Anyone else started thinking about mods already?

[Franisco]

Performance mods really depend on powertrain
Tint, Wheels & Tires..

[scape]

i think someone mentioned that the diff might be from a lexus rear diff

Edit: Oh yeah, someone mentioned a LSD earlier in the thread. If TRD is offering a 1.5 upgrade, I'll take that too. But lets just hope the car comes with LSD standard!

[FT///R86]

Suspension will be the top of my list. I plan on tracking the car. Definitely coilovers, sway bars, braces, etc. Then some wheels and tires.

[RWD_only]

Tires, intake, exhaust, sway bar/braces. Suspension and wheels in the distant future when I can afford something nice and when the stock setup becomes boring

Besides, the 86 will be my DD. My rally car is going to be the balls out monster.

[Jordo!]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

^

Probably whatever open air and cat-back TRD offers (to give it a more aggressive sound), that'll be about it in terms of power.

Everything else will be TRD suspension upgrades: Springs, struts, sway bars.

Basically whatever I can do from TRD to keep the warranty valid. After the warranty is up I'll start getting more serious about what I'll be changing around.

Edit: Oh yeah, someone mentioned a LSD earlier in the thread. If TRD is offering a 1.5 upgrade, I'll take that too. But lets just hope the car comes with LSD standard!

Amen to properly matched TRD parts.

I want to get my hands on engine management and either a small turbo or blower as soon as reasonably possible...

[S2KtoFT86]

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Amen to properly matched TRD parts.

I want to get my hands on engine management and either a small turbo or blower as soon as reasonably possible...

The only way I'll stick with TRD parts, is if they offer the very best in quality and performance. I'm sure there will be some great JDM companies jumping on board with this thing and I'm hoping that Titan Motorsports jumps on the bandwagon and produces some high HP.

[OldSkoolToys]

Originally Posted by S2KtoFT86

The only way I'll stick with TRD parts, is if they offer the very best in quality and performance.

You don't have to worry about that.

[S2KtoFT86]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

You don't have to worry about that.

I don't have any knowledge or experience with TRD as I've only owned Hondas. Has their aftermarket for other cars been up to snuff when compared to JDM companies?

[OldSkoolToys]

Originally Posted by S2KtoFT86

I don't have any knowledge or experience with TRD as I've only owned Hondas. Has their aftermarket for other cars been up to snuff when compared with JDM companies?

Honda eh? Well, no wonder you look to aftermarket, since you had to deal with Mugen.

My experience with TRD has been solely via the parts they offer for the AE86. These parts are basically the same parts they used back in the 80's when they were actively racing the cars. They are of the highest quality, and obviously guaranteed to fit properly, and are highly sought after.

Its true I haven't had any experience with the parts TRD puts out for their current cars, but given their past (and that its Toyota, who puts quality above all else) I would be surprised if they deviated from what they did for the AE86. Some of the best performance parts for the 86 come from TRD. And with the current CEO who's dead set on reviving Toyota's sports car heritage, and the fact this car is being marketed towards a young crowd who actively upgrade and mod their cars, I would expect a full lineup of engine, interior decorative, and suspension upgrades to be available from TRD either at or sometime shortly after the car is released.

Edit: Another thing to remember is that TRD parts (at least historically) will not void the car's warranty, unless specifically stated.

[S2KtoFT86]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

Honda eh? Well, no wonder you look to aftermarket, since you had to deal with Mugen.

My experience with TRD has been solely via the parts they offer for the AE86. These parts are basically the same parts they used back in the 80's when they were actively racing the cars. They are of the highest quality, and obviously guaranteed to fit properly, and are highly sought after.

Its true I haven't had any experience with the parts TRD puts out for their current cars, but given their past (and that its Toyota, who puts quality above all else) I would be surprised if they deviated from what they did for the AE86. Some of the best performance parts for the 86 come from TRD. And with the current CEO who's dead set on reviving Toyota's sports car heritage, and the fact this car is being marketed towards a young crowd who actively upgrade and mod their cars, I would expect a full lineup of engine, interior decorative, and suspension upgrades to be available from TRD either at or sometime shortly after the car is released.

Edit: Another thing to remember is that TRD parts (at least historically) will not void the car's warranty, unless specifically stated.

I have never purchased anything from Mugen. I was sticking with J's Racing, Amuse, and ASM. But be that as it may, it's good to hear of the high quality that Toyota puts out for their parts. It's only a plus that most of their parts, like you say, don't void the warranty.

On a side note, it's great you're in Tennessee too. We'll have to get a NC/Tennessee thing going down the road.

[OldSkoolToys]

Originally Posted by S2KtoFT86

I have never purchased anything from Mugen. I was sticking with J's Racing, Amuse, and ASM. But be that as it may, it's good to hear of the high quality that Toyota puts out for their parts. It's only a plus that most of their parts, like you say, don't void the warranty.

On a side note, it's great you're in Tennessee too. We'll have to get a NC/Tennessee thing going down the road.

Amuse. If I had an S2K thats definitely who I'd go to.

I've been meaning to go out to the dragon's tail (devil's tail, whatever its called) for a long time now. Supposed to be out there past Knoxville if I'm not mistaken. My bro goes typically every year, and the photos he brings back shows a very scenic, and fun looking, mountain road.

[S2KtoFT86]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

Amuse. If I had an S2K thats definitely who I'd go to.

I've been meaning to go out to the dragon's tail (devil's tail, whatever its called) for a long time now. Supposed to be out there past Knoxville if I'm not mistaken. My bro goes typically every year, and the photos he brings back shows a very scenic, and fun looking, mountain road.

Heck yeah, I love going to the Dragon. Incredible stretch of road but very intimidating for your very first time. We should definitely plan some 86 meets up there when the time comes. Probably be best to wait until March or so now to go up. There's a huge S2000 meet in April as well.

[Richardcranium419]

Things that I will do;
I want the Subaru, I currently drive an 04 STI.

2.7 stroke motor
GT35R turbo
All the supporting mods
I have a set of sparco Evo seats, that are begging to be put in this car.
As much weight loss as I can get out of it. (My STI went from 3300-2864 pounds)
Some light weight SSR wheels (Been using them for years and I love them.)


That is just a start.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Richardcranium419

...My STI went from 3300-2864 pounds

Holly crap! That's amazing for GD series to weight less than 3k! Is it DD car or track?