Finch's Whiteout FR-S - Hachi V.2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

finch1750 · 06-29-2012, 06:06 AM

Hey everyone. I'm Finch and picked up my Whiteout AT FR-S from Dublin Toyota on 5/31/12. I had followed this car for years as a concept like many of you and seriously began my search around late March. I tried Hayward Toyota first and they were not going to receive what I wanted and generally weren't very helpful. Maybe they didn't see me as a serious buyer. But Dublin ended up being my second stop and had exactly what I wanted. They took my info and 2 months later I was able to sell my previous "dream car," a 2005 WRB STi and get my FR-S. I commute from Stockton to Oakland pretty much everyday so the AT and something that didn't have 150k+ on the odometer was really in order. Not to mention better than 20 MPG on the highway is a big plus. I don't plan on doing much to the car anytime soon beyond aesthetics basically and maybe a cutback. I want to enjoy and learn in the car in stock form (never AutoX, tracked, or drifted) and see how I want to go from there.

I learned to work on cars on my cousins 91 MR2 and have always loved Toyotas for that reason. I have a 86 shell that I drove for 2 weeks about 6 years ago before it crapped out on me and I started a ST swap. It never got going really and will be traded for a AW11 pretty soon so I can finally get my 20V on the road. But since I got my Corolla I have spent more time on Club4ag reading tech info and researching parts that I have doing anything else, and I barely drove the car. I always loved the community and think it's the best out there when it comes to cars and always wanted to be part of it. The FR-S has given me that chance. It is my opportunity to experience what the 86 was like those early years and why it has such a following. I can't wait to meet new friends and enjoy watching the evolution of the FR-S scene as it grows. :happy0180:

Mods:
-Automation Lighting LED lights: dome, trunk, license plate, reverse, and all four turn signals
- Grimmspeed front plate relocater
- Tint: 20% rear, 50% front (lessened front after the fix it ticket)
- Grimmspeed Ltd Ed oil cap #17/140

Waiting for install:
- OEM mudguards
- Bluebat redout tail light overlays
- Meng Motorsports 8k HID kit
- 17x8 +38 Super Advan Ver2 (needs repair/powdercoat)
- 86 ZN6 custom center consol plaque #11/86(on order)
- Grimmspeed Ltd Ed battery tie down #17 (on order)

"Landmark" thread post links:
Twin Peaks and Postcard Row in SF
Bay Bridge and TransAmerica Building in SF

Mishimoto · 06-29-2012, 10:44 AM

Welcome aboard!
Nice looking pictures as well.

I also have a sweet spot for AW11, post up some photo's when you pick one up!

Have a great day
-Mishimoto

Turbowned · 06-29-2012, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finch1750

I have a 86 shell that I drove for 2 weeks about 6 years ago before it crapped out on me and I started a ST swap. It never got going really and will be traded for a AW11 pretty soon so I can finally get my 20V on the road.

Nice! Doo eet! You'll have an easy time swapping the 20v into the AW11; the only hurdle is routing the cooling system hoses. Good luck, and congats on the FR-S!

I'll leave this up here for you and John:

finch1750 · 06-29-2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mishimoto

Welcome aboard!
Nice looking pictures as well.

I also have a sweet spot for AW11, post up some photo's when you pick one up!

Have a great day
-Mishimoto

Thanks. I should have it sometime this summer. Need garage space first. Haha. And I got tint yesterday on the FR-S, so more sweet pics will be up later along with nostalgia pics of my STi.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbowned

Nice! Doo eet! You'll have an easy time swapping the 20v into the AW11; the only hurdle is routing the cooling system hoses. Good luck, and congats on the FR-S!

Yeah, that was a big reason I decided to trade the 86 for the MR2, just an easier swap. Especially since I was coming from an SR-5. Hopefully mine will turn out as nice looking as yours man. That thing is sweet.

jurjurson · 06-29-2012, 03:16 PM

dont park under the tree!! u'll get sap on ur car.

Mishimoto · 06-29-2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbowned

Nice! Doo eet! You'll have an easy time swapping the 20v into the AW11; the only hurdle is routing the cooling system hoses. Good luck, and congats on the FR-S!

I'll leave this up here for you and John:

Awesome, exactly what i would do with one. I bet that 20v screams!
Sick car buddy.

finch1750 · 07-07-2012, 07:54 AM

So I got the tint done a week ago. 3 days after I was on my way to LA and got hit with a ticket for it. Anyway, here are some pics. 20% rear/back cutout, 35% front.

Also installed interior LEDs from Automation Lighting with the big map light, trunk light, and license plate lights. I need to get better pics of those as they aren't coming out to well right now. Gonna order the reverse lights as well now that I see the difference in how nice the white is vs. yellow.

My Grimmspeed front plate relocator is in as well as my plates, but I may or may not hold off install until my custom plates come in. Gonna see how long it takes.

boonFRS · 07-08-2012, 09:24 PM

Car look sweet, exactly how I want mine. I'll be getting in 2 week or so according to the dealer. Im also local so I'll be seeing you around.

finch1750 · 07-12-2012, 09:59 PM

Nice, what dealer are you getting yours from? And make sure to sign up for the Norcal owners registry when you get it. I guess there is one other FR-S in Stockton (also a whiteout) but they haven't been active on the boards beyond that one post.

JDMrolla · 07-12-2012, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbowned

Nice! Doo eet! You'll have an easy time swapping the 20v into the AW11; the only hurdle is routing the cooling system hoses. Good luck, and congats on the FR-S!

I'll leave this up here for you and John:

this aw11 is RAD

boonFRS · 07-14-2012, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finch1750

Nice, what dealer are you getting yours from? And make sure to sign up for the Norcal owners registry when you get it. I guess there is one other FR-S in Stockton (also a whiteout) but they haven't been active on the boards beyond that one post.

I'm getting mine from Geweke Toyota in Lodi. The wifey saw a white one on Wednesday by swain and el dorado. Wasn't yours though, the car was stock. Might be icemang. For sure Ill get on that NorCal list once I get the car.

finch1750 · 07-15-2012, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boonFRS

I'm getting mine from Geweke Toyota in Lodi. The wifey saw a white one on Wednesday by swain and el dorado. Wasn't yours though, the car was stock. Might be icemang. For sure Ill get on that NorCal list once I get the car.

I think it was me. I was on my way to Kaiser around 1:30 and went El Doroado to Swain. I am stock except for the tin and my windows were down too more than likely.

finch1750 · 07-19-2012, 04:48 AM

So I went camping with some friends for someone's birthday and felt like sharing what I could manage to fit into the car, which was more then they packed in the Buick. And I was only one click away from regular seating position. Lol. Beyond this I'll wait until I get all my new lights in (reverse LED, chrome turn signals and Osram Nightbreakers) before I do another update. Looking forward to the now SF Scion sponsored Drive and Breakfast this Saturday for sure. See you all there.

3 Camping chairs, 2 Sleeping bags, 1 large beach umbrella, 1 big cooler, 2 backpacks, 1 bag, a lantern, 2 inflatable floating chairs, a 4 person tent, a pillow, 4 bottles of margarita (forgot a pic of two on the floor tucked under the front seats), a pillow sized stuffed frog, a case of water, and a portable propane grill.

This is what it looks like out of the car (minus the water and margaritas that got drank :happy0180: )

wallace03 · 07-19-2012, 05:28 AM

so do you sleep with that frog or what?

07-12-2012, 09:59 PM	#9
finch1750 Undisputed El Presidente Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 11,593 Thanks: 9,403 Thanked 9,411 Times in 5,270 Posts Mentioned: 374 Post(s) Tagged: 33 Thread(s)	Nice, what dealer are you getting yours from? And make sure to sign up for the Norcal owners registry when you get it. I guess there is one other FR-S in Stockton (also a whiteout) but they haven't been active on the boards beyond that one post. __________________ "Just like how a strut bar somehow enables you to corner 20MPH faster around a cloverleaf on-ramp, when the reality is, you can do it already but you just don't have to balls to do it." - CSG David

07-19-2012, 04:48 AM	#13
finch1750 Undisputed El Presidente Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 11,593 Thanks: 9,403 Thanked 9,411 Times in 5,270 Posts Mentioned: 374 Post(s) Tagged: 33 Thread(s)	So I went camping with some friends for someone's birthday and felt like sharing what I could manage to fit into the car, which was more then they packed in the Buick. And I was only one click away from regular seating position. Lol. Beyond this I'll wait until I get all my new lights in (reverse LED, chrome turn signals and Osram Nightbreakers) before I do another update. Looking forward to the now SF Scion sponsored Drive and Breakfast this Saturday for sure. See you all there. 3 Camping chairs, 2 Sleeping bags, 1 large beach umbrella, 1 big cooler, 2 backpacks, 1 bag, a lantern, 2 inflatable floating chairs, a 4 person tent, a pillow, 4 bottles of margarita (forgot a pic of two on the floor tucked under the front seats), a pillow sized stuffed frog, a case of water, and a portable propane grill. This is what it looks like out of the car (minus the water and margaritas that got drank :happy0180: ) __________________ "Just like how a strut bar somehow enables you to corner 20MPH faster around a cloverleaf on-ramp, when the reality is, you can do it already but you just don't have to balls to do it." - CSG David

07-19-2012, 05:28 AM	#14
wallace03 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Houston Posts: 637 Thanks: 43 Thanked 143 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	so do you sleep with that frog or what? __________________

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06-29-2012, 06:06 AM	#1
finch1750 Undisputed El Presidente Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 11,593 Thanks: 9,403 Thanked 9,411 Times in 5,270 Posts Mentioned: 374 Post(s) Tagged: 33 Thread(s)	Finch's Whiteout FR-S - Hachi V.2 Hey everyone. I'm Finch and picked up my Whiteout AT FR-S from Dublin Toyota on 5/31/12. I had followed this car for years as a concept like many of you and seriously began my search around late March. I tried Hayward Toyota first and they were not going to receive what I wanted and generally weren't very helpful. Maybe they didn't see me as a serious buyer. But Dublin ended up being my second stop and had exactly what I wanted. They took my info and 2 months later I was able to sell my previous "dream car," a 2005 WRB STi and get my FR-S. I commute from Stockton to Oakland pretty much everyday so the AT and something that didn't have 150k+ on the odometer was really in order. Not to mention better than 20 MPG on the highway is a big plus. I don't plan on doing much to the car anytime soon beyond aesthetics basically and maybe a cutback. I want to enjoy and learn in the car in stock form (never AutoX, tracked, or drifted) and see how I want to go from there. I learned to work on cars on my cousins 91 MR2 and have always loved Toyotas for that reason. I have a 86 shell that I drove for 2 weeks about 6 years ago before it crapped out on me and I started a ST swap. It never got going really and will be traded for a AW11 pretty soon so I can finally get my 20V on the road. But since I got my Corolla I have spent more time on Club4ag reading tech info and researching parts that I have doing anything else, and I barely drove the car. I always loved the community and think it's the best out there when it comes to cars and always wanted to be part of it. The FR-S has given me that chance. It is my opportunity to experience what the 86 was like those early years and why it has such a following. I can't wait to meet new friends and enjoy watching the evolution of the FR-S scene as it grows. :happy0180: Mods: -Automation Lighting LED lights: dome, trunk, license plate, reverse, and all four turn signals - Grimmspeed front plate relocater - Tint: 20% rear, 50% front (lessened front after the fix it ticket) - Grimmspeed Ltd Ed oil cap #17/140 Waiting for install: - OEM mudguards - Bluebat redout tail light overlays - Meng Motorsports 8k HID kit - 17x8 +38 Super Advan Ver2 (needs repair/powdercoat) - 86 ZN6 custom center consol plaque #11/86(on order) - Grimmspeed Ltd Ed battery tie down #17 (on order) "Landmark" thread post links: Twin Peaks and Postcard Row in SF Bay Bridge and TransAmerica Building in SF __________________ "Just like how a strut bar somehow enables you to corner 20MPH faster around a cloverleaf on-ramp, when the reality is, you can do it already but you just don't have to balls to do it." - CSG David Last edited by finch1750; 12-08-2012 at 02:10 AM.

06-29-2012, 10:44 AM	#2
Mishimoto Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 736 Thanks: 11 Thanked 404 Times in 209 Posts Mentioned: 52 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Welcome aboard! Nice looking pictures as well. I also have a sweet spot for AW11, post up some photo's when you pick one up! Have a great day -Mishimoto

06-29-2012, 03:16 PM	#5
jurjurson Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 c63 & 2012 370z Sport/Navi Location: Canada Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	dont park under the tree!! u'll get sap on ur car.

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finch1750 Undisputed El Presidente Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 11,593 Thanks: 9,403 Thanked 9,411 Times in 5,270 Posts Mentioned: 374 Post(s) Tagged: 33 Thread(s)	So I got the tint done a week ago. 3 days after I was on my way to LA and got hit with a ticket for it. Anyway, here are some pics. 20% rear/back cutout, 35% front. Also installed interior LEDs from Automation Lighting with the big map light, trunk light, and license plate lights. I need to get better pics of those as they aren't coming out to well right now. Gonna order the reverse lights as well now that I see the difference in how nice the white is vs. yellow. My Grimmspeed front plate relocator is in as well as my plates, but I may or may not hold off install until my custom plates come in. Gonna see how long it takes.

07-08-2012, 09:24 PM	#8
boonFRS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS whiteout Location: Garage Posts: 395 Thanks: 322 Thanked 169 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Car look sweet, exactly how I want mine. I'll be getting in 2 week or so according to the dealer. Im also local so I'll be seeing you around.

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