My Opinion of a 2015 FR-S Auto - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

kch · 03-31-2015, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ddreder

I didnt realize that they changed the fo carbon fiber piece

*faux. just a friendly FYI!

Ddreder · 03-31-2015, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kch

*faux. just a friendly FYI!

Thank you captain spell check

continuecrushing · 03-31-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

They would more likely go CVT and just destroy the whole car.
(BTW I hate CVT if you didn't notice.)

Constantly Violating Tcoat?

tyrantcf · 03-31-2015, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I gotta try an auto just to see how nice it is. Haven't heard much bad about the (except from the MT bruuuh crowd of course)

I'm one of those MT bruuuuh people. That said, the automatic that comes in these cars I think is awesome, I really enjoyed it...for what it is.

vividracing · 03-31-2015, 05:27 PM

I have a '13 BRZ Automatic and I love it. I can drive Manual but I chose the Auto so I can enjoy the ride, too. In regular mode yes it's more "boring" but it's also more fuel efficient (a factor for me), but turn on sport mode and it becomes more fun and responsive. Manual mode makes it interesting and more entertaining.

Plus it's just cool to say it has a manual mode!

-RyanG

roddy · 03-31-2015, 09:28 PM

I agree with the OP...

I bought a manual, but I've driven the auto on the street and on the track, and I came away impressed. It is by far the most responsive automatic (with a torque converter) I have driven. After the track test drive comparing it to a GTI DSG (this was after I ordered my car but before delivery) I was almost second guessing my choice...almost.
Same with the color. I ordered "blue" sight unseen, and the first time I saw hot lava, I was a little bummed. Don't get me wrong...Ultramarine Is still my favorite, it just needs the right lighting conditions to look its best. Hot lava catches the eye in any light...hides the dirt better too.
The TRD exhaust does sound great on these cars. I was a bit peeved when I pulled mine out of the box and saw the tiny little mid-pipe, though. Reeaaly small. Like 1 5/8" small. That reminds me...I need to get around to that "how to improve your TRD cat-back" thread.

dem00n · 03-31-2015, 10:41 PM

I know a lot of people shit on CVT's for some odd reason, but the level of improvement in the last 10 years is astronomical. I recently had a Coralla S as a loaner, the CVT was seriously was impressive, sure you had the drone but it was spot on with responsiveness. Would i buy a car with one? No, because reliability is still questionable.

When it comes to the Auto on this car, you get what to pay for. Fast shifts, smooth shifts when cursing. The downshifts are on par with what you get in any torque converter. It's a good transmission.

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 04-03-2015, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Animated gif of accelerating from 0 to 60 with a CVT:

Here's a question... What's that red gauge on the bottom right for?

Tcoat · 04-03-2015, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

Here's a question... What's that red gauge on the bottom right for?

Likely temperature in Celsius. No idea even what car it is since I was just after a pic of a tach at 3000.

Lorico · 04-03-2015, 11:56 PM

some times i do regret not buying an automatic because of Toronto traffic. But you guys are right. The - "oh bro its an automatic?!" would kill me. I'd end up regretting why i didn't get a manual instead. Lose lose i guess

Lonewolf · 04-04-2015, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorico

some times i do regret not buying an automatic because of Toronto traffic. But you guys are right. The - "oh bro its an automatic?!" would kill me. I'd end up regretting why i didn't get a manual instead. Lose lose i guess

Or you can just ignore the opinion of people who didn't pay for your car

(in other words, they don't matter)

Lorico · 04-04-2015, 03:48 PM

Easier said than done. I can take hits. But when it's directed at my man hood. It would hurt. Every real man needs a manual!

Tcoat · 04-04-2015, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorico

Easier said than done. I can take hits. But when it's directed at my man hood. It would hurt. Every real man needs a manual!

Annahra · 04-04-2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorico

Easier said than done. I can take hits. But when it's directed at my man hood. It would hurt. Every real man needs a manual!

Must be sarcasm..? Guys aren't this insecure right?

I drive an auto because traffic. And coffee. Must have free hand for coffee. But I'm a girl so I don't have to worry about my manhood. I have learned that the people at meets that care about your transmission are not the ones you want to hang out with anyway.

03-31-2015, 09:28 PM	#20
roddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 Ultramarine Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,243 Thanks: 1,476 Thanked 1,165 Times in 685 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I agree with the OP... I bought a manual, but I've driven the auto on the street and on the track, and I came away impressed. It is by far the most responsive automatic (with a torque converter) I have driven. After the track test drive comparing it to a GTI DSG (this was after I ordered my car but before delivery) I was almost second guessing my choice...almost. Same with the color. I ordered "blue" sight unseen, and the first time I saw hot lava, I was a little bummed. Don't get me wrong...Ultramarine Is still my favorite, it just needs the right lighting conditions to look its best. Hot lava catches the eye in any light...hides the dirt better too. The TRD exhaust does sound great on these cars. I was a bit peeved when I pulled mine out of the box and saw the tiny little mid-pipe, though. Reeaaly small. Like 1 5/8" small. That reminds me...I need to get around to that "how to improve your TRD cat-back" thread. __________________ no man with a good car needs to be justified...

03-31-2015, 10:41 PM	#21
dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I know a lot of people shit on CVT's for some odd reason, but the level of improvement in the last 10 years is astronomical. I recently had a Coralla S as a loaner, the CVT was seriously was impressive, sure you had the drone but it was spot on with responsiveness. Would i buy a car with one? No, because reliability is still questionable. When it comes to the Auto on this car, you get what to pay for. Fast shifts, smooth shifts when cursing. The downshifts are on par with what you get in any torque converter. It's a good transmission. __________________ Friends don't let friends Plastidip

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Lorico Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: 2015 FRS Location: Ontario Posts: 359 Thanks: 451 Thanked 229 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	some times i do regret not buying an automatic because of Toronto traffic. But you guys are right. The - "oh bro its an automatic?!" would kill me. I'd end up regretting why i didn't get a manual instead. Lose lose i guess

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Lorico Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: 2015 FRS Location: Ontario Posts: 359 Thanks: 451 Thanked 229 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Easier said than done. I can take hits. But when it's directed at my man hood. It would hurt. Every real man needs a manual!

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