|
Pekingduck 1st Registered FR-S buildup thread
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/third/car2.png
FT86CLUB Homepage Featured Story 05/03/2012 This thread will be dedicated to my impression of the car, aftermarket parts, and anything else. First off I am not the strongest writer so please, please be kind. I have been a car enthusiast for the past twelve years, with cars ranging from a Honda Accord, a Miata NA, a S2000 ap1, a BMW M3, a Rx7 FC, a bunch of really random utilitarian cars, and even a suzuki gsxr 600. I also have some track experiences with a lot of spirited driving. I have always loved the driving aspect of cars in general and the connection you would obtain. I don't really have much to say about my first actual impression since I am still in the break-in period of the car. I guess I will break up my impression of the car to 3 parts:the exterior, interior, and driving impression. Everything is to my impression and my very limited exposure so far. The exterior of the car is nice, although I was not too fond of the styling initially. But, I guess after buying the car you begin to take a liking to it. The car exterior has a good fit and finish. I was told by a Toyota corporate representative that the hood is made of aluminum. The whiteout, you need see to see in person, because the pearl comes in very different color depending on how the light hits the car. It is true, what the other comments about the car say on how the car is very low from the roof line. The wheel gap really bothers me, but I will be fixing that soon. The car's interior is a lot better then I expected. I didn't like the placement of the center cup holder, but I found that most cups will fit on the side in the door panel. The radio for me, was a bit awkward to use and I had to get instructions on how to use the radio from Jeff at Longo Scion. I found the interior to be uncluttered while all the buttons were within easy reach. The seats are nice but I don't see the seat staying the way it is, especially if you live in a high dust environment. I am annoyed that the instrument panel lights up in different colors: I saw four different colors on the center console. one of the things that I really like about the car is the instrument cluster and the adjustable shift light. The steering wheel is well thought out and it's the perfect size for my large fingers The driving experience is what this car is all about. I found that this car was a bit lacking in power, although I have yet to bring it to redline. My experience from my first 86 test drive was that the power was a bit lacking. The power itself on the street is fine, but I feel that I will need more on the tracks. The steering is precise but I would like the steering to be a bit heavier. The driving position is very easy to find compared to many of the cars I have driven and I cannot stress that enough. I can actually feel that lower center of gravity when I drive the car, or least when I compare it to the other cars I've driven. The ride is firm and might not appeal to some drivers. I feel, overall, the car drives well. But that power is something I will need to resolve especially when I will go with a bigger wheel setup. I will posting other articles as I have time, I hope you enjoyed my review. It was hard to do, especially since I was writing through my phone. 05/04/2012 Suspension: Eibach Multipro R1 Coilovers Eibach Front and Rear Sway Bars Eibach Endlinks Carbing Front Titanium Strut Bar Carbing Titanium Strut Braces DME Rear Lower Control Arms DME Toe Links DC Sports Rear Strut Bar DC Sports Rear Lateral Sub Frame Brace DC Sports Chassis Rear Under Brace TRD Door Stabilizers Whiteline Front Under Brace Whiteline Camber Bolt Perrin Steering Lock Braking: Stoptech 328mm 4 piston Big Brake Kit Stoptech Stainless Steel Brake Lines Hawk HP Plus Front Pads Stoptech Rear Pads RacerX Master Brake Brace Motul RBF 600 DOT 4 Wheels/Tires: 57 xtreme 18x8.5 +33 and 18x9.5 +40 Toyo R888 225/40/18 and 245/40/18 Engine: HKS Side Mount Oil Cooler Koyo Aluminum radiator neck Spoon Sports Radiator Cap DC Sports Header DC Sports Overpipe DC Sports Front Pipe Evasive 70mm Single exhuast Sprintex Supercharger with aftercooler Sprintex 69 MM Pulley DEI Relfect-a-Gold Adhesive Circuit Sports DIS Ignition Amplifier Koyo Aluminium Radiator 12k HID EcuTek Reflash HKS Intake Duct Motul 5-30W synthetic Engine Oil Aero/Exterior: 5Axis Aero Kit Carsmo Rear Spoiler BRZ Rear Diffuser JDM Underbody Panel Beat Sonic Antenna Tom's Tailights TRD Carbon Fiber Fender Garnish TRD Canards Quik Latch quick release tabs Generic Tow Hook APR Side Splitter Perrin License Plate Holder Seibon Carbon Fiber Vented DV Style Hood Interior Recaro Profi SPG ARC Titanium Shift Knob Llumar front medium and dark B-pillar and back Nagisa Rails STRI Oil Pressure, Water Temp, and Oil Temp Gauge HKS Boost Gauge TRD Steering Wheel Drivetrain: Kaaz 1.5 way LSD M-Factory 4.44 Final Drive Greddy High Capacity Differential Cover Greddy Neomag Drain Plug Spec Clutch Stage 3 with Lightweight Flywheel Billet Pro Shop Short Shifter Energy Suspension Drivetrain Bushing Motul Gear Oil First personal photos of the car, lowered on Eibach Springs (Pro Kit): http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...6&d=1336232181 New set of wheels which gave my car a heavier feel through the steering wheel, with added grip, and but with those benefits I felt a slight acceleration lost. http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...520_124105.jpg Another set of wheels Advan RG 17x7.5 all around, before track day with Eibach coilover. The car felt well balance, but being out of the track event has led me with a horrible time. I hope later to improve on this. http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...S/IMG_1039.jpg Thank you Five Axis for the kit. I think the kit added an aggressive look which also help clean up the lines. http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...912_153746.jpg Eibach R1 coilover, DME lower arms, Eibach Sway bars, Eibach endlinks, and DME Toe Arms. The benifits was not fully realize to me, but the alignment shop greatly appreciate because it was easier to fix the negative camber on the car. http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...024_103041.jpg Upgraded to Stoptech big brakes http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...003_144226.jpg Added APR front splitter and side skirts spittler to give it flare and improve aero. I felt the difference in front end traction, but I still refuse to put a huge gt wing to offset the front. http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...005_182951.jpg Recaro profi spg and rails are nagisa. The seat centered and no play with the rails. I think bucket seats are always an added benifits and allow you increase concentration into driving, instead of trying to brace yourself while you are pulling those g's. http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps12cbc53d.jpg Decal for SEMA 2012 DC Sports http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...024_172126.jpg Engine bay shot http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...101_115302.jpg Super Street Magazine feature http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps4b64ea3e.jpg Added rear brz rear diffuser http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps5a6fc6af.jpg Added JDM OEM underpanels http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps3c79d7b2.jpg Tom's taillights added http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...psc20decbc.jpg My stock baseline is 160whp but with K&N panel filter, DC overpipe, DC Midpipe, and DC Exhaust showed 174 whp http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...psb1128ce8.jpg http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps9013e4be.jpg http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps7955c2de.jpg http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...psabea9376.jpg Baseline testing at Evasive Motorsport before supercharger goes in. I hoping for good numbers http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...pstjpaw0lm.jpg Installed Innovate supercharger and some other things So far the car has been running great, it has been over two months since I had the supercharger installed. The car accelaration has been greatly improve and my tractiong light would come on during hard exit out of corners. The power is very linear, with great mid range power, and I found the top of the RPM is a bit lacking. The power is on tap and has been very usable. I notice with Innovate Supercharger the car MPG has suffer, I used to get 31 MPG on the readout, and not I get around on average about 28 MPG for reference for people. I drive the car daily on street mostly in traffic. I am still waiting to get the car on track and hoping to get a better time. http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...psmcrdyafe.jpg http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...psvn84svyx.jpg added hks intake duct, quik latch, TRD canards, and rear tow hook http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...psb9pxx6va.jpg took my car out on it birthday up to the mountains Put on white line front under brace, I notice quicker turn in and a bit stiffer over bump. I have clearance issues with going over speed bump with the brace. http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...psewzghlrf.jpg I added Seibon DV carbon fiber hood, I notice the vent make a difference I average on level surface cruising about 70mph about 175f and with the hood about 165-170. http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...psnjkiu9md.jpg Got t the hood painted and added the aerolatch due to the hood flexing at +100mph http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...psc4pzfclm.jpg Added racer x master brake brace. It pretty positive effect on brake pedal feedback. I think one of cheapest mods that actually worth the money. http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...psmrhzmxpe.jpg . |
Congrats Pekingduck. Looking forward to your impressions.
|
Congrats again!! Looking forward to the mods! :thumbsup::happy0180:
|
Congrats and thank you for giving us your honest feedback about the car thus far. We can't wait to read more about the upgrades or modifications you plan on doing to this vehicle.
Oh and if you miss your GSX-R, here's a photo I took last week of one we have. Consider it my gift to you :) http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...t/DSC05270.jpg |
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
Quote:
plus they double as rear seat cup holders if you move them back 2. seem like this car was built very ergonomically :thumbup: 3.power, glad you also thought it was good enough for street driving, trd supercharger should add the hp you need, also on the track the car will be more rewarding, you might be the underdog in power, being able to keep up with high hp more expensive cars is always rewarding 4.seating postition, love it in this car, some cars it takes me 2-3 adjustments to find that "spot" this car its 1 adjustment , and thats all you need! 5.i noticed the center of gravity to be lower than my current celica and its pretty low to begin with 6.good luck keep her safe, and mostly have fun heres a vid showing how being a good driver on a medium sized track in an under powered car that has great handling will suprise you and its in none other than in a celica i love my celica gts :D [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhsmJQjkb8s"]Celica Vs F430 and more on Varano Track, 8 Dicember 2006 - YouTube[/ame] shows how driver skill and track conditions can make for a fun day vs faster cars :P |
Beat-sonic antenna was the first mod that I had done to the car. I like the antenna because it doesn't look like a rc car with the stock antenna. I think it clean up the car well, and gives the car a more upgraded look.
Here is Eric's hands from Beat-Sonic installing on my car http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...c/IMG_0652.jpg Dang you can really see the dirt there http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...c/IMG_0677.jpg |
Awesome must be exciting to say you're the FIRST one ever to own one of these. Looking forward to the updates and congrats!
|
To be a first 86 didn't you have to write a essay explaining why you should be one of the 1st 86?
|
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
awesome!!! please post a billion pictures and videos!!! thank you! :):thanks:
|
| All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:00 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
User Alert System provided by
Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Lite) -
vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2026 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.