Quick list of things I want for my FR-S

"YSI-what can brown do for you" (ysi-what-can-brown-do-for-you) 08/24/2013 at 22:05 • Filed to: GT86, Scion FR-S

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So my mod list may have gotten out of hand, it is getting quite big. None the less, I am going to share what I want for my car. Not getting a rocket bunny kit though, mostly because I don't need 305 wide wheels on a car with 200hp, plus they look a bit to crazy for my liking. Anyway, onto the list!

Perrin catback exhaust: I want it for some sound, the car is just too damn quiet, but so is this exhaust. That is okay though.

Motiv Frontpipe: Perrin is too quiet, so need to liven things up a bit.

aFe Takeda air intake: I want a better induction noise without the sound tube. Although it doesn't remove the sound tube there is an option. This does a good job, and apparently build quality is good. I might go with something else, but this is still #1.

FA20CLUB UEL catted headers: MUST BUY for dat rumble also best way to get power gains. They may not be pretty but they make some quality products with a lifetime warranty.

FA20CLUB Ecutek: This is to take advantage of the exhaust, and intake. . . you know the deal with these. Good power gain as well.

Koyo Radiator: Just for safety reasons. I don't go to the track often, but autocrossing is a thing and the car can get hot there.

Cusco Oil Cooler: No other reason than for safety. Don't know which one yet, I do like the Perrin one as well.

TSW Nurburgring+paint 'em gloss black: Partly for style, partly for added grip from a wider tire. Sure I can't drift it, but you couldn't do that anyway, on the street atleast. Also the wheels look nice, but I think gloss black is the best color for any wheel.

Suspension trickery: at some point I will get suspension mods, don't know much about them yet, I haven't done my research in what I want and what I need. I probably don't need any supsension mods. Maybe lowering and stiffingin the suspension a bit may help with some cornering but I don't want to destroy the ride.

Cusco 4.55 final drive: This is a big maybe, it is a Toyota part(or so I have heard), but I don't want to change the drivetrain things until they all start getting a bit tired. This though does provide for faster acceleration and makes the car more lively, and gas mileage is basically unchanged.

Yup thats it. Don't know if I will get all of these(or how I am going to buy them), but this is what I want.

dogisbadob > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/24/2013 at 22:17

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How come "lift kit" isn't on your list? :p

Don't they already have Koyo radiators? I know that Koyo is an OE supplier for some Toyota parts.

YSI-what can brown do for you > dogisbadob 08/24/2013 at 22:20

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I am not sure if they have a Koyo radiator, but even if they do I know Koyo makes a better radiator than the stock one. People have installed these on some of their cars and they really like them.

MountainCommand > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/24/2013 at 22:20

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A rather formidable list you have here.

Any thoughts given to sticking on front and rear strut bars? I think that could hold you over until you figure out what your really want to do with the other suspension components.

Are any of the awesome TRD options available yet? I know there was a speedhunters article on it, but havent heard anything since. The accessories on it were gorgeous.

dogisbadob > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/24/2013 at 22:25

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dubble bubble!

Milky > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/24/2013 at 22:42

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Oil cooler you say? #JDMyo

Decay buys too many beaters > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/24/2013 at 22:47

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Nice list!

But no brakes? I found the stock set up to be a bit mushy and prone to fade. Right now I have Project Mu HC+800 pads and absolutely love them. Much more bite than the stock pads.

daender > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/24/2013 at 22:48

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No Tom's tail lights or blacked-out headlight housings?

YSI-what can brown do for you > Decay buys too many beaters 08/24/2013 at 22:56

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I am not so sure about brakes. I honestly am not sure. Since most of my driving is autocrossing and street driving, I don't notice much fade. I guess more powerful brakes would be helpful. Pads aren't a bad idea though, cheap but a good way to increase performance. Are you going to upgrade the rotors?

YSI-what can brown do for you > Milky 08/24/2013 at 22:57

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I would, but I think this is ugly. . . blasphemy I know.

YSI-what can brown do for you > daender 08/24/2013 at 22:59

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I am on the fence about blackening the headlight housings, I might just get the JDM headlights, they look really nice. The rear tail lights though, something needs to be done about them. I am thinking that looks stock though without all the terrible chrome. Something like this:

YSI-what can brown do for you > MountainCommand 08/24/2013 at 23:05

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I like the tail spoiler, it looks really nice but other than that I don't want much from them currently. From my understanding there is suspension, brakes, and wheels from TRD, but I feel like you can get better things for less. Their exhaust is pretty good though.

For sway bars, I might get one in the front. . . in the back not quite sure. I know they help under hard braking, so that is a plus!

Burrito de EJ25 > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/24/2013 at 23:26

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HAVE YOU NO REGARD FOR THE WARRANTY?!

It's a "Porch-uh" > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/24/2013 at 23:26

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My buddy has a BRZ and did the single-exit muffler delete with nice results. I'd say it livened things up a bit, and surprisingly, not that loud without a muffler. He wants to do a cat delete pipe (I think it's just the second cat) as well, which he says might make it a bit obnoxious.

He came over last weekend and I installed the RS*R springs on his car, which he's been quite happy with. More so now that I tightened down the shock tower all the way and got rid of the knocking.

YSI-what can brown do for you > Burrito de EJ25 08/24/2013 at 23:29

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Haha, I do. This is going to take a while to get. The plan now is headers, front pipe, catback, and wheels. Nothing should go wrong. . . hopefully. Once the warranty is over(in 3 years) I am gonna go crazy!

MountainCommand > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/24/2013 at 23:29

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Though, if youre gonna get a tail spoiler, might as well go all out...

What about a big brake kit? And possibly upgrading suspension bushings, but only if they are just as durable as oem.

You need a front lip too.

But seriously, you NEED a JDM child safety seat.

courtesy of the JDM option catalog.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthr…

Your car has too many awesome dodads and dohickeys. Im jelly.

YSI-what can brown do for you > MountainCommand 08/24/2013 at 23:50

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That is now a duck tail, Porsche would be proud. Jeeezzzzz.

This is the problem with modding a car, you have to believe that manufacturer is durable and reliable. Luckily lots of them have lifetime warranties. And usually as long as they aren't something like cams or internals the parts generally don't destroy a car.

Those shift knobs look nice though, not sure about the child seat. . . mostly because I don't have a kid.

MountainCommand > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/24/2013 at 23:56

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Lifetime warranties are good but sometimes their fine print can be a killer.

No need for a child. use it as a talking peice when you pick up chicks. Possibly use it as your key (so to speak...) to open the door.

Also it makes for a great tiedown for the gallon of milk that always ends up rolling around. Those japanase really are smart. Multipurpose child seat devices...

Man, my ideas become weirder the later i stay up... I should quit while im ahead here...

Decay buys too many beaters > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/24/2013 at 23:57

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Yeah, I have a set of DBA T3 Clubspec 4000 on order. They are lighter, have better cooling properties, and provide easy temperature monitoring (via temperature reactive paint on the rotor's edge).

Plus they have a slot pattern that looks pretty sweet.

For reference, about 95% of my driving is on the street, and I find the Project Mu's to be quite livable (only issue is that they squeal a little bit). I really like having the extra braking feel.

YSI-what can brown do for you > MountainCommand 08/25/2013 at 00:04

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I thought my talking point to the ladies would be my loud exhaust that sounds like sexiness. This is pretty much what they will be like when I roll by(atleast in my head).

Also the stock seats are really good at holding milk in, it is ridiculous. On a 2 hour drive back from school, my gatorade did not need to be put back up!

On an exhaust system the fine print can really kill. Part fails, they say "should have went with our completel system.

YSI-what can brown do for you > Decay buys too many beaters 08/25/2013 at 00:10

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I like when brakes squeal, it makes me feel like I am in a race car. . . everyone else thinks it is a piece of crap.

I am going to have to look into these then. Aftermarket brakes are generally better and probably lighter than the stock ones, which means less unsprung weight and that means a better ride and better grip.

Decay buys too many beaters > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/25/2013 at 00:28

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Yeah, I know exactly what you mean about brake squeal, I love it.

If you do look into DBAs make sure you give this a read first.

Apparently there was some confusion about rear rotors on 86s because lower end Japanese and Australian 86s have solid rear rotors, but all American spec ones have vented rear rotors. So DBA has both solid and vented rear rotors available as direct replacement. You will need to confirm that you are ordering the correct (vented) rotors.

HooverFish > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/25/2013 at 00:35

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Buddy Club Rear's... gotta have these for mine.

If the new Spyder's here are pretty much like this as-is (still being developed, will be shown officially at SEMA), then I want these for the front...

YSI-what can brown do for you > Decay buys too many beaters 08/25/2013 at 00:41

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This is good info! Thanks!

KillerRaccoon - Group J's Sébastien Loeb > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/25/2013 at 00:47

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Changing diff ratios out isn't hard as long as they fit in the stock casing. As long as other people have done it without issue, I wouldn't worry about it.

As for suspension, you will probably want some form of coilovers, and which one you want will require a lot of googling and consideration of personal priorities.

YSI-what can brown do for you > HooverFish 08/25/2013 at 00:50

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I really like the Spyder lights. The look like should have come stock!

YSI-what can brown do for you > KillerRaccoon - Group J's Sébastien Loeb 08/25/2013 at 00:57

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Yeah I am probably going coilover, no need for new arms and such.

So far from what I have heard people have had good results, besides the 8 hour install it has been pretty good. . . but only two people have review it.

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/25/2013 at 17:34

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I thought you had already done cat-back?

YSI-what can brown do for you > Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney 08/25/2013 at 17:48

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That one drones like a mofo. I can be going 40 and it will still drone. That is fine, but I need to get headers and then it would have been crazy loud! Plus it looked ricey as hell. So out with old in with the new.

MountainCommand > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/25/2013 at 20:39

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Thats how you attract them. (and ebrake turns) Once you have them secured, how might you keep them occupied in the cabin?...

Personally, i just use VTEC to attract the ladies.

haha, i just use my rear seats for milk duties. They arent meant for humans anyways.

The best part of the fine print is the "proper installation'' clause. So really its up to their judgment...

YSI-what can brown do for you > MountainCommand 08/25/2013 at 21:34

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We will see how that goes. I feel as though most women don't care and are in fact annoyed by a loud car. Handbrake turns though. . .

What does proper installation even mean? A shop? Cause I properly install everything.

MountainCommand > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/25/2013 at 22:11

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That would explain why vtec has never worked to wooo the ladies... And oddly enough, ive gotten more complements by girls when the car was just standing still. Its like they dont even care how fast or loud it is! pshhh. womenz.

I cant do quality handbrake turns, so my best option is understeer :/ haha.

Honestly, i have no clue. Id assume a dealer that they have deemed reputable. But who would spend money on something you could do for free. And correctly. In the end, just wait for the few test pilots to come back with their findings, and go from there.

YSI-what can brown do for you > MountainCommand 08/25/2013 at 22:24

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Yup only go with quality products. It may be the safe route, but atleast you know nothing will break.

Also women like the way a car looks. So if you are a sexy beast in a sexy car, you are set for life.

MountainCommand > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/26/2013 at 20:48

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Exactly. I hope you are on a forum, because im sure they have a classifieds section, and take advantage of it! Seriously, that where i get 90% of my parts. Then again, its either there, or ebay... But for real, make it like a daily search, because you might come across something that is rather awesome.

Hmmm. I must work on the sexy beast part. Im growing a beard, so maybe that will help. Beard theory and all. On a random related note, can a stereotypical indian, such as yourself, grow a mighty beard?

YSI-what can brown do for you > MountainCommand 08/26/2013 at 22:10

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I go there everyday, just to see what people have bought. I am usually trying to find some intakes. Not much in the intake department though.

My people, they are known for growing beards. . .

KillerRaccoon - Group J's Sébastien Loeb > YSI-what can brown do for you 08/28/2013 at 23:29

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Lookit this ! Ask them questions, they don't make coilovers, just bushings and such, so they shouldn't be too biased.

YSI-what can brown do for you > KillerRaccoon - Group J's Sébastien Loeb 08/28/2013 at 23:34

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Oh wow, I never read speedhunters, but this does seem helpful! Thanks!