Opposed Asphalt build
 

Ok, I didn't think I was going to do one of these, but its a rainy day and i'm bored. Plus, I am starting to get some of the parts in for my FRS and getting it ready for spring, so I thought this would be a great place to show you guys the progress instead of opening a thousand threads :)

I will apologize in advance for the photos. I mostly have cell pics for the moment, but I promise I will get some better shots once the weather gets better.

Lets see, I purchased it on June 4th with 150 miles on it.
http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/a...02s2k/frs1.jpg

First I got a base line dyno done around 1200 miles to see what kind numbers I was starting with.
http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/a...2k/frsdyno.jpg

Next came the very first mod. I went with the Ecutek tune by Visconti and currently running the 93 pumpgas tune. Now, this was the very first version of that tune, I think I am on version 4 now???
http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps92aea0b1.jpg

After the tune, came the AFE intake and Perrin crank pulley.
http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/a...75060952_n.jpg

Today, 3/9, my exhaust finally came in and got that installed tonight. I ended up going with the Tsudo header back. I absolutely love it! For me, it is the perfect sound. Its pretty deep, but very subtle. No drone at all, especially when you are just cruising at normal throttle, but just the right tone under heavier acceleration. Plus, its a nice clean look. At $600 shipped for a header back, I couldn't beat it.
http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/a...psd5cc4281.jpg

This Tuesday I am heading up to Fullblown to have my Hotchkis lowering springs installed. I will post pictures after it's complete. I also have sitting in my garage a set of Mach-V Awesome's 17x9 in gunmetal which I am waiting for the snow to melt to install. I am extremely giddy to get these on and see how they look on the asphalt. I still need tires, so if anyone has recommendations pass them on. Thats it for now!

Just got them on today :) Check post below!

Update: 3/28


Hey guys!

Finally got my wheels and tires put on since its actually starting to be spring here in MN. They turned out perfect! It's exactly the look I was going for. These are the 17x9 Mach V Aweomes in gunmetal. The color is pretty dang close to the Asphalt color. The car is lowered on a set of Hotchkis springs, about a 1" drop. Sorry, no awesome photographer here, just a point and shoot with an old camera. I will get some pro ones done this summer when its nice out.

Cheers

http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/a...psd8bd2638.jpg

http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/a...psd28e2caa.jpg

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Looking good!

Loving those wheels man! Can you provide a link?

looks great. I love the Asphalt color. Did those tires and wheels balance out well? I've got the Direzza DZ101 as well and a little vibration 70 mph and up.

why did you decide to get the tune before the intake? wont you have to get it retuned

Here you go!

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...t=mach+awesome

So far no issues. I put about 50 miles on them today and most of it was freeway. I don't think I went over 70 however. I will have to test that out and let you know.

Mainly because the stock intake is great for N/A purposes. I really didn't need to spend the money on an intake, but I kind of like the looks of one (lame excuse) and also, unlike an intake, the tune gave me noticeable gains down low and up top. It idles better, responds better and really woke the car up. I did have an updated tune sent to me for the intake, but I am going through Visconti who sends free updates. I can't argue that. But I wanted to start with a tune to get it out of the way. I really plan on going forced inducted soon, so knowing that I already have the tuning power really helps me.

Another small update:
 

Well, spring is finally starting to show up after a few nasty snow storms in April...

My RevWorks UEL header should be arriving in a week or two, and I just ordered Visconti's E85 tune this morning. I plan on participating in MAP's Boost for Boobies dyno day on May 5th. Should have E85 numbers by then, not sure if the header will arrive on time, but I will make sure to add updated dynos.

Drinking corn now :)

http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/a...psf8f850b0.jpg

Update 5/7
 

Header finally arrived :party0030:

http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps7144632c.jpg

Header looks great! I'm trying to decide which header to buy myself. I'm looking forward to your Dyno results and your thoughts on the sound level without a cat.

Love the color of those wheels. My black RPF1s look good but I think I prefer the gunmetal you have - I have an asphalt too.

Yea, the color almost matches perfect :) Love the RPF1's though.

Dyno update 5/16
 

Just did some dyno pulls today to send some logs to John for further tuning. These runs are with Visconti's base E85 map, AFE intake, Revworks UEL header, and Tsudo header back with catted front pipe.

current mods over baseline:
http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/a...psdc74b892.jpg

3 pulls from today:

http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps17208996.jpg

WOW those horsepower and torque graphs are more lines than curves!!!! That is the definition of NA power.

It feels even better on the road. :thumbsup:

Posted the dyno graph a few posts up. Car feels great and sounds amazing! Ill put up some videos right now :)

Here are some quick vids of the Revworks UEL header and Tsudo header back with catted front pipe.:burnrubber:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbndvIrWGys"]FRS Revworks UEL header, Tsudo header back exhaust - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzAZgLrMqIk"]FRS Revworks UEL header, Tsudo header back in car - YouTube[/ame]

You sir have nice taste in wheels.

I love that exhaust tone

Looking good!! Looks like the Revworks header and Visconti tune have you movin along nicely. The car really is fun once it's lowered with some better wheels/tires and a header/tune!! Totally different from stock in the best possible way!!

What's next on your list of mods?

Hey nice car. I'm looking at the Hotchkis springs myself. Did you get any sort of camber bolts or lower control arms to help with adjustments? Or is it simply dropped 1"? Any issues with the drop so far? Lastly, you're using the stock shocks right?

Wow, sorry for getting back to this thread so late. I don't check it as often as I should. Next mod on the list is boooooost :) I just started working for MAPerformance a month ago. They will be using my car for development of their FRS/BRZ turbo kit. Stay tuned in the next couple of weeks:thumbup:

I haven't touched anything else with the suspension yet. Still using stock struts and I have about 5k miles on the set up. So far everything has been perfect! I will be looking for an alignment soon just to make sure everything is ok.

Well, N/A sure was fun...:D

http://i742.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps717fd4db.jpg

Finding the best turbo placement...

http://i742.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps82a0854c.jpg

Hey Opposed, nice thread!

What were the tires/specs in these pics? Are you still running the same tires?

Thanks!

Any progress on the turbo kit?