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QQQQBall's "RE"Build FR-S Thread (PIC HEAVY)

Figured I would start a thread so I could have something to look back on when it's all said and done -

I'm a true believer in "Built not Bought" and tend to take it to the extreme.

Since most of us buy a car and modify it the way we want...why not by a car that was declared "dead" by the insurance company and bring her back to life the way you want?

1) It'll be cheaper in the long run (just more time consuming)
2) You don't have to feel guilty about removing perfect OEM parts

Bad news - the car is tainted for life with the letter "R"...

Body
Repainted Lexus Glacier Frost Mica - 074
Agency Power Shorty Antenna
Duraflex GT Concept Hood
Leg Motorsports Duck Bill Spoiler
No name Front Lip & Side Aero
OEM Headlights - Blacked out housing @retrosmiths

Wheels Tires - @WheelDude.com
Rota RT-5 Hyper Silver: 18x8.5 F, 18x9.5 R
Falken FK-453: 225/40 F, 255/35 R

Brakes
2008 STI Brembo Calipers - Powder coated Project Mu Teal (Done by NeedPowderCoating, Newark, NJ)
DBA 400 STI Rotors @THMotorsports.com
Goodridge G-Stop Brake Lines - THMotorsports.com
StepTech STI Brake Pads - Street Performance - @THMotorsports.com

Suspension - THMotorsports.com
Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers w/ Radial Bearings
Whiteline Sway Bar Endlinks

Intake/Exhaust -
Perrin Intake Tube @THMotorsports.com
Crawford Power Blocks @THMotorsports.com
HKS Drop In Filter @THMotorsports.com
Tomei EL Header @THMotorsports.com
Berk Test Pipe @THMotorsports.com
Gt86 JDM Exhaust tips @genesis86
Invidia Q300
Corksport Blue Urethane Exhaust Hangers
EcuTek Tune - EFI Logics, Bethel, CT

Interior
Bride Japan Cuga Seats
Planted seat brackets
Yospeed 86 center console emblem
Alcantara wrapped Cluster @JPM Coachworks

2/5/2014: Car purchased and picked up
3/26/2014: Car is in the booth
10/1/2104: Car is on road

My most recent rebuild was a 2007 350z Nismo #114 out of 1,608 - here are some pics of that journey (sold in 11/2012):

Side note - I'm not the guy that crashed either of these!

wait what did I sell to you? haha I forgot

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Originally Posted by retrosmiths (Post 1628708)

wait what did I sell to you? haha I forgot

Hahaha OEM headlights

I hope those garnishes are working out for you bud.

Don't remember what I sold, but glad I could help! Can't wait to see your progress.
As for suspension, I went with SPC LCA's because they're low priced. If you want coilovers good for DDing then I can recommend SPD Pro-Street coilovers. If you're looking for performance/tracking then I'm sure someone else can point you in the right direction.

That's great to hear. Hopefully the radiator treats you well.

I'm glad you make a valid point on a rebuild. I bought my car new Feb 2013 and threw a piston rod back in October 2013. Unfortunately, Toyota would not warranty the engine issues (long story short, lol). Last week I finished my car with the engine rebuild, tuning, parts, etc. and finally got her back on the road. The amount of changes I did would have been more budget "friendly" if I were to buy this car used or rebuilt a crashed one. With the growing support for this platform and the amount of damaged FRS/BRZ parts out there I'm sure this will be a very fun and rewarding project for you.

Best of luck on your build! And thanks :)

how in the shit does a wooden fence do THAT MUCH front end damage to that Z? wtfffffffffffff?

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Originally Posted by forzajuve (Post 1630293)

how in the shit does a wooden fence do THAT MUCH front end damage to that Z? wtfffffffffffff?

The original owner found me after I had already sold it looking to buy it back...He told me he was going 120 in the rain on bald tires, slid about 500 feet into this fence (these are his pictures)

Dat FD tho...Good luck on the build sir!

FD looks familiar. Is that "Quinn?"

that FD has an LS2 in it.... located in CT

Not him then. Guy lives in the Hartford area, where I'm from.

Anyway, if the car is going to see snow, steer clear of the cheap, aluminized-steel shock body coilovers. I've had an excellent experience with RS-R Sports-i coils... and my KWs lasted multiple CT winters while I was there.

holy stupidity batman

Finally done! Decided to go with Lexus Glacier Frost Mica over Whiteout...

Amazing work! Now it just needs this last set of HKS coilovers I have taking up shelf space...

Already went with Fortune Auto.. @vividracing

I want those breaks haha that color looks fantastic!

Hood looks great man! If anybody wants the same one in Duraflex in Carbon Creations Pm me for the best pricing out there!

Dialed in the ride height: -1.5 camber in the front, -2.5 in the rear
http://33.media.tumblr.com/350641db6...kwho1_1280.jpg

Thanks @Extreme Dimensions! Hood fits real well...just have to cover it when it rains...

where did you order that spoiler from? Their website is in another language ha any us distributors?

@srizzors25 - I ordered it from https://www.japanparts.com/.

Be prepared to wait a month or so...I wasn't able to find any US distributors at the time (earlier this year). I would recommend looking into Lux Motion - their duckbill looks extremely similar and they're based stateside.

Dang your rebuilds are sooooo goood! That Nismo Z looked awesome.

BTW what's your opinion so far on the Fortune Auto 500 coilovers? I'm planning on getting them with the Swift springs with radial bearings.

Thanks 10Stars! Love the coilovers, the radial bearings prevent the popping noise you often hear with coilovers. I wouldn't spend the money on the Swift springs unless you will be tracking the car every weekend. The car is so light and tight as it is, upgraded spring rates aren't really necessary.

Hmmm you think so? I don't plan on tracking my car but I do plan on some spirited driving. You may be right though maybe I should just opt out of the Swift springs.

Anyways those Brembos came out great!:thumbsup:

Finally put the car back on the road!
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car looks great man!

that 370z was beautiful!

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Finally got a chance to post all pics from the body shop and the long rebuild!

Can you post some pictures of the hood and did you vent it or is it aftermarket?

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Originally Posted by TKShu22 (Post 2317007)

Can you post some pictures of the hood and did you vent it or is it aftermarket?

It's a duraflex hood -
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I seen a "RE" and my first thought was "OH SHIT ROTARY ENGINE SWAP"
I like the rear spoiler, any plans in rear lights?

Beautiful build!!!

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Originally Posted by Teseo (Post 2341977)

I seen a "RE" and my first thought was "OH SHIT ROTARY ENGINE SWAP"
I like the rear spoiler, any plans in rear lights?

Nahhh I like the OEM lights

Car looks great, man!