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Old 07-02-2012, 03:53 AM   #1
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LSV8 - Big Red

Just drove "Big Red" home!!!

I want to thank Ryan Dong at SF Toyota/Scion for making all this happen so smooth and swift.

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Although I was in line for a white FRS like so many others.. when the opportunity came up for a red, I had to make it happen. All my cars are white, so as you can imagine, this is new for me.. but I must say, this red reminds me of the '98 Supra red.. it's not orange at all.. it carries a hint of darkness.. which in my book is a-okay!

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I drive a big Lexus LS.. so naturally the FRS is sharp as an arrow and very precise. It does remind me of the Toyota Altezza from my OG days.. but it has way less body roll.. it's very light chassis.

The suspension is hard, but not to a point where it becomes annoying. Brakes are strong, Michilen tires grab nicely, and overall styling is very nice to look at.

I haven't been this excited about a car.. and I am looking forward to racking up serious miles and improving areas where is lacking..
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Old 07-02-2012, 04:18 AM   #2
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Gratz man. Your name. I'm assuming you have big plans for this car. lol.
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Old 07-02-2012, 04:29 AM   #3
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congrats!

dont forget to sign up in norcal forum

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big meet coming up in 3 weeks!!
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Old 07-02-2012, 05:00 AM   #4
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Gratz man. Your name. I'm assuming you have big plans for this car. lol.
LOL.. actually I drive a Lexus LS430 V8.. but maybe the FRS deserves 4 more cylinders..
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congrats!

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big meet coming up in 3 weeks!!
will do, thanks!
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Old 07-02-2012, 05:05 AM   #6
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Ah ok cos I was thinking is he gonna drop a V8 into his car.
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Ah ok cos I was thinking is he gonna drop a V8 into his car.
Besides Orido's ISF V8 drift car in Japan.. are there any other V8 FRS..?
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Congratulations! Lovely color. Looking forward to your updates.
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