Ottawa FR-S

[Pbrown]

Originally Posted by roddy

Hi guys. I'm from the Belleville area, and just picked up an ultramarine 6MT. I'm curious if any of you have had a chance to try the cars out on some of the "local" twisty roads. Back in my streetbike days, I really enjoyed blasting around Gatineau park, highways 508, 511 (this run from Calabogie to lanark is a hoot), and Perth rd from Kingston to Perth. I have a friend in Ottawa with a WRX, and we plan on hitting these roads at some point this summer. If anyone is interested in hitting some twisty backroads, I'll post up when we're doing it. Also, there has been some interest from the GTA guys for doing a meet for something similar. It would be nice to get a bunch of us together for a backroads run starting around Kaladar and heading East. I miss these runs on the bike, but I think this car will also be a hoot in the twisties.

On behalf of all of us here in ottawa. We would love to see the ultramarine in person. Drove the 508 and 511 a couple of weeks ago at 6 in the morning (went golfing at calabogie) it was fantastic in the car. Hooking up would be a great idea.

[Pbrown]

Hi all. took these this morning after applying the turtle wax Black box formula designed for black cars. Very labor intensive but definatley worth it.

[roddy]

Looks great. I did the same thing today. Cleaned up and waxed, the Ultramarine really "pops" in the sunlight. I noticed water in my reverse lights while I was waxing the rear bumper this afternoon. Take a look at yours when you get a chance, and see if your car has the same issue.

[Pbrown]

Originally Posted by roddy

Looks great. I did the same thing today. Cleaned up and waxed, the Ultramarine really "pops" in the sunlight. I noticed water in my reverse lights while I was waxing the rear bumper this afternoon. Take a look at yours when you get a chance, and see if your car has the same issue.

Water is leaking in through the rear light itself. Scion is aware of the issue and will replace the light and I believe the housing as well. Mine had condensation when I first got the car but it disappeared after a few hours and has not come back.

[Mike86CelicaGTS]

Originally Posted by Pbrown

Hi all. took these this morning after applying the turtle wax Black box formula designed for black cars. Very labor intensive but definatley worth it.

Hey Pbrown,

Nicely done! Turtle wax Black box formula is on my list.
Looking foreword to the next meet.

[roddy]

Originally Posted by Pbrown

Water is leaking in through the rear light itself. Scion is aware of the issue and will replace the light and I believe the housing as well. Mine had condensation when I first got the car but it disappeared after a few hours and has not come back.

I was aware of the taillight issue, but don't remember reading about the reverse lights.

[Klinn]

Originally Posted by Pbrown

Hi all. took these this morning after applying the turtle wax Black box formula designed for black cars. Very labor intensive but definitely worth it.

Looks beautiful Paul, smooth as glass. Was this brought about because Mike's FR-S was shinier than yours at the last M&M meet? Just kidding...

Nice photo Mike -- "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of FR-S"

Three days since the delivery and I'm up to almost 600 km. My new favorite road near Calabogie -- from near the town of Hope to Lavant on the South Lavant Road. The last half features lots of tight curves and rises, a real rollercoaster ride.



The road continues on but I was running out of time and had to turn around. And enjoy it going the other way. There's the occasional patch of gravel or sand on the road just to keep you on your toes.

Happy Canada Day all!

[Slick]

Just got back from Silver Lake camping for a few days. Saw about 30 Miata heading east on Highway 7, probably looking for those nice roads Paul was talking about. I've done that drive, and it is great.


Btw, here's some pics of camping and the FR-S.

I packed 4 tents, 4 chairs, cooler and luggage in the FR-S, plus my 2 kids!!!

[Mike86CelicaGTS]

Originally Posted by Slick

Just got back from Silver Lake camping for a few days. Saw about 30 Miata heading east on Highway 7, probably looking for those nice roads Paul was talking about. I've done that drive, and it is great.


Btw, here's some pics of camping and the FR-S.

I packed 4 tents, 4 chairs, cooler and luggage in the FR-S, plus my 2 kids!!!

Love your Silver Lake Pictures Slick. I too have spent a lot of time
there with my kids. You have inspired me to take my daughters
there in my FR-S. But I have a 6 man tent… Hope it fits.

[Klinn]

Originally Posted by Slick

Just got back from Silver Lake camping for a few days. I packed 4 tents, 4 chairs, cooler and luggage in the FR-S, plus my 2 kids!!!

Good job -- who says this car is too small???

Five days after picking up the FR-S, I'm at 925 km. Should be good to go for the Solo2 event on Saturday.

I got the sticky tires put on today and was surprised how they took the edge off smaller bumps and cracks in the road. Since the Kumho XS's are intended for autocross etc I thought the carcass would be stiffer and the ride might suffer. But the opposite seems to be true. Perhaps since the OEM Michelins are designed for low rolling resistance, that includes minimizing sidewall flex and as a result they are harsher? Dunno.

I also involuntarily participated in an emergency braking test. Out near Barrhaven I was behind a Celica which jammed on the brakes when a deer bolted across the road! >whew<

[Slick]

Anyone heading out to M&M's tonight?

[Slick]

So I went out to M&M's for a bit and met up with Paul (Raven), Brian (Hot Lava) and Mike from Mendes with the FR-S Raven AT demo car. Good to meet up again, even if it was short.

Was good to meet Brian with his new Hot Lava, looks nice! Supposed to check out the site and sign up.

Still tons of interest in the car, lots of people asking questions, taking pics and just hanging around for a better look.

[M@MENDES]

Originally Posted by Slick

So I went out to M&M's for a bit and met up with Paul (Raven), Brian (Hot Lava) and Mike from Mendes with the FR-S Raven AT demo car. Good to meet up again, even if it was short.

Was good to meet Brian with his new Hot Lava, looks nice! Supposed to check out the site and sign up.

Still tons of interest in the car, lots of people asking questions, taking pics and just hanging around for a better look.

Gotta say what a pleasure it was to meet you and its nice to be a part of it all. Im a big fan of this car. Fun to drive, fun to look at and it never gets old.

Ill take any excuse to show it off even if it is somebody elses

Your firestorm was beauty

[Klinn]

Originally Posted by Slick

Anyone heading out to M&M's tonight?

Originally Posted by M@MENDES

Gotta say what a pleasure it was to meet you and its nice to be a part of it all.

Sorry I missed you guys last night. I had a family gathering thing that evening which intruded in my car time, dammit.

Had lots of fun at the Solo2 event today. The car was great to thread through the cones, even if it does have slightly less torque than my Vette. It was stiffer than I expected and seemed to dance a little over small high-frequency bumps. But from what I recall, it rolls noticeably less than my Miata I ran 3 years ago. Maybe that was partly because of the stiffness, and maybe partly because of the low roll center.

Lots of interest in the car by other folks at the event.