Hello guys! Glad I finally made myself an account after all this time. I've seen a couple of peoples’ build threads and I just thought I would share my build with you all. I bought my automatic FRS back in Aug 2012 and I have been loving it ever since. Let me know what you guys think or if you have questions let me know. I might be posting up some more detailed DIYs for some stuff than I was able to find online. I will be updating this post as time goes on and mods are added.
Interior Mods
-Alpine Stereo System
-Full LED Swap (Gauges/HVAC/Etc.)
-Tanabe Wideband
-Tanabe Boost Gauge
-Aerofoce Interceptor
-Radar Detector Mount
Exterior Mods
-Window Tint
-Ceramic Paint Coating
-PURE FG-524 Spoiler
-6000K DDM HID Kit
-Valenti Tail/Bumper Lights
-Eiback Pro-Kit Springs
-Helix Smoke Side Markers
-ARK DT-S Stainless Exhaust
-APR Front Splitter
-Custom Wheels (8.5”x19” - 9.5”X19”)
-Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 (235/35/19 - 265/30/19)
-TR3 Performance Turbo Kit
-Catch can
-E85 Flex Fuel Kit
Planned Mods
-Front License Plat Relocation (Tow Hook)
-Shark-tenna
-LED running lights
-Front pipe/Over pipe
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Fresh off the lot. Window tint went in only hours after buying.
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Ceramic coating done.
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Spoiler added
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Upgraded stock radio, didn't have good pics on hand
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New tail lights, so much better
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First time on the lift *sniffle
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Cat-back Exhaust
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Installing 1" lowering springs, had some issues
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Ugly side-markers replaced
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Custom wheels finished built and on the car.
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Front splitter
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Time to dyno to get some before numbers for turbo install
*The first pull was done in 5th gear which was supposed to be the closest to 1:1(automatics). However, the pull was really long so the next 2 were done in 4th.
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Went to the store to buy a ham for Thanksgiving...ended up costing me over $1k
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Replaced those ugly redish, orangey LEDs and installed some gauges
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Turbo kit showed up...most of it(long story)
One piece was warped and I couldn't attach the waste gate or turbo until I took it to a machine shop.
The piece after I got it re-surfaced.
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Turbo was ugly as hell so I fixed that.
After sanding for several hours
And here it is all cleaned up
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Turbo going in
Time to get busy!
Some pieces were a tight fit...
A little cut-out for my waste gate
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I made a bracket for my catch can which ended up being too tall the first time around
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Going to the local car show with my dad and his Trans Am
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Under the hood as of 4/4/2015