What my first year driving / first car has taught me.

[Ultramaroon]

No fatties allowed.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I fixed it .......for me at least ......


humfrz

You weren't expecting the expecting? I didn't expect this of you.

[VoltsFRS2013]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Nor is it difficult, apparently. .



Still trying to figure out why driving through mountains is ironic. Wouldn't one expect an FRS to be driven in the mountains?

Yes you would, but not 30 minutes after a Senior in highschool is given his license

[VoltsFRS2013]

Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina

The FR-S is a hugely underappreciated learning car. Since it does not have a lot of power, you have to learn all of the other things you need to be fast. People who have never done that and rely on HP alone suck.

I honestly feel like the car is plenty fast. For the sake of reliability, I don't plan on ever boosting the car. I just don't feel a need for it. The most I'll end up doing is cold air which I'm currently looking for the right one.

[Cole]

Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

The most I'll end up doing is cold air which I'm currently looking for the right one.

None of them are the right one, unless you have entirely too much money burning a hole in your pocket.

Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

Very recently I've had a close call with a kid doing one of these flying up the left lane when I was trying to merge into the left lane. he came out of nowhere and was probably inches away from hitting my quarter panel and spinning me off the highway. I didn't even see him until I was halfway into his lane. I was on the way to class when it happened and I was actually pretty shook, but it's life and it goes on. I've been on two rally style events with multiple twins and other sporty cars, driving fast, way faster than we're supposed to go (most recent was a mountain run through west virginia) and It just makes me think a little. I will say If I was in a car that wasnt the FRS I most likely would have had an accident that day due to the size of the vehicle. Overall the FRS has been quite a fun car to daily drive. It's really taught me things about driving that I dont think I would have had the opportunity to learn in any other vehicle.

So if the guy came out of nowhere, it was you who wasn't paying attention, doesn't matter if the person was on their phone or not. Given that you admit to driving with a bit too much enthusiasm, I'd be willing to bet you think you have much more skill than you actually do, which means you don't pay enough attention to what's around you.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Cole

None of them are the right one, unless you have entirely too much money burning a hole in your pocket.

^^^this^^^

So if the guy came out of nowhere, it was you who wasn't paying attention, doesn't matter if the person was on their phone or not. Given that you admit to driving with a bit too much enthusiasm, I'd be willing to bet you think you have much more skill than you actually do, which means you don't pay enough attention to what's around you.

There are several lessons for Volt. Hopefully he finds his limits in a safe setting. The paying attention thing is something from which we all suffer to various degrees.

I've probably preached about it here but the most dangerous time for all drivers is when we start to feel confident in our abilities. Either driving in general, or learning a new platform.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

Yes you would, but not 30 minutes after a Senior in highschool is given his license

Maybe he didn't have much of a choice ..........




humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

You weren't expecting the expecting? I didn't expect this of you.

Hey, I wasn't the one who get her expecting ....... although, that would have been a delicious idea .......


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

I honestly feel like the car is plenty fast. For the sake of reliability, I don't plan on ever boosting the car. I just don't feel a need for it. The most I'll end up doing is cold air which I'm currently looking for the right one.

Most feel the "right one" is already in your car ....... however, you may replace the filter with a free-er flowing filter (if you must do something) ......


humfrz

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

Yes you would, but not 30 minutes after a Senior in highschool is given his license

Lol, at least you aren't my friend who, on the same day, got his motorcycle license, bought a (used) 600cc Ducati, then crashed it on the way home. I had just gotten done telling him that everyone puts one down at least once so maybe a Ducati wasn't the best first bike, but he wanted to learn the hard way. I'm sure there's a moral somewhat applicable here, but I'm not too good with those...

No humans were significantly harmed in the making of this story. And the Ducati made a full recovery, sans passenger foot peg and some cool looking battle scars.

[PetrolioBenzina]

Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

Secondly, I've had to really learn to respect speed and how quickly things can get out of hand. To most people, I know our vehicles aren't very fast out of the box. With the few things I've done, I feel like my car feels like a missile once I burst into third gear and get the RPMS above 4,200 or so.

I've been on two rally style events with multiple twins and other sporty cars, driving fast, way faster than we're supposed to go (most recent was a mountain run through west virginia) and It just makes me think a little. I will say If I was in a car that wasnt the FRS I most likely would have had an accident that day due to the size of the vehicle. Overall the FRS has been quite a fun car to daily drive. It's really taught me things about driving that I dont think I would have had the opportunity to learn in any other vehicle.

This car is faster than just about every car a mere mortal can afford in the corners.

Perhaps you should think more, if you are having a "rally" on public roads at your experience level.
I missed the part where you said your were just 18, here's hoping you make 19. Or only hurt just yourself in the crash and not some innocent bystander.

[VoltsFRS2013]

Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina

This car is faster than just about every car a mere mortal can afford in the corners.

Perhaps you should think more, if you are having a "rally" on public roads.
I missed the part where you said your were just 18, here's hoping you make 19. Or only hurt just yourself in the crash and not some innocent bystander.

The events I've been on were very organized routes and planned far ahead by organizations. Not calling up a few buds and flying down the interstate. One of the rallys i was on was sponsored by this forum you're typing on. (2017 86 Expo)

But sure my dude, wish a crash upon me

[PetrolioBenzina]

Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

The events I've been on were very organized routes and planned far ahead by organizations. Not calling up a few buds and flying down the interstate. One of the rallys i was on was sponsored by this forum you're typing on. (2017 86 Expo)

But sure my dude, wish a crash upon me

Stats are on my side, unfortunately. You even admitted you almost ate it on "very organized routes" "driving fast, way faster than we're supposed to go". Sounds like the organizers and leaders of that event suck ass.

Good luck.

[VoltsFRS2013]

Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina

Stats are on my side, unfortunately. You even admitted you almost ate it on "very organized routes" "driving fast, way faster than we're supposed to go". Sounds like the organizers and leaders of that event suck ass.

Good luck.

"I've been on two rally style events with multiple twins and other sporty cars, driving fast, way faster than we're supposed to go (most recent was a mountain run through west virginia) and It just makes me think a little."


Yes, i admitted I almost ate it during the FT86 Expo, hmm. I'm under the impression you read the part where I was talking about a texting and driving ****head flying up the left lane on my way to school last week and somehow merged that with my experience on the expo.

Nice.