Takumi788's Just Track Not Street FRS
 

CURRENT MODIFICATIONS

Exterior
- Verus Hood Louvers
- Custom Verus based front splitter w/ professional awesome diffusers
- Verus Rear Diffuser w/ diff covers
- 9lives custom chassis mounted wing

Interior - Gutted
- Autopower race roll bar
- Oreca Start FG Edition Racing Seat
- Schroth Flexi Profi II 6 point Harness

Wheels and Tires
- Enkei RPF1 - 17x9 +35 with 255/40/17 tires


Engine/Exhaust
- Openflash Tablet - Stage 2
- Openflash Header
- Invidia Catless Resonated Front pipe
- Invidia Q300 Catback - (2020) I removed the muffler and added a turndown after the rear axle
- Maximal Performance Oil Cooler Kit

Suspension
- Custom valved YCW Suspension Reference Series Coilovers
- Whiteline Adjustable Sway bar links
- Whiteline Roll centre/bump steer correction kit
- Whiteline Front Control arm lower inner rear bushing
- Whiteline Front Control arm lower inner front bushing
- Megan Racing toe links
- SPC Adjustable Rear LCAs


Brakes
- RR Racing Stage II Willwood Front BBK
- RR Racing Sport Willwood Rear BBK
- DTC60 pads and cheap rotors

Drivetrain
- IRP Short Shifter V3
- TIC Steering rack bushings
- MTEC Shift Spring Kit
- Whiteline subframe bushings
- Whiteline differential support outrigger insert
- Whiteline Transmission mount bushing insert

2625 lbs with full tank and me in it.

The night I brought her home 2013:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-F...0D8827F480.JPG

2015:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--...o/IMAG0727.jpg

2017:
https://preview.ibb.co/fGwg5k/20170428_193945.jpg

2018:
https://i.imgur.com/2Gyy28S.jpg

2019:
https://i.imgur.com/KQ6te6y.jpg

2020:
https://i.imgur.com/G8CtppN.jpg

Hotchkis Springs/Megan rear toe arms/Stainless Steel brake lines
 

Aside from a few little cosmetic modifications (tinted headlights, redded tails) Hotchkis springs, Megan Racing toe arms, and Stoptech stainless steel brake lines were the first install.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-R...0+17.57.52.jpg

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Tomika intake tube/HKS drop-in air filter
 

Added a Tomika intake tube and HKS drop-in air filter. Sticking with a drop in for easy replacement in the future. I bought the Tomika tube because at the time it was one of the only tubes that you could keep the intake sound generator. I want to keep the noise generator because with your windows down and a helmet on (like on a track day) its way to hard to hear the car as is.

Cool. Curious to see what you want to do

Congrats on the new FR-S!

Any pictures of your S13's by chance? (S14 owner here)

Nick C.

The FRS isn't too new. I bought it in March 2013. Just starting the journal now.

Here is a couple pictures of my S13
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-q...o/IMG_0129.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3...o/IMG_0139.JPG

Time to finally get rid of the awful stock tires and gaudy stock rims. I ordered four XXR 527 18" x 8.75" +35. These seemed like a great compromise or form and function. I also ordered four of the just released Dunlop Direzza Z102 in 235/40/18. The specs on my tires of choice aren't to impressive, but they are perfect for a street driven FRS.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-U...404807546.jpeg

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Watkins Glen HPDE
 

Watkins Glen is surely one of the best tracks in the nation. I highly recommend it to any track addict.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I...I_DE1_0849.JPG

Exhaust
 

Installed the Invidia Q300 with Invidia Catless resonated front pipe. I hear from other threads that only a header makes power. I want to go all out on the header and have the rest of the exhaust tame it down. Thinking the Openflash UEL header soon.

Nice looking S13 (always preferred the shark nose to the pig nose)

Have you looked at FT86Speedfactory's UEL header?

Nick C.

Thank you.

I have and I like that header too. However I will be getting an OFT. I like that the OFT tune is designed particularly for the OFH. It seems inefficient to have a tune that was meant for one header (the OFH) and use another (even though they seem similar). It probably doesn't make any difference but it makes sense in my mind.

BTW - I recently purchased Diode Dynamics fog light kit and it is a great quality part. I hated the blank spot where the fogs were supposed to go. The front end looks complete now. Just wanted to say thanks. Pictures to come.

I have not been a fan of those wheels but the more I see them the more I like them. I am REALLY hoping to make it to a few track days this year. Woudl love to go to the glenn, just need the money/time off from work. Seems like the best bang for the buck vs spending 375 to do the day at LRP

The wheels are cheap and nice for daily driving. I plan on buying a set of 17" x 9" RPF1's with sticky tires for the track at some point.

Love Watkins Glen. I used to live in NY. How much did you pay for the wheels and tires together if you dont mind me asking?

Under $1200 including shipping

Wheels:
http://www.nlmotoring.com/XXR-527-Wh.../52788107n.htm

Tires:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

Keep the pics/updates coming. I am sure that you will be extremely happy with the car once you get the header/OFT :D

Time flies
 

Time flies when your having fun. Just accomplished this on my way back from a touge run yesterday. 7/20/14

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I did a quick touge run after work and couldn't avoid taking a picture while I was walking back to the car from grabbing a drink. Shows off the Diode Dynamic fog light kit I recently installed. Great product. I bought a series 10 fog light button and dash cluster so the on off switch is located in the same cluster the trunk opener is.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mS...=w1530-h865-no

I installed the Cusco Lower Arm Braces yesterday. I had these bookmarked on my computer because I was going to look into what they would do for handling aspects. Before I could my girlfriend decided to get them for me for out anniversary (shes awesome). I cant see any way these help handling but they sure are beefier than the stock ones and they look nice too.

http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/images/965492FL.jpg

Installed the MTEC Shift Spring Kit. Seems to help out quite a bit. Its nice for quick shifts for sure. People seem to swear by it so I figured it was worth the $30 and the half hour install time.

Man I love the look of the xxr 527's but they're too freakin' heavy! D:

Both of those cars are so badass :w00t:

Renato
Team TWM Performance

New Hawk PC pads and Stop Tech slotted rotors. The Hawk HP+ pads are by far the best pads I have ever used but they squeal like crazy on the street so they are going to be for track use only. I will be using the Hawk PC pads for street use.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-n...o/IMAG0454.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-A...o/IMAG0459.jpg

She's in my dads garage for winter hibernation. This time next year I should be a home owner so this is the last winter in a garage I can't work on it in.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b...o/IMAG0470.jpg

**Winter Update**

Shes still in storage but is gaining quite the pile of parts. Awaiting April are:
OFT
OFH
Jon Motoring Over pipe
Radium PCV catch can
Motul Trans/diff fluid
Stoptech slotted rear rotors
Hawk HP+ rear pads
Rain guards
FT86 Speedfactory front splitter w/ race upgrade
Setrab Oil cooler kit from Maximal Performance

Coming soon.
Raceseng Cas/cam plates

Getting antsy to get back behind the wheel. I have been tired of winter since November.

It was above freezing and sunny out on Saturday so I took the opportunity to install my Radium PCV oil catch can. Love the quality and super easy install.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-t...o/IMAG0589.jpg

Finally pulled the trigger on the Openflash Header!

Its bad when this forecast is exciting. I'm happy to be out of single digits. Looks like it may even be warm enough to install some of the pile of parts Saturday and Sunday.

Stay strong...winter is just a few weeks from being over! ;)

Just ordered the only remaining stock part on my exhaust. Jon Motoring over pipe.

Nice! Bummer it's so cold there, it's been 40-mid 60s for the past 2 weeks here!

Just scheduled my only track day at the Glen this year. They are paving the track starting in June. Pretty excited! April 27th with NASA.

New vanity plate.

Also thinking about manning up and ditching the Hotchkis springs and XXR wheels for some RCE tarmac II coil overs and 17x9 +35 RPF1s. I love the look of the XXRs but I think its time to start adding some more track related parts.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-R...o/IMAG0643.jpg

Takumi788s Track/Street FRS
 

I confirm. All above told the truth.

Maximal Oil Cooler Kit installed.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-s...o/IMAG0646.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2...o/IMAG0640.jpg

Flushed the trans and diff fluid to Motul gear 300 75w90 fluids and pulled the trigger on the FT86 Speedfactory front splitter and race upgrade. Almost time to take her out of storage!

23,000 miles
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-O...o/IMAG0660.jpg

Fresh start
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-R...o/IMAG0661.jpg

Magnetic numbers for the track. Looks a lot more professional than painters tape. Ignore the mess of a garage. My dad is a pack rat. lol

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-B...2B16.07.23.jpg

What's your opinion on the wheels? Worth it? Did it make the car slower/ gain weight?

I didn't really notice a weight difference but I did notice a huge improvement in grip over the stock set up thanks to the tire I am running. On the street the weight really wasn't noticeable. But my goal is more of a track car and I regret buying them for that reason. Other than that I haven't had any problems with them. They fit and look great. However, because of my track day car goals they are for sale on craigslist at this very moment. Lol. I would put them for sale on this forum but would be local sale only.

Nice build, we have some similarities between builds (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85018). I've built mine for touge and light track duty, but sadly have no tracks to play on. It's quite fun to go out on a cruise and hit some twisties and hang with "faster cars" and not break a sweat. Keep up the good work and I hope warmer weather comes your way soon!

Haha. I saw your build thread earlier today and loved to see a similar build. Your like the Arkansas bizarro me. Not a lot of people use the Hotchkis springs and I think they are great. I am WICKED jealous of your wheel set up. I'm trying to sell mine now so I can replace them with black RPF1's 17x9 +35. Love your build.