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SkitterSkotter · 07-31-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lokvo

Congrats! How's hot lava in the steel? I've never seen one in person.

Yeah the hot lava is quite brilliant in person. The camera doesn't quite do it justice, but it isn't so bright as it appears. It is just a very cool color, and I like colors that stand out. I'm thinking about getting dark blue/bright red wheels when it comes time to reduce the unsprung weight.

Texas BRZ · 07-31-2012, 10:24 PM

Your Hot Lava looks superb in the sunlight... Really makes me think twice about my Firestorm!

lokvo · 07-31-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SkitterSkotter

Yeah the hot lava is quite brilliant in person. The camera doesn't quite do it justice, but it isn't so bright as it appears. It is just a very cool color, and I like colors that stand out. I'm thinking about getting dark blue/bright red wheels when it comes time to reduce the unsprung weight.

Dark blue/bright red wheels? post pics when you slap them on! would be good to see.

SkitterSkotter · 08-01-2012, 03:07 PM

Is it possible to fit 205/45/17 tires on the FR-S? I'm looking for a cheap option to replace the tires I have when it comes time to do so. Thinking all season regular ones or something.

samsam5886 · 08-01-2012, 03:22 PM

Yea 205/45/17 will be no problem on 7 in wheels. 205/45 will be a little lower profile than 215/45 though so I'm not sure how it would look like.

SkitterSkotter · 08-01-2012, 11:01 PM

I thought I could power through a turn in the rain in third gear today...and I damn near crashed going 50.... once I get this car broken in I need to explore the handling limits a bit more as I'm not quite used to the car yet. That said, I leaned my lesson and I love the car more than ever now.

smiley6570 · 08-01-2012, 11:06 PM

Looks great! Congratulations. I was debating between the Hot Lava and Firestorm but ended up with Firestorm (if it ever arrives). How long did you have to wait?

SkitterSkotter · 08-01-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by smiley6570

Looks great! Congratulations. I was debating between the Hot Lava and Firestorm but ended up with Firestorm (if it ever arrives). How long did you have to wait?

Both colors are awesome and I'm pretty sure I would be equally happy with firestorm. I placed my deposit in March and I got it on July, 30. I had quite a hefty wait. A lot of people say it, but trust me, it is worth the wait for this car. Once you get it you will forget all about the bs Scion put you though to get it.

Nevermore · 08-01-2012, 11:53 PM

Gotta love seeing another hot lava! Nice choice. The more people I see with these the harder my wait gets, but I'll have mine soon enough. Enjoy the ride!

Mishimoto · 08-02-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SkitterSkotter

I thought I could power through a turn in the rain in third gear today...and I damn near crashed going 50.... once I get this car broken in I need to explore the handling limits a bit more as I'm not quite used to the car yet. That said, I leaned my lesson and I love the car more than ever now.

+1 Be careful! Perhaps an autocross will help give you an enhanced feel for the vehicles handling.

SkitterSkotter · 08-02-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mishimoto

+1 Be careful! Perhaps an autocross will help give you an enhanced feel for the vehicles handling.

As much as I would hate to admit...I think you are correct on that one. There is a track about an hour away that I think I will sign up to do a track day at. I just need to get the car broken and get a helmet. I'm used to sliding the S2000 around, but all cars are different and the only thing I was a bit unprepared for was when the car 'snapped' back straight and I still had a bit of opposite lock going. Nonetheless, it really wasn't as bad as it sounded, just made me aware of the speed in which the tires give up in this car.

leonwood · 08-02-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SkitterSkotter

Both colors are awesome and I'm pretty sure I would be equally happy with firestorm. I placed my deposit in March and I got it on July, 30. I had quite a hefty wait. A lot of people say it, but trust me, it is worth the wait for this car. Once you get it you will forget all about the bs Scion put you though to get it.

Totally agree. Firestorm is sick!

Tigranakert · 08-03-2012, 06:08 PM

There are like 4 dealerships within the 25 mile radius of where I live. I called all 4 places and they said that the cars last 4-6 hours in the dealership and arrive every few weeks. I left my number with one of them and managed to test drive the hot lava at 8pm. BTW the shine of these cars are AMAZING! Ya so I went back the next morning and the car was gone...

polarbear · 08-03-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SkitterSkotter

I placed my deposit in March and I got it on July, 30. I had quite a hefty wait. A lot of people say it, but trust me, it is worth the wait for this car. Once you get it you will forget all about the bs Scion put you though to get it.

Good to know... I just started the "How long did it take to get your FR-S?" thread. I'm only 2 weeks in and getting impatient.

07-31-2012, 10:24 PM	#16
Texas BRZ Imperfect Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2025 C8 Z06s and more! Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 925 Thanks: 374 Thanked 307 Times in 193 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Your Hot Lava looks superb in the sunlight... Really makes me think twice about my Firestorm! __________________

08-01-2012, 11:53 PM	#23
Nevermore Wayward Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Hot Lava 86 Location: Bust of Pallas Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 1,669 Thanked 2,312 Times in 1,386 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Gotta love seeing another hot lava! Nice choice. The more people I see with these the harder my wait gets, but I'll have mine soon enough. Enjoy the ride! __________________

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08-01-2012, 03:07 PM	#18
SkitterSkotter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S (Hot Lava) Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 545 Thanks: 77 Thanked 349 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is it possible to fit 205/45/17 tires on the FR-S? I'm looking for a cheap option to replace the tires I have when it comes time to do so. Thinking all season regular ones or something.

08-01-2012, 03:22 PM	#19
samsam5886 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Honda S2000 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 58 Thanks: 24 Thanked 17 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yea 205/45/17 will be no problem on 7 in wheels. 205/45 will be a little lower profile than 215/45 though so I'm not sure how it would look like.

08-01-2012, 11:01 PM	#20
SkitterSkotter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S (Hot Lava) Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 545 Thanks: 77 Thanked 349 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I thought I could power through a turn in the rain in third gear today...and I damn near crashed going 50.... once I get this car broken in I need to explore the handling limits a bit more as I'm not quite used to the car yet. That said, I leaned my lesson and I love the car more than ever now.

08-01-2012, 11:06 PM	#21
smiley6570 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2011 Camry SE, FRS on order Location: Indiana Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks great! Congratulations. I was debating between the Hot Lava and Firestorm but ended up with Firestorm (if it ever arrives). How long did you have to wait?

08-03-2012, 06:08 PM	#27
Tigranakert Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Hot Lava FRS 2013 Location: LA Posts: 137 Thanks: 333 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There are like 4 dealerships within the 25 mile radius of where I live. I called all 4 places and they said that the cars last 4-6 hours in the dealership and arrive every few weeks. I left my number with one of them and managed to test drive the hot lava at 8pm. BTW the shine of these cars are AMAZING! Ya so I went back the next morning and the car was gone...

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