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billyk · 12-07-2014, 07:03 AM

Not really - I am actually just a piker when it comes to this stuff, compared to the heavy hitters here.

But I do plan to do a few things to my FRS today:

- Plug the sound tube: man, there is excellent info on this forum about this. I did as suggested in so many threads - I got the plug from Lowes just so I don't have to leave my glovebox power outlet unplugged. I'll report back to let you know if I hear a dif.

- Set my stock head unit to TC: I've read that some FRS'ers really prefer this car setting. I've tweaked my settings, especially potting-up the back speakers to boost needed mid-range - another good tip I got here. Still, I want to give this a try.

- Ditch the dealer plate frames, replace: I hate dealer license plate frames. I purchased plain black plastic, 2-hole frames real cheap on eBay. The actually look very very nice.

- Remove the dealer sticker: I've never done this and I am a bit unsure about it. It's the vinyl type and I always have had the dealer remove it before delivery. I was far too head-over-heels after my FRS test drive to notice - so it's my job now. I plan to use the hair-dryer method. It's cold here in MD, so I don't know how that will affect the removal. Any advice would be appreciated. I'll report back.

12-07-2014, 07:03 AM	#1
billyk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2014 Argento FR-S Location: MD Posts: 273 Thanks: 134 Thanked 190 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My Big Day of Mods... Not really - I am actually just a piker when it comes to this stuff, compared to the heavy hitters here. But I do plan to do a few things to my FRS today: - Plug the sound tube: man, there is excellent info on this forum about this. I did as suggested in so many threads - I got the plug from Lowes just so I don't have to leave my glovebox power outlet unplugged. I'll report back to let you know if I hear a dif. - Set my stock head unit to TC: I've read that some FRS'ers really prefer this car setting. I've tweaked my settings, especially potting-up the back speakers to boost needed mid-range - another good tip I got here. Still, I want to give this a try. - Ditch the dealer plate frames, replace: I hate dealer license plate frames. I purchased plain black plastic, 2-hole frames real cheap on eBay. The actually look very very nice. - Remove the dealer sticker: I've never done this and I am a bit unsure about it. It's the vinyl type and I always have had the dealer remove it before delivery. I was far too head-over-heels after my FRS test drive to notice - so it's my job now. I plan to use the hair-dryer method. It's cold here in MD, so I don't know how that will affect the removal. Any advice would be appreciated. I'll report back.