FR-S Parts ordered, spring upgrades

"B_dol" (bdolan40) 03/10/2014 at 16:29 • Filed to: None

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Pulled the trigger on some spring upgrades. FT86SpeedFactory Catted UEL Header and an RCE Pro Suspension Kit. Can't wait!

So far the car has only the TRD Catback and a TRD Cold Air Intake

Party-vi > B_dol 03/10/2014 at 16:31

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Funny, every time I get car parts for the BMW I think "now what else is going to break?"

B_dol > Party-vi 03/10/2014 at 16:32

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Haven't hit that stage yet.... give it time.

All Motor Is Best Motor > B_dol 03/10/2014 at 16:34

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Maybe I'm ignorant, but I'm not really sure how you can improve on the handling (aside from better wheels and tires) of the FRS unless you're making a track monster.

B_dol > All Motor Is Best Motor 03/10/2014 at 16:36

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You're absolutely right, barring a full suspension overhaul. This kit is aimed at reducing the wheel gap about 0.8-1" without sacrificing the handling/travel present in the stock form.

It will also add necessary adjustable components for when I swap in 17x9 wheels/tires.

All Motor Is Best Motor > B_dol 03/10/2014 at 16:40

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Makes sense.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > B_dol 03/10/2014 at 16:40

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Are you going to tune it after the header? would it give you anything? Or you waiting for full i/h/e for that?

B_dol > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/10/2014 at 16:43

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Looking at the research and testing done thus far, it will give minor performance gains in stock form (no tune), particularly in the torque dip from 3-5K rpm.

I have not decided if I want to go with a tune nor which platform I would use to do so. 1 step at a time, need to enjoy each upgrade.

GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo > Party-vi 03/10/2014 at 16:50

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This is the one thing concerning me while I try to buy this M3, because of my luck/history with part failures I know it will be some thing big and quite expensive, like how I had to replace my fuel pump, serpentine belt/ AC compressor, and timing belt/water pump all within 2 months of each other.

saltcityeuros > B_dol 03/10/2014 at 17:18

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Is the RCE pro kit the one that comes with lower control arms and all that? I think I'll go with that in a month or two - I'll be interested to hear how you like it. I'm putting on my 17x9s on Wednesday, but I'll be rolling with a wheel gap for now. My air compressor is broken and I don't want to pay someone to install the springs. That header should be great too. Enjoy it!

B_dol > saltcityeuros 03/10/2014 at 17:30

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Not control arms, but springs/bump stops/camber bolts and I might get some more bits as well.

Which wheel/tire combo did you spring for? I'll try to have pictures and videos of everything once it is in place. Long backorder on the headers

saltcityeuros > B_dol 03/10/2014 at 17:52

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Very nice. I went with matte bronze Enkei RPF1s: 17x9, +35 with Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position s-04 245/40/17. What are you planning on?

B_dol > saltcityeuros 03/10/2014 at 18:04

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Very cool, what color is your car?

I'm getting Rays Gramlight 57DR 17x9 and Michelin Super Sports in 245/40/17 for the setup seen below.

saltcityeuros > B_dol 03/10/2014 at 18:20

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Mine is white (SWP - I've got a BRZ) Is your car grey?

That is a sick setup! I was considering that exact tire/wheel combo for a while, but just decided that i like the look of the RPF more in 17 and the Rays in 18. I decided to go with the Bridgestones cause they came in 2nd in Car and Drivers' Monsters of Grip challenge/whatever - the PSSs were first - and I found them for $140 a piece at Tire Rack.

B_dol > saltcityeuros 03/10/2014 at 18:28

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Yup, grey!

I agree, the rpf1/bridgestone setup is hard to beat. I like RPF1s, however they don't compliment the grey color as well and I did not want to do black (murdered out). Buying the SS second hand from a friend with only 500 miles on them.

Party-vi > GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo 03/10/2014 at 18:56

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It's not that bad. I did preventative maintenance on my 330Ci when I got it: metal impeller water pump, trans flush/service, spark plugs, fuel filter, etc. I haven't had any real issues with it for the past year.

YSI-what can brown do for you > B_dol 03/10/2014 at 19:03

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Why catted headers? Catless is the way to go! Plus they are way cheaper!!!

B_dol > YSI-what can brown do for you 03/10/2014 at 19:05

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Live in California and didn't want to deal with a CEL/Smog. These also have the added benefit of retaining the stock skid plate, i.e. it looks stock from beneath the car.

GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo > Party-vi 03/10/2014 at 19:36

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Sounds like the dealer is going to do most of the fluids, they are also putting new tires on it. The only thing I hope I have to do is brake pads but that probably can wait till fall. Need to buy the standard 18 inch M-wheels and put snow tires on them this summer though.

N51fanatic > B_dol 03/10/2014 at 19:45

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I got some new APEX wheels today. I am feeling very giddy

Party-vi > GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo 03/10/2014 at 19:57

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Nice! I didn't know you got it/committed to it. Congratulations!

N/A POWAAAHH > B_dol 03/10/2014 at 20:25

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Does the FRS have the FA? Or an EJ?

GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo > Party-vi 03/10/2014 at 22:10

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Sorry to have mislead you but I haven't committed to it yet. I am however taking it for a PPI this friday, I'll see what they have to say and hopefully the bank grants me a loan then I will commit.

YSI-what can brown do for you > B_dol 03/10/2014 at 23:27

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Well most headers I know of retain the skid plate. Mine did. As for CEL. . . well I got nothing because mine just came up. But a tune will get rid of that no problem!

Also, as a tip, the 22 pound feet for torque spec for the headers is not enough. It is going to leak if you don't do at least 35!

Party-vi > GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo 03/11/2014 at 08:35

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Well good luck then!

B_dol > N/A POWAAAHH 03/11/2014 at 11:04

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FA20 is the motor code I believe

B_dol > YSI-what can brown do for you 03/11/2014 at 11:04

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Leak?

YSI-what can brown do for you > B_dol 03/11/2014 at 11:16

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Yeah, headers like to leak exhaust fumes! Well, not unless you do everything right! Make it tight, but not too tight the first time around. Then after a week or so of driving(do a few hard accelerations a day) go back and retighten, then you shouldn't have any problems with leaks.