto... I have poor credit and my family wouldn't co sign other wise... GOT EXTREMELY LUCKY!! wasn't going to turn down new car over tranny so here I am in a auto, however 75 percent of time i'm using tiptronic , which is like manual etc
I know I need to GO TO WORK, BUILD CREDIT and RIP OFF MY NEON LIGHTS and strangle myself with them for buying an auto, but after done that, I'm going to enjoy my car

[Bergen23]

Originally Posted by brianhj

Dude it's a slush box. Youre linked to the drive wheels via a torque converter using fluid. There's nothing advanced or modern about the AT in this car, it's a standard slush box.

Shit man, lighten up. I can still have fun in my auto all the time, or I could hate my life when I'm in stop and go traffic for my 2 hour commute to work, or not even notice I'm driving a manual on my 3 km drive to the grocery store for some milk.

Also, another pro is that I can go out to the bar with my girlfriend, have a few too many beers with dinner and toss her the keys. I don't need to worry about her burning out a clutch, grinding gears or needing to teach her to drive manual. All I have to worry about is her crashing it, which would be fine with me. I wouldn't mind an insurance payout.

[Mim]

The reverse part cracked me up. Sounds great and yea ignore the auto haters, they don't know what they're missing out on. Sports mode ftw

[raven1231]

I never understood why people give a shit about what other people get on thier cars. If you don't like autos great don't get one and move the hell on.

[drewbot]

It took 6 posts in for an A/T hater haha...new record?

Also, your setup sounds mean AF I like the video haha....but the reverse? lol

Keep holding that flappy paddle nation strong!

[snow]

Sounds great!

[brianhj]

Originally Posted by raven1231

I never understood why people give a shit about what other people get on thier cars. If you don't like autos great don't get one and move the hell on.

I like to hear all the silly excuses

[NOHOME]

I am a dedicated manual transmission driver. However, I will also admit that is an affectation to a large degree because, for the day to day driving chores that the car needs perform, it makes no difference whatsoever.

Whatever the spouted virtues of a Manual gearbox may be, they cease to exist when the car spends most of its time in commuter traffic.

[brianhj]

Like the "I drive all day in traffic" excuse

[Timmy_Jones]

[MrAnthonyC]

man you guys are more brutal than I remember. This guy has no credit or job or whatever he said, was asking his parents to cosign, and is obviously really young. Give this kid a break..I bet all of your decisions when you were 17 or 18 weren't exactly phenomenal (at least not in the eyes of 20-30-somethings).

Also in regards to the automatic, I don't understand what the big deal is. I can put it in manual mode and rev up to red line and downshift to get power on demand. I don't feel disconnected from my amazingly fun vehicle at all. In fact, I love the car even more since I avoid the annoying situation of having to shift during traffic.

[Bergen23]

Originally Posted by brianhj

I like to hear all the silly excuses

Ok. How about this because it's so hard for you to understand. I drive an auto because I wanted an auto. Or because I'm a ***** ass bitch. Take your pick. Given your attitude, you seem like an option B elitist snob.