Priority Mods? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

LOLS2K · 10-21-2015, 01:36 AM

1. Tires
2. Brake pads
3. Track days
4. Repeat

soulreapersteve · 10-21-2015, 01:38 AM

Tiny little cosmetic mods since they were easiest and relatively inexpensive to do. I like it the way it is for my purposes.

Added an exhaust for louder noise and more fun DD. That's pretty much it.

Ultramaroon · 10-21-2015, 01:45 AM

Clutch assist spring, adjustment, blah blah blah... All tap dancing around the issue.

I'll talk about my clutch mod to anyone interested. And to some who aren't.

Ammunition · 10-21-2015, 01:55 AM

My priority was protecting it first. It definitely made for a bit of a sad, boring first several months not getting to mod the cosmetic or fun stuff I wanted, but it was absolutely worth it, and necessary for me. I got opti-coat, mudflaps, and a clear bra.

Packofcrows · 10-21-2015, 03:05 AM

I have:

Emblems (vanity issue)
TRD exhaust (because TRD Racecar)
Borla Headers (now removed because I found out can't pass smog)
TRD intake (now miss it. wtb!)
Trunk liner (helped deaden sound by like 5% in trunk...according to my ears)
TRD Springs (love stiffer die)

Next up:
All weather mats for driver and passenger
Mud guards (non oem because they look useless)
Lip (need to cover scratches)
TRD rims (because TRD)

Then i'll be complete. Maybe Oem 400+ sub.

Mim · 10-21-2015, 04:26 AM

In the order I bought them. Figured I get all the non drive train / aesthetics out of the way first.

Floor and boot mats (Yes Subaru AU are cheap like that)
Full audio with sat nav head unit, speakers, amp & reversing camera
Toms' clear brake lights
STI push start button
STI shift nob
STI drop in air filter element

Tcoat · 10-21-2015, 05:46 AM

My must haves were:
Tint
Spoiler
Exhaust
Lowering Springs
Clear bra

Coincidently the dealer had a car with:
Tint
Spoiler
Exhaust
Lowering Springs
Clear bra

I was done before I drove off the lot (and no I did not pay for all that)

Rampage · 10-21-2015, 06:04 AM

What we have done to my son's FR-S:

TRD drop in filter
TRD Cat-Back Exhaust
RCE Yellow springs (.80 inch drop)

Next up:

Wheels
Tires (when he wears out the stockers)

NLSP · 10-21-2015, 06:21 AM

I didn't buy them in a priority order, but these are the mods that put the biggest smile on my face in order of purchase:

- shift knob (much easier and satisfying to shift)
- exhaust (music to my ears)
- steering wheel (changes the driving feel dramatically. one of my best friends thinks it's my #1 mod)
- wheel/tires (such grip)
- coilovers (what body roll?)
- wider accelerator pedal (I can finally heel-toe)

CatDaddysBBQ · 10-21-2015, 07:03 AM

Axle back
Pads/lines/better fluid
Camber bolts
Tires on lighter wheels

BRZHarley · 10-21-2015, 07:05 AM

I'm very happy with the car overall but I started a few to make it my own and tweak a few things...

1) Air filter
2) remove sound tube
3) Samco intake tube
4) Whiteline rear subframe bushings
5) Clutch pedal fix/adjustment
6) SPI battery hold down & oil cap
7) Wheels & Tires
8) Whiteline camber bolts & full alignment

And list continues to grow... ;-). Headers and a proper dyno tune are next...

Ed

FirestormFlex · 10-21-2015, 08:59 AM

I quickly got bit by the mod bug. Within a month after purchase, I had done:

Sound tube delete
Header
Cat-back
Tune
Lowering springs
Trunk spoiler

Things are getting cold here now, but come Spring I will be looking at

Tints
Wheels and tires

And very possibly a supercharger.

drewbot · 10-21-2015, 09:13 AM

Seat time

GSpeed · 10-21-2015, 09:17 AM

Tires!

10-21-2015, 01:45 AM	#17
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,392 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,228 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s)	Clutch assist spring, adjustment, blah blah blah... All tap dancing around the issue. I'll talk about my clutch mod to anyone interested. And to some who aren't. __________________ service manuals

10-21-2015, 03:05 AM	#19
Packofcrows hey you, yeah you <3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 37J FR-S Location: Monterey County, CA Posts: 2,715 Thanks: 905 Thanked 1,259 Times in 809 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s)	I have: Emblems (vanity issue) TRD exhaust (because TRD Racecar) Borla Headers (now removed because I found out can't pass smog) TRD intake (now miss it. wtb!) Trunk liner (helped deaden sound by like 5% in trunk...according to my ears) TRD Springs (love stiffer die) Next up: All weather mats for driver and passenger Mud guards (non oem because they look useless) Lip (need to cover scratches) TRD rims (because TRD) Then i'll be complete. Maybe Oem 400+ sub. __________________ Got my TRD wheels and TRD louvers. Thanks!!!

10-21-2015, 04:26 AM	#20
Mim Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: MY11 Maxima 350st, MY15 BRZ Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 534 Thanks: 304 Thanked 342 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	In the order I bought them. Figured I get all the non drive train / aesthetics out of the way first. Floor and boot mats (Yes Subaru AU are cheap like that) Full audio with sat nav head unit, speakers, amp & reversing camera Toms' clear brake lights STI push start button STI shift nob STI drop in air filter element __________________ MY15 CWP A/T BRZ \| Leather heated seats \| STI CAI filter, A/T leather shifter, strut brace, V-brace, draw stiffener, battery tie down, Radiator cap, Oil cap, push start button \| TRD door stabilizer \| YoSpeed STI console garnish \| Pioneer AVIC-F70DAB + Rev-camera, TS-WX710A sub \| JL speakers, Amp \| TOMS' Clear Brake Lights \| Cusco 4.556 FD \| Driveshaft Shop aluminum shaft \| Tein FlexZ, EDFC AP+GPS \| Crawford BPB

10-21-2015, 05:46 AM	#21
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,838 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s)	My must haves were: Tint Spoiler Exhaust Lowering Springs Clear bra Coincidently the dealer had a car with: Tint Spoiler Exhaust Lowering Springs Clear bra I was done before I drove off the lot (and no I did not pay for all that) __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

10-21-2015, 06:04 AM	#22
Rampage Senior Member/Old Fanboi Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2000 2ZZ-GE MR2 Spyder HT Location: Back home in Ohio now Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 1,931 Thanked 2,014 Times in 915 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s)	What we have done to my son's FR-S: TRD drop in filter TRD Cat-Back Exhaust RCE Yellow springs (.80 inch drop) Next up: Wheels Tires (when he wears out the stockers) __________________ So many modders have more cents than sense!

10-21-2015, 01:36 AM	#15
LOLS2K /scion Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: '13 86 M/T Location: PHX-LAX Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 1,031 Thanked 1,402 Times in 786 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s)	1. Tires 2. Brake pads 3. Track days 4. Repeat

10-21-2015, 01:55 AM	#18
Ammunition Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Location: NW - PDX Posts: 808 Thanks: 853 Thanked 380 Times in 234 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s)	My priority was protecting it first. It definitely made for a bit of a sad, boring first several months not getting to mod the cosmetic or fun stuff I wanted, but it was absolutely worth it, and necessary for me. I got opti-coat, mudflaps, and a clear bra.

10-21-2015, 06:21 AM	#23
NLSP Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2014 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 520 Thanks: 427 Thanked 558 Times in 246 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	I didn't buy them in a priority order, but these are the mods that put the biggest smile on my face in order of purchase: - shift knob (much easier and satisfying to shift) - exhaust (music to my ears) - steering wheel (changes the driving feel dramatically. one of my best friends thinks it's my #1 mod) - wheel/tires (such grip) - coilovers (what body roll?) - wider accelerator pedal (I can finally heel-toe)

10-21-2015, 07:05 AM	#25
BRZHarley Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 69 Firebird, 2015 BRZ Location: WV Posts: 89 Thanks: 102 Thanked 34 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I'm very happy with the car overall but I started a few to make it my own and tweak a few things... 1) Air filter 2) remove sound tube 3) Samco intake tube 4) Whiteline rear subframe bushings 5) Clutch pedal fix/adjustment 6) SPI battery hold down & oil cap 7) Wheels & Tires 8) Whiteline camber bolts & full alignment And list continues to grow... ;-). Headers and a proper dyno tune are next... Ed

10-21-2015, 08:59 AM	#26
FirestormFlex Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2015 Turbo FR-S Location: Connecticut Posts: 98 Thanks: 35 Thanked 47 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	I quickly got bit by the mod bug. Within a month after purchase, I had done: Sound tube delete Header Cat-back Tune Lowering springs Trunk spoiler Things are getting cold here now, but come Spring I will be looking at Tints Wheels and tires And very possibly a supercharger.

10-21-2015, 09:13 AM	#27
drewbot ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '13 Whiteout FR-S A/T Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,996 Thanks: 1,985 Thanked 1,452 Times in 752 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s)	Seat time

10-21-2015, 09:17 AM	#28
GSpeed Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: Motorsport Ranch, TX Posts: 619 Thanks: 227 Thanked 1,181 Times in 362 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s)	Tires!

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