Worth tuning an automatic FRS?

[Cole]

I've done a little bit to my AT.

Header, exhaust, lowered, wheels, big wing, some interior stuff and a tune.

I love my car to bits. The only thing you'll have to deal with is the "lol auto" crowd. But that's easy to deal with if you're not self conscious and you don't care when fuckboys make fun of you on the interwebz or at meets.

[PetrolioBenzina]

For the cost of turning your FR-S into a clown-car Rocket Bunny, you can do some actual improvements.

[HKz]

My first FRS was an automatic so from my personal experience I would say go for it, RB, FI, etc even though I have a MT now I have never understood why there is such a rift between modding cars with an AT vs MT the twin's automatic tranny is underrated and the car still obviously retains all of its handling prowess.

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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by FX86

so you got an automatic because you will be stuck in traffic pretty much most of the time...what exactly would you do with a tuned 400HP+ car stuck in traffic?

seems like a waste

I don't know. Stopped in traffic is close to hard parking so a 400HP RB car may be just the ticket.

OP, drive, determine what you want to do (if anything), research how to do it, save up the money to do it right, do it. Doesn't matter if a MT or AT the same things can be done to both.

[KalbiCool88]

Do whatever your heart desires and try to do it without regrets.

[dtrop]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I don't know. Stopped in traffic is close to hard parking so a 400HP RB car may be just the ticket.

OP, drive, determine what you want to do (if anything), research how to do it, save up the money to do it right, do it. Doesn't matter if a MT or AT the same things can be done to both.

This. Transmission selection has little to do with modifying a car unless you are modifying specifics regarding that transmission.





Without going FI, doing the following can be very satisfying:

Tires
Wheels
OFT or Ecutek Tune
Header
CBE
front pipe/over pipe if desired
Minor suspension if needed


RB, in your case, is probably not even worth it. Don't change things for the sake of changing them. Change them if you can argue to yourself that they will serve a purpose to your driving and/or visual enjoyment.

[darthpnoy1984]

Just do catback and drop in and enjoy the car. Frankly it doesn't need any more power.


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[WWFT86]

I drive mine in manual mode exclusively except wheen having the occasional bagle or coffee.. then i switch over to Automatic. Many moons ago I used to drive a MT integra type-R and I feel this car is more fun to drive in AT manual mode, if you have to deal with any type of big city commute at all.

I'd suggest try out some cosmetic changes eg. Tint/clear bta/coating (eg. Opticoat or ceramic pro) 4th brake light, first while get used to this car in manual mode. It's truly a fun car to drive and the downshift rev match so well done that I know not many MT drivers can get this smooth even when they know what they're doing with heel/toe.

[ToyotaFan84]

Originally Posted by Dp3

Hey guys, i'm kindda new to this but my dad recently got me an FRS for graduation but it's an automatic because I daily commute to LA a lot so i'm always in traffic. I have always been a fan of Rocket Bunny kit but would it be worth it if I start fixing up my car but it's an automatic? thoughts?

Is your dad paying the insurance (monthly payments) for this car? Not trying to be a douche, but if you're not in position to assume financial responsibility of the car then your dad's opinion does matter. I was in a similar situation to you when I graduated high school and although my dad gave me the car, it eventually became clear that he was letting me use what was really his car.

So if you're dad isn't cool with it, you might want to keep it stock until you can afford the car or maybe acquire a car that you can afford and mod that.

If your dad is cool or you're braver/more rebellious than I was, mod to your heart's content. Even if the process/end result isn't worth it, it'll be a learning experience for you that you can ultimately draw upon to make future decisions.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Dp3

Hey guys, i'm kindda new to this ........... thoughts?

CONGRATULATIONS on your new machine and WELCOME to ..... The Forum .......

For average driving, you have just acquired one of the best looking and best handling cars, for the money, that comes right out of the box.

I suggest you jest leave it alone and drive it.


humfrz

[novice]

just did UEL, catback, overpipe, drop in air filter, new wheels and tires, OFT on my '16 and als using E85. Man it is night and day power. it use to be laughable now it is a good car in my opinion. Can't wait to add an SC. thing will be a rocket.

[Touge_ninja]

Your car your money. I had a turbo AT a few years back and it was a blast to drive. Build it the way you want it.

[airjonny]

If I got a AT, I would go with a FD swap to make it accelerate as fast, if not faster than the stick. I test drove an AT and it's pretty fun still.

[86geek]

Originally Posted by darthpnoy1984

Just do catback and drop in and enjoy the car. Frankly it doesn't need any more power.


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