Miyuki みゆき "Beautiful Snow" 美雪 the [||•]=(FT86)=[•||]
 

This will be my personal thread documenting all the things I've done and will do to my 2013 whiteout FR-S.

Her name is Miyuki みゆき which also means "Beautiful Snow" 美雪 I thought it was appropiate because she is a stunning whiteout fr-s. http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/image...mokundance.gifhttp://www.ft86club.com/forums/image...ine=1331128311

If you'd like to read my impressions on the FR-S I documented that in the thread below
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92148

I'm a really friendly guy, if you notice my FR-S in the Bay Area don't be afraid to say hi!:D

Exterior:
Gloss Black 3m 1080 vinyl wrapped roof. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2380230
BeatSonic Roof Spoiler http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=21
TRD Roof Fin http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...9&postcount=51
HIC Window Visor http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...4&postcount=64
TRD Aero Stabilizing Cover http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=88
TRD Rear Spoiler http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=88
TRD Canards http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=88
TRD Sideskirts http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=88
Nur-Spec Front Lip http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=88 *destroyed* :cry:
Sard LSR Carbon Fiber spoiler http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=96
TRD e-type door vinyl
Valenti Revo Full Red Tail Lights http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=109
Monogram/10 series/RS1.0 USDM headlights http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=116
Valenti 4th brake light/reverse light clear housing red lens
Seibon CSL Carbon Trunk
TRD USDM RS1.0 Rear bumper
TRD carbon fiber aero fender fins
Seibon Carbon Trunk Garnish
TRD Inlay decal for RS1.0 bumper
TRD USDM RS1.0 Front Lip

Interior:
Intec LED High Mount 3rd Brake Light http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...9&postcount=50
Diode Dynamics cabin, trunk, and license plate LED lights (cool white)
TRD Japan Shifter Boot and Ring http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=88
86 Plaque http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=88
JDM Station TRD door sills
TRD dash from 2019 Toyota 86 TRD


Performance/Engine/Engine Bay:
J2 Engineering Dual Catback Exhaust http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=19
Agency Power Over Pipe & Front Pipe
K&N Drop-In Filter
OpenFlash Tablet running Stage 2 EL E85 tune
Perrin Oil Cooler http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=88
Perrin Intake Inlet Tube
Sound tube delete
Jackson Racing aluminum coolant filler neck http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=110
FT86speedfactory lightweight battery kit http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=115
86speed hood shocks
TRD rs1.0 quad tip catback
JDL UEL Catless header with black ceramic coating
Cusco Carbon fiber type os strut bar
Cusco brake master cylinder brace
Radium Catch Can

Suspension/Brakes:
Old Setup:
Tein S-Tech Springs http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...3&postcount=18
Whiteline/SPC Camber Bolts top and bottom

Current Setup:
ARP extended studs
Project Kics R40 Lug nuts in Black Chrome http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=96
Cusco Lower Control Arms http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=96
Kw V3 coilovers http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=111
Velox/Verus adjustable top hats http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=111
Winmax W3 brake pads front and rear http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=113
DBA T2 slotted rotors front and rear http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=113
Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid

Wheels:
Current Setup:
3. Wedssport tc105n in titan silver 17x9+35 squared w/ Hankook RS-4 tires 245/40/17 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=96

Old Setups:
1. Rays 57xtremes, front 18x8.5 +33 rears 18x9.5 +40 w/ Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires, front 245/35/18 rears 255/35/18
2. Rays 57xtremes, front 18x8.5 +33 rears 18x9.5 +40 w/ Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R tires, front 235/40/18 rears 255/35/18


Awaiting Installation:
Perrin Rear Shifter Bushing obtained 9/10/15 from @megamarines

Most recent build photos;
https://i.imgur.com/mfS7dC1.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Cdt9Cm9.jpg

The beginning of a journey
 

Tuesday, July 23, 2015:

I bought the car at Magnussens Toyota of Palo Alto in California with 24k miles on the clock. Girlfriend and I celebrated with some Taco Bell on the way home, because 1 it was on the way home, and 2 we were starving due to the fact we didnt get out of there til 8pm-ish.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1438196764

Saturday, July 25th, 2015:
She got her first wash and wax! Oh and the 2 1966 Ford Broncos in the background.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1438196764

Misc Pictures;


http://i.imgur.com/nuwNOTe.jpg


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http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1438273704

Reserved 予約

CLEAN!!

This build is so clean it almost looks STOCK!!!

What?? Stock? Ya dont say!:confused0068:

Yeeeeeeeee. One step at a time!

Slowly yet surely..

Sunday, August 2nd 2015:
Blackhawk cars and coffee meet and Canyon runs with David (Blue BRZ) and Jaanisar (Black s2000) It was such an awesome run and I had a great time meeting up with David, Jaanisar and Chris even though we ended up loosing Chris halfway through the meet. I also met the owner, Neal, of @The Racers Line . The canyon run was the hardest I've pushed my car so far and my frs just always seems to surprise me more and more! :D But with that run I can tell that I could unlock more potential with some stickier tires as I was loosing confidence in some corners due to sliding a little bit. My girlfriend will be downloading pictures from her camera and then I'd beable to post high quality pictures but for now I have some iphone pictures, enjoy!
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1438612884
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If you happen to stop by Toyota Marin, look for me, Laz. I work in sales there.

Here's my Snow White =) (she's mainly stock for now too).

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...8b&oe=56691A11

If you're willing to make the long drive, theres a meet in Dublin tonight 9/11 starting at 7pm at Toyota in Dublin.

Unfortunately, I work until 9pm on Fridays. =\

Alright, you should scour around in the Norcal section and see when we have meets coming up. Would definately like to meet you and see your FR-S.

9/19/15 Roof Wrapping Party
 

9/19/15 Roof Wrapping Party at @The Racers Line shop in concord.

Tein Springs!!
 

So I'm currently in the process of installing my tein springs and what a nightmare it has been so far...

First off I found out that I have a broken sway bar end link. Thankfully @megamarines was there for the rescue pair of end links!:bow:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95378
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1443539633
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1443539633
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1443539633

Also last night when I was trying to install the rears, I broke off one of the wheel studs:mad0260:..... great.....:thumbdown:

Anyways at this moment I only have the fronts on but will be getting the rears on tomorrow for some before and after pictures!

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1443543673

EXHAUST!
 

Exhaust is on the way. Picking up a local deal on a headerback exhaust system.

Agency Power Over-pipe & Front-pipe combo.

2.5 inch OD, catless, 1 resonator in the Front-pipe.


http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/medi...p/apfrs171.jpg




With a J2 Engineering Dual Catback Exhaust

2.75 inch OD, 4.5 inch tips, 2 helmholtz reso's on each side.



http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzAwWDcwMA...UW~Az/$_12.JPG



Just received the exhaust yesterday 10/7/15.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/pictu...pictureid=9775

Going to clean it up, get new gaskets, and possible install today 10/8/15 as well.

Finally Installed my exhaust. Got it installed at @The Racers Line shop in Concord, CA. Neal is an awesome guy and very friendly. Once I make a sound clip I will post it up as well.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1445536655
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1445536655

BeatSonic Roof Spoiler 11/19/15
 

I'd like to give a special thanks to the guys over at @Beat-Sonic . They got my unpainted BeatSonic Roof Spoiler to me with abosolutely no damage and was packaged very very well and came timely.

I ended up wrapping my unpainted spoiler with the extra Vinyl Wrap I had from when I wrapped my roof.

There was very nice, and very detailed instuctions from BeatSonic with included 3m double sided tape, and alcohol wipes to clean all the surfaces.

Below are some pictures of when I installed it. Please excuse my dirty car.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/pictu...pictureid=9885
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Hey, what did you ever decide to do about the mishap with the underside of your car?

I had him do what he could to try to get it out. It shows a little bit when you look at the car from the side at a further distance. But I think I'm going to just install a TRD Sideskirt to hide it.

@MisterSheep cool beans. I know you were pondering how to approach the matter. I too have a little boo boo on the rocker that will be addressed with a side skirt. :w00t:

Speaking of the TRD skirts, are you going with the full TRD or are you going to mix and match? I'd like to see what you're gonna do!

That good sir... Is going to be a secret.. I have a possible buy I might pick up on a exterior part that was discontinued in 2013 for this car, and, is only for sale through that one site... might be a pretty rare item down the road.

11/27/15 First CEL
 

As of 11/27/15 Miyuki had her first check engine light at 31,480 miles. Haven't driven her since. The check engine light ended up being a P0018 code, which is a camshaft positioning sensor. I will be taking the car in tomorrow morning 12/1/15 on my way to work. Will update with what the dealership says!

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/pictu...pictureid=9905

Updates on CEL
 

Brought the car in early on Tuesday morning to the dealership on 12/1/15. Dont wan't to label the dealership as of yet just in case. When I was there they all seemed pretty nice got me in there pretty quick and had the paperwork handled promtly. The guy taking care of my paperwork proceeded to ask multiple questions about my car and then asked if I had ever watched Initial D. I told him that I have heard of it but sadly have not watched it yet. He then proceeded to go on about how my car was based off of that show.

Anyways let's fast forward until about 10:30am.
The representative proceeded to tell me about how they couldn't exactly figure out what was wrong, but what he thought in his own terms was "the computer had a glitch in the system. We continued to find a lot of random codes that the computer was throwing up but could not find out why." He then asked, "Do we have your permission to keep the car overnight and put some miles on it so we can figure out what exactly is going on? We have our head foreman working on the car and he is considered the best of the best for toyota." after asking multiple questions about why they needed it and why can't I just take it home and then bring it back if it has problems again. But after some time I agreed to let them take care of it for the sake of figuring out what is wrong.

Wow I would've never agreed to that. Sounds more like they want to take it out for a midnight drift run on highway 9.

BRO WTFFFFFFFFFFFFF!!!!!!!!!!
I command you and everyone that owns a FRS to watch Initial D if you have not seen it yet. Missing out on some serious JDM-ness :(

So here comes the next day after I agreed to let them use my car and put some miles on it. I called the dealership at roughly 2:30pm to figure out what's going on because I would be leaving work in 1 hour. I get a call back and the representative told me that the lead foreman did in fact have the same problem come up when he tested the car. He since then has been working on it all day and has been on and off the phone with Toyota all day figuring out what to do. He said "they replaced some parts and tried different things to figure out what is going on" one thing that bugged me was he did not specify what these "parts" were. He was very generic with the termology and did not warn me before hand in case I need to be paying for them. He then proceeded to tell me that he will call me later with any updates.

I got a call from him roughly 2 hours ago. He said they got the O.K. from Toyota to replace "Intake Gear Bank 2" and if that doesn't fix they issue they are going to replace the whole ECU.

Ummm, aren't they supposed to get your consent before replacing, purchasing replacement parts, etc. before proceeding? Is your car under warranty?:(

That's exactly my point. They are replacing "parts" without clarifying what these "parts" are and aren't asking for my consent before replacing the parts. It seems like the guy who has been calling me and dealing with me isn't even working on the car and is only the messenger from their "lead foreman" My car is covered under warranty and they told me before hand that it's covered under warranty. I will request a in depth, detailed, receipt of exactly what was done to the car. Because, like I said, the guy who I am been talking to is only getting word from the guy who's actually working on the car. So far the only thing the asked before proceeding was keeping the car and driving it. If I find any abuse or abusrb mileage I'm going to be pissed. :mad0260:


Find a good, and reliable source I can watch in on and I probably will. They don't have it on Netflix so I haven't exactly been looking to find it. I haven't been big into anime either... I mean the only "anime" I watched was Pokemon as a kid, some DragonBallZ, Yu-Gi-Oh as a kid, and I believe Bobobo-Bo Bo-Bobo when I was in middle school.... Only thing I've seen recently is only 1 episode of Attack on Titan and haven't seen it since. Just finished the Office... been looking for another show

Do you have a way to go down there to check the progress for yourself?

Only when I get off work I could do that. The dealership happens to be between my house and work. I wouldn't want to do that though, just for the fact that I don't want to be pressuring them to get the work done. They told me yesterday that they're replacing the "Intake Gear Bank 2" today and that it'll be a full day thing. So all I can really do is just play the waiting game.

Bro Hulu I think still has it. If not just google it and there are some free websites that you can watch it from. Make sure you watch it in Japanese with English subtitles, bc the English version is gay as f***. Sounds so gay haha

@MisterSheep Have them check out the muffler bearing while they're down there. But who knows, might be a real thing. I discovered that "diesel exhaust fluid" was a real thing, a few years ago.

That's exactly why I was nervous about it at first. When I walked in the place they all seemed to love the car.

It kind of went like this in course of events;
Drive up
Guy inspecting the cars come to my car and asks; "Are there any engine modifications?" I said "no sir, just the exhaust."
Go inside to get paperwork done
In the middle of paperwork I get the InitialD comment and he asks, "what color is it?" I replied "White" he then said "yeah, nice color, thats the color I would get if I were to get one."

Anyways, I was going back and forth with the guy I was on the phone with saying that why don't I just pick up the car and if it comes back I'll let you know. The representative then told me that they need to hook it up to a computer and monitor the computer while they drive it. Thats when I ended up agreeing to let them drive it.

My step brother has Hulu. If you check and can confirm that it's still there, then I'll download hulu and use my step-bro's account.

@MisterSheep, I had the same issue pop up a few months ago. At first the dealer cleared the code, then it came back so they checked a cam position sensor. After that they replaced it, then another sensor went and they replaced that too. They gave me quite the run-around and ended up having to replace the ECU and something else, I forget. It was a pain because they had never seen that issue before and I was in and out 3 times before they fixed that issue then had to go back because they broke my air box and left a nice scratch on the c-pillar. After I got the car back everything was normal. Haven't had an issue since.

Maybe he means this thing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-OEM-P...-/221932313023

So theres hope!:bow:



:thanks: you're probably right.

It's just gonna be a pain because it isn't a common issue and the techs have a laundry list of hoops to call through before they can go next steps.

-Carlos