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NyC Zn6 · 03-18-2016, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by raven1231

Ha ha I wish I was closer I'd go just to see how it actually looks in real life. Figure I'll likely get a good laugh out of it.

Come on Raven you can bring the WRX out here its only an 8hr drive

raven1231 · 03-18-2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by NyC Zn6

Come on Raven you can bring the WRX out here its only an 8hr drive

Driving eight hours to see sea world doesn't seem like a good time ha ha

Slartibartfast · 03-18-2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Looks that way.

It could be worse.

VenomRush · 03-18-2016, 12:07 PM

overall i like the new "touch ups". but it sure as hell also makes me love my '13 a little bit more

CatScan · 03-18-2016, 12:35 PM

Still no price info.

NLS8520 · 03-18-2016, 12:46 PM

The thing that bothers me the most ironically is that steering wheel, its just hideous and I am sort of shocked that would be the wheel they choose. Looks like its pulled from one of their other cars. The stock steering wheel on the 13-16 cars was PERFECT and was made without buttons to not distract from the driving purity and I not only wanted that but I respected that. I guess there will be a lot of TRD wheel sales soon.

86Kenshin · 03-18-2016, 01:01 PM

if we look at the attached picture below, we can say that the whole "larger central air intake" and "improved air flow" inside the hood is not totally true. The extra area in the grill (circled in red) is clearly covered with plastic from behind, so there is no additional gain in surface area.
it can creat more downforce in the front though, and I think this is the main reason.

Pickleahoy · 03-18-2016, 01:14 PM

So basically you can buy the new headlights and tailights and make your FRS look better than the new model. The 5 HP claimed increase will have to be Dyno'ed, but I sure as hell wouldnt upgrade over that crap.

go_a_way1 · 03-18-2016, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pickleahoy

So basically you can buy the new headlights and tailights and make your FRS look better than the new model. The 5 HP claimed increase will have to be Dyno'ed, but I sure as hell wouldnt upgrade over that crap.

That 5HP take the FRS from being under powered to normal power levels now

now everyone will stop bitching its too slow

Veloist · 03-18-2016, 01:22 PM

24hour update:

Yesterday I was meh.

Today, I can't wait to see it in person. It's definitely growing onto me.

LOLS2K · 03-18-2016, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

That 5HP take the FRS from being under powered to normal power levels now

now everyone will stop bitching its too slow

The next refresh will have next gen 225 Prius tires

rookie · 03-18-2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Veloist

24hour update:

Yesterday I was meh.

Today, I can't wait to see it in person. It's definitely growing onto me.

Definitely interested to see it in person but I'm not expecting it to be better in person.

babydriver · 03-18-2016, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NahumCC

TCoat had it right with a picture of the blob fish. 5 HP and a pittance of torque does not make up for the "ugh" factor. 1st generation value should be going up hopefully.

There may be an opportunity for us 1st gen owners here. The "FR-S" name will be out of style for a few years, but since it is associated only with a limited model year run (2013-2016) inevitably some will begin to whisper that the "old version was better." We can work this into raising our blue book value and later, why, the FR-S will be downright collectible! :-)

Local joke that applies:

"How many Austinites does it take to change a light bulb"

Answer: Four. One to change it and three to stand around and talk about how much better the old light bulb was.

We're the old light bulb, FR-S owners!

Aozora.BRZ · 03-18-2016, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by berkbrzfan

I was thinking of a reason to go to the NY Auto Show. I think I have one now.

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Originally Posted by stevesnj

I may go too. I'l bring my good camera

Same here! Already planning to stop by NY that weekend.

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86Kenshin Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: Toyota 86 A/T Location: Dubai Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	if we look at the attached picture below, we can say that the whole "larger central air intake" and "improved air flow" inside the hood is not totally true. The extra area in the grill (circled in red) is clearly covered with plastic from behind, so there is no additional gain in surface area. it can creat more downforce in the front though, and I think this is the main reason. Attached Images

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NLS8520 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: N/A Location: US Posts: 273 Thanks: 319 Thanked 188 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The thing that bothers me the most ironically is that steering wheel, its just hideous and I am sort of shocked that would be the wheel they choose. Looks like its pulled from one of their other cars. The stock steering wheel on the 13-16 cars was PERFECT and was made without buttons to not distract from the driving purity and I not only wanted that but I respected that. I guess there will be a lot of TRD wheel sales soon.

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Pickleahoy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 10 Series #1617 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 144 Thanks: 5 Thanked 191 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So basically you can buy the new headlights and tailights and make your FRS look better than the new model. The 5 HP claimed increase will have to be Dyno'ed, but I sure as hell wouldnt upgrade over that crap.

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