Who else keeps their FR-S stock?

[NOHOME]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Lack of talent or lack of practice?
I was ok back in the day with cars I didn't care too much about but now I would probably be over cautious thinking "Oh god, may car, my car, my car, my car" the whole time.

Tcoat:

Practice, Talent and Desire: not really a racer at heart. While I really enjoy the track time, Racing is not my thing, I am happier in the shop beating on something trying to turn it into something else or making it work when it don't want to.

You really do need to get out to a WOSCA event at least once. They have the Centralia airport as a venue and it is a great one to experience what the FRS can do. The courses tend to be fast. Really great bunch of guys who welcome new people.

some pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/100441...3594748/page2/



Is your car the one that I used to see turning from Whiteoak Road on to Bradley at about 9 am some mornings?

[mrlewistan]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I felt sorta the same way, but that lasted about 10 minutes, depending on how you define modding. Everything I've done has been cosmetic to date, and could be "undone" if there was any real value in a unmodded F-RS with a low VIN and the first sold in Georgia. I have all the parts in a box, for what its worth.

Of course, since I already have almost 60K miles on my car and I tend to keep a car until the wheels fall off, I'm not sure it really matters. I fully expect to put 300,000 miles on the FRS. Maybe my great-grandson will find it as a barn find one day and make something valuable out of it.

all my stuff are removabe too. some easier to remove than others lol. i think the only two perm things are the tint and opti coat.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by NOHOME

Tcoat:

Practice, Talent and Desire: not really a racer at heart. While I really enjoy the track time, Racing is not my thing, I am happier in the shop beating on something trying to turn it into something else or making it work when it don't want to.

You really do need to get out to a WOSCA event at least once. They have the Centralia airport as a venue and it is a great one to experience what the FRS can do. The courses tend to be fast. Really great bunch of guys who welcome new people.

some pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/100441...3594748/page2/



Is your car the one that I used to see turning from Whiteoak Road on to Bradley at about 9 am some mornings?

I do hope to get out next year actually.
That would not have been me. I do live off Bradly but down at the other end near Milbank.

[NOHOME]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I do hope to get out next year actually.
That would not have been me. I do live off Bradly but down at the other end near Milbank.

Right around the corner from me. I am off Pond-Mills on Deveron.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by NOHOME

Right around the corner from me. I am off Pond-Mills on Deveron.

That's funny as I have never seen your car! In fact have only seen a couple in all the months I have been looking.

[Mr.Impreza]

I don't know....the more i look at my car stock in the garage, the more i prefer to keep it that way. Just looks perfect.

I find many people ruin the look of this car with insane aero kits and they lower it way too much.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

I don't know....the more i look at my car stock in the garage, the more i prefer to keep it that way. Just looks perfect.

I find many people ruin the look of this car with insane aero kits and they lower it way too much.

The stock height isn't bad but a small drop of only an inch or so can take it to a whole different level (pun not intended). Even just closing the wheel gap on stock rims can make a huge difference in appearance.
Now I am biased because the very first one I ever saw was mine and it was already lowered at the dealer so the stock height looks strange to me.

[Monchiez]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The stock height isn't bad but a small drop of only an inch or so can take it to a whole different level (pun not intended). Even just closing the wheel gap on stock rims can make a huge difference in appearance.
Now I am biased because the very first one I ever saw was mine and it was already lowered at the dealer so the stock height looks strange to me.

Hey not to go way too off topic here but.. Im looking for a very mild drop.. Trd/eibach pro kit..
Will it dramatically decrease the life span of the OE shocks?

[Koa]

Originally Posted by Monchiez

Hey not to go way too off topic here but.. Im looking for a very mild drop.. Trd/eibach pro kit..
Will it dramatically decrease the life span of the OE shocks?

a. not dramatically
b. learn2google

#clutterfreezone

[Monchiez]

Originally Posted by Koa

a. not dramatically
b. learn2google

#clutterfreezone

A. Tyvm
B. I was asking tcoat since he purchased his vehicle new and with an aftermarket suspension.
C. Merry Christmas

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Monchiez

A. Tyvm
B. I was asking tcoat since he purchased his vehicle new and with an aftermarket suspension.
C. Merry Christmas

And to answer your question ...I don't know yet but highly doubt there will be much impact at all as far as life span goes.
Driving bad roads, tracking or poor maintenance would have a bigger impact I would think.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

And to answer your question ...I don't know yet but highly doubt there will be much impact at all as far as life span goes.
Driving bad roads, tracking or poor maintenance would have a bigger impact I would think.

I drive a lot on bad tracks and have never checked my oil. Should I kill myself now, or just get a big wing and some stickers?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I drive a lot on bad tracks and have never checked my oil. Should I kill myself now, or just get a big wing and some stickers?

I checked my oil once and it was a bitch looking down that little tube!
I recommend this for a wing

[Koa]

Originally Posted by Monchiez

A. Tyvm
B. I was asking tcoat since he purchased his vehicle new and with an aftermarket suspension.
C. Merry Christmas

I get that you're trying to ask someone but think about it.. Until his struts go out would he really know? Doesn't matter if he purchased vehicle with them on or added them. just tryna teach one to fish..