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ToySub1946 · 10-26-2015, 08:09 PM

What would you do different?

I have a 2015 FRS, one year old, 22,600mi.

I'd probably have price searched more, maybe bought a BRZ discounted instead of an FRS retail. Or...Wish I'd bought a used FRS, but was afraid I'd be dealing with interior rattles. Now wish I'd bought and lived with a used 2013. Hate looking at the dings and scratches on my once new car...soft paint on these cars, and scratches unavoidable with the long freeway trips I've taken...(four times coast to coast)

For break in I did beat the piss out of the car from mile one. No reason not to. Let's get those rings seated properly...LOL.

I have the oil and filter changed every 7500k. I don't let them check any other fluid levels. No leaks, no reason to check trans and diff, far as I'm concerned. Under hood fluids easy to check myself...and this car did seem to eat coolant at lst.

Wish I'd gotten the free alignment. Did not realize that it's free up to one year and 20k miles under warranty.

Other than alignment currently needed (tires show toe is off), zero other problems with my car so far...nothing to have fixed for free...damn !

soulreapersteve · 10-26-2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by xFury

Those clear bra seems really expensive lol, and its those Clear film they put on the car correct? I hear that it can get discolored or turn yellow after a while.

I read the really good brands don't turn yellow at all. I could be wrong, hasn't been the first time.

86geek · 10-27-2015, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by xFury

Thanks for the input so far everyone.

So it seems like Paint correction and get some kind of clear coating on it to protect it, then its a clear bra.

Might look into the paint correction and clear coat and see if I can get that set up for this car, since I'm gonna keep it for a long time lol, and especially living in a desert area would help protect the paint and finish.

Those clear bra seems really expensive lol, and its those Clear film they put on the car correct? I hear that it can get discolored or turn yellow after a while.

Yup, clear bra like Xpel is expensive. If you can afford it get it but do the Xpel first then Opti Coat Pro. Washing car is easier with Opti Coat Pro as the water sheets off.

akyp · 10-27-2015, 09:56 AM

I would install ClearPlex right away. Cost me a new windscreen to learn the lesson.

MokSpeed · 10-27-2015, 11:07 AM

I should've just got the Monogram since I've now decided to basically keep the FR-S for a long long time.

DarkSunrise · 10-27-2015, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MokSpeed

I should've just got the Monogram since I've now decided to basically keep the FR-S for a long long time.

Yeah I kick myself for not getting a Monogram or Series 10 from the start. I bought mine pretty early though, so I had no idea they would come out with those trims. Oh well, still a great car, even the lowly base model with manual AC and twist-to-start.

MokSpeed · 10-27-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

Yeah I kick myself for not getting a Monogram or Series 10 from the start. I bought mine pretty early though, so I had no idea they would come out with those trims. Oh well, still a great car, even the lowly base model with manual AC and twist-to-start.

I bought the 2014 when the 2015s came out so I had a chance at a Monogram, but I couldn't justify the price difference. The main reason I wanted it was because the center console looks so much more complete to me. I may just end up doing a conversion in the future since so many aftermarket harnesses have been developed for it now.

DarkSunrise · 10-27-2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MokSpeed

I bought the 2014 when the 2015s came out so I had a chance at a Monogram, but I couldn't justify the price difference. The main reason I wanted it was because the center console looks so much more complete to me. I may just end up doing a conversion in the future since so many aftermarket harnesses have been developed for it now.

Yeah the center console area is a bit of an eye-sore. When I have passengers in my car, I might be crazy but I think I see them eye my center console in shock/disgust hahaha. I'm too lazy to do the conversion, but it's cool to know the option is out there.

strat61caster · 10-27-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

Yeah the center console area is a bit of an eye-sore. When I have passengers in my car, I might be crazy but I think I see them eye my center console in shock/disgust hahaha. I'm too lazy to do the conversion, but it's cool to know the option is out there.

You're crazy, normal people don't give two shits.

Tectoniic · 10-27-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

Yeah I kick myself for not getting a Monogram or Series 10 from the start. I bought mine pretty early though, so I had no idea they would come out with those trims. Oh well, still a great car, even the lowly base model with manual AC and twist-to-start.

I love having an actual key to start the car. I'm not much for nostalgia but I will always prefer a real key vs push to start. Remote start sure would be nice for the winter lol

DarkSunrise · 10-27-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

You're crazy, normal people don't give two shits.

LOL I dunno, I once had a guy sit in my passenger seat and rub the dash trim. I guess he was trying to figure out if the Toyota T's (or space invaders) had any texture to them

Leonardo · 10-27-2015, 12:31 PM

I'd take the stock deck out sooner. It sucked. My "new" from craigslist pioneer touchscreen is soooooo much better. And only $100! Its pre out voltage makes my sub twice as loud.

I waited three years! Don't!

Josue Cafe FR-S · 10-27-2015, 01:09 PM

I would paint my lip kit (Side Skirts & Spats) black before installing. Have had it on for about 4 months now and the sun damage is already unbearable. Not hard to remove, paint, and re-install just a hassle cause I know it could've already been done.

strat61caster · 10-27-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

LOL I dunno, I once had a guy sit in my passenger seat and rub the dash trim. I guess he was trying to figure out if the Toyota T's (or space invaders) had any texture to them

Well I mean, weirdos are everywhere, I still touch the dash because the T's are deceptive and I've sat in the car everyday for nearly 3 years now.

10-26-2015, 08:09 PM	#29
ToySub1946 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 15FRS, 05MustangGT, 85Toyota truck Location: Eureka, Ca. Posts: 573 Thanks: 672 Thanked 590 Times in 279 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	What would you do different? I have a 2015 FRS, one year old, 22,600mi. I'd probably have price searched more, maybe bought a BRZ discounted instead of an FRS retail. Or...Wish I'd bought a used FRS, but was afraid I'd be dealing with interior rattles. Now wish I'd bought and lived with a used 2013. Hate looking at the dings and scratches on my once new car...soft paint on these cars, and scratches unavoidable with the long freeway trips I've taken...(four times coast to coast) For break in I did beat the piss out of the car from mile one. No reason not to. Let's get those rings seated properly...LOL. I have the oil and filter changed every 7500k. I don't let them check any other fluid levels. No leaks, no reason to check trans and diff, far as I'm concerned. Under hood fluids easy to check myself...and this car did seem to eat coolant at lst. Wish I'd gotten the free alignment. Did not realize that it's free up to one year and 20k miles under warranty. Other than alignment currently needed (tires show toe is off), zero other problems with my car so far...nothing to have fixed for free...damn ! Last edited by ToySub1946; 10-26-2015 at 08:27 PM.

10-27-2015, 01:09 PM	#41
Josue Cafe FR-S Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2015 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 63 Thanks: 335 Thanked 39 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I would paint my lip kit (Side Skirts & Spats) black before installing. Have had it on for about 4 months now and the sun damage is already unbearable. Not hard to remove, paint, and re-install just a hassle cause I know it could've already been done. __________________ "If you have everything under control, you're not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

10-27-2015, 09:56 AM	#32
akyp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2012 86 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 303 Thanks: 560 Thanked 116 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	I would install ClearPlex right away. Cost me a new windscreen to learn the lesson.

10-27-2015, 11:07 AM	#33
MokSpeed Granny Shifter Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 FR-S Location: United States Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 539 Thanked 1,289 Times in 711 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s)	I should've just got the Monogram since I've now decided to basically keep the FR-S for a long long time.

10-27-2015, 12:31 PM	#40
Leonardo Country Boy 4 Life Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 19' & 06' Ridgelines, 13' FR-S Location: EUGENE Posts: 5,228 Thanks: 6,719 Thanked 5,293 Times in 2,720 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s)	I'd take the stock deck out sooner. It sucked. My "new" from craigslist pioneer touchscreen is soooooo much better. And only $100! Its pre out voltage makes my sub twice as loud. I waited three years! Don't!

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