Any other Dinosaurs driving FRS?

[paiceyfan]

Originally Posted by Fever

Seasoned driver here. 58yrs young and about an hour away from London on the shores of Lake Huron.
Got my FR-S late Feb of `13 at Toyotatown.
Had a few sporty cars in the past, `72 6cyl Capri, `78 Scirocco, `82+`84 VW GTI`s.
Then a break in the action until I treated myself to the FR-S for my retirement. A couple of mods so far, but I`m drooling over edelbrocks sc for the twins. If I pull the trigger one day I`ll see if a couple of the old farts from London will come over to help install.


Old guys rule!

I came over from Wales...have an Edelbrock SC and have owned a '92 Scirocco and a '99 GTI...we're too similar...must be from a different timeline 😉

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by wbradley

What about if you have any type of blockage? Does that qualify you??

Constipation doesn't count.

[Fever]

Originally Posted by etherdude

I am 64, and owned old British Sports Cars (1961 TR3, 1967 Triumph 2000, 1975 TR7), original Mazda RX2 (blown seals, warped housings!), 1977 Scirocco, 1984 GTI, a beautifully restored 1955 Chevy Pickup hot rod, and now my 2015 Ultramarine FR-S with TRD intake/exh, and a few other bolt ons. In 18 months, I have put 21000 miles on, 11,000 of which are on snow tires in two winters here in the greater Boston area.

Love this car and drive it every chance I get.

Did you enjoy the Sciroco? My '78 4spd was the one I liked best out of all the cars I've owned. Threw that thing around like no tomorrow.


Fever

[Fever]

Originally Posted by paiceyfan

I came over from Wales...have an Edelbrock SC and have owned a '92 Scirocco and a '99 GTI...we're too similar...must be from a different timeline 😉

Son? I met a girl from Scotland once...


Enjoy the edelbrock you lucky devil.

[fridayfrs]

Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

You're not in the club until you've had your first prostate exam and/or colonoscopy.

Some folks did a colonoscopy at a young age. In my case 17. Have.i been a Dino all this years and didn't know it? 😉


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[humfrz]

OK, enough talk about us old folks medical onditions/procedures .......or this thread will go on ....... forever ......


Unless, of course, it's something like skinning up your knuckles, trying to get the rear spark plug out of a 1955 Ford OHV V-8 ......



humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

OK, enough talk about us old folks medical onditions/procedures .......or this thread will go on ....... forever ......


Unless, of course, it's something like skinning up your knuckles, trying to get the rear spark plug out of a 1955 Ford OHV V-8 ......



humfrz

Can I tell the story about changing the clutch for my 58 Ford on the side of the highway with nothing but 3 wrenches, a screwdriver, the bumper jack and some 4x4s? I pulled a muscle but lived and never had another issue with it.


Oh wait I guess I just did!

[RichardsFRS]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Can I tell the story about changing the clutch for my 58 Ford on the side of the highway with nothing but 3 wrenches, a screwdriver, the bumper jack and some 4x4s? I pulled a muscle but lived and never had another issue with it.


Oh wait I guess I just did!

Are you Chuck Norris?

[NOHOME]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Can I tell the story about changing the clutch for my 58 Ford on the side of the highway with nothing but 3 wrenches, a screwdriver, the bumper jack and some 4x4s? I pulled a muscle but lived and never had another issue with it.


Oh wait I guess I just did!

Its funny cause it used to be normal. Cars broke down and we fixed them on the side of the road pretty much regardless of what it was. Never did a gearbox or clutch, but starters, bakes, fuel pumps (cause I drove Brit shit) and balljoints...yeah

Not something you see anymore. Nowdays I whip out the phone, try to Google up a solution or post on a board for a solution then call the tow truck. While waiting for the truck I e-mail rock-auto for the parts so I can fix it at home.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by NOHOME

Its funny cause it used to be normal. Cars broke down and we fixed them on the side of the road pretty much regardless of what it was. Never did a gearbox or clutch, but starters, bakes, fuel pumps (cause I drove Brit shit) and balljoints...yeah

Not something you see anymore. Nowdays I whip out the phone, try to Google up a solution or post on a board for a solution then call the tow truck. While waiting for the truck I e-mail rock-auto for the parts so I can fix it at home.

I had a very aggressive cam in the R/T that would rip fuel pumps out every 1,000 miles or so. Just carried a spare in the trunk and changed it wherever the car died. I got so good at I could have it changed and be going again in about 7 minutes. Then one day a guys sys "why don't you just use an electric?". I had never even thought of that and since pre internet (and computers smaller than a room for that matter) I really would not have come up with that on my own.


These were my bible and I have one just like that to this day (right down to the still exist jacket):

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by RichardsFRS

Are you Chuck Norris?

Nope! If so I would have just punched the clutch back into working order.

[pizza_pablo]

Well, kinda.....
I'm 52. I've had muscle cars and sport-y cars, but never a true two seater.
Yesterday, I drove an FRS on an extended and solo test drive. I was really glad I did!
The much longer ride, than the usually dealership around a few blocks, let me feel the affects of a highway ride, about 20 miles. It seems a bit rough for a daily driver. I assume the BRZ is much the same.
I've driven the new WRX on a dealership short test drive.
I guess the Genesis Coupe is next. At least that one has two different suspensions to choose.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by pizza_pablo

Well, kinda.....
I'm 52. I've had muscle cars and sport-y cars, but never a true two seater.
Yesterday, I drove an FRS on an extended and solo test drive. I was really glad I did!
The much longer ride, than the usually dealership around a few blocks, let me feel the affects of a highway ride, about 20 miles. It seems a bit rough for a daily driver. I assume the BRZ is much the same.
I've driven the new WRX on a dealership short test drive.
I guess the Genesis Coupe is next. At least that one has two different suspensions to choose.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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I drive a lowered (on springs) FRS 14 hours a week. Is it a bit rough? Sure, but you get used to it and it is worth the (to me) minor ride quality concerns.
The Genesis is a whole different beast but will indeed give you a smoother ride. If looking for a nice GT cruiser with a bit more power, a small increase in back seat, a much quieter cabin and a whole bunch of gadgets the Genesis is hard to beat really. The FRS (or BRZ if you want a bit more goodies) is not a great cruiser if you want smooth ride, quiet cabin or push you into the seats take offs. It does however give you an extremely satisfying driving experience and if you are in an area where there are not too many you will be stared at a lot.
I can not speak to the WRX as I have never drove one but the guys that went to it are usually pretty happy.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by pizza_pablo

Well, kinda.....
I'm 52. I've had muscle cars and sport-y cars, but never a true two seater.
Yesterday, I drove an FRS on an extended and solo test drive. I was really glad I did!
The much longer ride, than the usually dealership around a few blocks, let me feel the affects of a highway ride, about 20 miles. It seems a bit rough for a daily driver. I assume the BRZ is much the same.
I've driven the new WRX on a dealership short test drive.
I guess the Genesis Coupe is next. At least that one has two different suspensions to choose.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Welcome to the +50 gang .......

Yep, go drive em all and then come back and pick out a perty FR-S ......


humfrz