Any Modification regrets? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

MisterSheep · 03-29-2016, 06:01 PM

3 year bump!

Now that it's been 3 years since the last post I wonder how many of you have modded something on your car and then regretted it? It would be helpful to the community to help prevent others from hopefully not making the same mistake. So post them up! Explain why you regret them!

Who8myrice · 03-29-2016, 06:08 PM

I really regret getting 86logo plaque for space between cup holders and shifter. Oh boy what a waste of money

go_a_way1 · 03-29-2016, 06:11 PM

SpecD headlights, they look great, but have been a pain in my ass! Well more or less get stuck on highbeams and blind the shit out of other people with my 55W HID's

kch · 03-29-2016, 06:12 PM

I kind of regret the whiteline trans bushing. It added some NVH and I don't know if I can tell a difference. But it's not a huge deal.

I regret purchasing a pulley kit. Never installed them because of reasons; sold for a loss.

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 03-29-2016, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

SpecD headlights, they look great, but have been a pain in my ass! Well more or less get stuck on highbeams and blind the shit out of other people with my 55W HID's

why are you running 55watt hids, 35 is plenty

NyC Zn6 · 03-29-2016, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Who8myrice

I really regret getting 86logo plaque for space between cup holders and shifter. Oh boy what a waste of money

i got the same thing from Amazon for $10 with prime 2 day shipping..no ragrets..i do regret lowering my car so low...this summer i want to raise it up and go for a meaty track setup.

go_a_way1 · 03-29-2016, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

why are you running 55watt hids, 35 is plenty

Simply just cuz I can. They are so stupid bright its actually funny

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 03-29-2016, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Simply just cuz I can. They are so stupid bright its actually funny

I specifically went with 35 watt to look OEM, at first i was like hey 55 watt seems nice but then people advised against it for electrical reasons and legality here in PA

HachiRo · 03-29-2016, 06:20 PM

I regret going from a TRD spoiler to a modded WRX STi wing to my RBV3.
I don't have regrets on the end result, I just regret jumping so much lol.

Also, regret buying Rocket Bunny fenders only to end up selling for a much lower price.. but hey, the new owner's car is dope and he's on this forum!

kch · 03-29-2016, 06:24 PM

Oh I forgot--I regret getting the Raceseng 2" rear shock mounts. I got them used from a friend. Unfortunately, to avoid preloading the rear springs, my car is now hella stanced bro and it's a little difficult to get into some parking lots. Shoulda gotten the 1" mounts instead.

edit: pic of suspension under lateral load. wheels tucked like woah.

go_a_way1 · 03-29-2016, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

I specifically went with 35 watt to look OEM, at first i was like hey 55 watt seems nice but then people advised against it for electrical reasons and legality here in PA

most definitely not legal, but neither is much else on my car so I dont worry about it lol! So far no electrical issues with the HID kit itself

ajaxthebetter · 03-29-2016, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kch

I kind of regret the whiteline trans bushing. It added some NVH and I don't know if I can tell a difference. But it's not a huge deal.

I regret purchasing a pulley kit. Never installed them because of reasons; sold for a loss.

Do you mean the little wedge insert? I love that thing. Could tell a difference right away, personally. For me it is most felt when over-revving on a revmatch downshift. Car doesn't slam forward as much/transmission doesn't crash off the mount. Even upshifts are smoother. Maybe it's just my bad driving that reveals it's benefits for me haha.

LXXXV1 · 03-29-2016, 06:27 PM

I regret springs. Should've went straight to coils from the start. Do it right the first time so you don't have to do it twice!

FR-Sky · 03-29-2016, 06:31 PM

I have N1 invidia,,
front, side, rear, body kit,
drop in filter,
all HID,LED changed,
smoked valenti tail light,
coilovers/LCA this week.
No regret.

03-29-2016, 06:20 PM	#37
HachiRo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2013 White-Out FRS Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 697 Thanks: 243 Thanked 211 Times in 142 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	I regret going from a TRD spoiler to a modded WRX STi wing to my RBV3. I don't have regrets on the end result, I just regret jumping so much lol. Also, regret buying Rocket Bunny fenders only to end up selling for a much lower price.. but hey, the new owner's car is dope and he's on this forum! __________________ I live my life one quarter-pounder at a time.

03-29-2016, 06:27 PM	#41
LXXXV1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 FR-S Monogram, Whiteout 6MT Location: 626, Socal Posts: 593 Thanks: 469 Thanked 408 Times in 230 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s)	I regret springs. Should've went straight to coils from the start. Do it right the first time so you don't have to do it twice! __________________ 2007 Honda CBR600RR-Pearl White/Silver - Totaled 2014 Scion FR-S Monogram-Whiteout - #LXXXV1 (build) φφκα

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Who8myrice Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: Ap2 Location: Inland empire Posts: 196 Thanks: 34 Thanked 87 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	I really regret getting 86logo plaque for space between cup holders and shifter. Oh boy what a waste of money

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kch Senior Misanthrope Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ Series.Blue CWP Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 1,743 Thanked 1,169 Times in 645 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s)	I kind of regret the whiteline trans bushing. It added some NVH and I don't know if I can tell a difference. But it's not a huge deal. I regret purchasing a pulley kit. Never installed them because of reasons; sold for a loss.

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kch Senior Misanthrope Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ Series.Blue CWP Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 1,743 Thanked 1,169 Times in 645 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s)	Oh I forgot--I regret getting the Raceseng 2" rear shock mounts. I got them used from a friend. Unfortunately, to avoid preloading the rear springs, my car is now hella stanced bro and it's a little difficult to get into some parking lots. Shoulda gotten the 1" mounts instead. edit: pic of suspension under lateral load. wheels tucked like woah.

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