Anyone have an FRS/86/BRZ

alexanderb · 10-04-2012, 07:10 AM

Hi everyone. I am thinking of getting an FRS in AT(yes I would like to get the MT but this is for the wife). I read that the AT is supposedly very good.

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I have the Z in AT as well and I was wondering how the FRS AT compares to the ones in our beloved Z?

Thanks guys!

wstar · 10-04-2012, 08:37 AM

From the description in your link, it sounds like the "hidden" mode after holding in that button for 3 seconds would be equivalent to the Z's 7AT M-mode + VDC OFF like you'd use on a track, whereas "Sport" mode would just raise the shift points a bit but still be "automatic". It's probably comparable, but can't be sure without confirmation of technical details (like whether it does full lockup in the torque converter, and whether the shift times are comparable).

Mike · 10-04-2012, 08:54 AM

do a search, there is a BRZ A/T guy on here that is looking to sell his.

jcosta79 · 10-04-2012, 11:27 AM

I did the work for you. Here you go: Selling-my-13-subaru-brz

Brazilbro · 10-12-2012, 02:08 AM

I love my frs. It's not as claustrophobic inside as the z with those tiny windows and i love the balanced handling that is very predictable. I need a backseat for my daughter that rides with me once and awhile so that's nice. It lacks power though in stock form of course but its not that bad. I plan to boost it shorty as I did with my z to solve that. I would probably pick a boosted frs over my boosted z just cause of the way the car feels and needing a back seat.

jcosta79 · 10-12-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro

It's not has closterphobic inside

Try again.

LakeShow · 10-12-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jcosta79

Try again.

That's what happens when you sell the Z.

bigsix · 10-12-2012, 10:08 PM

I read in a review that the automatic in the FR-S is derived from the Lexus IS-F; So, that would be able to handle power and have quick shift times. Sounds like a good alternative to the manual. Maybe slightly less involving

Brazilbro · 10-17-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

That's what happens when you sell the Z.

SO true! don't forget I still have a 240Z people!
Brazilbros Back with a turbo Z... 240Z

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-19-2012, 02:21 PM

Couldn't consider this car till the BRZ turbo comes out.

bigsix · 10-19-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Couldn't consider this car till the BRZ turbo comes out.

Is it just rumor there will be a Turbo version . ? .

10-04-2012, 07:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
alexanderb Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manila Posts: 171 Drives: PG 370 Tour/Sprt/Nav Rep Power: 270	Anyone have an FRS/86/BRZ Hi everyone. I am thinking of getting an FRS in AT(yes I would like to get the MT but this is for the wife). I read that the AT is supposedly very good. Scion FR-S Forum \| Subaru BRZ Forum \| Toyota 86 GT 86 Forum \| AS1 Forum - FT86CLUB - View Single Post - Still can't decide on AT or MT for your first FRS/BRZ? This may help... I have the Z in AT as well and I was wondering how the FRS AT compares to the ones in our beloved Z? Thanks guys!

10-04-2012, 08:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	From the description in your link, it sounds like the "hidden" mode after holding in that button for 3 seconds would be equivalent to the Z's 7AT M-mode + VDC OFF like you'd use on a track, whereas "Sport" mode would just raise the shift points a bit but still be "automatic". It's probably comparable, but can't be sure without confirmation of technical details (like whether it does full lockup in the torque converter, and whether the shift times are comparable). __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

10-04-2012, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	do a search, there is a BRZ A/T guy on here that is looking to sell his. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-04-2012, 11:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	I did the work for you. Here you go: Selling-my-13-subaru-brz __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

10-12-2012, 02:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	I love my frs. It's not as claustrophobic inside as the z with those tiny windows and i love the balanced handling that is very predictable. I need a backseat for my daughter that rides with me once and awhile so that's nice. It lacks power though in stock form of course but its not that bad. I plan to boost it shorty as I did with my z to solve that. I would probably pick a boosted frs over my boosted z just cause of the way the car feels and needing a back seat. __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD Last edited by Brazilbro; 10-17-2012 at 12:32 PM.

10-12-2012, 10:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	I read in a review that the automatic in the FR-S is derived from the Lexus IS-F; So, that would be able to handle power and have quick shift times. Sounds like a good alternative to the manual. Maybe slightly less involving

10-19-2012, 02:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Couldn't consider this car till the BRZ turbo comes out.