"Should have been stock" mods

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by F1fletch

The first mods I did that really felt like; "now this should have come this way from the factory"

Axle back for nicer sound
Running high octane well above 91 made a huge difference (I mix 100 now to achieve 94+)
Drop in and silicone intake tube

Agree with 1 and 3 for some (I like/have both) but not sure should have been stock as not everybody wants that much noise.
Using higher than 91 isn't really a mod since higher is actually recommended.

[steve99]

Originally Posted by Jimmy817

Does an unequal length header do a better job of this than the equal?

I've had my fr-s for about two weeks so I'm still sorting out the differences. The higher-end headers seem to be equal length. Which would you recommend to someone with an OFT on the way?

If you already have an oft , the openflash uel header may be a good option if your not considering a custom tune. Since its their product i would think they have worked the uel tune with their header. the differnces probably not that great, but might save you a few dollars.

although they have released jdl uel vvt cam timings.

[themadscientist]

The factory wheels are fugly, but very few factory wheels look good to me so no rub there.

I would have liked the torque dip to not be there, but I learned to drive around it so quickly it never really had a chance to get on my nerves. Maybe after a few months of driving the car it will, but for now, I wouldn't change a thing.

[Stealthy]

Originally Posted by themadscientist

The factory wheels are fugly, but very few factory wheels look good to me so no rub there.

I would have liked the torque dip to not be there, but I learned to drive around it so quickly it never really had a chance to get on my nerves. Maybe after a few months of driving the car it will, but for now, I wouldn't change a thing.

The factory wheels should have been single tone, I hate the dual tone factory brushed look

[themadscientist]

Overall they are too busy. I like simple looking wheels. They will do for now until I can decide what to get. I have till february so I might have enough time to get the nice wheels before the car is delivered. Test out that "holds four wheels" claim as I drive home with the stock wheels in the back and the new ones that I put on at the dealership rollin.

Yeah, those'll do.

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

I went with JDL because:
1) quality of the welds
2) design of the merge collector
3) option to have it thermal coated (this was important to me)
4) thicker gauge metal (anecdotal, but if true means more thermal mass and possibly quieter)

Originally Posted by DocWalt

Collector porn!!
I mean seriously!! Look at that!!

[WesleyG]

Awesome, my PPE header for my MR2 has the same collector.

[tennisfreak]

1. Oil temp gauge
2. More power - don't care necessarily how but at least have an option to buy a model with more power

[Bergen23]

You see, you keep saying that this is stuff it should have come from the factory with, but then the cost wouldn't be as low as it is right now.

My gripes are with things like the massive blind spot on my left because of my seat position, it having a back seat when in a comfy position, there's about 2 inches between the back of my seat and the front of the rear seat.

I really couldn't care any less about factory "performance" upgrades that would only raise the price. I'm more about functionality.

[Lonewolf]

4.55 gears
A package option for summer tires and an oil cooler

[tennisfreak]

Originally Posted by Bergen23

You see, you keep saying that this is stuff it should have come from the factory with, but then the cost wouldn't be as low as it is right now.

My gripes are with things like the massive blind spot on my left because of my seat position, it having a back seat when in a comfy position, there's about 2 inches between the back of my seat and the front of the rear seat.

I really couldn't care any less about factory "performance" upgrades that would only raise the price. I'm more about functionality.

Well not everyone cares about spending a few extra dollars and for people like you that is why I mentioned an option for more power. That way those who don't want it don't have to pay for it. Hundreds of other makes and models do it, so should the FR-S.

[Bergen23]

Originally Posted by tennisfreak

Well not everyone cares about spending a few extra dollars and for people like you that is why I mentioned an option for more power. That way those who don't want it don't have to pay for it. Hundreds of other makes and models do it, so should the FR-S.

You realize the point of this car, right? It's a bare bones, no bullshit throwback to the AE86. That car was underpowered, under appreciated yet gained MASSIVE popularity years down the road.

This car is also hardly underpowered, I'd imagine that you aren't a very good driver when it comes to driving a slow car fast. Any tool can get a ferrari to go 200 MPH, but being able to drive a slow car, on a 35MPH road while taking the corners at 60-70MPH, that's what this car is all about. You need to be efficient at using the power to carry speed while you're driving it. You sound like the perfect candidate for a Ford Brostang, maybe you should look into that for your next car.

[Koa]

bout to be a brofight ^

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

Ftfy.
You seem to have misunderstood my post. I was not inferring it was perfect for you. I was saying a car can't be released with 47 million different options..

I agree it can't be offered with 47 million different options, but manufacturers have, in the past, offered way more options than they do now. That's why 60's and 70's cars come in so many "unique" combinations. For example, I saw a episode of one of the "graveyard" shows where a specific 65 Mustang was technically one of a kind because it was the only "red convertible inline 6" that was built with an electric clock (the clock part is right, the quoted part is probably inaccurate but you get the idea).

That said, I do think at minimum and given they are all built on the same line any option available in one market should be available in another as long as it is "conforming" in that market (meaning legal).

There are almost no options available on other varieties I would have ordered on mine but that doesn't mean others shouldn't have the option.

Well, OK maybe I would have ordered the European armrest and the European stripe kit.....