$8000 to spend - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

littletear · 01-05-2014, 08:41 PM

So basically I have right around $8000 to spend on whatever I want on the car. I was thinking of going for a supercharger and maybe going for some lights and little things like that. What would you do with it and explain why?

Also Im either dipping or wrapping my car... what color do you think? I love the battle ship gray frs

mit_peid · 01-05-2014, 08:43 PM

Tires and track time

wrxgoose · 01-05-2014, 08:44 PM

as much as i agree with adding more power, i recommend starting from the bottom up, that way you'll be able to control the power much better.

suaveflooder · 01-05-2014, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mit_peid

Tires and track time

You sir, are a wise man! Agree with this 100%. I would add an oil cooler to the list as well, but that's it.

acg2010 · 01-05-2014, 08:49 PM

I'd go with track time only if you can afford to potentially lose the car, entirely or for a bit to make repairs - depending on your skill level. It IS unlikely, but as we've seen on here lately, these cars can get away from you.

If its your DD, start with suspension and brakes and work your way up, exhaust, etc.

psyclone07 · 01-05-2014, 08:53 PM

Tires, clutch , turbo, exhaust, tuning...probably what I would do. Probably would surpass your spending limit though.

I personally am starting slowly. Picked up some rce tarmac 2 coilovers and a K&n filter. will be trying some auto x and such later this year. My list would be

Coilovers or springs
Rims and tires
Whiteline bushings
Brembo brake swap

And other suspension goodies.

Depends on goal. You want a faster car? Better handling car?

N1rve · 01-05-2014, 08:56 PM

Since we live relatively near each other...I suggest brakes and tires. People who live near us are terrible at driving LOL.

If you plan to keep the car for a while, I suggest a clear bra as well. Freeways are pretty bad on the 60, 10, and 210.

You wouldn't be really able to full utilize the supercharger if you only drive around where we live lol. There's like a stop sign or a street light every couple hundred meters with speed limits of 30-40 MPH.

So if super charger then you should invest in track time so you can fully utilize it.

I don't recommend lowering the car in this area either.. stock height is low enough here unless you wanna get stuck on a driveway LOL. I've seen a lowered Lexus SC get stuck on a driveway and wasn't able to move. Driver had to get 3 people to push the car haha.

Keep a look out for a 10 Series FRS in your area

JDMenrique · 01-05-2014, 08:59 PM

I have the opposite view of some other forum members on this one. Whenever I come across a lump sum I try to knock out the higher end products that I want. In my case it was my wheels, CF engine bay and just recently coilovers and a lip kit. You can ALWAYS save a little cash here and there for track time but its not everyday that you have enough for FI, nice wheels, ect.

Again, thats just me. Theres nothing wrong with what anyone else here said.

whataboutbob · 01-05-2014, 09:00 PM

Tires, Wheels, Suspension, Seat time, then power. Have fun!

dave77 · 01-05-2014, 09:04 PM

Do small things, that money will go faster than you think. Then your transmission will break.

humfrz · 01-05-2014, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littletear

So basically I have right around $8000 to spend on whatever I want on the car........... What would you do with it and explain why?

..........

Hello littletear and .....

What would I do .. ??

Come spring, I'd suggest you take your FR-S on a long drive.

Why? Because it was made for roads you can find along this route and there are many beautiful sights to see all along the way......

humfrz

Wes · 01-05-2014, 09:18 PM

Lower, wheels, and FI. Depending on how you want to lower and what wheels thats almost half the money. However they make the car look a world of difference. Then go FI! Maybe throw in some toms or red out your tails.

Cal3000 · 01-05-2014, 09:20 PM

Go FI. Once you add power, you can never go back to stock. The car is 100x more fun to drive

N1rve · 01-05-2014, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

Hello littletear and .....

What would I do .. ??

Come spring, I'd suggest you take your FR-S on a long drive.

Why? Because it was made for roads you can find along this route and there are many beautiful sights to see all along the way......

humfrz

I will do this in the summer!

ROAD TRIPPP!!! ^_^V

01-05-2014, 08:41 PM	#1
littletear Cruiser Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Scion frs Location: Pasadena Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	$8000 to spend So basically I have right around $8000 to spend on whatever I want on the car. I was thinking of going for a supercharger and maybe going for some lights and little things like that. What would you do with it and explain why? Also Im either dipping or wrapping my car... what color do you think? I love the battle ship gray frs Last edited by littletear; 01-05-2014 at 10:28 PM.

01-05-2014, 08:43 PM	#2
mit_peid Boosted Noob Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: '13 FRS MT KW SC, '05 4Runner 4WD Location: SoCal Posts: 883 Thanks: 353 Thanked 343 Times in 175 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tires and track time __________________

01-05-2014, 08:44 PM	#3
wrxgoose WUB WUB Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm Location: Charlotte Posts: 2,788 Thanks: 313 Thanked 1,573 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 52 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	as much as i agree with adding more power, i recommend starting from the bottom up, that way you'll be able to control the power much better. __________________ Build thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40850 no more blower power

01-05-2014, 08:53 PM	#6
psyclone07 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Seymour, CT Posts: 163 Thanks: 24 Thanked 37 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	$8000 to spend Tires, clutch , turbo, exhaust, tuning...probably what I would do. Probably would surpass your spending limit though. I personally am starting slowly. Picked up some rce tarmac 2 coilovers and a K&n filter. will be trying some auto x and such later this year. My list would be Coilovers or springs Rims and tires Whiteline bushings Brembo brake swap And other suspension goodies. Depends on goal. You want a faster car? Better handling car?

01-05-2014, 09:20 PM	#13
Cal3000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Panda FR-S Location: Corona, California Posts: 531 Thanks: 297 Thanked 377 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Go FI. Once you add power, you can never go back to stock. The car is 100x more fun to drive __________________ Vortech SC on 9psi Pulley, Invidia Catless Front Pipe, Invidia N1 Catback Exhaust 242whp/197ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (91 octane water) 284whp/223ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (E85) Delicious Tuning

01-05-2014, 08:49 PM	#5
acg2010 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 4 wheels/engine/seats Location: Texas Posts: 167 Thanks: 74 Thanked 80 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd go with track time only if you can afford to potentially lose the car, entirely or for a bit to make repairs - depending on your skill level. It IS unlikely, but as we've seen on here lately, these cars can get away from you. If its your DD, start with suspension and brakes and work your way up, exhaust, etc.

01-05-2014, 08:56 PM	#7
N1rve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2019 BMW ///M4 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 102 Thanked 1,167 Times in 714 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Since we live relatively near each other...I suggest brakes and tires. People who live near us are terrible at driving LOL. If you plan to keep the car for a while, I suggest a clear bra as well. Freeways are pretty bad on the 60, 10, and 210. You wouldn't be really able to full utilize the supercharger if you only drive around where we live lol. There's like a stop sign or a street light every couple hundred meters with speed limits of 30-40 MPH. So if super charger then you should invest in track time so you can fully utilize it. I don't recommend lowering the car in this area either.. stock height is low enough here unless you wanna get stuck on a driveway LOL. I've seen a lowered Lexus SC get stuck on a driveway and wasn't able to move. Driver had to get 3 people to push the car haha. Keep a look out for a 10 Series FRS in your area

01-05-2014, 09:04 PM	#10
dave77 Big Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 FR-S Location: Los Angeles Posts: 284 Thanks: 216 Thanked 91 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do small things, that money will go faster than you think. Then your transmission will break.

01-05-2014, 09:18 PM	#12
Wes Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JRSC'd Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 868 Thanked 436 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Lower, wheels, and FI. Depending on how you want to lower and what wheels thats almost half the money. However they make the car look a world of difference. Then go FI! Maybe throw in some toms or red out your tails.

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