Firestorm FR-S (Project Sasha): Build Log

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Prolog
Back in the day, a Wednesday I believe, I rolled away in my first love. She was a peppy little red Integra born in '94. We had years of fun together and then the Honda rot came.

I considered a new car as I've never been an original owner but struggled finding a sporty, fun to drive car that I could connect with. The Teg's cancerous rust grew.

Years went by, my new car itch gone and boom! I was awarded an FT86 in GT5. WTF is this sexy little beast! The controller hit the floor and I was all over the Internet researching this new concept. "They better make this!" I demanded. Fast forward to 2012: OMG, they made it! Although it was too late, I was expecting a Son and was selling the Teg for a new house. Life can be so bitter sweet.

My obsession was renewed and grew stronger every time I saw a Twin zipping around town. I found myself looking into the community and the potential of the car. The dream was reborn, Project: Sasha has begun!

The Driver
I am by all means an amateur/novice/n00b. My only experience are oil changes, a belt change, and replacing some spark plugs. My goal is to improve my mechanical capabilities by tackling all the installs myself.

I've grown up with autos and was self taught stick. I will be focusing on utilizing the power band while upshifting and rev matching on downshifts.

Predecessors
'94 Acura Integra: Sold :-(
'86 Toyota MR2: Sold :-(
'06 Jetta: Sold :-D

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Wishlist

Car:
2015 Scion Firestorm FR-S 6MT

May 9, 2015: Test drive day! Took out a 6AT Argento first, this car lived up to each and every expectation I had of the FR-S. The paddles were a blast and I was smiling.

Next up, a 6MT Ultramarine. My mind was blown, everything I felt while driving the AT was amplified exponentially. This, in my opinion, was how the FR-S was meant to be enjoyed... what a great day (all planned by the incredible Miss V*)

June 9, 2015: Speechless and crying, a dream came true. Thinking I was going out for dinner, we ended up at a dealership to show one of our closest friends my dream car. We pulled onto the lot and there was a 2015 Firestorm 6MT FR-S, I was a child pointing out the window screaming "look, look! That's my car!!". Miss V had disappeared to find my oldest friend (who works at the dealership) as I hesitantly pose for pictures in front of the car. Miss V found my friend, they're approaching and asking if I want to sit in it. There was a sold sign hanging from the mirror so I responded "I can't sit in someone else's car", but they convince me to loosen up. I reach my hand out to my friend (Salesperson) but it is Miss V who hands me the keys, she states "It's yours". I break down and embrace her, crying in her arms as I manage to mutter out "thank you".

*The sssmoking hot (hotter than Hot Lava) women I belong to ;-)

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It's happening:

•Lowered clutch pedal
•Clutch return spring swap
•Blitz air filter installed

Next up: black badges and s plate frame

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Reserved for accidentally creating a new post, lol!