Anyone able to help a newb out with some installs? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BlueSTaR · 02-01-2017, 03:11 PM

I'm basically learning as I go and feel I'd be better suited following directions etc and learning as I go than just taking my car to a shop.

I need to get my coilovers and turbo installed, so if anyone with experience wants to help out, I'd really appreciate it

I'm in Bonney Lake, Washington, but I assume I could travel somewhere to do things also.

NickB34 · 02-01-2017, 03:46 PM

I say just find a buddy with a bit of mechanical aptitude to bounce ideas off of and give you a reality check before you do something stupid

There's lots to be learned on your own.

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jasonojordan · 02-01-2017, 03:49 PM

A turbo kit install would deff no be something I would want to learn as you go on even if you had someone who was fairly knowledgeable to help you out.

thehapaone · 02-01-2017, 04:04 PM

have someone install the turbo...not smart to install that yourself, most good kits will not be a perfect fit

NickB34 · 02-01-2017, 04:14 PM

Which turbo kit is it? With proper research, I don't see any issue trying to tackle it...so long as the typical steps don't get you too far out of your comfort zone.

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BlueSTaR · 02-01-2017, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NickB34

Which turbo kit is it? With proper research, I don't see any issue trying to tackle it...so long as the typical steps don't get you too far out of your comfort zone.

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MAP kit with a GTX 3076r.

I'm a relatively intelligent person I feel, and there's a wealth of knowledge online, so I'm not terribly worried about installing it step by step from directions.

Tedderple · 02-01-2017, 06:38 PM

As a newb, I think you should leave $2000+ mods up to pros. Brake lines, brake rotors, coils, springs, intake, etc. are all fine and all but when you have a huge risk of a turbo....I'd leave it up to the pros. If you're still set on doing the job yourself, maybe ask MAP performance for a step-by-step installation manual?

Some shops out there will be very cautious in taking your car in when it comes to tuning as they do not know the quality of the install.

Are you planning to tune it yourself or bring it to a shop?
If you are having a shop tune it, ask them first about their views on who should do the install.

I see that you're in Washington, so try to hit up @Drift-Office. They've done hundreds of our cars already, even us from Canada go down (8 hour round trip) to that shop to have work done.

BlueSTaR · 02-01-2017, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tedderple

As a newb, I think you should leave $2000+ mods up to pros. Brake lines, brake rotors, coils, springs, intake, etc. are all fine and all but when you have a huge risk of a turbo....I'd leave it up to the pros. If you're still set on doing the job yourself, maybe ask MAP performance for a step-by-step installation manual?

Some shops out there will be very cautious in taking your car in when it comes to tuning as they do not know the quality of the install.

Are you planning to tune it yourself or bring it to a shop?
If you are having a shop tune it, ask them first about their views on who should do the install.

I see that you're in Washington, so try to hit up @Drift-Office. They've done hundreds of our cars already, even us from Canada go down (8 hour round trip) to that shop to have work done.

Shops get paid to do installs right? I feel like that's like going to a restaurant and asking them if you should try to make yourself dinner.

I have all the instructions and like I said a wealth of internet knowledge that I can pull from.

I'm pretty set on doing it myself because I want to learn about it and not be forever at the mercy of someone else.

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Tedderple · 02-02-2017, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueSTaR

Shops get paid to do installs right? I feel like that's like going to a restaurant and asking them if you should try to make yourself dinner.

I have all the instructions and like I said a wealth of internet knowledge that I can pull from.

I'm pretty set on doing it myself because I want to learn about it and not be forever at the mercy of someone else.

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That's quite true that they want to do the service for you too. But if you have instructions, then it should be okay I guess.

Good luck! You'll love boost

slyphen · 02-02-2017, 12:10 AM

i have experience installing coilovers, but i'd recommend you take the turbo to a shop to have it installed. i recommend Bob from drift office.

BlueSTaR · 02-02-2017, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by slyphen

i have experience installing coilovers, but i'd recommend you take the turbo to a shop to have it installed. i recommend Bob from drift office.

If you're planning on being down south any time soon hit me up

Jdex420 · 02-02-2017, 01:57 PM

If you wanted to make a trek I bet you could get @DarrenDriven to do the coils but I agree with @slyphen and recommend DriftOffice on the turbo.

IgamaS · 02-03-2017, 01:15 PM

I would to come by and watch the process for the installation for coilovre as I'm looking for ones to get if you don't mind.

BlueSTaR · 02-03-2017, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by IgamaS

I would to come by and watch the process for the installation for coilovre as I'm looking for ones to get if you don't mind.

I'm down. An extra set of eyes/hands wouldn't hurt.

I'm usually off Weds/Fridays

02-01-2017, 03:11 PM	#1
BlueSTaR Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ Limited & 16 Hyperblue Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 451 Thanks: 14 Thanked 235 Times in 126 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone able to help a newb out with some installs? I'm basically learning as I go and feel I'd be better suited following directions etc and learning as I go than just taking my car to a shop. I need to get my coilovers and turbo installed, so if anyone with experience wants to help out, I'd really appreciate it I'm in Bonney Lake, Washington, but I assume I could travel somewhere to do things also.

02-01-2017, 06:38 PM	#7
Tedderple Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 2015 FRS Halo (White) Location: Vancouver Posts: 86 Thanks: 26 Thanked 44 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As a newb, I think you should leave $2000+ mods up to pros. Brake lines, brake rotors, coils, springs, intake, etc. are all fine and all but when you have a huge risk of a turbo....I'd leave it up to the pros. If you're still set on doing the job yourself, maybe ask MAP performance for a step-by-step installation manual? Some shops out there will be very cautious in taking your car in when it comes to tuning as they do not know the quality of the install. Are you planning to tune it yourself or bring it to a shop? If you are having a shop tune it, ask them first about their views on who should do the install. I see that you're in Washington, so try to hit up @Drift-Office. They've done hundreds of our cars already, even us from Canada go down (8 hour round trip) to that shop to have work done. __________________ AVO Turbo with FlexFuel\| Perrin 2.75" CAI(gone) \| Now: Perrin 3" Catback \| MXP Comp RS Catback(gone) \| Magnaflow Catback(gone) \| Gruppe-S UEL Headers (gone) \| 18x7.5 TE37 on Firehawk Indy500 225/40/18 \| Valenti Tail Lights \| Drift-Office Tuned 220whp-350whp

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02-01-2017, 03:46 PM	#2
NickB34 Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Drives: 2014 BRZ Location: Portland, OR Posts: 45 Thanks: 23 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I say just find a buddy with a bit of mechanical aptitude to bounce ideas off of and give you a reality check before you do something stupid There's lots to be learned on your own. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk

02-01-2017, 03:49 PM	#3
jasonojordan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 satin white brz limited Location: Cottage Grove MN Posts: 1,049 Thanks: 162 Thanked 511 Times in 326 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A turbo kit install would deff no be something I would want to learn as you go on even if you had someone who was fairly knowledgeable to help you out.

02-01-2017, 04:14 PM	#5
NickB34 Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Drives: 2014 BRZ Location: Portland, OR Posts: 45 Thanks: 23 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Which turbo kit is it? With proper research, I don't see any issue trying to tackle it...so long as the typical steps don't get you too far out of your comfort zone. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk

02-02-2017, 01:57 PM	#12
Jdex420 Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 FR-S Location: Camano Posts: 54 Thanks: 9 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you wanted to make a trek I bet you could get @DarrenDriven to do the coils but I agree with @slyphen and recommend DriftOffice on the turbo.

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