Pekingduck FR-S first impressions and buildup thread

[Pekingduck]

Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

8.75"? That's very interesting. I've only ever seen wheels built in .5" increments. Regardless, it looks like 8" to 8.5" +35 to +40 would be ideal rotatable wheels for decent fitment and tire size. Thanks!

I was 8.75? I thought that was different, but okay...

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

XXR is a very weird company....

I agree

Originally Posted by igorot

looks like ill be able to pull off 18x9 +35 in the back with a slight camber. the wheels look great, not bad at all for xxr. do you know if they offer em in black?

They offer them in black, and I am running -2.1 degree in the rear. It has slight rub

Originally Posted by naticedog04

Nice rims... Not bad for 200 a piece... ... They're 17's right??
BTW, was that william (CFO of project mag) in the backround????

These are 18's. They are going to be my daily wheels, I am looking into getting a different set for track events and shows. Yup that the CFO

Originally Posted by ESBjiujitsu

any videos for the exhaust? also looks amazing more pics please!!!

No videos of exhaust, and it not a final production.

Originally Posted by Juanito08

Take that carbon fiber license plate holder off!!! Some one is going to steal it in a heart beat!!

Whats the specs on the rims?

I only use it for the show and it already in the back of my car. The rims are 18x8.75 +35

[Pekingduck]

Originally Posted by Chupacabra

Congrats and thank you for giving us your honest feedback about the car thus far. We can't wait to read more about the upgrades or modifications you plan on doing to this vehicle.

Oh and if you miss your GSX-R, here's a photo I took last week of one we have. Consider it my gift to you

I had the model before this one

[Chupacabra]

Oh, the 06-07 body style? I sold the one I pictured. But I'll give you this one instead:

[Pekingduck]

Originally Posted by Chupacabra

Oh, the 06-07 body style? I sold the one I pictured. But I'll give you this one instead:

Sigh... I miss this one. But getting married carry other responsibility. I want to get another one but a monster. I will probably get one later.

[Linseal]

Originally Posted by Pekingduck

Here is Perrin Front License plate holder. It very simple and had no issue with at all, no rubbing, rattling, and it works how it should plus it great quality. Hopefully it keep me away from Law Enforcement. Look you can see Perrin in the back of the bracket.

Is that the WRX one?

[Pekingduck]

Originally Posted by Linseal

Is that the WRX one?

You would probably want to double check with Perrin don;t want to answer something and it totally wrong. Talk to Jeff or Chriss from there, I am sure they are more then willing to answer any of your question. I hope nobody steals my license plate frame...

[Sasquachulator]

wheel fitment looks a bit odd. Looks like the front's stick out more than the back....

which is telling me the front offset shouldnt be as aggressive as the rear.

Could just be the camera angle though, or the front end really is a little bit slimmer than the rear.

[jedichimp]

Just sponsor wheels for the show or are those new wheels?

[Exhaust]

In regards to the perrin plate holder, did you drill through the tow hook cap or just remove it all together? trying to decide perrin over grimmspeed, but really dont want to drill.

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by Exhaust

In regards to the perrin plate holder, did you drill through the tow hook cap or just remove it all together? trying to decide perrin over grimmspeed, but really dont want to drill.

You can leave the cap off. The Grimmspeed version is fully adjustable. I have mine bolted on the extreme left side of the bracket, but you can do the center, or pretty much anywhere else to cover the hole.

Re: drilling the bumper plug, dont be scurred

[PERRIN_Chris]

Originally Posted by Linseal

Is that the WRX one?

The plate frame is a modified Subaru bracket. We are working on a production version just for the BRZ and GT86 and it will be ready very soon.

Originally Posted by Exhaust

In regards to the perrin plate holder, did you drill through the tow hook cap or just remove it all together? trying to decide perrin over grimmspeed, but really dont want to drill.

You actually don't have to do any drilling to install the frame. Just remove the plug on the bumper and screw in the adapter into the tow hook hole.

[Style]

Can you re-upload your pics to another hosting site?

[Exhaust]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

You can leave the cap off. The Grimmspeed version is fully adjustable. I have mine bolted on the extreme left side of the bracket, but you can do the center, or pretty much anywhere else to cover the hole.

Re: drilling the bumper plug, dont be scurred

I guess i might have to if i want a more finished look, i just dont want any kinds of vibrations!

Originally Posted by PERRIN_Chris

You actually don't have to do any drilling to install the frame. Just remove the plug on the bumper and screw in the adapter into the tow hook hole.

I wonder how bad the hole will look upon removing the plug all together. guess i'll never know until i buy it lol

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by Exhaust

I wonder how bad the hole will look upon removing the plug all together. guess i'll never know until i buy it lol

If you look hard enough, youll see the white foam behind the bumper. Depending on the angle of the Perrin bracket, it may block most of it from view.