How long did you own your BRZ before you started modding? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

spicyricecake · 01-06-2015, 02:46 AM

Today marks my 1 month of owning my BRZ, and I want to mod this thing BAD!

Too bad I don't have the funds to do it...

So as the title states, how long did you wait until you decided it's time to mod, and what first?

I tried searching for this topic but didn't see any, so threadgods please forgive me if this topic exists already /bows

I'll go first

After riding in a buddy's 14 STI that has cold air and a exhaust, I really wanted to put those two in mine... Stock rumble is so boring after hearing some of the aftermarket ones.

N1rve · 01-06-2015, 04:22 AM

For my FRS I started adding minor stuff the day after lol

pinski · 01-06-2015, 09:36 AM

About a week, if that. Not going to tinker too much mechanically until it's out of warranty, but aesthetics are a full go.

echo419 · 01-06-2015, 09:41 AM

I bought the STI body kit from a forum vendor before I got my first tank of gas.

since then I've gotten a Perrin pulley set and an Greddy catback. I have 7K mi.

spicyricecake · 01-06-2015, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by echo419

I bought the STI body kit from a forum vendor before I got my first tank of gas.

since then I've gotten a Perrin pulley set and an Greddy catback. I have 7K mi.

Ah! What does the pulley do? I've seen a lot of people with the pulley mod... Guess I should Google it lol

I considered greddy but decided I prefer Perrin 2.5's rumble better

shiumai · 01-06-2015, 10:51 AM

i bought stuff for it before i took delivery of the car.

bababooey · 01-06-2015, 10:52 AM

within first couple days had an order coming in from ft86-sf. very mild stuff. perrin tube, drop in filter, clear side markers and led front/rear turns. and set of perrin exhaust covers to fill out the bumper.

echo419 · 01-06-2015, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spicyricecake

Ah! What does the pulley do? I've seen a lot of people with the pulley mod... Guess I should Google it lol

not much really.

though I haven't done the crank pulley yet. These were a gift and they left that out. I've noticed the revs are a little quicker up and down and the engine feels "smoother". tough to describe since it's so faint.

Quote:

I considered greddy but decided I prefer Perrin 2.5's rumble better

yeah, I was going to go with that. the Greddy is a bit loud. but a guy that was literally 2 miles from me was selling his from his wrecked BRZ for $500. couldn't pass that up for a catback that was pratically new.

TheVoiceOfReason · 01-06-2015, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spicyricecake

Ah! What does the pulley do? I've seen a lot of people with the pulley mod... Guess I should Google it lol

I considered greddy but decided I prefer Perrin 2.5's rumble better

You're in for a treat reading about pulleys. Make sure you dig deep to read about both sides of that argument.

Iv'e seen people on here posting about buying things for their car before they even got it. I put a Corsa cat-back on after changing my oil at about 5k miles.

spicyricecake · 01-06-2015, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVoiceOfReason

You're in for a treat reading about pulleys. Make sure you dig deep to read about both sides of that argument.

Iv'e seen people on here posting about buying things for their car before they even got it. I put a Corsa cat-back on after changing my oil at about 5k miles.

It's hard to imagine myself buying things before the vehicle purchase seeing as how the vehicle purchase downpayment was a huge chunk of my savings lol!

If I was young and stupid like I was back in freshmen year, I probably would have already blew 2k on mods

spicyricecake · 01-06-2015, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by echo419

not much really.

though I haven't done the crank pulley yet. These were a gift and they left that out. I've noticed the revs are a little quicker up and down and the engine feels "smoother". tough to describe since it's so faint.

yeah, I was going to go with that. the Greddy is a bit loud. but a guy that was literally 2 miles from me was selling his from his wrecked BRZ for $500. couldn't pass that up for a catback that was pratically new.

Yeah I would have done the same thing in your shoes lol
I wish I could find a local trynig to sell his exhause system so I can buy it for cheap

DarkSunrise · 01-06-2015, 11:20 AM

About 4000 miles I think. That's when I changed out tires, wheels and brake pads for track use.

I thought the stock setup was pretty good on the street. Maybe needs just a bit more exhaust noise. I'd start with a UEL header and tune, maybe the OFT + OFH combo for $1000.

echo419 · 01-06-2015, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spicyricecake

Yeah I would have done the same thing in your shoes lol
I wish I could find a local trynig to sell his exhause system so I can buy it for cheap

I got lucky. I'm not going to dump a bunch into the car. going for a sorta "stock plus" kinda thing until the warranty is out or it's paid off. then I'll decide if I want to do more "stuff" or just get something else. who knows.

dpgfunk · 01-06-2015, 11:35 AM

I modified the car in the dealership lot before I even bought it.

I win.

01-06-2015, 02:46 AM	#1
spicyricecake Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2017 CWP BRZ Performance Package Location: DFW Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 168 Thanked 425 Times in 228 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	How long did you own your BRZ before you started modding? Today marks my 1 month of owning my BRZ, and I want to mod this thing BAD! Too bad I don't have the funds to do it... So as the title states, how long did you wait until you decided it's time to mod, and what first? I tried searching for this topic but didn't see any, so threadgods please forgive me if this topic exists already /bows I'll go first After riding in a buddy's 14 STI that has cold air and a exhaust, I really wanted to put those two in mine... Stock rumble is so boring after hearing some of the aftermarket ones.

01-06-2015, 04:22 AM	#2
N1rve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2019 BMW ///M4 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 102 Thanked 1,167 Times in 714 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For my FRS I started adding minor stuff the day after lol __________________ N1rve 2019 BMW ///M4 - Alpine White \| Sakhir Orange/Black Leather \| M-DCT \| Executive Package \| 19" Black 437M Wheels \| Carbon Fiber Trim \| Sunroof \| Active Blind Spot \| Heated Steering Wheel \| Adaptive M Suspension

01-06-2015, 09:36 AM	#3
pinski Stole my avy from zGrinch Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 Audi S3 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 472 Thanks: 330 Thanked 348 Times in 193 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	About a week, if that. Not going to tinker too much mechanically until it's out of warranty, but aesthetics are a full go. __________________ 2015 Audi /S3 \| Panther Black \| DSG Gone...2014 BRZ, 2010 Lexus IS F-Sport, 2006 Mazda MX5, 1997 Mustang GT

01-06-2015, 10:51 AM	#6
shiumai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ, 2020 C8 Corvette Location: USofA! Posts: 1,763 Thanks: 963 Thanked 1,896 Times in 789 Posts Mentioned: 41 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	i bought stuff for it before i took delivery of the car. __________________ My DGM BRZ vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OL9OhxexAA My car journal thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43402

01-06-2015, 11:20 AM	#12
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	About 4000 miles I think. That's when I changed out tires, wheels and brake pads for track use. I thought the stock setup was pretty good on the street. Maybe needs just a bit more exhaust noise. I'd start with a UEL header and tune, maybe the OFT + OFH combo for $1000. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

01-06-2015, 09:41 AM	#4
echo419 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,150 Thanks: 4,291 Thanked 4,057 Times in 1,879 Posts Mentioned: 29 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	I bought the STI body kit from a forum vendor before I got my first tank of gas. since then I've gotten a Perrin pulley set and an Greddy catback. I have 7K mi.

01-06-2015, 10:52 AM	#7
bababooey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: BRZ SWP Limited -6MT Location: HillCountry-TX Posts: 432 Thanks: 145 Thanked 162 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	within first couple days had an order coming in from ft86-sf. very mild stuff. perrin tube, drop in filter, clear side markers and led front/rear turns. and set of perrin exhaust covers to fill out the bumper.

01-06-2015, 11:35 AM	#14
dpgfunk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2012 E92 M3, 2013 BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 190 Thanks: 48 Thanked 115 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I modified the car in the dealership lot before I even bought it. I win.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Modding an Automatic	Covo_86	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	30	07-23-2022 12:42 AM
Exhaust Modding	Celadrielas	Southwest	10	04-19-2014 02:42 PM
When would you consider modding pulleys?	1Cor10:23	Engine, Exhaust, Transmission	63	03-06-2014 04:04 AM
Modding your car and the law	GIMMICK	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	50	06-02-2013 02:57 AM
EU to Ban Modding	frosty86	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	29	11-04-2012 01:56 AM

User Name		Remember Me?
Password