Upgrade recommendation for non "tuners" - Page 5 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

pwnisher · 07-17-2013, 07:28 PM

I agree.

BlackyRose · 07-18-2013, 12:54 PM

Dont forget a rear diffuser. That and JDM exhaust tips with Toyota emblem really make the back of the car look aggressive and custom

chuchutrain · 07-18-2013, 01:20 PM

I'm taking a liking to the stock scion spoiler with the rear diffuser. You just need bigger tips to fill in all that space once the diffuser is on.

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Jambi5150 · 07-18-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

JDM rear-view mirror. "Frameless" design looks badass. Most people won't notice. It'll be your subtle customization that you use & enjoy daily.

Also, a comfy t-shirt to wear while driving. Shameless plug!

Great call on the frameless rear view mirror! That looks sweet. I saw those mentioned in other threads but they had dropped off my radar.

Jambi5150 · 07-18-2013, 02:29 PM

Next question is do you guys have specific vendors/websites you recommend? I noticed someone mentioned to try to support the vendors mentioned in these forums so I'd of course like to support those vendors if possible. I tried to look through some of the marketplace forums to try to figure out who the recommended vendors are but didn't have any luck.

Can I buy my own parts and have dealer/authorized shop install to preserve warranty?

Pbrown · 07-18-2013, 02:35 PM

ft86speedfactory for the 5 axis spoiler
b2autodesigns was very good with the wheels
tirerack for the tires
diode dynamics for the lighting and accessories.
beatsonic for the antenna
Good experiences with all of them.

Barbarian · 07-18-2013, 09:19 PM

You also may want to look into a little bit of soundproofing. Since I'm going to assume that you're not really all that interested in autocross, a little bit of deadening will add some weight but make the ride much quieter.

ShoGun · 07-18-2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by yuicebox

Id love to hear more opinions on this because I think youre mistaken.

That said I don't currently own one. Im planning on buying a Valentine 1 in the near future so id like to hear more opinions on this. Anyone?

I love my V1 radar detector. Its very sensitive and will notify you of radar wayyyy in advance. I was driving uphill the other day and it started going off, only after I got over the hill did I see that a speed camera had been setup.

Since no other retailer sells them they have high resell value as well. $399 new and $360ish used on ebay etc.

souleffecx · 08-06-2013, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by pmdc

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

yeah lightweight looks like a stingray with the stock antenna. my friend always calls it that whenever he sees my car.

go with the lesser expensive upgrades. LED interior lighting, license plate lights , reverse lights, HID's, clear side markers, led turn signals

m.box.design · 08-06-2013, 04:10 AM

i consider myself in your boat. i'm not a hardcore tuner. i don't mind the stock performance of this car. i just like to add a few nice goodies to it.

so far i've got: springs, wheels, foglights, sharkfin antenna, trunk spoiler, and exhaust tips.
future mods include: tint and possibly a drop-in filter and body lip kit

losjackal · 08-06-2013, 09:20 AM

Do you have the upgraded radio?

I'm learning towards installing a backup camera as my first mod. And maybe even a front camera too, since it can help with approaching a parking bumper or curb.

tennisfreak · 08-06-2013, 11:34 AM

Nice wheels, what are they? Thought they were Enkei Fujin's but then saw the extra lug holes.

I did a catback exhaust to get the sound as well as the tips. Sound is amazing compared to stock. Its an easy to it yourself upgrade.

jarviz · 08-06-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Marchy

a catback or axelback exhaust (don't waste money on just the tips)

This^ I never understood why people do this. Either don't touch it or do it right.

m.box.design · 08-06-2013, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tennisfreak

Nice wheels, what are they? Thought they were Enkei Fujin's but then saw the extra lug holes.

I did a catback exhaust to get the sound as well as the tips. Sound is amazing compared to stock. Its an easy to it yourself upgrade.

They're Enkei RS-7, they came out in 2004-ish. So you could say they're out of style, but it's nice being different from the rest of the 86 guys rolling RPF1s or ROTAs.

Here's the ebay listing i bought it from, they're cheap.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Enkei-RS7-17...3fd089&vxp=mtr

07-17-2013, 07:28 PM	#57
pwnisher Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 32 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I agree. __________________ croozin down the street with some shooz on my feet lets get theez tires rotatin' while we turn up the heat

07-18-2013, 02:35 PM	#62
Pbrown Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Raven Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,646 Thanks: 1,271 Thanked 1,322 Times in 658 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Dealers ft86speedfactory for the 5 axis spoiler b2autodesigns was very good with the wheels tirerack for the tires diode dynamics for the lighting and accessories. beatsonic for the antenna Good experiences with all of them.

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BlackyRose Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S Location: Florida Posts: 486 Thanks: 31 Thanked 59 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Dont forget a rear diffuser. That and JDM exhaust tips with Toyota emblem really make the back of the car look aggressive and custom

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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)	Next question is do you guys have specific vendors/websites you recommend? I noticed someone mentioned to try to support the vendors mentioned in these forums so I'd of course like to support those vendors if possible. I tried to look through some of the marketplace forums to try to figure out who the recommended vendors are but didn't have any luck. Can I buy my own parts and have dealer/authorized shop install to preserve warranty?

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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)	You also may want to look into a little bit of soundproofing. Since I'm going to assume that you're not really all that interested in autocross, a little bit of deadening will add some weight but make the ride much quieter.

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m.box.design Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FRS Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 3,081 Thanks: 331 Thanked 1,662 Times in 933 Posts Mentioned: 107 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i consider myself in your boat. i'm not a hardcore tuner. i don't mind the stock performance of this car. i just like to add a few nice goodies to it. so far i've got: springs, wheels, foglights, sharkfin antenna, trunk spoiler, and exhaust tips. future mods include: tint and possibly a drop-in filter and body lip kit

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losjackal Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: FR-S 10-series #405 Location: Chicago Posts: 59 Thanks: 26 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do you have the upgraded radio? I'm learning towards installing a backup camera as my first mod. And maybe even a front camera too, since it can help with approaching a parking bumper or curb.

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