Aztec's Build Thread

[Aztec]

Build Thread

I've put about 3k or so into this car so I've figured it's time to make a build thread

Upgrade List

~~Exterior/Interior~~
-iJDM Black Side Markers
-HID Retrofit
-Morimoto Bixenon HID w/ blacked out headlights
-Diode Dynamics Switchbacks
-Diode Dynamics interior LED
-Tinted Valenti Tail lights
-Debadged rear/front, added GT86 badges
-CNC'd Purple Shift Knob
-Perrin License Plate Relocator
-35% Tint
-2 10" Kicker Subs in sealed box
-Pioneer AVH-2400BT Touchscreen
-Replaced door speakers with 6.5" Alpine 3-way

~~Performance~~
-Perrin 2.75" CAI
-Zeta Performance Inlet Hose
-Open Flash UEL Catless Header
-Open Flash Tablet (Stage 2 UEL)
-E85 Ethanol Fuel 105 Octane
-Perrin Exhaust Tips
-Weir Performance 4.56 Final Drive swap

~~Suspension/Wheels~~
-Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35 Gunmetal
-Goodyear F1A2 245 40r17
-Eibach Sportline Springs 1.4" drop front/rear
-Whiteline Camber Bolts
-Koni Yellow Shocks
-Camber -1 Rear, -1.5 Front
-SPC Lower Control Arms

The car as it stands now:







So now we go onto the fun Picture detailing part
Day 1: From the Dealer, used, but in perfect condition 14k miles.

CAR IS COMPLETELY STOCK, other than the Pioneer unit




First upgrade I do other than the air filter is the sound upgrade. Car Came with Pioneer AVH-2400 from the previous owner.





Went to @DarrenDriven's house and had some Eibach Sportlines installed!




6 Months Later

Went to a couple meets and got some shots of my car/others





Finally decided to bite the bullet and buy some actual performance. One of the forum members was selling a used Open Flash Header / Open Flash Tablet combo for $800. Couldn't resist




Started off by running a stage 1 EL 91 Tune for the first week or so. The drive-ability was increased, torque dip was reduced and it was a nice change over mostly stock performance. Constantly was checking the software tuning sub-forums and ended up paying a visit to a local shop that served E85. Corn-juice, Car booze. Whatever you wanted to call it, it WORKED... On a stock car, the E85 OTS tune is quite good. The attention to detail from @steve99 and @Shiv@Openflashperformance was noticable.
After taking it easy for around 25-30 miles to let the ECU adjust, the engine roared to life like nothing before.

After several days of using the tune and E85 I noticed a sound around the 3800-4500 RPM Range, I was still learning about the fuel trims and was honestly worried that it was running lean. After researching a while longer I found it was the VVTi caused from the tune, and the sound grew on me as I waited for the header to arrive from PA.

After some unsuccess of getting help putting the Header on, I ended up borrowing jack stands from my brother and putting the header on myself, as this was the last piece of the puzzle that I had purchased.


Took some time and using the borla header install pdf, managed to mount and seal the new header into place. I bought and used new gaskets from the dealer.



1 Month Later

I decide to finally Dyno my car to see what I'm actually making at the wheels. I set up the appointment at PRE in portland and show up to get it dyno'd. Lots of mixed things about PRE, honestly I doubt I would ever let them work on my car, but as far as buying parts and using their Dyno; they're good at what they do.
Video and Dyno sheet:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-ChaeruUjA"]FR-S Dyno PRE - Portland - YouTube[/ame]



Over 200whp was the final result, of course on E85. But i'm still very happy with the result.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=occuNSTlkIo"]UEL E85, 4.56 FD swap 0-80MPH - YouTube[/ame]



I'm loving the journey so far

[Aztec]

Bought Valenti's with the bottom tinted light to complete the Black/Red Look
I'm loving them so far

[Joshwahhhs]

Where is the gif in your sig from?

[Aztec]

Originally Posted by Joshwahhhs

Where is the gif in your sig from?

Pulled it from another site that someone had it ^^ love it

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[simonweisberg]

Post more pics! Especially of the wheels I want to see the drop from the Eibachs

[Aztec]

Originally Posted by simonweisberg

Post more pics! Especially of the wheels I want to see the drop from the Eibachs

Sure man!
Eibach springs are a great way to start lowering. I'm planning to pair them with koni yellow springs to get normal ride feeling back.
Then add 17x9 +35 rims to make the wheels flush

[simonweisberg]

Originally Posted by Aztec

Sure man!
Eibach springs are a great way to start lowering. I'm planning to pair them with koni yellow springs to get normal ride feeling back.
Then add 17x9 +35 rims to make the wheels flush

Looks great! Wheel spacers seem like they would contribute greatly though, especially to the back!

[Aztec]

Originally Posted by simonweisberg

Looks great! Wheel spacers seem like they would contribute greatly though, especially to the back!

I agree about the wheel spacers if you plan to keep the stock wheels for an extended period of time, but I'm planning to upgrade and spacers would be useless when I get new rims

Glad you dig it

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[Aztec]

Bought new wheels/Suspension Parts!!!!

Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35 Gunmetal
Goodyear F1A2 245 40r17
Koni Yellow shocks to match with the Eibach sportlines
SPC Lower control arms to correct the negative camber

[Aztec]

Just got back from getting the final drive swap completed by a local shop in the NW area. Got the ring/pinion and the install kit from weir performance for a little over $400


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Found a shop in Portland, OR that had done SEVERAL final drive swaps on the 86 platform, and he's incredibly fair for his rates!
Got the entire labor complete for around $370
$300 for labor
$70 for supplies



It was done in a single day. I just need to change out the fluid in around 1000 miles after the gears have broken in. Absolutely NO whine at all from incorrect backlash. Entire car has more torque, and when this mod is paired with E85. I don't believe there is a better NA setup that you can do!!

Just wanted to share my experience

[Aaronimoe]

How's the ride? now that you have the Koni's installed.

[Aztec]

Originally Posted by Aaronimoe

How's the ride? now that you have the Koni's installed.

Better than stock honestly!
I rode in my friends stock frs, then rode in mine and the konis mitigate all the small bumps.

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[Aztec]

Swapped in a pair for OEM headlights that have been
taken apart, dechromed and sprayed black. With the HID Retrofit for the FRS
BEFORE:



AFTER:

[Cooperdh]

Lookin good! I can attest that your car drives awesome after you let me take it for a spin.