indesign's Keep It Clean Whiteout FR-S

[FRSHunter]

Did you have to drill holes for the skirts?

[Moto-P]

Almost want to just paint it solid white instead of a pearl... Toyota's own paint, Super White II used on many cars up to the 90's works well and was so easy to match perfectly!

[Moto-P]

Originally Posted by FRSHunter

Did you have to drill holes for the skirts?

The TRD and Toms require very little hole digging. From the factory there are only two points where additional holes are required and only in the bottom, but can be mounted without drilling just fine and aligns perfectly. So additional 3M tape will handle it just fine or better. Most Japanese OEM aero parts are made with not too many modifications as part of install, as Japanese market buyers are VERY picky about doing any drilling or hacking, as resale value is REALLY something they consider way too gravely for thier own good. LOL

[SmsAlSuwaidi]

Paint matching is tricky, but can be done if a professional is behind it, and knoes how to blend the color. Sadly many or most whiteouts dont get such proper treatment

@Moto-P merceds benz has one of the best paint jobs out there, still looks brand new even though so car im talking about is 7 years old, and sits in 125 degrees of sun. Toyota and lexues pearl white is matchable pretty well, but god my whiteout has crappy paint. Only crappier paint i know of is ferraris

[Moto-P]

Originally Posted by SmsAlSuwaidi

Paint matching is tricky, but can be done if a professional is behind it, and knoes how to blend the color. Sadly many or most whiteouts dont get such proper treatment

@Moto-P merceds benz has one of the best paint jobs out there, still looks brand new even though so car im talking about is 7 years old, and sits in 125 degrees of sun. Toyota and lexues pearl white is matchable pretty well, but god my whiteout has crappy paint. Only crappier paint i know of is ferraris

I didn't mean MB and Lexus having bad paint at all, they have the best paints in the industry. All I was referring to is that EVEN MB and Lexus has issues perfectly matching the bumper to body in Pearl Whites, and UV tend to cook the flex additives a bit over time. But yeah, they are much better matched than most other makes that offer the tricky yellowish-hue pearls like the J37, which is darn hard to match.

J37 is simply horrible from the standpoint that it isn't even matched from the factory between production! LOL Five:AD's Troy called me one day saying "how many shades of J37 are there!?" referring to his rear spoilers color keyed match 5 cars and not 8 others all built in the same summer of 2012 among his customers.

At least the entire single car is matched, and not have 4 shades of white like on some Hyndai and GM cars.

[m.box.design]

Originally Posted by Moto-P

Almost want to just paint it solid white instead of a pearl... Toyota's own paint, Super White II used on many cars up to the 90's works well and was so easy to match perfectly!

I have been considering wrapping my car super white or laguna blue pearl.
the sun has turned my paint into a creamy white.

[Garstang]

Originally Posted by indesign

Exodus

So I've always been a fan of Toyota cars, I've always been around them.
I remember when I was 4 years old;
my uncle had a 1983 Corolla SR5 hatchback.
He was still single at the time, so he always took me out in his car.
I thought it was the coolest car at the time.


classic 80's Toyota lines.

Fast forward to my adulthood, I'm still a fan Toyotas, specifically the Supra.
But the dilemma with the Supra was that it's basically impossible to find one
that was unmolested for under $25000.
Talk about trying to qualify for a loan for a past decade car,
but I kept on the lookout.


something like this? $10,000+ easy.

Then one day I read a small article, more like a paragraph online.
It read something like "Joint Toyota and Subaru project"
with terms like 'rear wheel drive' and 'coupe'.
Quite frankly, the 7th generation Celica had great looks and a nice engine,
it was FF and was a weak heir to a brand that had such a rich lineage of sports cars.
At this point, the Celica was going out of production and the MR-S was already gone.


Still a better love story than Twilight.


Breaking Dawn

I kept up with this new sports car, every tidbit of information.
It eventually got coined with the term FT86.
So there it was, successor to the famed AE86.. certainly eyebrow raising,
but nothing to jump for joy over,
seeing how cars have become large pigs,
sacrificing a good chassis for the sake of creature comforts,
headroom, legroom, and payload.
Just compare the size of a GC8 Impreza to its successors.

2010/2011.
Renderings! Oh my, the excitement!
Not to mention the FT-HS concept that was built for shows,
which definitely had Supra-esque lines.
Then we got the FT86 concept, part I and the sequel.
And finally, I knew this car was heading for production!

2012, I was still in the boat for a Supra,
I crawled craigslist, ebay, autotrader, everywhere really.
Test drives, tire kicking, and lots of pondering.
I didn't have 40 grand to drop on a pristine one (under 100k mileage).
Then it was June 2012, and I saw my first FR-S in person.
It was at a local Cars and Coffee event.
The car was a First 86 Raven.

A month later I got my FR-S.
The rest is history.


At the dealership with the boss lady. Wifey approves!



I also spent no time ringin' up my buddy and doing a photoshoot with his autocross hachiroku.


Succession at its finest.


Any similarities?


SuperStreet worthy? Probably not. /tryhard


Even though I already got my car, I wouldn't pass up the opportunity to hoon someone else's FR-S.
In this case, Scion's; at the Scion First-Drive Event.


Meet the hoon-tastic 4.


RPF1's with Yokohama S.Drives, tires + wheels are a definite must!



My first official modification was HID bulbs. Yes, I know the arguments.
I'm saving up for a set of JDM style (10 Series) headlamps, so this will do for the time being.
No oncoming drivers have flashed me to date. /truth


5000k H11 bulbs from hidextra.com


At the end of September 2012, local northwest 86 owners from OR and WA got together
for the 1st annual NW Megameet, which started in Centralia, WA followed with
a cruise out to Raymond, WA. Fun times to be had all around, even though
most of us where still stock.

I also picked up a tow-hook license plate holder from Grimmspeed prior to the meet.


Panoramic shot. We were in a circle~


Grimmspeed license plate holder. JDM tyte off-center yo!


The car behind me snapped this photo. Many likes!


In some random parking lot in Raymond, WA for the prize raffle.


Group photo courtesy of Chris Wold at Chriswoldphoto.com


Let's not forget my JDM wife.


Swag I nabbed over that weekend.



After going to the meet and seeing other modifications in person, I decided I'd save up for
a sharkfin antenna and rear deck lid spoiler.
I decided to go with the beatsonic antenna.
I also lucked out with a used 5AD spoiler from another user on here.


Had to clean up the remnant 3m tape. Patience was definitely key!


Wing and antenna mounted.


Also got some Toyo winter tires 215/55/17 mounted on my stock wheels.


4x4 rally mode go!


So the two things that irked me the most about the FR-S were
(1) The lower trim headlights.. WTB GT86 lights!
(2) The lack of fog lights.. honestly the plastic cover sucks!
I actually waited until early March to see if Toyota/Scion would release
the OEM foglight option at the dealership.
Well they didn't, so I went ahead and ordered from various
vendors to piece together my own fog kit.
Ran me about $220 overall.


Paired these with Nokya 2500K halogen bulbs.


Looks way better. I agree.


And as always, continued to show-off modifications and progress with other
local PDX 86 owners. Mostly at Cars and Coffee.


Pre-meet to roll in to C&C.


Boss status'.


Winter was over, and spring was upon us.
So I finally decided to get some wheels!
I wanted something the same dimensions as stock,
but also lighter as well.
I came across a brand new set of Enkei RS7 on ebay.
Snagged them for $360.00 shipped for all 4.


17x7 @ 17.9 lbs each. +35 Offset with universal bolt pattern.


Older style, but still brand new! Budget styling.

Well, there's one problem! The fender gap! This was quickly addressed with...
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs.


Freshly dropped on Eibach Pro-kit. Big thanks to @DarrenDriven @TraviigotSWAG



So in May, Rally America was having their Oregon stage.
So for the Oregon Trail Rally, they held a fan day
at Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland.
Lot's of cars and drivers to be seen.


Scion was there as well.


Ken Gushi was also there! Cool guy. #myfavoriteFDdriver


Continue the swag-a-thon! Autographs too!


Later that month at Perrin's 86 Day...
Guys from Northern WA drove all the way down as well.
Perrin released their 3" exhaust as well as provided pizza and drinks!
Thanks to all the Perrin guys (and gals)! @PERRIN_Chris @PERRIN_Mladen @PERRIN_Christina


So many cars from the Northwest! 86ers unite!


Chillin' with the buddies!


To continue with the summer festivities,
I made it a date to attend my first Formula D event!
This year it was in July at the Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, WA.
Many 86s in the parking lot, and on the track!


On the way to Formula D! Following two Canadian Skylines.


Found a BRZ (from Arizona) to park next to.


Got the tickets! Time to go in!


Look who I met there! @Moto-P doing interpreting work for pit crews!


Taka Aono, only AE86 out there competing. Stay fighting!


Toshiki Yoshioka and the Tomei BRZ. Thumbs up!



August rolls around, and well, if you're from the northwest,
you know that means summer has peaked and is on thedownward trend.
An overcast day gave me the urge to
take my Nikon downtown and snap me a picture or two.
Can't beat outdoor photography in overcast conditions!


Eastbank Esplanade across the river from downtown PDX.


Love the angles. Don't you?

Nice car. I really like what you have done with it.

[Garstang]

You mean your car has gone yellow

[m.box.design]

Originally Posted by Garstang

You mean your car has gone yellow

yeah, yellow. especially in the sun.

[Roxy86]

Nice start!

[m.box.design]

Gorge-ious

Oregon is known for its Columbia Gorge.
The gorge has many highlights, including the
Old Columbia River Scenic Highway,
The Crown Point Vista House, and a sweet view
overlooking the Columbia River which separates
Oregon and Washington.

Just a simple photo session with some
delightfully white Yotas.


Old school and new school.


FReSh LED strips.


Oregon. Nuff' said.


Hard parked outside Vista House.

[m.box.design]

So About That Symmetry

So the first modification I actually did to my car was
the tow hook license plate bracket, since
the dealership was kind enough to take my 'no drilling'
request. But after nearly two years of rockin the offset
plate, I really needed a change to a more
symmetrical appearance.

I sold the plate kit to a local member. My loss, their gain!
But I think I made a move in the right direction.
For the sake of aesthetics!

Thankfully I didn't sell off my factory plate bracket.
So I got creative and did a custom setup with the
OEM bracket. I kinda just flipped it upside down
and screwed it into the grill.
It works!
So I'll call it good.


If only I could roll plate-less! F the police! Just kidding


Black and white. Much sophisticate.


Got up at 6AM to wash!


Soaking up the center caps. Enkei.


It works! Don't hate. :P


All squared away. Loving the new look.

[Mr.Impreza]

This is my favorite FRS on the whole forum. Love your story an setup...planning to do my car very similar to yours

[m.box.design]

Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

This is my favorite FRS on the whole forum. Love your story an setup...planning to do my car very similar to yours

Thanks man, I really need to update my journal here. I've gotten a few things for my car since then, but nothing too dramatic. I'll have to whip up a comprehensive post.