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enigma · 07-08-2014, 04:02 AM

Last update: July 30, 2015

Hey everyone! I got a random wild hair tonight and decided I wanted to start one of these journals... My name is Pete and I'm located in Olathe, KS (think Kansas City). I'm an active member of the Kansas City 86 Enthusiast Group and spend a lot of time planning our club events.(Check out our facebook page @ KC-86 FR-S/BRZ Enthusiasts Club). We do anything from social gatherings to track days to car shows to random meets and cruises, so if you're in the KC area, definitely look us up!

Current look!

Quick Picture Link to all my FR-S pics!

Youtube Page!

I bought my FR-S used with 3853 miles on February 7th, 2013. As of this writing, the car has just under 37k, and has seen several modifications, several track days, autocrosses, etc. (Current mileage as of 8/31/17 - 65k)

Seeing as my car is my daily as well, my vision for the 86 is essentially stock+. I always try to modify cars with the intent of "I want this to be like a better version of the factory car." Think GT86 GT3. Able to be a brilliant track car, but not be absolutely brutal on a a daily basis, and not absolutely bonkers aesthetically.

I'll keep the background about me short, but I've always been a car guy. The FR-S was actually car #20 for me, and there have been two cars following after it. Two cars are currently in the stable. The FR-S (obviously) and my daily ruxury car, a 2001 Lexus LS430.

When car guys hear that the FR-S was #20, they usually ask for "the list," so here goes. In order of appearance: '90 300ZX, 93 300ZXTT, '89 Civic Si, '92 Civic Si, '93 MR2, '00 S2000, '03 350Z, '92 NSX, '98 Civic DX, '97 318i, '95 M3, '00 S2000, '05 330Ci ZHP, '93 RX-7, '98 Prelude SH, '02 RSX-S, '94 300ZXTT, '01 S2000, '06 Z4M Coupe, '13 FR-S, '91 300ZX, '90 Miata, '92 Prelude Si, '95 240SX, '88 CRX Si, '04 TL, '01 LS430

Quick link to the flickr page with pics of most of said cars!

Back to the FR-S. Here is the current mod list:

Power:
Cosworth Drop In Filter
HKS Air Intake Duct
HKS EL Catted Header
AVO Catted Front Pipe
Motiv Concepts Overpipe
GReddy CS GTS Ver 2 Catback
Nameless Cam Plate
Perrin Lightweight Pulley Set
Cosworth Stage 2.0 Supercharger Kit
Cosworth Stage 2.0 ECUtek Tune
Perrin Oil Cooler
Mishimoto Racing Thermostat

Suspension and braking:
KW V3 Coilovers
Sam Strano Front Sway Bar
Stoptech Slotted Rotors
Hawk Performance StreetRace Pads
Stoptech SS Brake Lines
SPC Front Camber Bolts
SPC Rear Lower Control Arms
Perrin Steering Rack Lock
Enkei RPF1s 17x9
Bridgestone RE71R 245/40R17

Appearance and Miscellaneous modifications:
Winjet black front headlights w/4300k HIDs
TOMs JDM rear tail lights
OEM Toyota badges
Beatsonic Shark Fin antenna
LED Interior lighting
OEM JDM Sidemarkers w/Diode Dynamics LEDs
Braille 11 lb battery kit
Trackdecals.com track map stickers for each track day attended.

(As of 4/8/15, that's Mid America Motorplex, Heartland Park, Eagles Canyon Raceway, High Plains Raceway, and Hallett Motor Racing Circuit)
FT86SpeedFactory Rear Diffuser (non-aggressive) with diff covers

I've taken a lot of pics along the way, so here goes...

February 7th, 2013
Date of Purchase!

In 2012, I had test driven an FR-S while I was living in Florida. I had been following the development of the car since Toyota first announced it and was definitely anticipating its release. I was driving an 01 S2000 at the time, and wanted something similar to the S, but more daily drivable. The FR-S seemed perfect! However, the only one they had in FL was an automatic... I knew I wanted a manual, but drove the car anyways. I was underwhelmed by it. I found out later that a change in gearbox made all the difference in the car, but for the time being, I purchased a 2006 BMW M Coupe instead in June of 2012.

Fast forward to January 2013. I had moved back to Kansas City. I had found my short ownership with the M Coupe to be lackluster. It was a quick car. It was great to look at. It was comfortable. It handled well. It had a great stereo. However... I just never connected with the car. I never really enjoyed it. That's when my hunt for an 86 began again. I test drove a manual and immediately knew this was the car I was supposed to have purchased. I sold my M and was off to the races.

I had intended on purchasing a brand new Whiteout. However, the night before I planned to look at a Whiteout that I had my eye on, I spotted a slightly used (3800 mile) Asphalt FR-S that was enough of a discount over a new one, I had to look at it. The rest was history. I bought the car within a week of driving it.

When I bought it, the car had an Injen Intake, Crawford Performance axleback, and LED DRLs.

What she looked like the day I picked her up:

07-08-2014, 04:02 AM	#1
enigma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Asphalt 86 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 174 Thanks: 6 Thanked 147 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Enigma's Asphalt DD / Track Toy FR-S Last update: July 30, 2015 Hey everyone! I got a random wild hair tonight and decided I wanted to start one of these journals... My name is Pete and I'm located in Olathe, KS (think Kansas City). I'm an active member of the Kansas City 86 Enthusiast Group and spend a lot of time planning our club events.(Check out our facebook page @ KC-86 FR-S/BRZ Enthusiasts Club). We do anything from social gatherings to track days to car shows to random meets and cruises, so if you're in the KC area, definitely look us up! Current look! Quick Picture Link to all my FR-S pics! Youtube Page! I bought my FR-S used with 3853 miles on February 7th, 2013. As of this writing, the car has just under 37k, and has seen several modifications, several track days, autocrosses, etc. (Current mileage as of 8/31/17 - 65k) Seeing as my car is my daily as well, my vision for the 86 is essentially stock+. I always try to modify cars with the intent of "I want this to be like a better version of the factory car." Think GT86 GT3. Able to be a brilliant track car, but not be absolutely brutal on a a daily basis, and not absolutely bonkers aesthetically. I'll keep the background about me short, but I've always been a car guy. The FR-S was actually car #20 for me, and there have been two cars following after it. Two cars are currently in the stable. The FR-S (obviously) and my daily ruxury car, a 2001 Lexus LS430. When car guys hear that the FR-S was #20, they usually ask for "the list," so here goes. In order of appearance: '90 300ZX, 93 300ZXTT, '89 Civic Si, '92 Civic Si, '93 MR2, '00 S2000, '03 350Z, '92 NSX, '98 Civic DX, '97 318i, '95 M3, '00 S2000, '05 330Ci ZHP, '93 RX-7, '98 Prelude SH, '02 RSX-S, '94 300ZXTT, '01 S2000, '06 Z4M Coupe, '13 FR-S, '91 300ZX, '90 Miata, '92 Prelude Si, '95 240SX, '88 CRX Si, '04 TL, '01 LS430 Quick link to the flickr page with pics of most of said cars! Back to the FR-S. Here is the current mod list: Power: Cosworth Drop In Filter HKS Air Intake Duct HKS EL Catted Header AVO Catted Front Pipe Motiv Concepts Overpipe GReddy CS GTS Ver 2 Catback Nameless Cam Plate Perrin Lightweight Pulley Set Cosworth Stage 2.0 Supercharger Kit Cosworth Stage 2.0 ECUtek Tune Perrin Oil Cooler Mishimoto Racing Thermostat Suspension and braking: KW V3 Coilovers Sam Strano Front Sway Bar Stoptech Slotted Rotors Hawk Performance StreetRace Pads Stoptech SS Brake Lines SPC Front Camber Bolts SPC Rear Lower Control Arms Perrin Steering Rack Lock Enkei RPF1s 17x9 Bridgestone RE71R 245/40R17 Appearance and Miscellaneous modifications: Winjet black front headlights w/4300k HIDs TOMs JDM rear tail lights OEM Toyota badges Beatsonic Shark Fin antenna LED Interior lighting OEM JDM Sidemarkers w/Diode Dynamics LEDs Braille 11 lb battery kit Trackdecals.com track map stickers for each track day attended. (As of 4/8/15, that's Mid America Motorplex, Heartland Park, Eagles Canyon Raceway, High Plains Raceway, and Hallett Motor Racing Circuit) FT86SpeedFactory Rear Diffuser (non-aggressive) with diff covers I've taken a lot of pics along the way, so here goes... February 7th, 2013 Date of Purchase! In 2012, I had test driven an FR-S while I was living in Florida. I had been following the development of the car since Toyota first announced it and was definitely anticipating its release. I was driving an 01 S2000 at the time, and wanted something similar to the S, but more daily drivable. The FR-S seemed perfect! However, the only one they had in FL was an automatic... I knew I wanted a manual, but drove the car anyways. I was underwhelmed by it. I found out later that a change in gearbox made all the difference in the car, but for the time being, I purchased a 2006 BMW M Coupe instead in June of 2012. Fast forward to January 2013. I had moved back to Kansas City. I had found my short ownership with the M Coupe to be lackluster. It was a quick car. It was great to look at. It was comfortable. It handled well. It had a great stereo. However... I just never connected with the car. I never really enjoyed it. That's when my hunt for an 86 began again. I test drove a manual and immediately knew this was the car I was supposed to have purchased. I sold my M and was off to the races. I had intended on purchasing a brand new Whiteout. However, the night before I planned to look at a Whiteout that I had my eye on, I spotted a slightly used (3800 mile) Asphalt FR-S that was enough of a discount over a new one, I had to look at it. The rest was history. I bought the car within a week of driving it. When I bought it, the car had an Injen Intake, Crawford Performance axleback, and LED DRLs. What she looked like the day I picked her up: __________________ My Build - Cosworth Supercharged Kansas City 86 FR-S/BRZ Enthusiasts Club Last edited by enigma; 09-01-2017 at 01:33 AM.