Completely stock 2016 FR-S, what would you do first?

[extrashaky]

Go drive it into a ditch!

Originally Posted by GTHachiRoku

Don't drive it into a ditch and you'll be well ahead of many

Oh. Never mind.

[Derek J]

Originally Posted by Token11b

Pay it off.

Been there, done that...

[Derek J]

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

Seriously, just drive it. Remember your break in period is the first 1k miles. After which drive it another 6k miles until your first oil change (less if you're paranoid). Then if you want to mod it, do one thing at a time. Appreciate your work, feel the changes, and then do another (if it so inclines you.) Don't be in a hurry, find some twisty roads, be safe, and drive lots.

It's a 2016 with 17k miles, so it's been broken in.

I was thinking about new headlights and taillights before and then maybe an aftermarket exhaust/intake.

New wheels would be cool but the stock rims are in nearly perfect condition so that would probably be later down the road.

Not entirely sure I want to go the FI route or not.

[Ricepuddin]

Better tires, always better tires

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[Silver Supra]

I guess my question is:
What are your goals?
street monster?
track monster?
DD?
combination?
Cosmetic mods or performance mods?

[Derek J]

Originally Posted by Silver Supra

I guess my question is:
What are your goals?
street monster?
track monster?
DD?
combination?
Cosmetic mods or performance mods?

It's my DD but I would like a combination of both cosmetic/performance mods. Nothing over the top at this point.

I suppose my question should have been, if I'd like increased performance/additional hp, where should I start?

[brz-times]

Just drive it first few miles... Study about your car first. How to move, potetial, feel it first

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[Scrappydoo]

Get in it and stay away from the keyboard.

[Scrappydoo]

Originally Posted by brz-times

Just drive it first few miles... Study about your car first. How to move, potetial, feel it first

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Seriously don't feel it. There are cameras everywhere. Keep it in your pants

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by Derek J

It's a 2016 with 17k miles, so it's been broken in.

I was thinking about new headlights and taillights before and then maybe an aftermarket exhaust/intake.

New wheels would be cool but the stock rims are in nearly perfect condition so that would probably be later down the road.

Not entirely sure I want to go the FI route or not.

No change in recommendation if those weren't your miles. Just drive it before making changes. Get a good feel for the stock car. Now if those were your miles, then decide...

Interior, exterior, performance or safety. Put all your effort into one and you'll get the best result. Here's the order I would go in for each category...

Exterior appearance...
Spacers
If the wheel gap doesn't bother you, and you want to keep the stock wheels & tires... spacers will get the wheels flush with the fenders and give the car a wider stance.

Springs, shocks or coilovers
If the wheel gap DOES bother you, then drop the car .8"-1.0" inches front to back on springs (Racecomp Yellow, Eibach Prokit, TRD, RS-R DownSus). If you want coilovers then KW, Tein, RS-R, Racecomp, Ohlins are all great options that will improve both ride and handling while helping you decrease the wheel gap. Don't drop more than 1.25" unless you want axle problems.

LED swap
Change the exterior LED bulbs from the factory ~4000k to pure white 5000k or icy 6000k all the way around. This is a cheap upgrade that really improves the look of the car at night (Diodedynamics is a great vendor.)

Taillights
I'd go tails before heads on lighting a <2016 car to get the biggest bang for buck.

Lip Kit
A simple "CS Style" lip kit (or others) improves the look of the car drastically and can be installed with just a jack.

Axleback or Catback exhaust
These don't improve the performance of the car really at all so they go under appearance. Sound and looks are 100% subjective so no recommendations here.

Interior appearance
LED lighting
As noted prior, this helps, lots... and it's cheap)

Replace or wrap interior plastics
Replace with upgraded OEM, buy Aftermarket fabric/leather, vinyl wrap or plasti-dip them interior bits to give your car a more cohesive/custom look.

Seat covers
Can go a mile to upgrade the look of your interior. SARD, Clazzio, WetOkole, Katzkin, there are tons of mfgs for as little as $300 and as much as $2000.

Shift knob / reverse lockout
A weighted shift knob works wonders to smooth out the shifting in this car. On the opposite end an ultra light shift knob improves feel if you prefer it that way. In either case a custom shift knob provides a nice finishing touch to an ugpraded interior.

Performance
Camber bolts
Performance alignment
Brake Pads and fluid
Tires
ECU Tune (OFT/ECUTek)
Header
E85 upgrade
Shocks/Springs or Coilovers
Forced Induction (Turbo or Super)
Catch can(s)
Injectors & Fuel pump
Surge Tank
BBK
Tools and a Jack

Safety
Helmet
Track days/HDPE/Driving school
Tires
Brake Pads & Fluid or BBK
Horn Upgrade
Harness bar
HANS

[michaelchatten]

I have had my 2016 for over a year now. 23k miles. The only thing I have done "last week" was add a Borla Axle Back Exhaust. Not for performance, just to give it some sound.

Got it in Amazon for 500.00 and worth every penny. I love the car as is but just wanted it to sound a little more sporty.

[86geek]

Get your car ceramic coated with either Opticoat Pro or Cquartz Finest.
Best investment you can make if cosmetics is your thing. It'll make washing & detailing your car easier. Do it when your car is new cause auto paint correction is expensive. Your car should not have much swirls & marring unless the dealer put it thru a car wash. Ceramic coating will make your paint shine & the metallic flakes will pop up so bright. You'll get lots of compliments!

[why?]

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

No change in recommendation if those weren't your miles. Just drive it before making changes. Get a good feel for the stock car. Now if those were your miles, then decide...

Interior, exterior, performance or safety. Put all your effort into one and you'll get the best result. Here's the order I would go in for each category...


Performance
Camber bolts
Performance alignment
Brake Pads and fluid
Tires
ECU Tune (OFT/ECUTek)
Header
E85 upgrade
Shocks/Springs or Coilovers
Forced Induction (Turbo or Super)
Catch can(s)
Injectors & Fuel pump
Surge Tank
BBK
Tools and a Jack

Safety
Helmet
Track days/HDPE/Driving school
Tires
Brake Pads & Fluid or BBK
Horn Upgrade
Harness bar
HANS

What he said. Pretty much in that order unless you know someone that will tune your car as is for cheap, because that actually will gain performance.

[Decep]

I would leave the suspension stock if its a daily driver, the car is perfect height so i dont have to worry about scraping everywhere etc.

All i've done is exhaust and valenti tail lights... thats probably about all I'll do.