My FLAT4 86
 

Hello everyone,

Just thought I would create this journal to record the progress of my Hot Lava FR-S. I bought the car back on June 28th and immediately fell in love with the car. I know people say they will keep a car forever, I said it when I bought my MR2, but I truly mean it when I say I WILL KEEP THIS CAR FOREVER! haha.

*Update*

Have been talking with the guys over at Full Blown and have decided to go with their kit. It has the capability to put out some serious power right off the bat and offers the most choices for upgrading in the future with the turbo location. (I understand other kits are mounted in the same place, but they are more expensive initially) I plan on doing the install myself with the help of a mechanically inclined friend of mine, and I am doing this not only to cut down on costs but to also gain the knowledge that comes with installing something like this yourself. I will be posting a seperate thread with pictures of install process and will be more than happy to answer any questions or even help out if you are in the area (Las Vegas).

Mods to Date:
Voodoo Piano Black Shift Knob *7/01/12*
Tinted Head/Tail Lights *07/01/12*
Visconti Stage 1 Tune *10/4/12*
15% Nano Tint w/Clear Windshield Heat Guard (Blocks 43% heat) *10/05/2012*
CUSCO Front OS Type Strut Bar w/Master Brake Cylinder Stop *10/05/2012*
CUSCO Rear Side Crossmember Powerbace *10/05/2012*
CUSCO Front Crossmember Powerbace*10/05/2012*
Invidia N1 Catback Exhaust *10/8-9/12*
TRAKlite Angles 18x9 +40 w/ 245/40/18 Nitto NT555 *10/8-9/2012*


So on to the good part, pictures. These are of my car stock, with tinted head/tail lights.

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***New HDR Photo of some old pictures***
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***New Pictures with new Wheels***
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Video coming soon ;)

tinted headlamps and tail lamps actually look good. congrats mate!

nice tint, maybe not the shade I would go. Chrome amber blinkers up front would be sweet too

Wow must be fun driving up there 👌


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It's a very fun drive. Shocking that this is 20 miles outside of Vegas.

Not a fan of making lights and safety features less functional but I thought the photos were terrific and you picked the best color imho.

It also looks like you may have turned some donuts. amirite?

Everyone has their opinions, I plan on redoing them with the blackout inside mod and HID swap.

Thanks for the compliment on the pics, I wasnt the one that made those tire marks though.

Nice job on the lights man. I think the shade of tint on the lights is perfect. Great looking shots of your car. Where did you take the pics at? Let me know the next time you head out for pics because I want to take some of my car as well and start up my own car journal. :thumbsup:

WOW! Amazing location to take the FRS. Black tail lights look fantastic on Orange.

Congratulations!

Wow! Stunning man. I am now a huge fan of Hot Lava. It's also the only color IMO that looks amazing with tinted head/tail lights.

Amazing scenery in your photos.

Thanks man! I got a chance to see my car from a third person perspective today when my friend and I picked up my MR2 and I couldn't take my eyes off the car. It looks so beautiful!

I took the pictures up on Mt. Charleston at the Ski Resort Look Out, Great spot to take pictures. I will def let you know next time I go.

Thanks a lot! I appreciate the compliment. This wasn't my first choice in color but it is now my favorite color on this car.

Thanks and I would have to agree with you about the head/tail lights.

Yeah, Mount Charleston is beautiful.