4 Mods for under $400... go! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Willis85 · 12-05-2013, 07:56 PM

Intro:
So I have seen something similar to this before on another forum and thought it would be fun to do here.

Sorry if this is the wrong section but as it may cover a wide range of things I thought this would be the best spot.

Rules:

4 Items for under $400 USD.
Because of GEO locations, dont include shipping.
Dont include labour prices, you must do it yourself.
It can be anything! - Dont rag on someones choice.
Dont argue on someones brand choice. - No one cares.
Include links or name ebay/auctions sites as your source.
Include your total.
Optional: Reason why you chose your items.
HAVE FUN!

So whats the point, I keep on wondering what to spend my hard earned redundany payout on. Now that wheels & tyres are ruled out till I find a new job the missus still gave me $400 to spend on parts for the car for Xmas.

If all goes well we may just be able to turn this into a DIY list for other people modding on a budget!

So whats my list.....

Total - $310 from RallySportDirect.

Reasons:
Reason for item 1: To compliment my beatrush Master cylinder brace and give a better pedal feel.

Reason for item 2: Can definetely feel some gearbox movement during spirited driving. Peice of mind.

Reason for item 3: Shifting is sometimes notchy and feels a bit loose. I want clean crip shifts and this will compliment item 2.

Reason for item 4: Because I dont want the arse of my car to rust out.

FYI: I already have a Beatrush Master Cylinder Brace & Grimmspeed Strut bar installed otherwise I would of led with one of them.

Lets see what you guys come up with!

Other users lists:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

1. Autox - $45
2. Track - $110
3. Special Track Day - $25
4. More Autox - $45

Total = $225?

After go through those, you're driving skill improve more than putting any mods... well, I guess not everyone

Quote:

Originally Posted by husker741

1. Stickers
2. Camber, yo
3. Plastidip
4. UNDERGLOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by olaHalo

1. LED License Plate Lights - 5$ : Makes a world of difference
2. Window Tint
3. Arm Rest
4. HIDs

Also Fog Lights if you didnt get factory ones.

Quote:

Originally Posted by husker741

1. Stickers
2. Camber, yo
3. Plastidip
4. UNDERGLOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSfan111

My list of mods? Check my build.
If I had 400$ to blow and wanted 4 items it would be..

1. Clear sidemarkers 60$
2. Grimmspeed cylinder brace 70$
3. Led switch backs 60$
4. Rally armor flaps 120$ or a nice shift knob 70$

Quote:

Originally Posted by rvn_frs

1. HIDs ~ 50
2. Tint ~ 150
3. Muffler Delete ~ 100
4. Perrin Pully ~ 100

Quote:

Originally Posted by glorydays

Used Open flash tablet? OR
1. Engraved Flossy shift knob $100
2. weathertech floor mats $125
3. Jp coachworks Dash pieces $150
4. Red Tail light spray and prep materials $25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Screw Loose Dan

For my daily driver BRZ Limited...

1. Toyota 86 Armrest - $200
2. Window Tinting (done locally) - $260
3. Change the radio start-up screen - Free
4. Alarm Activation - Free

I'm never real good at following directions...I didn't keep it under $400, but as close as I could come.

1. The arm rest really should have come stock on this car. To me, it has been a huge upgrade in looks and driver comfort.
2. Another comfort upgrade for me was the tint. I also enjoy the privacy and think it looks better.
3. I was just glad to get rid of the white background on start up, which I found annoying at night.
4. Seems like every dealer should be enabling the alarm by default.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chulooz

1. Front passenger tire ~$100
2. Front driver tire ~$100
3. Rear passenger tire ~$100
4. Rear driver tire ~$100

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWFRS

JDM clear side markers...$110
Perrin 2" antenna...$30
OE mudguards...$70
Optima sealed battery...$200

Total...$410

So I fail at maths. :-)

ichitaka05 · 12-05-2013, 08:10 PM

1. Autox - $45
2. Track - $110
3. Special Track Day - $25
4. More Autox - $45

Total = $225?

After go through those, you're driving skill improve more than putting any mods... well, I guess not everyone

Willis85 · 12-05-2013, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

1. Autox - $45
2. Track - $110
3. Special Track Day - $25
4. More Autox - $45

Total = $225?

After go through those, you're driving skill improve more than putting any mods... well, I guess not everyone

Indeed they would!, Wish auto x & track days were that cheap down under.

It has been added.

ichitaka05 · 12-05-2013, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willis85

Indeed they would!, Wish auto x & track days were that cheap down under.

It has been added.

How much over there?

Willis85 · 12-05-2013, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

How much over there?

Wakefield Park - A very well known track in NSW

SPEED OFF THE STREET DAYS

o Drive your own street car $120.00 per weekday and $150.00 per weekend day

o Australian Autosport Alliance licence $50.00 (annually)

o Helmet hire available for $20 per day with a $50 Deposit

So about $250 for one track day. Still a good investment and for around $400 you could probably get 2 days in.

This was jsut a quick google search.

Just found out that Marulan (an actual driver training centre does ride alongs for $200) so still not that cheap.

FRSHunter · 12-05-2013, 08:17 PM

We don't even have a track, consider yourself lucky.

FRSfan111 · 12-05-2013, 08:18 PM

I'm payin like 100$ a day when I go to PIR.

For 400$ ur mostly getting bling or bushings. IMO

Willis85 · 12-05-2013, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSHunter

We don't even have a track, consider yourself lucky.

Haha noted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSfan111

I'm payin like 100$ a day when I go to PIR.

For 400$ ur mostly getting bling or bushings. IMO

Such as...

Its called 4 Mods for $400. It can be bling or anything you want. So lets see your list.

husker741 · 12-05-2013, 08:52 PM

1. Stickers
2. Camber, yo
3. Plastidip
4. UNDERGLOW

olaHalo · 12-05-2013, 08:54 PM

1. LED License Plate Lights - 5$ : Makes a world of difference
2. Window Tint
3. Arm Rest
4. HIDs

Also Fog Lights if you didnt get factory ones.

FRSfan111 · 12-05-2013, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willis85

Haha noted.

Such as...

Its called 4 Mods for $400. It can be bling or anything you want. So lets see your list.

My list of mods? Check my build.
If I had 400$ to blow and wanted 4 items it would be..
Clear sidemarkers 60$
Grimmspeed cylinder brace 70$
Led switch backs 60$
Rally armor flaps 120$ or a nice shift knob 70$

rvn_frs · 12-05-2013, 09:33 PM

1. HIDs ~ 50
2. Tint ~ 150
3. Muffler Delete ~ 100
4. Perrin Pully ~ 100

stock · 12-05-2013, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSHunter

We don't even have a track, consider yourself lucky.

But you have Hawaii, I'll trade you any day. We can swap cars.

glorydays · 12-05-2013, 09:52 PM

Used Open flash tablet? OR
Engraved Flossy shift knob $100
weathertech floor mats $125
Jp coachworks Dash pieces $150
Red Tail light spray and prep materials $25

12-05-2013, 08:10 PM	#2
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12-05-2013, 08:18 PM	#7
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