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Tcoat · 07-21-2015, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miyoshi82

I'm thinking about changing out the suspension and exhaust after breaking it in. Would coilovers be too much or would I be fine with the stock struts and some aftermarket lowering springs for daily driving?

For DD save yourself hassle and money and stick to springs. I have the RSRs and am very happy with them on my 3,500 mile a month DD.

IBill4You · 07-21-2015, 01:36 PM

@1000 miles full exhaust and turbo kit with first oil change. Feelsgoodman

stugray · 07-21-2015, 01:44 PM

Weathertech floor mats & Track time.

Any other "performance mods" PRIOR to taking it out on the track is just bling, plain and simple.

Ammunition · 07-21-2015, 02:37 PM

I'm not sure if by upgrade you mean a boost to performance, or just any modification.

The first mod I did was Rally Armor mud flaps for extra protection, and to avoid a lot of nasty spray on the sides of my car as it rains a lot here; I added gloss black caps with washers to cover the screws

Almost in conjunction with that I got the car opti-coated; I struggled with putting a good chunk of money towards that for "protection" versus spending that money on the fun stuff, but I have no regrets about that choice now.

For performance - I did the Apexi drop in filter about two months after owning the car

DAEMANO · 07-21-2015, 02:44 PM

First mod

Plugged the sound tube hole in the passenger foot well with the 12v plug from the outlet in the glovebox.

Priceless.

Chimera · 07-21-2015, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

For DD save yourself hassle and money and stick to springs. I have the RSRs and am very happy with them on my 3,500 mile a month DD.

Personally, I have decided that I should hold off on springs and header until its paid. soon..
basically any mod costing a payment or more.. except OFT. got that

Tcoat · 07-21-2015, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chimera

Personally, I have decided that I should hold off on springs and header until its paid. soon..
basically any mod costing a payment or more.. except OFT. got that

Oh come on man. Don't be reasonable and responsible you will ruin the curve for the rest of the forum.

Tcoat · 07-21-2015, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

First mod

Plugged the sound tube hole in the passenger foot well with the 12v plug from the outlet in the glovebox.

Priceless.

OH, OH, OH, I did that! So I have modded my car myself.

D.Scrye · 07-21-2015, 03:01 PM

Toyota badges, silicon induction hose with noise tube delete, and a panel filter. I had the parts by the time she had been delivered.

kevman_101 · 07-21-2015, 03:12 PM

-Plugged the hole for the noise generator.
-TRD Exhaust to make it sound great
-K&N drop-in filter just to breath slightly better, as CAI systems don`t seem to do much on this platform for the money it costs

MJones_RB · 07-21-2015, 03:15 PM

#1 - sound tube delete/plug
#2 - tranny fluid replace
#3 - MTEC shift springs (manual)
#4 - center armrest

Ultramaroon · 07-21-2015, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

First mod

Plugged the sound tube hole in the passenger foot well with the 12v plug from the outlet in the glovebox.

Priceless.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

OH, OH, OH, I did that! So I have modded my car myself.

Right? I also forgot about that one.

itsjustdavep · 07-21-2015, 03:29 PM

OFT, E85, K&N DropIn. Been like that for about 8 months.

Just ordered a Tomei UEL too

daiheadjai · 07-21-2015, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

For DD save yourself hassle and money and stick to springs. I have the RSRs and am very happy with them on my 3,500 mile a month DD.

He's also older than Father Time, so you know the RSRs have to be good in terms of comfort...

07-21-2015, 03:29 PM	#41
itsjustdavep Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 196 Thanks: 33 Thanked 34 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OFT, E85, K&N DropIn. Been like that for about 8 months. Just ordered a Tomei UEL too __________________ 2013 Asphalt HRI Tuned-K&N DropIn-Tomei UEL-Tomei OP-Invidia FP-Nameless Muffled Trackpipe...and corn

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Ammunition Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Location: NW - PDX Posts: 808 Thanks: 853 Thanked 380 Times in 234 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I'm not sure if by upgrade you mean a boost to performance, or just any modification. The first mod I did was Rally Armor mud flaps for extra protection, and to avoid a lot of nasty spray on the sides of my car as it rains a lot here; I added gloss black caps with washers to cover the screws Almost in conjunction with that I got the car opti-coated; I struggled with putting a good chunk of money towards that for "protection" versus spending that money on the fun stuff, but I have no regrets about that choice now. For performance - I did the Apexi drop in filter about two months after owning the car

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kevman_101 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Bathurst New-Brunswick Posts: 222 Thanks: 3 Thanked 101 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	-Plugged the hole for the noise generator. -TRD Exhaust to make it sound great -K&N drop-in filter just to breath slightly better, as CAI systems don`t seem to do much on this platform for the money it costs

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