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jaysfrs 06-29-2013 08:41 AM

Young FR-S owner living in San Jose, need help!
 
Im 17...lol yeah:thumbdown:. Just graduated going to DeAnza for the next two years I drive a Asphalt FR-S. So far all I have is 8000 HiD's and 2 10" Kicker CVR's.
I wanted to know if anyone else live in the area who can help a lad out with shops/parts/etc.. Tips/Tricks. comment here or contact @ jai.gadri@gmail . com. Thanks in advance guys. :thanks:
oh and btw aha ive already been in an accident and just got the car back sbout 2 months ago (not my fault)

Simpleviet 06-29-2013 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jaysfrs (Post 1034038)
Im 17...lol yeah:thumbdown:. Just graduated going to DeAnza for the next two years I drive a Asphalt FR-S. So far all I have is 8000 HiD's and 2 10" Kicker CVR's.
I wanted to know if anyone else live in the area who can help a lad out with shops/parts/etc.. Tips/Tricks. comment here or contact @ jai.gadri@gmail . com. Thanks in advance guys. :thanks:

Hello and welcome. I suggest checking out the drive chat thread. Happens almost every Saturday for a drive meet. That way you can interact and pick their brains about the car. Congratulations for graduating. I'm from San Jose. As for parts I'm reading through threads.

Borla is a no go because due to quality. Some were excellent others were just bad. This is for the exhaust.

If you're looking for an opticoat I know a guy. If you're doing tints Omega Werks call them because usually hes booked for 2 or 3 months ahead of its time.

Definitely try going to the drive meets! I learn a lot from listening to their experiences. Awesome group of people.

86drive.com is site to check what's happening in Norcal a lot easier then the thread because of calender plus voting polls happen too for planned events ;D

Good luck. Drive safe. Have fun!

PMok 06-29-2013 09:54 PM

there is a ton of info already on this forum. Learn to use the search button and you got a lot of reading to do, just don't expect to have it all given to you in one shot. Come out to some of our meets and meet the people, see what people have done to their cars, ask questions and see things firsthand. For instance in the last few weekend meets I have been able to look at people's exhausts, sit in their cars and hear how they sound, which is invaluable to decide which one I want to ultimately get. Sure beats reading about it and even just watching a youtube video. Many of us learn new things about our cars every time we meet up. :thumbsup:

CamryDS 06-29-2013 10:24 PM

I like how he has his email address in the post so we can conveniently feed him.

Anyway, welcome to the forums. Search search search. Have questions after!? Please ask =)

86_ZN6 06-30-2013 01:32 AM

ask me for any part, i can get it for you for less

im a local seller

tell us more about your goals? and we can help you with the mods

JackSmiley 06-30-2013 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jaysfrs (Post 1034038)
Im 17...lol yeah:thumbdown:. Just graduated going to DeAnza for the next two years I drive a Asphalt FR-S. So far all I have is 8000 HiD's and 2 10" Kicker CVR's.
I wanted to know if anyone else live in the area who can help a lad out with shops/parts/etc.. Tips/Tricks. comment here or contact @ jai.gadri@gmail . com. Thanks in advance guys. :thanks:
oh and btw aha ive already been in an accident and just got the car back sbout 2 months ago (not my fault)

Im 5 mins away from De Anza, and I also drive an Asphalt.

jaysfrs 06-30-2013 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 86_ZN6 (Post 1035214)
ask me for any part, i can get it for you for less

im a local seller

tell us more about your goals? and we can help you with the mods

I'm more of a sense appealing guy meaning i would want my car too look nice and sound good.
but i would also not like to have a stock performance.
but i want to start Outside ---> In

jaysfrs 06-30-2013 04:40 AM

Haha yeah man send as many emails as you guys need to.

86_ZN6 06-30-2013 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jaysfrs (Post 1035408)
I'm more of a sense appealing guy meaning i would want my car too look nice and sound good.
but i would also not like to have a stock performance.
but i want to start Outside ---> In

then you will need to start will "cosmetic mods"

wheels should be a good starting point

Overland'n'5thGEN 06-30-2013 05:10 AM

8000k HIDs!!!!! Holly cow batman. If you want better light output go to 4300-5000k. Will look way better and give you better performance.

See you on the drives.

sent from a Galaxy SIII...

jaysfrs 06-30-2013 06:14 AM

Rims or Tires? or Both

mou 06-30-2013 06:37 AM

it depends on your style. It's better if you come out to meets and check out builds in person to get a feeler of what you want for your car. Another alternative is reading up some build threads, compilations, etc.

Anyways, my rule of thumb for cosmetics is usually suspension first, unless you're okay with the wheel gap and height. For a more entertaining ride, an exhaust system.

JackSmiley 06-30-2013 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jaysfrs (Post 1035445)
Rims or Tires? or Both

I LOL'd at this.

Unless you plan on running the same size aftermarket wheels as stock you can reuse your prius tires. I'd tell you the same thing, wheels AND tires would be your first mod for this car, and maybe lowering springs of you have the budget.

j2digit 06-30-2013 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 86_ZN6 (Post 1035214)
ask me for any part, i can get it for you for less

im a local seller

tell us more about your goals? and we can help you with the mods


where about are you locally? do you have a shop in the bay area?


thanks


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