At about 3000 Miles, Engine became quite a bit "smoother" - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jflogerzi · 09-03-2012, 05:21 PM

Has anyone experienced this? I have had my FR-S since May 30th. I have currently 33XX miles on the car. At about 2700-2800 miles, I noticed the car felt noticeably smoother in shifts, the engine revs better(not as coarse) to the point that even my G/F asked "Did you do something different to your car?" I understand that cars tend to break in, but I would assume it would have happened sooner. Just thought I share my thoughts and see if anyone experienced this and to provide feedback.

MontrealFRS · 09-03-2012, 05:48 PM

I feel the exact dame with only 2500km on the car. Seems to be more fluid on the rev band.. Would love to hear more about this

rapt · 09-03-2012, 08:54 PM

I was thinking the same thing the other day, I also have 33XX miles on my car. This is way smoother than my c5 z06 that was clunky in comparison. Love this car. :happy0180:

jflogerzi · 09-03-2012, 09:15 PM

Glad to see I am not crazy. Thanks for the posts guys.

Sall · 09-03-2012, 09:16 PM

same here i have 3100 miles and it feels smoother and revvs faster ...im planning on getting my oil change tomorrow..

TouchMyHonda · 09-03-2012, 09:20 PM

It's pretty natural for any car to losen up after a few k. It will continue to do so for the rest of its life. It is only noticeable the first few k though as it is the most significant loosening time.

Books · 09-03-2012, 09:21 PM

I'm very glad to hear this! I think i'm going to wait until after 3k miles to figure out what mods I really want in this car after everything has settled in.

Chuynh207 · 09-03-2012, 09:26 PM

Around 2800 miles, my engine start to feel smoother and it accelerated a whole lot better (not faster).

DanVIIIVI · 09-03-2012, 09:27 PM

I would agree. Our demo vehicle at work has just clocked up 4200kms (2600miles) and has gained a noticeable smoothness in the cog swaps and engine revving.

Akired86 · 09-03-2012, 11:58 PM

I also would like to add, I did a oil change myself at 2000 miles just to prove to myself that there is no break in period. Using Mobil 1 0W-20 Advanced Fuel Economy and a dealer factory oil filter. I usually start the car and let it warm up or till the Tachnometer needle drop from 2000 rpm to 1000 rpm during engine start to when I put it into drive. I'm currently running at 2300 miles notice more smoother rev and gear shift. Gas milage seem to be increasing with this Oil just a thought it could be the High Flow Cat front pipe.

Jamifra · 09-04-2012, 01:11 AM

i have noticed a smoother shifting of the tranny, i dont get that "clong" feeling anymore. Im at 3,2xx miels right know. Also dont see the engine rev faster just smoother. Running 0w20 Amsoil Signature Series Full Synthetic

09-03-2012, 11:58 PM	#10
Akired86 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Asphalt Location: SoCal Posts: 51 Thanks: 12 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I also would like to add, I did a oil change myself at 2000 miles just to prove to myself that there is no break in period. Using Mobil 1 0W-20 Advanced Fuel Economy and a dealer factory oil filter. I usually start the car and let it warm up or till the Tachnometer needle drop from 2000 rpm to 1000 rpm during engine start to when I put it into drive. I'm currently running at 2300 miles notice more smoother rev and gear shift. Gas milage seem to be increasing with this Oil just a thought it could be the High Flow Cat front pipe. __________________

09-04-2012, 01:11 AM	#11
Jamifra Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Civic Si Location: PR Posts: 111 Thanks: 59 Thanked 57 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i have noticed a smoother shifting of the tranny, i dont get that "clong" feeling anymore. Im at 3,2xx miels right know. Also dont see the engine rev faster just smoother. Running 0w20 Amsoil Signature Series Full Synthetic __________________ Driving Style: Highly Spiritual, Sometimes Aggressive, Never Abusive

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MontrealFRS Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Raven frs Location: Montreal quebec Posts: 57 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I feel the exact dame with only 2500km on the car. Seems to be more fluid on the rev band.. Would love to hear more about this

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rapt Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Silver Limited BRZ Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was thinking the same thing the other day, I also have 33XX miles on my car. This is way smoother than my c5 z06 that was clunky in comparison. Love this car. :happy0180:

09-03-2012, 09:16 PM	#5
Sall Sallbaru Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: raven FRS Location: socal Posts: 335 Thanks: 234 Thanked 60 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	same here i have 3100 miles and it feels smoother and revvs faster ...im planning on getting my oil change tomorrow..

09-03-2012, 09:20 PM	#6
TouchMyHonda Vtec Jesus Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ, 13 Golf R, 15 Audi S4 Location: LSD Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 623 Thanked 243 Times in 153 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's pretty natural for any car to losen up after a few k. It will continue to do so for the rest of its life. It is only noticeable the first few k though as it is the most significant loosening time.

09-03-2012, 09:26 PM	#8
Chuynh207 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Boston, MA Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Around 2800 miles, my engine start to feel smoother and it accelerated a whole lot better (not faster).

09-03-2012, 09:27 PM	#9
DanVIIIVI Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 86GTS 6M Location: Australia Posts: 194 Thanks: 51 Thanked 54 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would agree. Our demo vehicle at work has just clocked up 4200kms (2600miles) and has gained a noticeable smoothness in the cog swaps and engine revving.

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