Hey All,
I figured I'd finally post my DD project as it starts to take shape. I started modding with my first project an RSX Type S (pic and mod list below) back in 2003 and that was my gateway drug. I got a little older and tired of FWD and transitioned to a 350Z Track Edition (pic and mod list below). I got an 06 Honda Ridgeline and lifted it and used that as my work truck/van. Then I bought an 06 Yamaha R6S and decided I wanted to live longer. So naturally I joined the Air Force and got rid of all my toys. First two years of training in the AF I had no cars. Then met my wife and babies came along. Got another Ridgeline and lifted it. Then moved to DC area and realized that everywhere I lived I would be a commuter and needed something more economical. Bought a 2013 Passat 2.5L and realized I hated my commuter. Then I moved to WV and my wife gave me the green light to get a 'toy'. Insert the R53 MINI Cooper S (2003 - pic and mod list below) - It was fun but I was close to 150k miles and everything was starting to fail. At the time I was balancing a full time job, Reserve duty, and my grad school (not to mention husband and father of three) - so I had no time to wrench on it. The MINI needed attention that I couldn't give it. So it had to go.
About a month ago I picked up the FRS. Its a 2013 Argento 6MT Base and had only 43k miles on it. Perfect for the DD commute (140 miles round trip). Wife again gave me the green light to mod. The car was certified pre-owned so I'm slowly voiding 100k warranty... Good times.
As she sits right now:
Her current mods list:
Lighting:
RS / Monogram Headlights with LED bar/HIDs
Diode Dynamics Always on Module
BuddyClub Sequential Tails V2
VERUS CF Sidemarker Delete
Diode Dynamics Switchback turn signals
Diode Dynamics Hyper Flash Module
Diode Dynamics LED Reverse Lights
Winjet Yellow Foglights
Exterior:
Stubby antenna
Dry Carbon Fiber Side Mirror Overlays
IKON Side skirts
Volk Racing ZE40s 18x9.5 +44
General Tires G2Max 255/35s
Project Kics R40 Lugs
TK Style Front Lip
DBA T2 Rotors
35% tint
SEIBON Carbon Fiber Type CSL Trunk Lid
SEIBON Carbon Fiber Type TS Hood
SEIBON Carbon Fiber 10mm wider Fenders
TRD Fender Garnishes
Drivetrain:
SuperTek Transmission Support Mount
Whiteline Transmission Mount Insert
Whiteline Diff Cradle Bushing Inserts
Exedy Flywheel OEM
Exedy TOB
APR Flywheel Studs
South Bend Clutch Stage 2 Daily (315 tq rating)
VERUS Forged Clutch Fork
VERUS Billet Pivot Ball
VERUS Bell Plate
IRP Short Shifter
Powertain:
Nameless Stage 0.3 4-2-1 'Longtubes' EL header (heat wrapped)
Motiv Overpipe
Tanabe Front Pipe
HKS Hi Power Spec L catback
GReddy Intake Duct
HKS drop in air filter
Mishimoto Intake tube
OFT Stage 2+ (93 tune)
Greddy Magnetic Drain plug
Suspension:
Carbing Rear Strut Brace
APEXi N1 ExV 32 way adj coilovers w/ camber plates and front endlinks
Buddy Club P1 adjustable LCAs
SPC Performance Rear Toe Arms
Interior:
Cusco Accelerator Pedal
Touch Screen head unit
The old projects ------------------------
RSX Type S:
(Sorry for the grainy pic - had to dig real deep for this pic)
Authentic JDM Type R body kit (hood, fenders, front and rear bumpers and lips, side skirts, spoiler)
JDM Sidemarkers
15% tint
JDM Type R Shift Knob
MOMO Pedals
17x7 Rota Circuit 10s
Rotora slotted Rotors
Hawk HPS Pads
Hotchkis adjustable Sways
TEIN S-Techs
Koni Yellow Adjustables
Megan Strut Tower braces (F&R)
Cusco C Pillar Bar
Cusco B Pillar Bars
Custom subframe Double X Brace
Progress Rear Tie Bar
Carbing Rear Tie Bar
Buddy Club Lightweight Battery
Injen CAI
AEM Pulleys
Energy Suspension Motor Mounts
Torque Dampener
F20C valve springs
J's Racing 4-2-1 Race Header
Fujitsubo Power Getter Exhaust
350Z Track Edition:
(sorry for this grainy pic too)
Work Emotion XD9s 18x9 (+20) & 18x10 (+18)
RAYS Lightweight Lugs
DBA 4000 Series Slotted and Drilled F&R Rotors
Hawk HPS Pads F&R
Hotchkis Adjustable Sways
Buddy Club Racing Spec Dampers
Battle Version Adjustable RCAs
SPC
Cusco Front Strut Brace
Jim Wolf Tech Pop Charger (intake filter)
Kinetix Plenum
APEXi AFC Neo (Tuned By Jack at P1)
Stillen Test Pipes
Greddy EVO2 Exhaust
Nismo Shift Knob
Stillen Front Lip
R53 MCS
Sparco Assetto Gara 15x6 wheels
Stick on Front lip lol
15% tint
8000k HIDs
3000k Fogs
TEIN S-Tech Springs
DSS Axles
PowerFlex LCA bushings
Megan/K&N/DDMWorks Intake
DDMWorks Intercooler Air Diverter
MINIMania 15% reduction pulley
Milltek Non-Resonated Exhaust
FRS:
I really liked my RSX Type S because of the ease to mod. Similar to the FRS/BRZ/86 community the RSX community was huge. You could pick up used parts for nothing all the time. If you ever had something go wrong you could just search for it on the forums and more often than not someone has had a similar issue. This community is very similar and the vast amount of aftermarket companies targeting this chassis make modding enjoyable because no two are the same. Also modding these cars are not going to break the bank - good for guys like me trying to put money aside for kids' college funds.
Anyway, thanks for looking. More pics to follow.
Tom