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Old 06-04-2012, 02:07 PM   #71
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Was it 7 colors? I thought it was 6 colors... or maybe just me?

Either way, it looks cool! Is it okay if I save this pic & post it on Tada-san's FB to put some idea?
the second one from the left is not one of the FRS color
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Old 06-04-2012, 02:07 PM   #72
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Was it 7 colors? I thought it was 6 colors... or maybe just me?

Either way, it looks cool! Is it okay if I save this pic & post it on Tada-san's FB to put some idea?
Raven, Asphalt, Ultramarine, Firestorm, Hot Lava, Argento (I always forget that one), and Whiteout.
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Old 06-04-2012, 02:09 PM   #73
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Cars aren't for everyone. It may seem even less so for women, but have you ever stopped to think about how many men don't know much about cars, either? I don't think gender has much to do with it...
Me neither. The stereotypes are funny. I have two friends with Miata's. Both guys. They bought them for being convertibles, for being cute, not for the sportiness.

And I once had a guy friend who bought a gorgeous S2000. You'd figure guy + S2000 = enthusiast? I asked him what he thought of the VTEC, and he asked, "What's VTEC?" I explained, and he said, "Oh... well I never rev it that high." Sigh.

And yet my best (girl) friend can tell you the exact year of any (older, carbureter) Camaro, just by catching a glimpse of a corner or something. She talks about blocks and shifters and... I have no idea what she's talking about, lol.

Most people on forums assume I'm a guy because I know a LOT about my RX-8. But I've never worked on it beyond routine stuff. I just like to be a very informed consumer, so I read everything I can about it so I don't get tricked by mechanics when something goes wrong. Besides, I bought my RX-8 (and would consider the BRZ) because I enjoy driving cars, not working on them. I love the feeling of dancing, the motion, the oneness with the road. The threads about "pulling on someone" or stoplight racing mean nothing to me. But let me dance with a great car along a winding road, no one else in sight... it's just heaven

So yea, stereotypes can be silly
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Old 06-04-2012, 02:12 PM   #74
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Was it 7 colors? I thought it was 6 colors... or maybe just me?

Either way, it looks cool! Is it okay if I save this pic & post it on Tada-san's FB to put some idea?
1) Raven
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3) Ultramarine
4) Firestorm
5) Hot Lava
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Old 06-04-2012, 02:15 PM   #75
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I'm right there with you, R8! I'm getting the BRZ so I can retire my old clunker sports cars and spend more time driving; less time wrenching. People think I actually enjoy wrenching, but that's definitely not the case. I like driving!
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Thanks, I knew I was forgetting some color lol
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Old 06-04-2012, 02:19 PM   #77
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the second one from the left is not one of the FRS color
Oh why not? I just copied from the site lol here's the photo... I mean they aren't perfect shades because I did it somewhat fast.

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Old 06-04-2012, 02:22 PM   #78
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Just sayin' because I am a 24-year old blonde who doesn't mind getting dirty and working on a car. I actually went to school to BECOME a mechanic but realized I wanted to better utilize my creative skills. People are shocked when I tell them I use to go to school for that. Their faces are priceless.
That's awesome that you know how to work on cars. I probably would enjoy it, but have never been around someone to show me. I can, however, get very dirty working on my house. I can also put together IKEA furniture without swearing. I'm an engineer, but I have social skills, so that really throws people off.
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Old 06-04-2012, 02:28 PM   #79
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Oh why not? I just copied from the site lol here's the photo... I mean they aren't perfect shades because I did it somewhat fast.

yeah the shade was what i meant but you got the count right on, sorry for nitpicking
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That's awesome that you know how to work on cars. I probably would enjoy it, but have never been around someone to show me. I can, however, get very dirty working on my house. I can also put together IKEA furniture without swearing. I'm an engineer, but I have social skills, so that really throws people off.
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Old 06-04-2012, 02:36 PM   #81
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That's awesome that you know how to work on cars. I probably would enjoy it, but have never been around someone to show me. I can, however, get very dirty working on my house. I can also put together IKEA furniture without swearing. I'm an engineer, but I have social skills, so that really throws people off.
Somehow I have always dated a mechanic so I've always been around the right people to teach me things when it comes to cars.

I'd probably fail at the Ikea part with NOT cursing...lol.

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So there is a lot of males on here talking about these vehicles and owning them....I am just wondering where are all the women who are interested in the FR-S or BRZ? When I bring up this car to my friends they literally have NO idea what I am talking about, therefore I only speak to my guys about the newly released vehicles.

I plan to buy within a year or two, after I pay off my Scion tC. I am just waiting for the best timing on my financial schedule to purchase the FR-S. What can I say - I like to shop and pay off other bills (college) before I just get stuck in a loan once more.

Alright, so all your girls.....do you own one yet? Plan to? Can you drive stick? lol...and guys - what do you think about females owning/driving one of these cars? Too much horsepower? HA- not enough for me...but that's a whole other topic. Let's just say my left leg has more muscle then the other.

I want the manual whiteout FR-S. At first I preferredthe Raven but I think white is just more classy. Plus - it will match my other vehicle. I don't really plan to take it on the track or anything, just drive to work, events, other places and have fun living my life (while looking good in my new FR-S).

I happen to be a girl. I own the car you want :X
traded in my precious Boxster whilst 6-7 people were trying to buy my fr-s, I beat them all to the 'desk' and signed the day before official release heyoo?
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I happen to be a girl. I own the car you want :X
traded in my precious Boxster whilst 6-7 people were trying to buy my fr-s, I beat them all to the 'desk' and signed the day before official release heyoo?
this forum already feels so fresh.. porsche's was a goldmine of info but older folks and/or a splattering of bros
Nice! Congrats.

The part where you said "I own the car you want" - it burns my ears, yet so true...lol.

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I think that's the appropriate terminology for a group of 'bros'. I shall use this from now on.
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