Mods to avoid - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

yberther · 12-06-2016, 12:25 PM

Lots of people spend a lot of time researching things to do to their cars. I was wondering what people have done to their car that they would not recommend to others or that they reversed.

So what mods have you guys done that you would avoid?

Zaku · 12-06-2016, 12:37 PM

hmm well, if you have a new car. I probably would avoid any mods that would void your warranty. I think that's a safe assumption,besides that I'm not saying avoid forced induction but it's best to be educated and know a lot about the installation process and know your installer. A lot of things can go wrong and it's best if both you and the professional know exactly what they are doing!

I'm sure a lot of people will jump in on this, but this is what comes to my minds on this topic.

gramicci101 · 12-06-2016, 12:41 PM

Avoid vinyl graphics and underlighting. Lightweight pulleys are questionable; read all the reviews and make an informed decision. Avoid @Dave-ROR if he's been drinking; you'll get banned.

FX86 · 12-06-2016, 12:44 PM

don't remove the rear floor mats for weight reduction...keep them there otherwise the car drives like it's on ice

trd gas cap...waste of money and no one can see it unless you drive around with your gas lid open

jdm tow hooks

stickers on the body panels

automatic shift knobs

replica rocket bunny kits

blue led tag lights

police siren and police lights

EAGLE5 · 12-06-2016, 12:58 PM

@ichitaka05 <-- that mod is a douche.

Tcoat · 12-06-2016, 01:02 PM

Well ichi can be cranky if you piss him off and Guff is a bit sketchy but it is pretty hard to avoid them.

To answer the real question on mods is almost impossible. For every "don't do it" you will probably get an equal number of "this is how the car should have come from the factory".

All you can really do is mod how YOU want. Don't let people tell you that the car "needs" anything unless you thought of it on your own. Even then step back and ask yourself "do I REALLY want that" and "WHY do I want it" before doing anything at all. If you can not answer those two simple questions to yourself then stay away from the mod. People get way too wrapped up in what others think they should do or not do that they lose any form of plan for the car. I wish I had a dollar for ever guy that showed up here and said "It needs 300HP just to function" and when we dig deeper we find they have never even driven one much less own it.

Leonardo · 12-06-2016, 01:18 PM

I bought an IKON lip. It needed sooo much sanding and shaping to fit. It was warped too. I only had it on my car for about two weeks. You get what you pay for.

Bought a $20 "armrest" LOL! It is a tiny pillow that is black and red. I have taken almost all the red out of my car now, so it had to go. Steering wheel is about all that I have left is red... The floor mats have red stitch that is hard to see.

This add/pic has it correctly labeled as a cushion. Again, you get what you pay for. Was late night shopping, IDK what I was thinking...

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Tokay444 · 12-06-2016, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaku

hmm well, if you have a new car. I probably would avoid any mods that would void your warranty. I think that's a safe assumption,besides that I'm not saying avoid forced induction but it's best to be educated and know a lot about the installation process and know your installer. A lot of things can go wrong and it's best if both you and the professional know exactly what they are doing!

I'm sure a lot of people will jump in on this, but this is what comes to my minds on this topic.

Your warranty cannot be voided.
Claims can be denied based on cause, but your warranty is never void.

JD001 · 12-06-2016, 01:48 PM

Ferrari badges and fender shield...

go_a_way1 · 12-06-2016, 01:55 PM

I try to stay away from all mods as some like ichi taco like to ban me

kch · 12-06-2016, 01:59 PM

There are a few mods I've regretted:

1) Pulleys. I don't wanna get into it.

2) Ebay lip. Fit like crap. Waste of money.

3) OFT. Nothing really wrong with it, but I should've just accepted the fact that I'd want ECUtek eventually.

4) LED fogs. They look good, but piss people off and I never use them anymore.

5) Master cylinder brace. I honestly can't tell a difference, even on track.

6) SS brake lines. Couldn't tell a difference. Only get these if you need to replace your lines anyway.

7) Raceseng 2" rear shock mounts. I should've gotten the 1". I don't need to be super low.

stevemp5 · 12-06-2016, 02:02 PM

Heavy wheel... They destroyed the handling of my car

Ultramaroon · 12-06-2016, 03:30 PM

TRD short shifter kit/extension - the USDM bolt-on version. It fits poorly and comes loose.

If you're into that sort of thing there are a few nice short throw shift levers available. Go with one of those.

Speed2th · 12-06-2016, 03:45 PM

parts that you cannot afford and need to finance for it. -> worse financial decision ever

12-06-2016, 12:25 PM	#1
yberther Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 SWP Limited Location: Seattle Posts: 79 Thanks: 344 Thanked 39 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	Mods to avoid Lots of people spend a lot of time researching things to do to their cars. I was wondering what people have done to their car that they would not recommend to others or that they reversed. So what mods have you guys done that you would avoid?

12-06-2016, 12:37 PM	#2
Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '17 BRZ CWP LMT. Location: Maryland Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,717 Thanked 1,725 Times in 790 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s)	hmm well, if you have a new car. I probably would avoid any mods that would void your warranty. I think that's a safe assumption,besides that I'm not saying avoid forced induction but it's best to be educated and know a lot about the installation process and know your installer. A lot of things can go wrong and it's best if both you and the professional know exactly what they are doing! I'm sure a lot of people will jump in on this, but this is what comes to my minds on this topic. __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch

12-06-2016, 12:41 PM	#3
gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s)	Avoid vinyl graphics and underlighting. Lightweight pulleys are questionable; read all the reviews and make an informed decision. Avoid @Dave-ROR if he's been drinking; you'll get banned. Last edited by gramicci101; 12-07-2016 at 10:02 PM.

12-06-2016, 12:58 PM	#5
EAGLE5 Dismember Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Red Scion FR-S Location: Castro Valley Posts: 5,561 Thanks: 2,153 Thanked 4,002 Times in 2,157 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s)	@ichitaka05 <-- that mod is a douche. __________________ Fastest Track Times Thread Stock Exhaust Cut Open Video

12-06-2016, 01:02 PM	#6
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)	Well ichi can be cranky if you piss him off and Guff is a bit sketchy but it is pretty hard to avoid them. To answer the real question on mods is almost impossible. For every "don't do it" you will probably get an equal number of "this is how the car should have come from the factory". All you can really do is mod how YOU want. Don't let people tell you that the car "needs" anything unless you thought of it on your own. Even then step back and ask yourself "do I REALLY want that" and "WHY do I want it" before doing anything at all. If you can not answer those two simple questions to yourself then stay away from the mod. People get way too wrapped up in what others think they should do or not do that they lose any form of plan for the car. I wish I had a dollar for ever guy that showed up here and said "It needs 300HP just to function" and when we dig deeper we find they have never even driven one much less own it. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

12-06-2016, 12:44 PM	#4
FX86 Banned Join Date: May 2016 Drives: on the wrongside of the road Location: rear floor mats Posts: 2,240 Thanks: 1,084 Thanked 2,087 Times in 1,015 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s)	don't remove the rear floor mats for weight reduction...keep them there otherwise the car drives like it's on ice trd gas cap...waste of money and no one can see it unless you drive around with your gas lid open jdm tow hooks stickers on the body panels automatic shift knobs replica rocket bunny kits blue led tag lights police siren and police lights

12-06-2016, 01:18 PM	#7
Leonardo Country Boy 4 Life Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 19' & 06' Ridgelines, 13' FR-S Location: EUGENE Posts: 5,228 Thanks: 6,719 Thanked 5,293 Times in 2,720 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s)	I bought an IKON lip. It needed sooo much sanding and shaping to fit. It was warped too. I only had it on my car for about two weeks. You get what you pay for. Bought a $20 "armrest" LOL! It is a tiny pillow that is black and red. I have taken almost all the red out of my car now, so it had to go. Steering wheel is about all that I have left is red... The floor mats have red stitch that is hard to see. This add/pic has it correctly labeled as a cushion. Again, you get what you pay for. Was late night shopping, IDK what I was thinking... via Imgflip Meme Generator

12-06-2016, 01:48 PM	#9
JD001 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: UK Posts: 6,314 Thanks: 8,013 Thanked 6,577 Times in 3,679 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s)	Ferrari badges and fender shield...

12-06-2016, 01:59 PM	#11
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)	There are a few mods I've regretted: 1) Pulleys. I don't wanna get into it. 2) Ebay lip. Fit like crap. Waste of money. 3) OFT. Nothing really wrong with it, but I should've just accepted the fact that I'd want ECUtek eventually. 4) LED fogs. They look good, but piss people off and I never use them anymore. 5) Master cylinder brace. I honestly can't tell a difference, even on track. 6) SS brake lines. Couldn't tell a difference. Only get these if you need to replace your lines anyway. 7) Raceseng 2" rear shock mounts. I should've gotten the 1". I don't need to be super low.

12-06-2016, 02:02 PM	#12
stevemp5 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: scion fr-s Location: montreal Posts: 217 Thanks: 89 Thanked 148 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	Heavy wheel... They destroyed the handling of my car

12-06-2016, 03:30 PM	#13
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,394 Thanks: 53,054 Thanked 37,230 Times in 19,309 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s)	TRD short shifter kit/extension - the USDM bolt-on version. It fits poorly and comes loose. If you're into that sort of thing there are a few nice short throw shift levers available. Go with one of those. __________________ service manuals

12-06-2016, 03:45 PM	#14
Speed2th I love my series blue brz Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2010 335d Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 471 Thanks: 12 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	parts that you cannot afford and need to finance for it. -> worse financial decision ever

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