What should I buy next?
 

Hi guys!
I have been around this forum for about a year (yes i know 0 posts..) searching through every thread/topic about the FR-S.:thumbup:

I got my fr-s about 5-6 months ago and my most recent upgrade was
an Invidia Catback exhaust + Invidia Catless Frontpipe. Now I'm wondering what to buy next. My budget works around 2k (working nonstop for that cashhhhflowwww).

I've come to conclusion between several upgrades

• 1. Eibach sportline springs (I searched over and over about sagging/shocks problems, but i'm willing to do it if possible.)
• 2. Borla UEL header + invidia overpipe+OFT tablet/tune
• 3. wheels + tires . (RPF1, maybe xxr's, NT03, Gram lights) (I prefer 18x8+ with 30+ offset..)

**No I don't track my car YET. maybe in the near future.
I would appreciate any insight to which one of these upgrades I should I get ... thanks!

I'd get the wheels.

Me too

Hold down traction control for more than 3.5 seconds on a stock then drive/abuse it. No upgrades needed. The only people that need more hp are the ones who can't drive correctly.

Unfortunately many people will end up with this if they do that

http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFile...0/81932741.gif

It is pretty obvious this guy is just looking for cosmetic appeal. Why waste your time posting stupid irrelevant shit that has not tie to original post.

At least read the original post before making yourself look like a dumb ass.


This site needs a fail button.

OFT has got to be the biggest bang for buck right now. Possibly Crawford power blocks.

For 2k, I'd say: Project Mu hc800 pads, Hotchkiss springs, a set of extreme performance street tires, 225/45r17, on some good condition craigslist wheels and finally an OFT tablet. Should be great in balance and right within your budget. For mainly a simple street car, that would be my setup on your budget. Too bad I've been dumping my budget into my MR2 this year :)

Don't really think the buttons make you run reds. Mine don't. Am I using them wrong???????

Unfortunately many more people that drive with electronic aids on will end up this way by just being a bad driver, possibly asleep or drunk or otherwise distracted.

-alex

Fuk u!

Don't worry about that, I've done plenty of that... i.e 2nd set of tires rn. LOL :thumbup:
But in all reality, getting rid of that torque dip seems like a good idea. Even if i'm not in the 200whp range. it's all about that butt dyno right?

Thanks for the suggestion! :)
I also daily commute around 200+ miles a week (college:cry:)

The first thing I'd do is not spend any money yet. The second is to get out on a track and find out if you really want to do that. Assuming you do, 3rd is to read the hell out of these threads:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25485
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38926
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25494
If your serious about tracking these will be very helpful, and will provide a guide as to how best to spend your money. With only 2K to spend it will be real easy to spend it on things that make little or no difference on the track.

WUT???? Traction and stability control make you a worse driver?? HMMMMM what are the manufactures thinking building these electronic death traps.

Wow those are some interesting threads. :bow::bow:
However, as of right now tracking isn't really on my mind; like I said maybe some time in the future(maybe i'm just too lazy lol). That doesn't mean I love to go for a spirited drive~ :)

an alignment is really all a person will should ever need if they are in a position where they have to ask. drive upgrades. dont buy them.

Personally I'd get this:

Eibach Pro springs - $225
Eibach front and rear sway bars - $300
Kartboy short shifter - $225
Wheels & tires with the rest - $1250

You can always get a used set of wheels & tires, then spend your savings on the OFT.

man... I have heard many good things about the pro kit. that was actually my prior choice instead of the sportline (1.4 drop tends to be 1.6-.7 after it settles?) because I really don't want my shocks to blow out or saggy assss LOL.
then again there are people that have lasted 10k miles. idk.. mixed reviews throw me off.
:( However, prokits are a +1. hehe.

Anywho thanks for the suggestion :)

I suggest going with the headers and oft then since you're saying you want to eliminate that torque dip

OFT + OFH

Well, here's the result you'll get with each:

Springs: pros: looks better, corners flatter
cons: shocks were matched to stock springs, car will now be oversprung and under-damped. Reduced ride height means you gotta watch out for those low curbs, dips in the road, and all that crap

header/OFT: pros: moar power! If you like it (I don't personally), more pronounced boxer rumble
cons: assuming you're removing both factory cats, your car's gonna stink like shit for anyone who drives behind you. It's gonna be noisy; watch out for cops

wheels/tires: pros: better looking than stock wheels, more grip for faster cornering
cons: car will be less tail-happy (if you enjoy sliding it around), reduced tire life (assuming you go with a high performance summer tire)

Finally a more simplified pros/cons view :thumbup:
Since I'm still on warranty, do you think I should go Header/OFT? someone at a meet said not to touch headers because it can void warranty... of course the ECU tune will void warranty, but never heard about the headers.

Also in my area there are d16 civics running open headers, so I don't think cops will be on me for the header/OFT upgrade(if I go this route).

again thanks for the suggestion :thanks:

Technically the header/tune wouldn't "void" your warranty, but if you have an engine problem that's the first thing they'll point their finger at. If you have a headlight go out or a window stop working the two are not correlated so they won't flag your warranty based on that. I recommend wheels/tires personally.

I would suggest tracking it first, autocross or an HPDE. It will change your outlook on what mods are important to you. Also, if you mod too much before going to a trackday/autocross you will likely outclass your abilities. Not to mention it's insanely fun to track, even in completely stock form.

However, if you are going to get something. I'd go with either the wheels or a PTuning EL header and tune.