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Nevermore · 10-13-2013, 04:26 PM

Heated side-view mirrors. Never realized just how nice a feature this is on my Mazda (a model from 2000 no less) until I got this car without them. You really need the mirrors in this car, frost and moisture render them useless.

Ashybone · 10-13-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_GT

Tires are consumables, so I'm always going to have to changethem at some point... so scratch that.

I have OEM Bi-Xenons, so scratch that.

I have the HVAC, so scratch that.

I guess I would like to have at least 215WHP and since HP = Torque X revs/5252, it would mean Torque would also increase as well.

Good catch.

I'd increase the stroke of the engine. I know someone already said 500 cc's but I'd definatly take that. a 2.5 (hell why not 2.6) Liter engine and I'd be happy with it. I guess this just means that this engine will be stroked one day like most of my other cars are going to be (3000gt 6g74 stroked to 3.8, Eclispse GSX 4g63 stroked to 2.3) the starion (2.6L) can't be stroked lol... I think. and if I ever get a Supra... Ya that'd probably get stroked too lol.

Luis_GT · 10-13-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashybone

Good catch.

I'd increase the stroke of the engine. I know someone already said 500 cc's but I'd definatly take that. a 2.5 (hell why not 2.6) Liter engine and I'd be happy with it. I guess this just means that this engine will be stroked one day like most of my other cars are going to be (3000gt 6g74 stroked to 3.8, Eclispse GSX 4g63 stroked to 2.3) the starion (2.6L) can't be stroked lol... I think. and if I ever get a Supra... Ya that'd probably get stroked too lol.

The problem with a stroked engine is that the rev range has to be lowered due to the increase travel of the pistons

bkblitzed · 10-13-2013, 06:47 PM

better brakes

wbradley · 10-13-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevermore

Heated side-view mirrors. Never realized just how nice a feature this is on my Mazda (a model from 2000 no less) until I got this car without them. You really need the mirrors in this car, frost and moisture render them useless.

The FR-S has heated side mirrors... in Canada, anyway. I'd bet most Canadian owners don't even know they have the feature. Previous cars I have owned had the heated mirror symbol on the mirrors or dash controls. This car doesn't.

If it makes Americans feel any better, we don't get the first aid kit.

I'd go for more power either as a turbo or an extra 500 CC's displacement. Never had a turbo car before, but a lot of people seem to believe NA is better for overall responsiveness, but not necessarily fuel economy. Fuel economy rules these. Days so maybe a 2 stage turbo then.

Nevermore · 10-13-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by wbradley

The FR-S has heated side mirrors... in Canada, anyway. I'd bet most Canadian owners don't even know they have the feature. Previous cars I have owned had the heated mirror symbol on the mirrors or dash controls. This car doesn't.

If it makes Americans feel any better, we don't get the first aid kit.

I'd go for more power either as a turbo or an extra 500 CC's displacement. Never had a turbo car before, but a lot of people seem to believe NA is better for overall responsiveness, but not necessarily fuel economy. Fuel economy rules these. Days so maybe a 2 stage turbo then.

It's only in Canada. No heated mirrors here. And I'd rather have the mirrors than the first aid kit. It'll never get used. Which I guess will be a selling point in 50 years. "Look, this one has the original first aid kit, you almost never find these old cars with that. Quite the find!"

Luis_GT · 10-13-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wbradley

The FR-S has heated side mirrors... in Canada, anyway. I'd bet most Canadian owners don't even know they have the feature. Previous cars I have owned had the heated mirror symbol on the mirrors or dash controls. This car doesn't.

If it makes Americans feel any better, we don't get the first aid kit.

I'd go for more power either as a turbo or an extra 500 CC's displacement. Never had a turbo car before, but a lot of people seem to believe NA is better for overall responsiveness, but not necessarily fuel economy. Fuel economy rules these. Days so maybe a 2 stage turbo then.

PR FR-S don't have heated mirrors (not like we need them) or the first aid kit...

boxer 2.5 · 10-13-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevermore

It's only in Canada. No heated mirrors here. And I'd rather have the mirrors than the first aid kit. It'll never get used. Which I guess will be a selling point in 50 years. "Look, this one has the original first aid kit, you almost never find these old cars with that. Quite the find!"

Should Have bought a BRZ. See, the Limited has heated seats, heated mirrors, leather alcantra, a nav, bi-zenon's, Fogs, ect.... (should have bought a BRZ)

Nevermore · 10-13-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by boxer 2.5

Should Have bought a BRZ. See, the Limited has heated seats, heated mirrors, leather alcantra, a nav, bi-zenon's, Fogs, ect.... (should have bought a BRZ)

Couldn't afford it. My dad works for Toyota and my lease is a benefit of his, only Toyota/Lexus/Scion can be ordered that way.

Shawnofthedead · 10-13-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by boxer 2.5

I'd add a nice brake kit. So much fade...

This is true but a brake kit isn't expensive nor impossible to self install do it

bkblitzed · 10-13-2013, 10:35 PM

actually instead of brakes i want an oil cooler

Tien · 10-14-2013, 03:39 AM

Going to add exhuast for better sound, for a little more power, and save weight.

wbradley · 10-14-2013, 09:21 AM

Sorry this is off topic but I'm tired of people criticizing Scion and creating a pseudo-rivalry between Subaru and Scion. How old are you anyway?

I prefer to deal with Toyota. It's way more convenient to for service locations (for me), and I like the Scion esthetic details better. If I cared about the extra features I would have bought them, but thanks.

tonystewart · 10-14-2013, 09:37 AM

Toyota 86 in North America instead of a Scion FRS, would then have a "Limited Model" Option similar to the BRZ.

I can't complain, my signature has most of what I thought the car needed.
DBA Rotors F&R with Ferrodo 2500's (or something similar ) could have been a factory option with let's say "Brembo Subaru 4 pots front and 2 Pots rear" type of accessory options.
A full luxury leather interior.
A full wheel +1 package including spare(maybe with brakes).
OEM Audio + 400 or 400 CF as an audio accessory option.
A better exhaust option.

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