Upgrade recommendation for non "tuners" - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jambi5150 · 07-15-2013, 05:42 PM

Hey all, I picked up my FRS a couple of weeks ago and I'm wondering what kind of upgrades you would recommend to someone who isn't a big "modder" or "tuner" (if those are the correct terms). I'm probably never going to track this car and already love the way it drives. So a lot of my interest would probably be in the cosmetic/luxury type upgrades such as LED lights, leather seats, push button entry/start.

Which upgrades like these have you made that you like the best and is it easy to have it done through the dealer? I'm guessing I'd want to do that to preserve my warranties. Although I think many cosmetic modes don't impact warranty like a supercharger would.

Thanks for any info!

m.wood0213 · 07-15-2013, 06:02 PM

armrest is a good start. JDM exhaust tips and side markers are good too. Also you might want to take up detailing since you wont be modding much. Give you some intimacy with your new car.

Obsidiank · 07-15-2013, 06:06 PM

check out my car journal for some ideas.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41329

bkblitzed · 07-15-2013, 06:16 PM

Im getting swift springs which i heard make the ride quality a lot nicer than stock, but makes it handle a lot nicer, and gives it a good drop.

Barbarian · 07-15-2013, 06:18 PM

Rims and wheels

strat61caster · 07-15-2013, 06:53 PM

driver mod

pmdc · 07-15-2013, 07:02 PM

TRD bolt ons for better sound, throttle response, marginal performance gains and warranty preservation. The stock tail lights look pretty ricey on some body colours (I think they look fine on raven), so that's an option for you. You can take apart the dash and vinyl wrap it, and use a whack of 3m tape to keep it from rattling (I'll be doing that if/when mine develops some rattles). Audio upgrades, Toyota badge swaps, side markers. I like the stock shift knob, but you can always change that. You can adjust the clutch grab height, there's a good diy on these forums. If you get cold weather, you'll want different tranny fluid if you're driving an MT. Easy to do. You can get some higher quality diff fluid as well.

Learning how to heel-toe also makes driving this car more rewarding.

FRSHunter · 07-15-2013, 07:03 PM

My #1 non-tuner recommendation are foglights. It makes the car look overall sportier, provide better vision when needed, looks stock, legal, and doesn't break the bank. Also can be dealer installed and won't void warranties.

5th 86 · 07-15-2013, 07:04 PM

Antenna, i wont be happy till every single 86 changes from the factory, its so fugly...

pmdc · 07-15-2013, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5th 86

Antenna, i wont be happy till every single 86 changes from the factory, its so fugly...

Really? I find the stock antenna usually looks better than the shark fins people seem to like.

5th 86 · 07-15-2013, 07:13 PM

The perrin minis look best to me
Wonder if you can just cut the factory in half and put a cap on the end or something

whaap · 07-15-2013, 07:25 PM

The Subaru BRZ comes with a trunk lid liner that's a perfect fit for the FR-S. It really dresses up that area of your car nicely. Perrin 2" stubby antenna, arm rest, small plaque to fit the console indent in front of the console opening. I also removed the sound tube that routes noise back to the cabin.

KGFRS86 · 07-15-2013, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whaap

The Subaru BRZ comes with a trunk lid liner that's a perfect fit for the FR-S. It really dresses up that area of your car nicely. Perrin 2" stubby antenna, arm rest, small plaque to fit the console indent in front of the console opening. I also removed the sound tube that routes noise back to the cabin.

How did removing the sound tube affect the sound? Were you going for a quieter ride?

chuchutrain · 07-15-2013, 08:04 PM

The TRD intake deletes it, I think it's more quiet inside the cabin. Less mechanical rattle. Overall it's deeper, more refined.

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07-15-2013, 05:42 PM	#1
Jambi5150 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: FRS Firestorm 6spd Manual Location: So Cal Posts: 24 Thanks: 34 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Upgrade recommendation for non "tuners" Hey all, I picked up my FRS a couple of weeks ago and I'm wondering what kind of upgrades you would recommend to someone who isn't a big "modder" or "tuner" (if those are the correct terms). I'm probably never going to track this car and already love the way it drives. So a lot of my interest would probably be in the cosmetic/luxury type upgrades such as LED lights, leather seats, push button entry/start. Which upgrades like these have you made that you like the best and is it easy to have it done through the dealer? I'm guessing I'd want to do that to preserve my warranties. Although I think many cosmetic modes don't impact warranty like a supercharger would. Thanks for any info!

07-15-2013, 06:06 PM	#3
Obsidiank 10 Series Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S 10 Location: Chicago Posts: 187 Thanks: 24 Thanked 112 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	check out my car journal for some ideas. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41329

07-15-2013, 06:16 PM	#4
bkblitzed is better than you Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 raven FRS Location: Norcal Posts: 1,293 Thanks: 591 Thanked 1,347 Times in 745 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Im getting swift springs which i heard make the ride quality a lot nicer than stock, but makes it handle a lot nicer, and gives it a good drop.

07-15-2013, 06:18 PM	#5
Barbarian Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Nashville Posts: 110 Thanks: 20 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rims and wheels

07-15-2013, 07:02 PM	#7
pmdc Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Raven FR-S 6MT Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 85 Thanks: 11 Thanked 42 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	TRD bolt ons for better sound, throttle response, marginal performance gains and warranty preservation. The stock tail lights look pretty ricey on some body colours (I think they look fine on raven), so that's an option for you. You can take apart the dash and vinyl wrap it, and use a whack of 3m tape to keep it from rattling (I'll be doing that if/when mine develops some rattles). Audio upgrades, Toyota badge swaps, side markers. I like the stock shift knob, but you can always change that. You can adjust the clutch grab height, there's a good diy on these forums. If you get cold weather, you'll want different tranny fluid if you're driving an MT. Easy to do. You can get some higher quality diff fluid as well. Learning how to heel-toe also makes driving this car more rewarding.

07-15-2013, 07:03 PM	#8
FRSHunter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: Hawaii Posts: 354 Thanks: 11 Thanked 215 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My #1 non-tuner recommendation are foglights. It makes the car look overall sportier, provide better vision when needed, looks stock, legal, and doesn't break the bank. Also can be dealer installed and won't void warranties.

07-15-2013, 07:04 PM	#9
5th 86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ SPORT TECH Location: CANADA Posts: 306 Thanks: 31 Thanked 98 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Antenna, i wont be happy till every single 86 changes from the factory, its so fugly...

07-15-2013, 07:13 PM	#11
5th 86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ SPORT TECH Location: CANADA Posts: 306 Thanks: 31 Thanked 98 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The perrin minis look best to me Wonder if you can just cut the factory in half and put a cap on the end or something

07-15-2013, 07:25 PM	#12
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The Subaru BRZ comes with a trunk lid liner that's a perfect fit for the FR-S. It really dresses up that area of your car nicely. Perrin 2" stubby antenna, arm rest, small plaque to fit the console indent in front of the console opening. I also removed the sound tube that routes noise back to the cabin.

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