09-24-2015, 02:40 PM | #1 |
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locals with turbo FRS/BRZs ?
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I currently drive a 2005 M3. I wanna get rid of it because of the ridiculous maintenance. My plan is so pick up and FRS and to make up for the power difference i want to turbo it to make similar power. The one thing that will help me tip over the fence is if i could hopefully test drive someone BRZ/FRS that is already turbo'd or at least go for a ride. And i can do the same in my car, you can drive my car. or hold my walet or phone or keys. or whatever you want. Not looking for a joy ride or to screw around. I just want to experience a turbo'd frs/brz before i commit to buying one. The M3 is the best car ive owned. (coming from a corolla, na 240sx, boosted 240sx, a honda fit, and a 350Z.) the maintenance is just killing me and i'd love to get back into a car where i can start it drive it and not worry about the next time i have to drop $1000+ on repairs. that being said. im in the 805 / ventura county and 818 / reseda area. feel free to contact me at 805 558 3067. Thanks everyone. |
09-24-2015, 03:02 PM | #2 |
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FI on a FRS/BRZ is good
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It should be faster than your E46 M3, OP.
And if you are not handy with the tools, I don't think a turbocharged BRZ is that easy to maintain. |
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In regards to going from E46 M3 to turbo FRS/BRZ you should ask @King Tut about his build. I've known him for a while and helped out getting his turbo kit, but I know he comes from where I started as well which was with BMW's. Here's a couple of his threads for reference:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29761 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15784 Also, based on all the kits we've installed here and sold to the local area, there's quite a few Full Blown kits in the Southern California area. I don't have a shop car here with one installed, but I know there's quite a few that we've installed here that might be able to chime in and possibly take you for a ride |
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OP you should look into superchargers as well
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M3 maintenance, like valve inspection and adjustment, vanos, subframe welding, rod bearings are things that i no longer want to deal with. im about $10k into maintenance alone in the M3 since purchasing it in march. |
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and yea, just waiting for a member nice enough to give me a ride! |
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I live in Oxnard bro, I've been wanting to do a ride along with a FI FRS/BRZ too lol if its worth the $6k
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come to torrance, i can show you my fullblown brz 9psi of boost
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If you're ever in Orange or Anaheim I can give you a ride along in mine.
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i might take you up on that offer.
sick man, thanks. if im ever out there ill PM you. I actually might be there sometime next week |
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