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E403Q · 10-23-2013, 03:45 AM

Has anyone else gotten a auto frs or am I the only one hahahha just a bit curious. Parents bought the car so didnt really have an option. BTW what are the best ways to keep a black car clean as possible?

boxer 2.5 · 10-23-2013, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by E403Q

BTW what are the best ways to keep a black car clean as possible?

Buy a different color.

No but seriously. Black cars don't stay clean. Ever.

m.box.design · 10-23-2013, 03:48 AM

I got the auto. It's less engaging than a manual, but you'll still get the same amount of fun. The auto tranny is pretty responsive and fares pretty well in Auto sport mode or using the paddle and boot shifters.

m.box.design · 10-23-2013, 03:50 AM

As for cleaning, just adopt a good wash method and good wash materials. Black will always show minor defects such as swirl marks from washing. The unfortunate thing is that you'll probably have to get a professional detail sooner and more often than most people.

E403Q · 10-23-2013, 03:51 AM

I've been noticing way to many scratches on the car after driving it in the winter, not sure if polishing the car would do it any good.

boxer 2.5 · 10-23-2013, 03:56 AM

clean it, (car soap) clay bar it (mother's clay works best) Wax it (two stage with a black canuba finish works best) ~Coming from a guy who owned a NHBP Impreza for a few years. You will NEVER get/keep all the scratches off.

tdoggy57 · 10-23-2013, 07:12 AM

Love my auto

BlueDubbinTDI · 10-23-2013, 07:25 AM

I like my auto because you have 3 driving modes. Regular (MPG), sport (somewhat rediculous gear holds but it does what its supposed to), and full manual which is exactly like a manual its so responsive just no clutch to fiddle with. You'll like it. Plus auto is the future, really everyone needs to get used to it lol

Struckbylitenin · 10-23-2013, 09:20 AM

My 10 series is an auto and I love it.

ProTekk · 10-23-2013, 09:41 AM

I have an auto FR-S, regretted it like no other for some time but I've grown to love it. I drive it in the manual mode 99.9% of the time but it's still a damn fun car. When I don't feel like shifting (yes, I'm being LAZY and I don't care!) I can just throw it in drive. Can't do that with a true manual car can ya?

NWFRS · 10-23-2013, 10:17 AM

You're not the only one. I test-drove both and liked the automatic better. I'm thirty and this is my first new car as well as my first automatic. I've driven a 1974 Celica GT coupe, a '77' ST coupe, a '92 Toyota MR2 and a 1970 Fiat 124 Sport Spider. I always had FUN driving manuals. The only new manuals I test-drove were a 2012 WRX, a 2012 Genesis Coupe 2.0t and the 2013 FR-S. I found the manual gearboxes on all three to be joyless and un-engaging with zero-feedback clutches. I love my little automatic. As my first new car, I plan to drive and enjoy it for 200k miles, and in 2013, with a gearbox lifted from the IS250, I feel like I can finally trust it to last a while. :-)

Veloist · 10-23-2013, 11:13 AM

Wash your car once a week with the correct method (3 buckets), and use a paint sealant.

Here are some good resources:
Ask A Pro: Best Polish for Black Cars
How To Properly Wash a Car
Detailing a Black Car

Tromatic · 10-23-2013, 12:02 PM

You can shift it manually in "D" as well.

mokytron · 10-23-2013, 12:03 PM

also have an auto and in asphalt! love the auto because u can concentrate on really just driving

10-23-2013, 03:45 AM	#1
E403Q Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Black frs Location: Calgary Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FRS Auto Has anyone else gotten a auto frs or am I the only one hahahha just a bit curious. Parents bought the car so didnt really have an option. BTW what are the best ways to keep a black car clean as possible?

10-23-2013, 07:12 AM	#7
tdoggy57 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Delaware Posts: 447 Thanks: 134 Thanked 127 Times in 80 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Love my auto __________________ 2013 Asphalt Scion FR-S Journal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8778

10-23-2013, 11:13 AM	#12
Veloist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: ‘93 MR2, ‘22 GR86, ‘23 GR Corolla Location: N. California Posts: 1,525 Thanks: 700 Thanked 1,714 Times in 668 Posts Mentioned: 75 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wash your car once a week with the correct method (3 buckets), and use a paint sealant. Here are some good resources: Ask A Pro: Best Polish for Black Cars How To Properly Wash a Car Detailing a Black Car __________________ SPECIAL EDITION VIN LISTS: Series.Blue/ Series.HyperBlue/ Series.Yellow/ 2018 tS / 50th Anniversary/ Series.Gray/ 2020 tS

10-23-2013, 12:03 PM	#14
mokytron i shoot cars Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: asphalt grey Location: raincouver bc Posts: 37 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	also have an auto and in asphalt! love the auto because u can concentrate on really just driving __________________ my automotive portfolios: kevinkinguy.com flickr

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10-23-2013, 03:48 AM	#3
m.box.design Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FRS Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 3,081 Thanks: 331 Thanked 1,662 Times in 933 Posts Mentioned: 107 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got the auto. It's less engaging than a manual, but you'll still get the same amount of fun. The auto tranny is pretty responsive and fares pretty well in Auto sport mode or using the paddle and boot shifters.

10-23-2013, 03:50 AM	#4
m.box.design Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FRS Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 3,081 Thanks: 331 Thanked 1,662 Times in 933 Posts Mentioned: 107 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As for cleaning, just adopt a good wash method and good wash materials. Black will always show minor defects such as swirl marks from washing. The unfortunate thing is that you'll probably have to get a professional detail sooner and more often than most people.

10-23-2013, 03:51 AM	#5
E403Q Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Black frs Location: Calgary Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been noticing way to many scratches on the car after driving it in the winter, not sure if polishing the car would do it any good.

10-23-2013, 03:56 AM	#6
boxer 2.5 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2007 Impreza, 2013 BRZ Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 314 Thanks: 240 Thanked 119 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	clean it, (car soap) clay bar it (mother's clay works best) Wax it (two stage with a black canuba finish works best) ~Coming from a guy who owned a NHBP Impreza for a few years. You will NEVER get/keep all the scratches off.

10-23-2013, 07:25 AM	#8
BlueDubbinTDI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2012 MCS Location: Jax, FL Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 943 Thanked 570 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like my auto because you have 3 driving modes. Regular (MPG), sport (somewhat rediculous gear holds but it does what its supposed to), and full manual which is exactly like a manual its so responsive just no clutch to fiddle with. You'll like it. Plus auto is the future, really everyone needs to get used to it lol

10-23-2013, 09:20 AM	#9
Struckbylitenin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 10 Series FR-S Location: S. Jerz / Philly Posts: 254 Thanks: 41 Thanked 121 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My 10 series is an auto and I love it.

10-23-2013, 10:17 AM	#11
NWFRS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: ‘13 FRS Location: USA Posts: 1,298 Thanks: 3,946 Thanked 1,503 Times in 635 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	You're not the only one. I test-drove both and liked the automatic better. I'm thirty and this is my first new car as well as my first automatic. I've driven a 1974 Celica GT coupe, a '77' ST coupe, a '92 Toyota MR2 and a 1970 Fiat 124 Sport Spider. I always had FUN driving manuals. The only new manuals I test-drove were a 2012 WRX, a 2012 Genesis Coupe 2.0t and the 2013 FR-S. I found the manual gearboxes on all three to be joyless and un-engaging with zero-feedback clutches. I love my little automatic. As my first new car, I plan to drive and enjoy it for 200k miles, and in 2013, with a gearbox lifted from the IS250, I feel like I can finally trust it to last a while. :-)

10-23-2013, 12:02 PM	#13
Tromatic Banned Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 61 Thanked 1,728 Times in 786 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You can shift it manually in "D" as well.

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