First Mods? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Llilith · 03-23-2015, 08:01 PM

Hi - sorry if I've posted in the wrong place… I'm pretty new here. I bought my BRZ in February and I LOVE IT. So far, I've ordered the Grimmspeed plate relocator. Any ideas on exterior mods that I should consider next? What looks cool that I can do relatively reasonably? Mostly thinking about appearance right now, not so much performance. I already love how this car drives. I just want to do some things to make it a bit more unique.

I'm in Hillsboro OR in case anyone knows reliable shops in the area too.

Bobblehead · 03-23-2015, 08:06 PM

You can do anything you want, a lot of guys will start with a new set of rims, some will get a muffler first, others will put on a bodykit, or a spoiler. Its all personal preference.

A good idea would be Opticoat and/or 3M Clearbra to keep the paint in tip top condition, especially with rocks and junk. A good wax and detail will go a long way. After that, maybe a set of rims, or lowering springs?

03-23-2015, 08:11 PM

Fender garnishes, diffuser, lip are other options as well.

Maybe even that carbon fibre engine cover too.

m.box.design · 03-23-2015, 08:29 PM

I think it's safe to go by these guidelines:

- Don't settle for cheaper options if quality is what you want.
- Don't buy things just because you can (because those things are usually tacky)
- Have a goal in mind. Some people have no goals and go too far; turning their car into something they no longer enjoy or like.

Chen · 03-23-2015, 08:38 PM

Widebody. Errrbody loves one of those.

gramicci101 · 03-23-2015, 08:43 PM

Contact @Diode Dynamics and put LEDs in all the things. It may not be exactly unique, but it does look much better.

I went for cheap, functional mods first. It's amazing what an improvement a handful of <$50 parts can make.

D_Thissen · 03-23-2015, 09:43 PM

Clear side markers

swarb · 03-23-2015, 09:49 PM

Please search. This took me all of 1 minute.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...highlight=mods
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...highlight=mods
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...highlight=mods

Turbo95eg6 · 03-23-2015, 09:53 PM

Mine was plate relocated, JDM rearview mirror and Alcantara dash hood.

03-23-2015, 10:02 PM

Not a ft86 thread without that one person who tells people to search.

Annahra · 03-23-2015, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ButeraFRS

Not a ft86 thread without that one person who tells people to search.

m.box.design · 03-23-2015, 10:53 PM

People outside of the PACNW commenting? gtfo!

BRZPDX · 03-24-2015, 12:37 AM

Get a build strategy goin. a clean well modded car doesn't necessary need to be a brand whore. Get some clean build ideas online and follow it. no need to reinvent the wheel. a basic theme and flow is everything. there are many cringy 86s out there.

Mine was clean, trackable, but still looks good at car meets.

If you are too busy fending off other peoples "hate" your probably doing it wrong imo

m.box.design · 03-24-2015, 01:19 AM

Example of a car with too many goodies and no design direction:

Then one with a simple and clean design direction:

03-23-2015, 08:06 PM	#2
Bobblehead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ (gone) 2016 Ford Fusion SE Location: Western PA Posts: 602 Thanks: 522 Thanked 494 Times in 223 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	You can do anything you want, a lot of guys will start with a new set of rims, some will get a muffler first, others will put on a bodykit, or a spoiler. Its all personal preference. A good idea would be Opticoat and/or 3M Clearbra to keep the paint in tip top condition, especially with rocks and junk. A good wax and detail will go a long way. After that, maybe a set of rims, or lowering springs? __________________

03-23-2015, 09:43 PM	#7
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03-23-2015, 09:53 PM	#9
Turbo95eg6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP LTD Location: The 503 Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 331 Thanked 2,266 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Mine was plate relocated, JDM rearview mirror and Alcantara dash hood. __________________ Instagram: stimson

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03-23-2015, 08:11 PM	#3
ButeraFRS Guest Posts: n/a Mentioned: Post(s) Tagged: Thread(s)	Fender garnishes, diffuser, lip are other options as well. Maybe even that carbon fibre engine cover too.

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m.box.design Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FRS Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 3,081 Thanks: 331 Thanked 1,662 Times in 933 Posts Mentioned: 107 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think it's safe to go by these guidelines: - Don't settle for cheaper options if quality is what you want. - Don't buy things just because you can (because those things are usually tacky) - Have a goal in mind. Some people have no goals and go too far; turning their car into something they no longer enjoy or like.

03-23-2015, 08:38 PM	#5
Chen Regional Moderator Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13' ZN6 / 00' AP1 / 20' A90/ 15 EVO Location: Portland, OR Posts: 4,629 Thanks: 85 Thanked 1,275 Times in 854 Posts Mentioned: 307 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Widebody. Errrbody loves one of those.

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gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Contact @Diode Dynamics and put LEDs in all the things. It may not be exactly unique, but it does look much better. I went for cheap, functional mods first. It's amazing what an improvement a handful of <$50 parts can make.

03-23-2015, 09:49 PM	#8
swarb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,053 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,451 Times in 1,271 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Please search. This took me all of 1 minute. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...highlight=mods http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...highlight=mods http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...highlight=mods

03-23-2015, 10:02 PM	#10
ButeraFRS Guest Posts: n/a Mentioned: Post(s) Tagged: Thread(s)	Not a ft86 thread without that one person who tells people to search.

03-23-2015, 10:53 PM	#12
m.box.design Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FRS Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 3,081 Thanks: 331 Thanked 1,662 Times in 933 Posts Mentioned: 107 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	People outside of the PACNW commenting? gtfo!

03-24-2015, 01:19 AM	#14
m.box.design Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FRS Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 3,081 Thanks: 331 Thanked 1,662 Times in 933 Posts Mentioned: 107 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Example of a car with too many goodies and no design direction: Then one with a simple and clean design direction:

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