Who else keeps their FR-S stock?
 

Am I the only one? I fell in love with the car stock which is why I purchased it...I can't see myself modding it at all besides maybe tinting the windows. I just felt like bringing it up because it seems like to most people on this forum, the FR-S is a never-ending, never-satisfied type of project.

Does anyone else feel this way or is it just me? :iono:

I plan to when I pick one up. I like spending money on gas driving more than modding.

A person who keeps their car stock is less likely to be on these forums, or even changing their own oil. While being on these forums is the opposite.

Its not that I am not satisfied. I am very happy. I love it. BUUUT I could be also be MORE happy!

i cant keep any car stock :o

The Antiriced of course. Actually what I plan for the future is fog lights and exhaust tips. Though minor those are the two points where the car begs improvement. Thinking there are many others out there planning on keeping it stock. People who mod are just more active on the forum. Oh, and new wheels. Can't forget that.

look at the size of your stock exhaust compared to the space provided...

mods please ban OP

Only slow drivers need to mod. A person with my skill set can win 100% stock.

You are not alone OP. I have stock car and no plans for mods. I would rather save up for next gen 86/BRZ or FT-1 Supra or whatever.

Thanks for a logical response :thumbsup:

So far I've kept mine stock. I'd like to do some modding with it but not sure I will find the time or funds to do it.

Stock here other than the OFT. But then my idea of "mods" are probably different than the typical FR-S owner. "Mods" to me would be spending money on the engine, tranny, brakes and suspension, not slapping stupid-looking plastic on it or a stance job.

I've modded my cars in the past, but I want to take my time with the FRS. This will be the only car I buy brand new, and I really want to enjoy the car how it came from the factory before I start changing things. I also want to savor each mod to see how it directly effects the rest of the car.

I probably wont do any mods until after I pay off the car, and once I do, I will probably only mod when a factory part gives out (Air filter, tires, ect.)

Need to define "stock" for mine! It came new from the dealer already lowered, tinted, lip spoiler, catback exhaust, sway bars and intake. Is it stock or modded?
Seeing more and more guys that want to stay stock on here all the time lately. Now that could change once they have the car a while and it isn't quite as new and exciting.

My car has been stock for a year. I'm loving it, but I am thinking of adding Borla UEL headers and a Perrin exhaust sometime in the future.

It's only a matter of time until the mod bug gets the majority of us. Many many people on here started out intending to keep the car stock, the struggle is real.

Oh, I did some minor mods; a touch screen radio/nav system - helps me find my way home; an axle back exhaust - still have some 50's left in me .....;)


humfrz

I will stay stock until warranty expire or get bored of it. Whichever come first

I have a few minor mods, most of which were purchased from my local Toyota dealer. Could a TRD exhaust and intake be considered stock? They were an option... I can't leave anything totally stock.


As for the never-ending, never-satisfied type of project, that's what my Mustang is for.

K&N Filter and planned upgrade to brake fluid, brake pads, and rubber because I'm beating the hell out of it every couple of months so guess I'm excluded.

Mine is stock and will stay mostly that way (I have headlights, taillights and a catback on the way) until the warranty expires. I really want to mod it (serious engine/drivetrain stuff) but a big part of why I bought a new car was for the warranty, and that's how my budget is setup. At least this way I can see what others do and learn what works and what doesn't.

Completing stock 14 here. I don't plan on doing anything to it since it's a lease.

I like the look of stock. I don't know if Series 1.0 counts though.

But there are a few things I'd like to do some time in the future:
Tint windows
OEM fog lights
Try black plastidip on wheels
Underpanels
Cupholder (this is a serious issue)

Why would Series 1 not count? Different stock yes but just as stock as stock, stock!

I consider the TRD stuff stock for the most part. Not in the essence of the word but more so that its genuine to Toyota and the options were given at the dealership.....not some online Chinese website

Holy crow and I thought I was the only one!

I am 100% right behind you with my FRS being stock and likely will be till it is paid off. Also like you, it will be the only car I will ever buy new and I am going to take my time modding this car. So far I've replaced the air filter with a K&N because the stock paper one was dirty, bought some Diode Dynamics LED stuff, and I have a 5AD spoiler needing to be painted and mounted. <$100 mods for now. The car will likely stay like this for the next 4 years as it is also my daily driver and it does well at that in stock trim. I don't need two projects as my mr2 is still has not reached its goal.

So for now, my FRS will be bone stock with wet dreams of a turbo setup and all the goodies.

It's beautiful just the way it is.

I worry about oil temp so there's an oil cooler in my future. I figured out the clutch issue. That's it.

Yeah, I'm sure that's all.

...I think.

I am torn on the subject actually.
Yes, maybe it is "stock" because TRD is Toyota so not really after market parts.
But... on the other hand, since it isn't as it came from the factory so did the dealer just mod my car for me?
But... I didn't ask for those parts they were already on the car (showroom demo for TRD add ons) so is it actually stock after all?
Damn I have even confused myself at this point!

I plan on staying stock, performance wise, during the 36k warranty period. During that I will tint windows and buy a spare set of head and tail lights to darken the chrome insides.

After that, who knows. I have a Celica Alltrac and a 1980 Corolla for modding. I love the FR-S but there is something to be said about personalizing your vehicle.

Let's call it "Stock, Phase II"

I can live with that!

Yeah, I've had projects in the past that I just threw parts at whenever I had extra money. Modifying is fun, but addicting. Considering I'm still financing the car it seems like the extra money would be better spent paying off the rest of the car.

Stock for now until the new car warranty runs out....

My FR-S had Toyota badges and OEM clear side markers, but that's it. I was planning to keep it stock.

When I'm ready to get another one, I won't even swap badges. I'm keeping it mint. It's more of a sentimental thing that a lot of car enthusiasts will not understand, but definitely respect.

I have an all-stock 91' MR2 with 88k miles and everything is original. No window tints or anything. I love the feeling of driving a stock car that's notorious for being modified.

On the other hand, I love seeing people's projects & tastes, so I'm not a hater at all to the modding game!

I tried to keep mine stock!!
1 month old and I already replaced..
Low beams = HID 4300k
High beams drl = Nokya yellows
License plate lights = super white leds

But thats it! I swear! Lol.
Only things I want is a 35% window tint and wider wheels with sticky rubbers..
Along the lines of 17x9 and 235 series tires... Maybe next year..
So much for staying stock :(

I was just looking to change the exhaust to a cat back.......and maybe some springs,..new tires and wheels...HIDs..ooops.

I'm guessing by the OP's definition my car is stock. Since the only mods I got are basically converting my Monogram FRS into a stock 86 found elsewhere. Meaning I got the 86 mm exhaust tips, the trunk lid liner(how did this not get included on a Monogram!), the underbody panels and I got the EDM badges showing GT86 and Toyota at the rear. The only remaining items left to do are the wheel caps(to be done after winter is over), decide whether to keep the Scion boomerang spoiler and the steering wheel emblem.

I enjoy basic mods... Had a wrangler for 3 years and only did some basics to easily the most modifiable car ever. My brz will only get an intake and exhaust. The spoiler (own a premium) is one from the limited. That might not count. The Rims and tires might not count either.

Owned my FRS for 3 weeks now and have already done some heavy mods:
- Changed license plate frames
- Removed dealership decal

Ok, so I am just a piker. :) I admit it.

But this forum is an awesome place to hang and learn stuff. There are some serious modders here.

Gotta say, for me, my FRS is incredible stock.

Besides installing the OEM mud flaps and a winter tire/wheel set up my 10-series remains bare bones stock. Tinting the glass would be nice at some point. No mods Partly because this is my DD 12 months a year and partly because I want maximum value when I sell it in a year or two. I have heard that non-modded cars are more highly sought after on the used car market. Definitely want to change trans fluid to Motul or other high quality product. Curious if it will smooth out the 1st-2nd "crunch".