The FR-S out of the box appears to be pretty decent. Below are the modifications that it will take to make the car perfect for me (well, at least within a reasonable budget). How will you make your FR-S perfect?
EXTERIOR:
1) Chrome tails must go (I'm not 17, and this isn't 1999). Hopefully DEPO will make some decent tails with black bezels or plain red tails with led's.
2) The front end looks naked without fog lights. I'm sure Scion will make
this an option.
3) Wheels/Tires: Will probably make the biggest impact. I don't like the Scion wheels shown so far, so some dark or gunmetal 17's will be on the list for me. The wheels must also be lightweight. As for tires, 225 series tires with some better grip will also be going on. I have driven many cars with 215 series tires, and the tires don't offer quite the contact patch and stability I want to have.
4) I am getting a white car, so tint will look great on it. Not too mention it's really hot out here (The first mod).
5) Debadge the "FR-S" on the back of the car. The badge is not symmetrical with the other side, and it will just trap wax and other debris.
INTERIOR:
1) The base FR-S head unit has been established as the biggest eyesore since any 1980's GM interior. I will be looking to upgrade with a nicer headunit from Scion.
PERFORMANCE:
1) I haven't driven the car, but slightly more power never hurt anyone. A tune and high-quality exhaust will go on last after as I wait for any major glitches or first-year issues to surface. By high-quality exhaust I mean no fart cannons, 100 plus db earaches, or drone machines.
2) Lightweight wheels, grippy 225 series tires (see above).
3) Even though I hate the wheel gap, I will not be lowering this car as it already sits pretty low, and I don't want to go 2 mph over every dip and bump.
