TRD Inspired Build Thread
 

Hello! This is just going to be my build thread as well as track updates for anyone who cares. I got my M7Y 2016 FR-S in mid February of 2020 in Minnesota as my first car, turning 16 not long after. The car was in very good condition when we bought it, having just under 78k miles, and the only issues were some small paint chips around the car and some smaller scratches on one spot on the hood, not noticeable unless you are looking close!

What the car came with:
USDM TRD Sway bars Front + Rear (the red ones) - PTR1118130
USDM TRD Racing Exhaust - PTR0318170
Firestone FR740 tires - low quality all season tires

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My initial plan was to increase some of the performance to make it more pleasurable while making sure it looked good and usable to the naked eye.

Mods (in order of purchased):
Summer 2020:
Bayson R USDM TRD Style front spoilerReplaced with Authentic JDM TRD Lip Spoiler
Alcantara wheel wrap Replaced with TRD Steering Wheel - TRD Steering Wheel - MS230-18001
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Winter 2020:
JDM Red inner door handles - SU003-04424/SU003-04426
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Spring 2021:
APR Splitter for TRD RS1.0 front spoiler - CW-526011
USDM TRD Performance Intake - PTR0318130 currently replaced for initial testing with TRD SC
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Summer 2021:
JDM TRD Canards - MS345-18004
JDM TRD Side Stabilizers - MS316-18001
JDM TRD Door Stabilizers - MS304-18001
JDM TRD Member Brace Set - MS300-18001
JDM TRD Radiator Cap - MS143-18001
JDM TRD Aero Fins (unpainted) - MS345-18003-NP For sale, replaced with CFRP fins
JDM TRD Fuel Cap Garnish - MS010-00015
Velox Aggressive Rear Diffuser - A0012A
OEM Struts/springs from BRZ with 10k miles with
USDM TRD Lowering Springs - PTR0718130 Sold
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(main seal blew, car went in for engine rebuild)

Fall 2021:
JDM TRD Metal Facing Clutch - 31250-ZN610
JDM TRD Pressure Plate - 31210-ZN600
JDM TRD Lightweight Flywheel - 13451-ZN600
JDM TRD Engine Mount - 12315-ZN600 (LH) 12311-ZN600 (RH)
JDM TRD Transmission Mount - 12371-ZN600
JDM TRD MT Shift Knob - MS204-18001
JDM TRD Winker Bulbs (both front and rear) - MS402-00006
JDM Clear Side Markers - SU003-02538 (RH) SU003-02539 (LH)
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Winter 2021:
USDM TRD Brake pads Front + Rear - PTR0918130 (front) PTR0918131 (rear) (Pads died while at Grattan)

Spring 2022:
Ace A350 Headers - NA421-425063-350
CSG tune by Zach

Summer 2022:
TRD Oil Cooler (off of the 86 ‘racing’, and unfortunately don’t have the part number)
Ace Front Pipe - 86-FP001-637663
GR86 Premium wheels and tires Sold June 2023 for Motegi Wheels
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Fall 2022:
JDM TRD Lug Nut Set - MS212-00004
JDM TRD Lateral Link Set - 48700-ZN610
JDM TRD Oil Filler Cap - MS112-18001
Verus UCW Rear Wing - A0198A-CRB
Verus Slanted Hood Louvers - A0065A-BLK
Verus Bell Housing Cover - A0096A
STi Trailing Link Set - ST20250AS000
Diode Dynamics LED Fog Lights and Side Marker Lights
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Winter 2022:
TRD Aero Turbulator - MS319-18001
TRD Scuff Plates - MS351-18002
TRD Aero Stabilizing Cover - MS346-18001
AST 5100 Suspension w/Swift 6k Springs & Raceseng Camber Plates
APR GT3 Mirrors - CB-508032B
USDM Special Edition HID Headlights (RS1.0/2.0, 10 Series...)
Spec D Tail Lights
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Summer 2023:
JDM TRD Front Lip - MS341-18002
JDM TRD Series 2 Side Skirts - MS344-18005
JDM TRD Strut Tower Bar - MS324-18001 (currently uninstalled, waiting to make brackets to clear supercharger)
JDM TRD Steering Wheel - MS230-18001
USDM TRD Dash Panel - SU003-07937
Verus Transmission Cover - A0044A
Verus Rear Spats - A0234A
'JDM' Underbody Panels
Motegi Traklite 3.0 18x9.5 Bronze - MR14589551645
Kumho Ecsta V730 255/35R18
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Fall 2023:
TRD Supercharger - PTR29-00086
JDM TRD CFRP Aero Fins - MS345-18001
RacerX Fuel Rails - 020701
Bosch 870cc injectors - 0280158209
Moto East Flex Fuel Kit
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Winter 2023/2024:
JDM TRD Sports Meter - (multiple part numbers)
Ace Radiator Ducting - 86-AP001-030001
StopTech 4 Piston BBK - 83.827.4300.71
OEM Subaru STi Fixed 2 Piston

Parts waiting to be installed:
JDM TRD Pillow Set Front - 48680-ZN600
JDM TRD Pillow Set Rear - 48750-ZN600
JDM TRD Bushings (too many part numbers)
JDM TRD Rear Spoiler - MS342-18002 (need to cut up unfortunately)
JDM TRD Side Spoiler - MS315-18003


Parts Wanted:
JDM TRD Boot Set - MS393-18004
JDM TRD Full Bucket Seat - MS330-18002
JDM TRD HID Bulb Kit - MS402-00014
JDM TRD Monobloc Brake Kit [6 Piston] - MS220-18001

January 2022: As for future plans, I was going to have my first autocross lesson/run but the blown engine made me ineligible, so we will be doing that this spring in summer too. I will be getting a set of sticky tires for the summer here, which will help a lot. Im not planning on any more power after the headers and tune, as I don't want to risk reliability and there isn't too much else to do without FI. Im looking to satisfy the rest of aerodynamics, but not sure when all of that will be sorted out. (I am testing out how these images will work or if they will just be links)

Thanks to most likely the small few people who may follow this!

Awesome build! :thumbsup:

I've been thinking of getting the TRD side stabilizers myself. What are your opinions on it?

I think personally looks wise they look pretty good. Especially if you have the TRD Aero fins in black or carbon, it gives it almost another 'line' that looks good.

Performance wise, they are supposed to smoothen out the airflow that would be interfered with by the gap/seal between the door and window. I am not sure how effective it is at it, but I would expect that it works in some way, even most likely minimally. I would assume the Aero Fins and them combined would be the most optimal.

I have lots of ideas in the future, including the TRD GT Wing that was on the 14R/14R-60, but I have to make some more money and be wise with shipping.

Cheers!

Also, the only negative I have against them is with the spacing. Since its still OEM+, the spacing between them isn't as tight as I would like. When putting them on, I made sure I had the back and middle pieces as close as possible to complete the line (without overlapping inside the door gap), but that leads to half an inch or so between the mirror and the Side Stabilizer, which on my car shows red. I moved the front one as close to the fender garnish (at the time) without any friction between the two. Still a gap in-between the front piece and mirror.

How did you find the TRD Engine Mount and TRD Transmission Mount ?

Update
 

As of July 2023:
The car has competed in 5 total events this year so far

Gingerman (2-days):
Car felt really good. Fastest pace in my run group (lowest run group). Wing did not need much adjustment, suspension was adjusted as the rear was a bit loose in the slow corners. Biggest issue was brake fade. The TRD pads were always good with autox, but did not handle the heat well. On the first straight I was hitting the apex at 60 (hit 115 on the straight), and one time the car just was not slowing down fast enough. Luckily the pit lane was straight ahead so I played it off like I was pitting. PS4 tires were a bit low on tread too... Best recorded lap was a 1:58:242, but most laps were not recorded.

AutoX 1:
Car did well, finished second or third I believe. Lost to prepped S2000 and possibly the Miata.

AutoX 2:
Car did really well with the new wheels and tires. Won the event overall, beating the Miata.

Grattan (2-days):
The new tires were phenomenal. Moved up a run group too, kept up with a new M4, Panoz GT2 car (unsure driver level), but a new Cayman S was slowing me down a lot! After the first day the pads were...gone and I was past the backing plates. Flew over to AutoZOne and got their highest 'quality' brakes just so I could run Sunday. They performed like the TRD pads. Not all sessions/laps run, but the best I ran was a 1:31:589 with all of that brake fade! Hoping to get under 1:30 next time

AutoX 3:
Car placed second behind a Veloster N (very experienced driver). Car did good as usual.

Just realizing I missed this, sorry.

I ordered pretty much all of the TRD Japan parts from BlackHawkJapan. Part numbers are listed, but BHJ has done an amazing job with my parts orders in terms of shipping, pricing, and customer service. Highly recommend!

ha no worries I have since bought the trd motor and trans mount :) They work very well

As an update for August of 2023:

Added the TRD steering wheel and TRD USDM Dash Panel. Dash panel looks nice, way better than what I call the fake '3D carbon wrap' on the OEM Panel. The steering wheel feels phenomenal, and I have had many friends say it looks and feels amazing (even though it is a bit worn)

On 8/12 I had a track day at Waterford Hills in Michigan. First time there, third track day overall. I ended up being bumped up a run group after a few sessions because I was just passing everyone and looked extremely comfortable (according to the owner of the group). My Miata buddy was my instructor, and on my first hot lap with him in the car he was astonished to see how fast I actually was compared to him and my experience. Ended up with a 1:17:6, and was consistent with 18's and 19's throughout the day (with no traffic). Was happy to be passing Corvettes, a GT350R, and some newer M cars out there with ease. Only issue I had was I went off at one point but was completely fine, and I need even more aggresive pads in the front. Going to the Gloc R12 or R14's compared to the current R10.

Photos: https://imgur.com/a/ADfhiLz

Working on getting a VERY special supercharger here really soon...

Been a while...

The car has had some things come up. In February I had an upper coolant hose leak, causing the engine to overheat (TRD gauge read 150ºC). Car had to be trailered back to MN from WI. Fun thing to try. Shoutout to my girlfriend's dad for all his help with that. If you couldn't guess, getting it onto a U-Haul trailer was...not fun. Damage was little. All the exhaust gaskets were blown out due to the heat, and the Ace headers cracked. Replaced the gaskets, headers were rewelded. No head gasket damage or warped heads.

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Mid May I had someone back into the car. Hood, fender, and bumper for sure need to be replaced. Unibody under fender is tweaked, need to get that straightened. Core support needs replacing too.
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Later that week I received the 86 'race' (TRD) brake backing plates. They are used, but got them for a great price. PN's are:
47781-ZN601 (RH) (Toyota)
47782-ZN601 (LH) (Toyota)
26290AS020 (LH ) (Subaru)
26290AS030 (RH) (Subaru)

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Great build. This thread deserves more attention than it has gotten.