just bought my FR-S :D

[l0aded]

Just bought my FR-S TODAY!!
Asphalt Gray 6MT . couldn't be happier. just had to buy my first car before the end of the world (/sarcasm).

Question, I already slightly burnt my clutch getting used to it (I can drive stick but not well yet). The I accidently drove a block with my handbrake on my accident. How bad of an effect will this have on the car for future reference? Also what do you guys consider the definite mods I should consider? As of right now I am only thinking tint, HIDs and an exhaust (does intake make much of a difference on this car?).
Thanks

I'll post pictures tomorrow as theres no sunlight. and maybe a review in the future as I have more time with it (coming from my brothers g35coupe and driven several other cars I can compare with).

[that_one_guy]

Congrats on the purchase! driving with the handbrake on the distance that you did won't do any long term damage, just don't do it again. make sure you are following the break in procedures to ensure a long engine life though.

mods are 100% up to you as far as 'must haves'. you're wondering how much of an effect an intake will have, honestly you won't be able to notice it, especially if you just got the car and haven't gotten used to its limits. Since you are new to manual, and probably sport driving, you're best performance mod will be to enroll in some driving classes. Not only will it improve your shifting, control, and understanding of driving dynamics, it is by far the most fun you will have with your close on

just keep the shiny side up and enjoy your new baby!

[steve87j]

Just bought mine as well!! RAVEN MT! WOot!

All thanks to joop1987 for telling me where he saw one in NJ!


BTW guys:

Who got the toyota extra care?

6 years 125,000 mile warranty for $17 a month? thats insane? im thnking about adding it?
-thoughts?


Also what modifications can we do that wont efect warranty? i REALLY want a new headunit and speaks : )

[bluecollarfrs]

Speaks...??

[Eurasianman]

I assume, by using one of my special senses, that speaks is short for speakers.

Aside from extended warranty and mods... That's like asking for more horsepower, while keeping your current MPG. If you're going to mod your car, I would not bother with the extended warranty.

Just saying.

[bluecollarfrs]

Ooo I see what he did. Yea, speaks is much shorter.

[Redline360]

Originally Posted by steve87j

Who got the toyota extra care?

6 years 125,000 mile warranty for $17 a month? thats insane? im thnking about adding it?
-thoughts?


Also what modifications can we do that wont efect warranty? i REALLY want a new headunit and speaks : )

Congrats on your new car!

From my experience, the extra warranty does give you peace of mind and technically they can't void your warranty when you modify your car unless if they can prove that modification caused the failure.

With that said, good luck. It varies from dealer to dealer, but if someone is having a bad day and denies your warranty due to a modification, you need to go through hoops to get them to "cave in".

So basically it depends on your luck. I'd look for a modification friendly dealer in your area. Might be worth to become friends with a service adviser and get their opinion and see if you could get something in writing.

[joelg]

Originally Posted by steve87j

BTW guys:

Who got the toyota extra care?

6 years 125,000 mile warranty for $17 a month? thats insane? im thnking about adding it?
-thoughts?


Also what modifications can we do that wont efect warranty? i REALLY want a new headunit and speaks : )

I just got my whitout 6MT yesterday! I went in to the dealer to do paperwork ready to turn down all the extra packages I knew they were going to offer me. They went through the thousand dollar wheel scratch protection, the $800 anti theft sticker they would put on my car blah blah blah. But then they offered me that same 6 year 125,000 mile platinum coverage warranty for $1,150 (I seem to remember this warranty option being offered on my moms new 2006 prius for around $4,000) and I actually ended up doing it. I did it for a few reasons though and heres why:

1. peace of mind, for obvious reasons.
2. It was tax free at the time of purchase (that might not apply to you because you already bought the car).
3. They let me finance it which works out to about an extra 30 bucks a month over 36 months.
4. There is A LOT of electronics in this car. This car is a little too smart for its own good in my opinion and if something electrical goes out your looking at a lot of cash to get your car working again unless you know electronics very well.
5. and this was the main reason. If I decide to sell the car down the road before the warranty expires I'll have 2 options, those being sell the warranty to the buyer of the car, or sell what I have not used back to the dealer. If you have 500 days left on the warranty, that works out to about $500 the dealer will give you for the early termination.

Sorry for the long winded response but I hope it helps you with your decision. BTW all scions should come with toyota care. Hope your dealer gave you the 2 years.

[FRiSson]

Originally Posted by steve87j

Just bought mine as well!! RAVEN MT! WOot!

All thanks to joop1987 for telling me where he saw one in NJ!


BTW guys:

Who got the toyota extra care?

6 years 125,000 mile warranty for $17 a month? thats insane? im thnking about adding it?
-thoughts?


Also what modifications can we do that wont efect warranty? i REALLY want a new headunit and speaks : )

That $17/month seems too low. Better double-check.

[FRSupra]

Originally Posted by l0aded

Just bought my FR-S TODAY!!
Asphalt Gray 6MT . couldn't be happier. just had to buy my first car before the end of the world (/sarcasm).

Question, I already slightly burnt my clutch getting used to it (I can drive stick but not well yet). The I accidently drove a block with my handbrake on my accident. How bad of an effect will this have on the car for future reference? Also what do you guys consider the definite mods I should consider? As of right now I am only thinking tint, HIDs and an exhaust (does intake make much of a difference on this car?).
Thanks

I'll post pictures tomorrow as theres no sunlight. and maybe a review in the future as I have more time with it (coming from my brothers g35coupe and driven several other cars I can compare with).

Congratulatons on your purchase, I also recenetly aquired my fr-s! Your post was a little alarming, please try and take it easy on your fr-s, not only for the car but for your sake as well. If I were you I'd take a second to step back and think about what you have and maybe appriciate it a little more before rushing into mods. If you can, practice shifting more in a less relevant car. Just focus and go easy on it...

[steve87j]

Originally Posted by joelg

I just got my whitout 6MT yesterday! I went in to the dealer to do paperwork ready to turn down all the extra packages I knew they were going to offer me. They went through the thousand dollar wheel scratch protection, the $800 anti theft sticker they would put on my car blah blah blah. But then they offered me that same 6 year 125,000 mile platinum coverage warranty for $1,150 (I seem to remember this warranty option being offered on my moms new 2006 prius for around $4,000) and I actually ended up doing it. I did it for a few reasons though and heres why:

1. peace of mind, for obvious reasons.
2. It was tax free at the time of purchase (that might not apply to you because you already bought the car).
3. They let me finance it which works out to about an extra 30 bucks a month over 36 months.
4. There is A LOT of electronics in this car. This car is a little too smart for its own good in my opinion and if something electrical goes out your looking at a lot of cash to get your car working again unless you know electronics very well.
5. and this was the main reason. If I decide to sell the car down the road before the warranty expires I'll have 2 options, those being sell the warranty to the buyer of the car, or sell what I have not used back to the dealer. If you have 500 days left on the warranty, that works out to about $500 the dealer will give you for the early termination.

Sorry for the long winded response but I hope it helps you with your decision. BTW all scions should come with toyota care. Hope your dealer gave you the 2 years.

Yea, the warranty does seem worth it, I think when I go back for a full tank ect I'm going to ask this:

I'll sign up for warranty if you sign an addendum saying i can alter speaker and head unit?

I would love to make some exterior modifications and 100% headunit swap. though i the voids my warranty thats effing BS.

doing the mods yourself is the most fun part : )

what are some easy cheap mods we can do without effecting warranty at all?

[L3P47]

Welcome to the FR-S world man.

[joelg]

Originally Posted by FRiSson

That $17/month seems too low. Better double-check.

Probably 17/month x 72 months=$1,224. Sounds about right. $75 more than I payed for 72 months of platinum protection actually.

[joelg]

Originally Posted by steve87j

Yea, the warranty does seem worth it, I think when I go back for a full tank ect I'm going to ask this:

I'll sign up for warranty if you sign an addendum saying i can alter speaker and head unit?

I would love to make some exterior modifications and 100% headunit swap. though i the voids my warranty thats effing BS.

doing the mods yourself is the most fun part : )

what are some easy cheap mods we can do without effecting warranty at all?

I highly doubt you will get them to sign anything like that haha, dealerships like the ball in their court %100 of the time. On the up side, if you pay someone to put in the head unit, it will probably come with a warranty of its own. Audio electrical fixes will probably be the cheapest and easiest in the long run.