Do you plan to keep your FR-S/BRZ Bone Stock?

[samsam5886]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

"Hellastock for resale value"

lol hellastock! I like that

I want to keep it bone stock to set lap records for bone stock FR-S/BRZ.

[DeeezNuuuts83]

Originally Posted by Koomoo

I know what you mean, for the longest I been looking for a bone stock 05 STI aspen white (bug eye style)

The stateside STIs were never bugeye style. The bugeyes were on stateside Impreza models from 2002-2003, while the headlights were updated on the 2004-2005 models, and again for the 2007-2008 models, and the STIs weren't released here until the 2004 models were sold in 2003. Just some FYI

Anyway, if I get one (as I'm still happy with my Evo and may not have much benefit in giving myself another car to pay for), I'd likely keep it stock. I'm well past the modding phase in my life (which I thankfully got out of my system 10+ years ago and learned my lessons), plus since I'm not a track junkie, it's not as if I'd truly utilize the added benefits of modding a BRZ, which is already sounding like one of the most rewarding driving experiences for the money that you can buy today. A valid warranty (with minimal grounds for claim denial) and no worries of getting pulled over and issued fix-it tickets by Johnny Law is a very good feeling, one that I thoroughly enjoyed with my Evo for the past five years.

[engee]

Only "mod" I will do is just wheels and tires for autox.

From my point of view, most people probably are not going to be able to drive this car at its limits bone stock. I don't see why you would want to mod the car before you even have a mastery for it. If you mod suspension or power and wind up getting faster on a track or autox, is it because of the mod or did you get better as a driver? I would apply this same philosophy to any car. I am buying this car because it is a drivers car and I want to become a better driver.

Just my 0.02 cents when it comes to modifications.

[track_warrior]

Here is what i plan to do with my ride it will prob stay stock for the first 6 months till i figure out what it needs but this is my prediction of mods that i might need:

Engine: Cold Air Intake, Exhaust, ECU tuning, Maybe Cams, valve springs, and retainers. should bump me up to 200-210 whp which is perfect for circuit racing.

Suspension: Coilovers & Strut Bar

Brakes: Upgraded rotors, lines , & Race Pads, maybe later down the road a front BBK on a car so light i dont think that will be needed though.

Exterior: Maybe an APR wing if traction becomes a prob which i dont think it will, Front APR splitter when released, Tow Hooks Front & Rear.

Interior: Stripped out interior either a sparco or recaro racing bucket, Welded Cage, schroth racing 6 point harness, fire suppression system, and FAST helmet cooling system.

Wheels: Enkei RPF1 17" for the track & stock wheels with grippy tires

[Turbowned]

Originally Posted by engee

From my point of view, most people probably are not going to be able to drive this car at its limits bone stock. I don't see why you would want to mod the car before you even have a mastery for it. If you mod suspension or power and wind up getting faster on a track or autox, is it because of the mod or did you get better as a driver? I would apply this same philosophy to any car. I am buying this car because it is a drivers car and I want to become a better driver.

Just my 0.02 cents when it comes to modifications.

Most people, perhaps. I have a friend who gives me crap for modifying my MR2, stating that I don't take enough time to get used to the car in one configuration before changing something. What do race car drivers do? They don't... change cars, tuning setups, components all the time do they? Oh, right, they do. Constantly. Part of being a skilled driver is being able to quickly adapt to changes in vehicle setup as well as terrain and climate change, rules and regulations, etc. You do need some time to settle in, yes, but I'd rather constantly improve the car (and the driver) along the way than have it stay the same forever; that sounds boring!

[quik1987]

TRD kit

[S2kphile]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

"Hellastock for resale value"

[86'd]

Springs to reduce wheel gap, intake, maybe headers, and a tune.

Probably springs first then eventually the engine stuff.

[Cheddar]

Suspension and wheels for now.

[Toyota fr-s]

this car is not meant to stay stock.

[DeeezNuuuts83]

Originally Posted by Toyota fr-s

this car is not meant to stay stock.

Of course not, the kids will put on their little intakes and put on Toyota emblems to be JDM and call it modded.

[titusdrake]

Im doing a Sparco Chrono driver seat as soon as possible.. Also needs pedestal spoiler and maybe fog lights. Then Greddy exhaust and intake. want to do Greddy turbo in two years when its paid off and the maintenance plan is gone. Imo no need for suspension mods for my drive style. And the stock wheels are fine for me.

[Toyota fr-s]

Originally Posted by DeeezNuuuts83

Of course not, the kids will put on their little intakes and put on Toyota emblems to be JDM and call it modded.

Hahaha, and add about +25whp while at it... Lmao

[Quentin]

I figure I'll order some of the TRD accessories (wheels, sways, hopefully the TRD ducktail spoiler). Possibly a TRD exhaust. Otherwise, it stays stock.