mfbmike's FR-S thread

[mfbmike]

Took the FR-S out to an 86 meet tonight.





Thanks to @wrussi for the shots.
Suspension should be here tomorrow. :happy0180:
I have to find some of these subaru conical washers for the install.

[Sportsguy83]

Awesome! Can't wait to see the results!

[Tansey86]

Originally Posted by TheseColorsDontRun

Nice! VAG lover here too.

Hey now, lets keep this thread clean

[mfbmike]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

Awesome! Can't wait to see the results!

You and me both!






Bunch of goodies got here today. Too bad I'm swamped with work for the next 8 days straight. lol. Thanks @Racecomp Engineering for the awesome coils and @FT-86 SpeedFactory for the fast shipping!

Will post my feedback on the suspension once installed.

I will try to tackle the debadging and putting on the toyota emblems sometime within the next few days.

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by mfbmike

You and me both!






Bunch of goodies got here today. Too bad I'm swamped with work for the next 8 days straight. lol. Thanks @Racecomp Engineering for the awesome coils and @FT-86 SpeedFactory for the fast shipping!

Will post my feedback on the suspension once installed.

I will try to tackle the debadging and putting on the toyota emblems sometime within the next few days.

I also got SPC LCA's

[mfbmike]

Finally got around to debadging the car and installing Toyota emblems. Pretty self explanatory. Hot, sunny day down here in SFL so didn't even need to break out a heat gun or wifey's blow dryer. Did have to run to Walgreens to pick up some goo gone since all I had in the garage was goof off though (don't want to use that lol).
@FT-86 SpeedFactory has this video on their website that is pretty much the way I did mine.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=s4Q0C6j3gxQ"]Toyota Emblems for the Scion FR-S - JDM - YouTube[/ame]

Getting the excess adhesive left behind took most of the work. The rear trunk scion emblem came off with almost no adhesive left to remove but the "FR-S" and front scion emblem adhesive were a bit more stubborn.

Used some Adam's revive polish and Adam's buttery wax on those areas before the new badges went on.

I think the front end looks a bit "meaner" with the Toyota badge. I'm happy with them.

Hope to get my suspension goodies installed soon. Working like crazy lately and haven't had much time. Wheel order will be placed soon as well - once I make up my mind on fitment and whether or not I want to wait for my wheels.

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by mfbmike

Hope to get my suspension goodies installed soon. Working like crazy lately and haven't had much time. Wheel order will be placed soon as well - once I make up my mind on fitment and whether or not I want to wait for my wheels. :happy0180:

Looks good


Are u coming to get the compressors?

[mfbmike]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

Looks good


Are u coming to get the compressors?

Yeah, I might as well.

I spoke to Andres, told him to text me the address of his shop and he never got back to me.

I think I'm just going to end up installing them myself. lol. Going to have to invest in some tools.

Trying to find someone to do it at a reasonable price seems unlikely at this point. I will text you when my wife gets home.

Thanks David.

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by mfbmike

Yeah, I might as well.

I spoke to Andres, told him to text me the address of his shop and he never got back to me.

I think I'm just going to end up installing them myself. lol. Going to have to invest in some tools.

Trying to find someone to do it at a reasonable price seems unlikely at this point. I will text you when my wife gets home.

Thanks David.

10020 NW 46 ST Sunrise is his address.


I'm home, let me know.

[mfbmike]

Saw this lastnight. Great movie, highly recommended.



Finally hit 1,000 miles. Break in period over?



And these went in today. Thanks @Racecomp Engineering @FT-86 SpeedFactory @KAB-FRS

Will post more pictures and feedback about the Tarmac 0's when I get a chance. Very happy with them thus far.

[mfbmike]

[mfbmike]

Got out of work last Saturday night at 3 am. Washed the car, went to bed at ~5 and was up at 7 for the @Circuit Motorsports 86 mega meet that took place last Sunday in Orlando.





Rode up with a bunch of fellow 86 owners from South Florida. Good times. The show itself was pretty sweet. Ended up winning a Deatsch Werks fuel pump and a Seibon backpack in the raffle.

Didn't take many pictures. This Hot Lava ended up being one of my favorites at the meet. Those wheels. <3



Did manage to get one pic snapped of my car (that I've seen thus far) in it's mostly stock form though.



Ended up staying the night in Orlando (and apparently missing a really fun drive home lol) with the wifey. Hung out with some old R32 buddies of mine the next day before making the drive home.



Next on the agenda is wheels. I've been going back between a few wheel choices over the past few days. I originally had a wheel in mind that I swore I was set on but have since changed my mind. Should end up purchasing said wheels within the next few days. I'm stoked.

[mfbmike]

Never mind. It looks like it might be a 2 month wait for wheels.

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by mfbmike

Never mind. It looks like it might be a 2 month wait for wheels.

Custom CCWs? If you like them on the Rev Works car, then you should do it.