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Originally Posted by nodeal
damn, okay, I love my FRS. Really do. The handling is great, fun car to drive, etc. Like many of you, I want to up the power in the car and am considering FI.
But I am concerned about daily driver reliability. I don't have any other car right now. I will be driving this car every day. Rain or shine, summer or winter. This is my car.
Not one person I have spoke to has told me I can add a turbo without 0 issues. Everybody keeps telling me an aftermarket turbo comes with a variety of potential problems on a car that is your daily driver, regardless of how well installed.
Also, if I get a turbo then I want the exhaust, the stickier wheels, better clutch and everything that goes along with it. When everything is said and done, I am looking at around 10k to spend. The last thing I want to do is put this money into my FRS and deal with overheating issues as one example.
Dealing with car problems really is the last thing I need right now. I am taking on a lot in my life right now and coming to the point where I am looking to get married, have kids, etc. Unnecessary car problems is just something I don't want to deal with.
And with me mentioning kids (maybe going a little off topic here), I am looking into an STI as an alternative to my FI problem. I know the car is an entirely different beast, and the fact that I am considering buying it maybe goes to show my purchase of the FRS wasn't the best timed one. But I test drove it and it's handling is pretty damn good (albeit not as responsive as the FRS), and the straight-line power is obviously dominant. Also, I can use the STI long term as it satisfies my desire for power and the practicality of family life.
So, opinions on FI FRS as a reliable daily driver, and you think my desire for an STI is well-founded, or another case of "grass is greener on the other side" syndrome. Would really love to hear from ya'll! Thanks!
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I highly recommend u install it yourself, that way you will understand the system much better and be able to troubleshoot problems much quicker.
For dealing with heat issues, during the install just wrap the downpipe (and maybe part of turbo manifold) in thermal wrap and the electrical wires and tubing near the DP and near the turbo in thermal tape. Also painting DP in VHT flameproof wouldn't hurt, $10 on Amaz.
Also, steel zip ties are really handy.
Thermal wrap and thermal tape are diff things.
Thermal Wrap: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Heatshield-Products-372005-Exhaust-Insulating/dp/B0051USD80/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426812586&sr=8-1&keywords=thermal+wrap"]Amazon.com: Heatshield Products 372005 2" Wide x 15' Lava Header and Exhaust Insulating Heat Wrap Roll: Automotive[/ame]
Thermal Tape: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Thermo-Tec-14002-15-Thermo-Shield-Roll/dp/B00029KC2U/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1426812455&sr= 1-2&keywords=thermal+tape"]Amazon.com: Thermo-Tec 14002 1 1/2" X 15' Thermo-Shield Roll: Automotive[/ame]