I drove a FR-S. (Updated with more info and pics, enjoy!)

[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by bneale

Great. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

I'm really interested in seeing peoples "unbiased" opinions of this car and yours seems quite unbiased. From the cars you've driven, it sounds like you know what a "good car" really is.

I just hope we see more people from the First 86 program driving it and sharing their thoughts.

bneale

I was expecting to be underwhelmed. I have quite a passion for Mustangs... The FR-S blew my mind, it completely changed my perspective on how a car should drive.

[bneale]

You guys all make me seem like small fish! I'm 27 years old and I've only ever owned a 94 Integra and a 98 Audi A4 with the 2.8L engine.

For me, the power will be the same as my Audi but the FR-S is atleast 1000 pounds lighter.

bneale

[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by GodSays

Not that it really matters too much but what color was it that you drove

I first sat in a ultramarine. Automatic transmission with the premium soundsystem.. (awesome stereo.. More on that later) Mike from Scion asked which transmission i had ordered, i told him manual so he brought up a manual red fr s which is the one i drove.

[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by bneale

You guys all make me seem like small fish! I'm 27 years old and I've only ever owned a 94 Integra and a 98 Audi A4 with the 2.8L engine.

For me, the power will be the same as my Audi but the FR-S is atleast 1000 pounds lighter.

bneale

The fr s will feel much quicker than the 2.8 =)

[bneale]

Originally Posted by titusdrake

The fr s will feel much quicker than the 2.8 =)

HAHA, yeah... definatly quicker. Even the neighbor's dog is faster down the block then I am. I just hope its more dependable also.

In the last 2 weeks, all of the electronic door locks just stopped working (Alarm arms, doors are left unlocked, opening the door does not trigger alarm) and I think I just broke a tie-rod or something in the steering. The left front wheel is jammed in the "turn left" position and doesn't seem to work anymore.

I took my Dad's older Jag just to get to work this morning! The Vanden Plas is huge and it feels like the queen should be in the back seat!

bneale

[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by bneale

HAHA, yeah... definatly quicker. Even the neighbor dog is faster down the block then I am. I just hope its more dependable also.

In the last 2 weeks, all of the electronic door locks just stopped working (Alarm arms, doors are left unlocked, opening the door does not trigger alarm) and I think I just broke a tie-rod or something in the steering. The left front wheel is jammed in the "turn left" position and doesn't seem to work anymore.

I took my Dad's older Jag just to get to work this morning! The Vanden Plas is huge and it feels like the queen should be in the back seat!

bneale

Lol. You cant go wrong with a toyota

[RRnold]

:happy0180:

So @ 6'5 how was the overall seating/comfort during your short drive.

[slizoth]

Also curious, I'm 6'4" and 210lbs.

[KaliKev]

I'm jealous.

That is all.

[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by slizoth

Also curious, I'm 6'4" and 210lbs.

You will fit comfortablly. No doubt about it

[chate]

i'm gonna be the shortest one at first 86...where are all these tall people coming from???

[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by RRnold

:happy0180:

So @ 6'5 how was the overall seating/comfort during your short drive.

I was comfortable. Headroom was fine. Only complaint was my right leg would touch the steering wheel when i went for the brake, im gonna drop 20 lbs before my car comes into the dealer in april, should fix that. Also i have very broad viking shoulders. So the seat back didnt fit me very well., but just barely, im the exception id say. If i buy id put in aftermarket racing seats with flatter and wider backs, and id be completely comfortable. You sit like 10 inches off the ground. Its awesome =)

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by titusdrake

I was comfortable. Headroom was fine. Only complaint was my right leg would touch the steering wheel when i went for the brake, im gonna drop 20 lbs before my car comes into the dealer in april, should fix that. Also i have very broad viking shoulders. So the seat back didnt fit me very well., but just barely, im the exception id say. If i buy id put in aftermarket racing seats with flatter and wider backs, and id be completely comfortable. You sit like 10 inches off the ground. Its awesome =)

That's good to hear. Though I'm not as tall as you (6'2 198lbs) and the only car comparison that I recently drove was an IS250. One of my main concerns was how much leg room would the interior allow for us tall drivers.

[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by RRnold

That's good to hear. Though I'm not as tall as you (6'2 198lbs) and the only car comparison that I recently drove was an IS250. One of my main concerns was how much leg room would the interior allow for us tall drivers.

You will have plenty of room =) its small on the outside but the inside is quite roomy