any other 40ish people here?
 

Hey guys just wondering if there are any others here that remember the 70's and early 80's. There seems to be a bunch of the younger generation on this forum, not that there's anything wrong with that, what we don't have in exuberance, we make up for in "been there, done that." lol.

Just curious what you all have done your twin to make it your own.
Me? TRD springs, armrest and weather-tech floormats. I don't plan to mod mine in excess, eventually add Open flash tune and header. I still own my Integra type R clone for track days and weekend abusing (endless money-pit). There's not much left stock on that car.

So far I absolutely enjoy my FR-S, Great balance, and wonderfully inadequate tires make for a lot of sideways fun.:burnrubber:

Careful, there's a bunch of us old guys who still remember the 60's and 50's.
I autocross mine, BRZ with Koni's, Ferrodo pads, front sway bar & end links, oils Rival's. All for CS class
Actually thinking of moving up to STX mid season. I'm bored

Mid 40s here. I learned how to drive in MGs, and my first car was a 1970 Triumph TR6. The way my BRZ squats into turns reminds me a lot of the insane MGB my dad built.

I haven't done a whole lot to mine. I just got the windows tinted (today, in fact). I have a set of wider rims for it, but I'm waiting until I burn off the stock tires before putting them on the car. I also have an oil pressure gauge for it, but I haven't had the time to install it because it's going to take some cutting and soldering to make it work.

I might drive this car until the engine goes, then rebuild it and see how much power I can pull out of it naturally aspirated. Or I might trade it in on the next gen model if they make significant improvements. Until then, I'm pretty happy with it stock.

Fastwhite, I used to run the the STS class with my older civic and soon again with my Integra, whenever I get her back together. I've always been fond of test and tune, there's not much more fun than completely ruining a set of tires in one day.

I remember seeing Star Wars as a little kid back in '77. Learned how to drive a manual on a '92 Sentra XE and mastered it on a used '86 RX-7 Sport Edition. To make the twin my own I just swapped all the bulbs with LEDs, PPF, OEM mud guards/mats/fog lights, and Subaru trunk lid carpet. I like the car just the way it is but I'm thinking about front and rear Cusco braces and maybe TOMS tail lights.

any other 40ish people here?
 

50 here, tinted windows, Berk dual tip muffler delete and Rev Motoring intake tube for now, DD and track car...


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Old enough to know better.

Old enough to know better. Well this almost sixty ish guy just keeps on truckin and into my, like tenth build.
I was already a working stiff when I saw Star Wars. I remember the very first Run Run Shaw movie to come to North America. What was it?
My first car was a beat up old 72 corolla. Traded it for a stereo system. Then a 76 chevette, put a no float carburetor on that one. Then a string of Fiat X1/9's. 76 firebird small block 400(fast). A fully built 75 Celica, street. Al this before the nineties.
Old enough to know better indeed.
Boredom can be a baaaaad thing.


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Just hit 45 when I went to the dealer to initially try and buy my FRS...had to wait a month after that though for the 2015s to come in stock to buy mine :)

any other 40ish people here?
 

GREAT TOPIC. No offense to the younger ppl but my perception of the Scion brand was "young ppl's car". I'm 43 and did not want to look like someone trying to recapture their youth. The FR-S/BRZ seem to transcend all the preconceived notions and stereotypes as I've seen quite a few older men and women in this car since I acquired mine. That is extremely encouraging on a number of fronts but mostly for me it says "been there, done that" AND THIS IS A GREAT CAR. Which is exactly my thought because it is. It is reassuring tho to see peers who echo the sentiment. Having said that so far I've added 18 inch wheels and tires, TRD exhaust and "86" center plaque. I wrestle/vacillate with the idea of adding about 50 horsepower DAILY. I don't see myself making many more cosmetic changes unless they accentuate...but the allure of adding more power to this chassis, DAMN!!!
My FR-S is not my daily driver. I have a 2006 Accord Sedan for that and I saw Star Wars when I was 7 years old at a Drive-in movie with my parents.

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Just turning 40....


I have overpipe/frontpipe/Q300 exhaust, Openflash tune, Eibach Prokit springs, camber bolts, rear lower control arms, Weds TC105 wheels.


I love this car. Even with three kids, I love this car. We use our Honda Pilot for most kid hauling and family stuff. The BRZ is my daily driven car to work and around when I don't have the kids to haul. Great sporty/nimble car that still gets pretty darn good gas mileage considering how fun it is.

I'm a bit older.. I still remember my first pet dinosaur..
I've calmed down quite a bit over the years.. I still drive fast
When I can.. Just don't do as many stupid things as I used to..
My only mod to this car has been a cat back exhaust.
For the real world.. It's quick enough as it is..
I got another car that's faster.. But this one is more fun to drive..

I'll be almost 40 by the time I pay off the car. :P

Present. No abs, no traction control, no power windows and no power steering.

How much is "-ish"? I'm drawing Social Security, is that to much to respond to this thread? I've been fascinated with lightweight sports cars since I was a teenager. In addition to the FRS I have an MR2 Spyder in the garage.

I bought the FRS to be my DD and to do track days. Mods for the track are pads, brake fluid, oil cooler, and tires. Haven't done much else. Probably won't until the warranty runs out.

42 here. i use it as my daily driver and have a few mods planned.

Never. You are as young as you feel. Just without the stupidity.


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Just to keep continuity. RunRun Shaw was a big producer of the martial arts movies. He Even had Bruce lee in a few. The movie in question is "Five Fingers of Death".


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34

Such young un's. Lol
But you can call me "old fart"


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45. just some minor cosmetic mods. Love the car.

44 and getting a 15 next year. The number doesn't define me, it's how I feel is all that matters. I like fun, this car is fun. Experience in my driving skill will make it more fun too!!

46 with OFT, OFH, Perrin catback. You are only as old as you let your self be.

45. Cosmetic stuff mostly - FR-S mudguards, Weathertech floor mats, Pep Boys black muffler tips. TRD panel filter. Plan on OFT and maybe OFH after warranty expires. After 2 lightly modded WRX's and helping out with friends' heavily modded WRX's my mantra is, "Mo' stock, mo' betta." Stopped autocrossing since I found a relatively cheap track in Canada. I only go a couple times a year though. Have yet to track the BRZ though.

In terms of the age context here, I was 8 when I saw Star Wars in the theater.

Almost 40
Love this car!
Supercharger (vortech)
Borla header and exhaust
Moto-east tune (highly recommended no matter what mods you have)
4.67 final drive (also highly recommended if your car is AT)

Thank you! I've been feeling pretty lonely here.


BTW, WNY, know where Gasport is? :)

42 here, with a few power & cosmetic mods. Next up, an SQ install. Occasionally I get the "oh, I didn't know you drove that" from some of the younger guys at work, but I really enjoy the car and that's all that matters. And according to my wife I'm still a kid anyway, lol!

40 and loving the car.

Grimmspeed Strut tower brace and master cylinder brace, DC Sport exhaust tips until I can afford a a cat back and possibly header back exhaust; waiting on their intake in the next month or two. Thrown LED's for interior, trunk, plate, and reverse lights from HID_POWERHOUSE, and a center console plaque from Yospeed.

First car I've ever modded.

52 - always been a car nut and am a certified track junkie. I own and have owned many superb sports/track cars and followed the development of the twins with much anticipation. After reading all the reviews and after a fellow track junkie (also 50+) got an FRS last year, I finally gave into curiosity and bought mine a few months ago and am EXTREMELY impressed!

The mods I've done are the minimal items I feel are needed for track driving: crash/camber bolts, Carbotech XP12 pads, Perrin oil cooler, TF brake cooling kit, 17x8 RPF1 wheels with 235 AD08 tires.

I'm waiting to see the reviews of the Cosworth Stage 1 (220HP) kit to get rid of the torque dip and for a reasonable 10% power gain. This mod is more for street driving ;)

44 here. The FR-S is my year 'round daily driver. I bought it new in June 2012 because I wanted something fun to drive every day (got tired of driving beaters and trucks as everyday vehicles). So far, I've added a TRD airbox, a Nameless op/dp combo, and a modified TRD catback.
My weekend car is an '07 V6 Mustang that I bought new. It has a supercharger, headers, gears and a bunch of other mods.

44. See my build thread for mods. Love the car.

Not to take the thread off-topic but I would be extremely interested in a review of a kit like this. I trust the Cosworth name and am not looking to overstress what is already a high strung engine IMO. Would like more power but if it maintains a semblance of reliability 220hp would be fine. Eliminating the torque dead spot would be worth the price of admission personally. Affordability would be nice too. I don't want to grenade this engine or change it's character either. Back on topic, THIS would be a mod I'd consider.


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Gas used to be 25c per gallon.

Toyota designed a new lightweight platform that would appeal to sportcar enthusiasts.
Not many in the 25 and younger marketing segment have seen much in this category as new cars, what with all the boats they've been building for years.
Toyo is hoping to get the younger gens to realize that something like this exists and is an affordable option.
Lo Powah.

oh, Perrin lic. relocator and shift knob. WeatherTech floormats. yo

42 Here also. Love this car, it's my year round DD. My only mods are all-season tires & all weather floor mats. I'm still trying to convince my wife I need the Berk Dual muffler delete.
I think Toyota knew we were waiting on this car. Thank goodness they pull the trigger and built it.


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41 here. Year round DD. TRD Exhaust, TRD Intake, Eibach Pro kit, tint and 18 x 9.5 Work Kiwamis.

Rookie of the year finalist in SCCA Solo (STX)

My family think it's a "mid life crisis" car after driving a 4runner for 15 years.
My friends are secretly jealous of it because they're all driving SUVs or minivans to haul the kids around.
It's a blast to drive and as long as I can get my girl and my golf clubs around, it's fine with me.

I've probably driven through on the way to the rez. ;)

36 here.

Wife surprised me with the car for Father's Day 2013.

I do feel old as most of the people I meet with 86's are younger and just want as much camber as the can on the car :sigh:

Great idea for a thread!

Mods/blog below.

46 here. mods here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43402

Also 36 here. The BRZ is my first actual new car. I absolutely love it (especially after I replaced the stock sound system).

I too saw Star Wars at the drive in, and gas was 86cents when I first started driving. I actually made a Beuford T Justice reference at work, and the younger guys are like "who is that?" lol