[DR 86]

Originally Posted by scmil95eg

I've worked in this industry for over 14 years now, my job is to give advice to engineers, professional race teams, and manufacturers throughout this industry. Some of my best personal friends have their own shops. I've personally installed 2 s/c kits and reflashed 2 fr-s' (neither car with problems I might add). While I'll never name drop or post a resume for e-cred on a forum, I think I'm qualified enough to say - I know how it goes. On all sides of the table.

The fr-s is a great car, and the fuel delivery is unique, but it's not some physics defying machine that requires an advanced engineering degree to own. Or work on. When the K-series was released, the Honda world was the same way for a couple years, "It's maxed out from the factory, VTC + VTEC!?, multiple fuel & spark maps! - no one will be able to modify these." When the GT-R came out, the Nissan world was the same way again for the first couple years. "It's too advanced to modify :scared:"

In another 12 to 18 months, perceptions about modifying these cars will be different. Right now, it's still too new.

But if you're using that as an excuse to accept shoddy work from a shop, well then that sucks for you. Because you shouldn't.

I think you should read carefully, there's no perceived fear of modifying these cars or claiming the need for advanced physics degrees here. The issue is with the OP. He probably doesn't even know how to change his own oil and he wants to mess with aftermarket FI after clearly buying the wrong car for his needs (will never track, all straight roads, needs MOAR power to pull on mini-vans while using his stock 217 Prius tires). What he needs is to learn some basics first or stick with OEM.I can install an SC, or a turbo kit for that matter, on jack stands on my driveway. It's called bolt-on for a reason. And even without name dropping, nice job on establishing your "e-cred". Try for a little more subtlety next time. Really, wow you reflashed two whole FR-S without any problems? Is that supposed to be impressive?

No accepting shoddy work is one thing; if you're going to play with modding cars, you best be able to do it yourself, or not need the car for DDing, neither of which fits the bill of the OP.