JTOFJPN - Whiteout FR-S Build - Canada
 

Well I'm at that weird crossroads where I've now made my car harder and harder to use as a "daily driver"... so I suppose this is the point where I call it a build, and subsequently start a "build" thread. I figured this out when I was tasked with picking up some wine for my girlfriend - which is a 5 minute drive. I stood in my kitchen staring at the keys to my car and my truck with this "well what now" look on my face.

So here we are.

My Info:
Name: Dallas
City: Calgary Area
Instagram: @JTOFJPN
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/dallasowen

My previous project which just sold a week ago :(

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/395/1...5616c25c_z.jpg10686727_533318250132192_9055292224386973052_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3669/...35ce4437_z.jpgis300 rear by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

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I'll begin as per usual with a current mods list - so you don't have to scroll through the whole thread to see if it's worth it.

Car Info:
-2013 Scion FR-S
-Whiteout
-6spd Manual
-Current KM's - 21,xxx

Exterior:
-GT86 Clear Side Markers (Thanks to Nigel JDM-Parts)
-5:Axis Spoiler
-Window Tint (All windows but windshield)
-License Plate (White) LED Bulbs (Thanks to Diode Dynamics)
-HID 6000k Headlights (Thanks to Vex Performance)
-Removed Factory Mudflaps
-Debadged "FR-S" Logo

Interior:
-Cusco "Drift Knob" Ebrake Button (Thanks to Vex Performance)
-Nardi "Orido Style" Steering Wheel
-Dressupbolts.com Burnt Titanium Steering Wheel Bolts (Thanks to Dressupbolts.com)
-Dressupbolts.com Purple Titanium Engine Bay Bolts (Thanks to Dressupbolts.com)
-Worksbell Steering Hub (Regular Length) (Thanks to Evasive Motorsports)
-BRIDE Zeta III - Type L (Gradation FRP)
-Buddy Club "Super-Low-Down" Seat Rail (Thanks to Evasive Motorsports)
-(2) Sabelt 6pt Harnesses (Used as 4pt on Passenger until new seat) (Thanks to Vex Performance)
-Weathertech Floor Mats (Pending Weather) (Thanks to Vex Performance)
-Compustart 2-Way Starter/Alarm Combo (Thanks to Vex Performance)
-LED Dome Lights (Thanks to Diode Dynamics)
-OEM Black Shifter Surround (Thanks to FT86 Speed Factory)
-OEM Black Traction Control Buttons (Thanks to FT86 Speed Factory)

Engine:
-GReddy (AFE) "Momentum" Intake (Thanks to Vex Performance)
-Motul 300v Oil (Thanks to Vex Performance)
-Berk Technology Track Pipe (No Muffler)
-Koyorad Radiator (Thanks to Evasive Motorsports)
-JDL Auto Design Fan Shroud with (2) SPAL Slim Fans (Thanks to JDL Auto Design)

Suspension/Brakes:
-Endless Japan SSY Brake Pads (All Corners) (Thanks to Vex Performance)
-Endless Japan RF650 Brake Fluid (Thanks to Vex Performance)
-Radium Engineering BMC Brace (Thanks to Radium Engineering)



Timeline:


The day I picked it up from the dealer
Stampede Toyota/Scion - Calgary
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/471/1...f62ce9b0_z.jpgScreen Shot 2015-07-17 at 8.09.49 AM by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

Few months went by... did a few small things like the clear corners, tint, etc.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5312/...91b04148_z.jpg_MG_8081 by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/394/1...79b15f79_z.jpg1385628_376578335806185_1157825589_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

Bought a house (mandatory car-in-front shot)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/412/1...e8a4df2c_z.jpg1939900_443228089141209_1520661045_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

Bought a GReddy Intake... was fed up with seeing "5-98HP Gains" on every intake I saw. So I put it on the dyno.
We ran the stock intake, then installed the GReddy on the dyno same hour for variables sake.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/500/1...a4a8db44_z.jpg10410135_477207275743290_2924478472173898263_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/460/1...dcccceb6_z.jpg10426167_477207389076612_4763004759425673493_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3794/...21fd2c42_z.jpg10434141_477207265743291_6903090180086945151_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

Did some LED lights for license plate and interior dome light
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3770/...bd96fce4_z.jpgScreen Shot 2015-07-17 at 8.08.49 AM by Dallas Owen, on Flickr





At this point I had about 700KM on the car and was already fed up with the stock brake feel. I snagged up a set of Endless SSY pads and RF650 fluid. I also changed out the oil to Motul as well - for obvious reasons.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3797/...4a791f31_z.jpgScreen Shot 2015-07-17 at 8.08.34 AM by Dallas Owen, on Flickr


Then I drove it to vegas for SEMA .. fun drive!
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/362/1...15940489_z.jpg10416582_477245232406161_3690964006861826028_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

Oregon
The whole Vegas...LA...Portland..etc trip was about 6800KM's round trip. Was a blast - and definitely gave me a chance to figure out where the car needed improvements.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3753/...ff085366_z.jpg10426799_477245129072838_8083565693286507648_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr


Then I drove it through the winter... (Canadian life)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/453/1...c7b40f7d_z.jpgScreen Shot 2015-07-17 at 8.07.34 AM by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2846/...78e7bd4c_z.jpg_MG_7551 by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/...7447b66b_z.jpg_MG_7573 by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

Then I realized that winter sucks, paint chips suck and so do 8ft tall ruts in the road.

So I bought a daily

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3720/...dac98e47_z.jpgScreen Shot 2015-07-17 at 8.06.21 AM by Dallas Owen, on Flickr


Transferred this girl from my Lexus to the FR-S after she sold... attached it to a Worksbell Japan hub

Those of you who know.... will understand why I go 6 to midnight everytime I look at this wheel.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3742/...a90a0272_z.jpg399550_179660208831333_68226325_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr


https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3815/...68bc637a_z.jpg11694766_674145649382784_4884323923971456084_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

Swapped out the big fat axle back section of the exhaust for the Berk Track Pipe
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/488/1...21e822f0_z.jpg10336797_474535879343763_953650330013347084_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

Comparison Video:
https://vimeo.com/96499802


Ordered a new license plate.. I have had this idea ever since I was 18. Well fuck it, it's happening.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3764/...fefd00a0_z.jpgScreen Shot 2015-07-17 at 8.05.41 AM by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

Went a little crazy with my driving in the summer and dented a few things that normally you don't dent, so out of necessity -
-KOYORAD and JDL Auto Design fan shroud with SPAL fans
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3665/...0509f29d_z.jpgScreen Shot 2015-07-17 at 8.05.13 AM by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/285/1...a9719ef4_z.jpgScreen Shot 2015-07-17 at 8.05.30 AM by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3805/...47cebb28_z.jpg11391780_659993014131381_2769228404032352682_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

Then I realized that I needed these now:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/471/1...8b680cab_z.jpg11204435_672584336205582_4221887500112321402_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

For this:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/368/1...9b7200d4_z.jpg11143443_674380209359328_9042446792272909870_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

In this:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/288/1...ff88d086_z.jpg11753646_674408572689825_7747042313343729495_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

On this:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3820/...2e9c1629_z.jpg11054284_672329582897724_2199136488204373176_n by Dallas Owen, on Flickr


And that's where she sits... I'll update this as more parts roll in - nothing spectacular yet. Few others parts on the way, but bigger things to happen over winter.

Ill update the thread with HQ photos of the modifications this weekend, it's too shitty outside right now.


If you have any questions feel free to fire away.

More photos of the KOYORAD + JDL Auto Design fan shroud install

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/359/1...e8e2b508_k.jpgimage4 by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/318/1...1bcee2ac_k.jpgimage3 by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/510/1...01e06ed6_k.jpgimage2 by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/448/1...d273a90d_k.jpgimage1 by Dallas Owen, on Flickr

What kinda body kit ya going with (gonna go with?)

Probably rocket bunny fenders (Version 1) with 18x10.5(9.5) TC105N under it.

Going for a functional setup

Not sure about the lip kit yet, maybe be a custom front splitter with RB parts.

I have a question, what did you hit? Also hi dallas

a big pile of bad luck



hi josh

Dressupbolts burnt Ti bolts for the Orido Style.

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...17&oe=563ED68D

Thanks to the guys at FT86 Speed Factory for the quick shipping and painless transaction on the following goodies.

OEM -Black Shifter Surround
OEM -Black TRAC Buttons
HKS Oil Filter
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve
OLM LED Corner Lights
Laffy Taffy

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...c7&oe=5651E46E

Holy crap, I still have a Jimmy Up holo banner somewhere from my Zilvia days. What a trip :D

Haha i too had a few (4 lol) S-Chassis's ... it became second nature to place Jimmyup things on them immediately. I guess the trend continued into the FR-S.
Ohhhhh the zilvia days...

Definitely good times haha. Nice to meet a fellow Zilvian on this forum!

official

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...fa&oe=56712ABC

oil change time

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...a3&oe=563A9AF8

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...1e&oe=564243E7

Got a total put together of all money spent so far... this is all in Canadian, no shipping/duty/taxes. In case anyone was curious... I guess the right hand side will give you a hint of what's next. Waiting on Vorshlag to finish kit and release pricing...

[IMG]https://farm1.staticflickr.com/746/2...9c614256_b.jpgFRS Spending by Dallas Owen, on Flickr[/IMG]

Nice build! I like your detail to quality parts!

How come you haven't lowered it yet? Are you happy with how it handles?