1Cor10:23 | Whiteout FR-S | Form Follows Function Build
 

**Work in Progress - photos inbound!**

http://i.imgur.com/oh4Fv0S.jpg

So I've finally decided to start a journal to document all the things that have happened to my FR-S. Whether it's mods, maintenance, or boo-boos, wanted to have a place to keep her complete history. Starting a bit late into the game so will have a bit of a black log on details/pics.

|Background|

Purchases in July 2013 with a build date of April 2013. This is my first MT car and also first new vehicle (some prior new-to-me cars).

|Theme|

Someone mentioned it on the forum before (name escapes me now) but essentially, this individual offered some great advice - your build should have a theme to keep your mods consistent. It's easy to get sidetracked with all the fabulous parts coming out for this platform you might go down a path which you didn't really intend to.

For me, the car is my DD but I also intend on attending the occasional track day / HPDE. As for mods - I find the car is beautiful just the way it is and will focus on parts that affect performance as opposed to aesthetics. I'm pretty crazy about symmetry and fit and most aftermarket parts just don't do it for me. Heck, OEM replacements sometimes don't even fit well depending on who you get to do the task.

|Index|

1. Engine / Exhaust
1.1 OFT (Stage 2 UEL gas 1.58)
1.2 Perrin 3" resonated CBE
1.3 OFH (installed 04/26/14, big thanks to @DAN_BRZ for the help)
1.4 MTEC shifter springs
1.5 Raceseng cam plate
1.6 Radium PCV catch can
1.7 Perrin lightweight crank pulley
1.8 Perrin silicone inlet hose
1.9 Setrab Series 9 oil cooler
2.0 RacerXFabrication thermostatic sandwich plate
2.1 Perrin 2.75" cold air intake

2. Exterior
2.1 Stage 2 switchbacks, HIDs, LED DRLs from @Diode Dynamics
2.2 Cusco short CF antenna
2.3 Rallyarmor UR mudflaps
2.4 Rexspeed convex mirrors w/ heat pad
2.5 Tail-as-turn module + Stage 3 LED reverse and turn-as-reverse
2.6 Custom 2x2 front canards
2.7 Drivewaylabs 5" front splitter (to be installed)
2.8 @FT-86 SpeedFactory rear diffuser (to be installed)

3. Interior
3.1 Flossy grip tape shorty with custom engraving
3.2 Exogear tablet mount
3.3 iMagnet phone mount - great for OFT mounting
3.4 G1W dashcam
3.5 Cusco accelerator pedal
3.5 Cusco spin "drift" knob
3.6 Weathertech floormats
3.7 Custom Torque app layout
3.8 XGPS160 external Bluetooth GPS
3.9 Prosport oil temp and oil pressure gauges; Cravenspeed gauge pod

4. Suspension / wheels / Brakes
4.0 Setup: -3F/-2R 0-toe all around; no drop, stock dampers and springs
4.1 17x9 +35 Black RPF1 x 245/40/17 Michelin PSS
4.2 Stock strut bolts (no camber bolts for now)
4.3 Raceseng caster camber plates
4.4 SPL titanium lower control arms
4.5 Radium master cylinder brace
4.6 Spiegler front / Goodridge rear stainless steel brake lines
4.7 Ohlins R&T coilovers
4.8 Essex AP Sprint w/ Ferrodo DS2500
4.9 Perrin steering rack lockdown

5. Consumables
5.1 Eneos Sustina 5W-30
5.2 Motul Gear 300 (transmission and differential)
5.3 Prestone Ford Dot 3 truck fluid

6. Discussions
6.1 Tire wear on Michelin PSS after first HPDE
6.2 DIY rubber dash lift fix
6.3 OFT mounting solution

|Old wheel base|

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps928b6611.jpg

Photocred: @logoris (from May 24th, 2014 GTA Meet @ Go For Tea)

|Current exhaust note|

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LkzV44bjoI"]Open Flash Header + Perrin 3" Cat Back Exhaust (Interior & Exterior) - YouTube[/ame]

|Events|

September, 2014 - Open Lapping @ TMP - 126.1

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueK-ALOCLUQ"]Sept 9 | TMP Cayuga | Scion FR-S | 126.11 - YouTube[/ame]


June 6th, 2014 - Hanson HPDE @ Mosport DDT

http://i.imgur.com/xNS9wes.jpg

All taped up and ready to go (unnecessary for how clean the new track was!)

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-pGmDUDMbE"]New 2014 MOSPORT DDT | Scion FR-S | Gopro footage - YouTube[/ame]

Last session around the track. Lots to improve on but much better than earlier in the day.

Reserved 3

Looks promising already

sub'd!

How do you like your G1W dashcam? Size, video quality (can you see plate numbers?), etc.). I'm looking for a dashcam, too, but not sure which one to get.

Hmm once you have this installed I wanna check out your strut clearance in person with whatever camber you get

For the price, likely nothing better out there, video quality is great. Be sure to get a class 4 or 6 card only, class 10 makes it crash on long drives - likely error in erasing and re-writing.

It can be found for ~$60 or less online.

They're going on this Saturday, will try my best to make it to meet by 5PM but might be tight.

I love that your name is a bible verse and that it lends it's hand to this project.

God bless!

Glad someone noticed! :w00t: Got it right on my shifter, a good reminder.

Sub'd. :)

Was able to get -1.26 on each side. Shop said doubling up could get 1.5+ for sure. I'll run it as is for now since I'm only really doing it for closer to even wear at the track. Likely coils for next season.