Day 1 Changes?

[CaptainSlow]

I apologize if there is a topic out there that is similar to this...I attempted to search and did not come up with anything, but I may have been searching the wrong thing.

I was just curious if there are any things recommended to do as soon as you take possession of your FR-S/BRZ. I've seen a couple of mentions of changing the transmission fluid (6-speed), ensuring the radio is set to "FR-S mode" instead of "tC mode", and something about disabling the automatic air conditioner with defrost (or something like that). It'd just be nice to see a list of things that most people do in the first few days of ownership.

Thanks for the tips!

[Timtamtt]

I changed the oil at 500mi to get the metal shavings out but that's not really day 1 haha

[Calidrifter]

I guess it all depends on how much you prepared for the car. Some guys here have amassed a small collection of parts prior to taking delivery of their cars.

Some simple stuff to do:

Switch radio to frs mode
Change exhaust tips
Add tint
Adjust clutch

[roddy]

Adjusting the clutch pedal engagement point is a good one. It makes a noticeable difference in the way the car feels/drives. When I brought mine home, I did that, double checked all the fluids, adjusted the tire pressure to 33f/32r, and removed 40lbs or so of junk from the trunk (fingers crossed I don't get a flat).

[Books]

At first I thought you were talking about mods and for that, I would drive it for a while first and see what don't like and what you think is fine.

This was my checklist for when I took delivery:

• Check all fluids
• Check for rips in the rear seat
• Check if the car was filled with Premium fuel
• Listen for rattles any loose parts in the trunk
• Inspect the sheet metal in the trunk
• If your trunk buttons are not working, there is a button in the trunk to enable/disable that. To open the trunk, there is a key hole to the right of the license plate facing upwards (very awkward to open)
• Set sound system to FR-S and enable SUB Control
• No dealer wash (for those who are interested in maintaining the car themselves)
• No drilling the front bumper (drill into the grill area but not the actual bumper if your state requires a front license plate)

-Personally, I didn't change the transmission fluid because I think it's fine. It's clunky at times during the cold weather nowadays but it's not a big deal for me. Smooth as butter.
-My stereo was set in Tc mode and it sounded like crap!
-Never heard about the automatic air conditioner issue.
-I changed my oil around 4k miles, I didn't think it was a big deal. Car did feel a bit better afterwards though, however minute imo.
-Tinting: I haven't done it yet, but I plan to soon
-The other replies suggested clutch adjustment. Clutch was fine for me probably because the position was about the same as my last car (02 Accord) so I didn't change it.

[mashal]

Drive it like you stole it from day 1

[Xanatos]

Bolt-ons are good for day 1 IMHO. Since the ecu learns from your first 100 mi, it would learn with the new parts on as well.