My "Financial Mistake" - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Josh Ehlert · 06-29-2015, 11:23 PM

My back story:

Around 6 months ago I was in the market for a new car. Something nice and something newer but still had to have the ability to accept some bolt ons with relative ease. I was looking at everything (mazdaspeed family, newer miatas, civic si, wrx, evo, s2000, ect., I also was really interested in the challengers, but after seeing it up close its just too big of a car for me) I started to look at the fr-s/brz. I personally like the front end of a fr-s better than the brz. I went though my banks "find me a car" option and found an fr-s not too far away. Decided to go take a look at it. It was around 30-40 min away. It was inside, tucked away in the way back corner. The guy started it up for me and it was loud (in a good way) After browsing their warehouse while they were getting the car out I jumped in the drivers seat and went for a spin. My thoughts.. "Man, this car feels like a go cart, sounds great, shifter feels awesome. The transmission was kinda loud which worried me at first. (has a short throw, and bushings from what I have gathered.) I had to have it. I signed the papers and drove away. I couldn't be happier with my decision. Is the car slow? Meh, who cares. This car for me is about the driving experience. It's my $20,000 therapist. So anyhow, on to the fun stuff.

Bought the car with 12k ish miles.

More pics once I make sure this one pops up.

Jaden · 07-01-2015, 06:20 PM

That doesn't look like the stock ride height. Does it have TRD springs on it?

Jaden

Josh Ehlert · 07-01-2015, 08:05 PM

Eibach sportline springs. I'll get more pics up at some point.

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chezplatypus · 07-02-2015, 10:10 AM

Man we have the best color. Congrats on the purchase!

eggncheese · 07-02-2015, 10:48 AM

More like financial win!

JellyForSale · 07-02-2015, 11:49 AM

Always happy to see more Ultramrine love, look great! Happy driving!

Josh Ehlert · 07-06-2015, 07:32 PM

Poor thing sitting in the snow

After a little bit I ordered the open flash tablet. Ran the e85 tune with stock intake and header. Brought it to king motorsports dyno day and made 189hp and 154 ftbs of torque. I was really hoping my open flash header would get here before the meet but no dice. Header is now installed and I picked up an Injen intake off a local for a good price.

Stock header

No header

Next to my very long term project and a buddy trying to not be in the pic

Stock intake removed

Haven't had time to get back to the dyno but hopefully by the end of summer. I work a lot and am currently in the middle of buying a house so things are a little hectic.

TylerLieberman · 07-06-2015, 07:52 PM

Guessing the camera was the financial mistake, seeing how half your pictures are upside down

Josh Ehlert · 07-06-2015, 07:55 PM

Damn Iphone. I have no idea how to fix them since they appear normal for me.

Josh Ehlert · 09-26-2015, 09:43 PM

Hit the track today hoping to break into 13's. Could only manage a 14.0. So damn close...

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06-29-2015, 11:23 PM	#1
Josh Ehlert Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My "Financial Mistake" My back story: Around 6 months ago I was in the market for a new car. Something nice and something newer but still had to have the ability to accept some bolt ons with relative ease. I was looking at everything (mazdaspeed family, newer miatas, civic si, wrx, evo, s2000, ect., I also was really interested in the challengers, but after seeing it up close its just too big of a car for me) I started to look at the fr-s/brz. I personally like the front end of a fr-s better than the brz. I went though my banks "find me a car" option and found an fr-s not too far away. Decided to go take a look at it. It was around 30-40 min away. It was inside, tucked away in the way back corner. The guy started it up for me and it was loud (in a good way) After browsing their warehouse while they were getting the car out I jumped in the drivers seat and went for a spin. My thoughts.. "Man, this car feels like a go cart, sounds great, shifter feels awesome. The transmission was kinda loud which worried me at first. (has a short throw, and bushings from what I have gathered.) I had to have it. I signed the papers and drove away. I couldn't be happier with my decision. Is the car slow? Meh, who cares. This car for me is about the driving experience. It's my $20,000 therapist. So anyhow, on to the fun stuff. Bought the car with 12k ish miles. More pics once I make sure this one pops up.

07-01-2015, 06:20 PM	#2
Jaden Road-hole Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,112 Thanks: 272 Thanked 479 Times in 292 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Does it have TRD springs on it? That doesn't look like the stock ride height. Does it have TRD springs on it? Jaden

07-01-2015, 08:05 PM	#3
Josh Ehlert Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Eibach sportline springs. I'll get more pics up at some point. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 UltraMarine Fr-S - Open flash tablet, Open flash UEL Header, Injen Intake, E85

07-06-2015, 07:52 PM	#8
TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,686 Thanks: 658 Thanked 3,363 Times in 1,584 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Guessing the camera was the financial mistake, seeing how half your pictures are upside down __________________ Old 2013 FRS Build Thread (SOLD) Hakone 86 GR Build Thread (SOLD)

07-06-2015, 07:55 PM	#9
Josh Ehlert Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Damn Iphone. I have no idea how to fix them since they appear normal for me. __________________ 2013 UltraMarine Fr-S - Open flash tablet, Open flash UEL Header, Injen Intake, E85

07-02-2015, 10:10 AM	#4
chezplatypus Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 9300 miles, auto trans Location: St. Cloud, MN Posts: 54 Thanks: 8 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Man we have the best color. Congrats on the purchase!

07-02-2015, 10:48 AM	#5
eggncheese Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine Scion FRS MT Location: Maryland Posts: 164 Thanks: 38 Thanked 78 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	More like financial win!

07-02-2015, 11:49 AM	#6
JellyForSale That Striped FRS Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S 6MT Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 204 Thanks: 320 Thanked 218 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Always happy to see more Ultramrine love, look great! Happy driving!

07-06-2015, 07:32 PM	#7
Josh Ehlert Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Poor thing sitting in the snow After a little bit I ordered the open flash tablet. Ran the e85 tune with stock intake and header. Brought it to king motorsports dyno day and made 189hp and 154 ftbs of torque. I was really hoping my open flash header would get here before the meet but no dice. Header is now installed and I picked up an Injen intake off a local for a good price. Stock header No header Next to my very long term project and a buddy trying to not be in the pic Stock intake removed Haven't had time to get back to the dyno but hopefully by the end of summer. I work a lot and am currently in the middle of buying a house so things are a little hectic.

09-26-2015, 09:43 PM	#10
Josh Ehlert Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hit the track today hoping to break into 13's. Could only manage a 14.0. So damn close... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 UltraMarine Fr-S - Open flash tablet, Open flash UEL Header, Injen Intake, E85

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