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HotLavaMonogram · 03-31-2018, 08:32 PM

Hi everyone, I just picked up a 2014 FR-S Monogram Hot Lava. Stock with TRD exhaust system only has 9K miles. My plans are to track it not a daily. I have a DD so this car will only come out to be pushed not babied at autocross and track days. Isn't that what it was made for? Since I have 4yrs/50k warranty on drivetrain/engine/electrical I can't afford to put anything but TRD stuff unless it's brake pads/rotors/wheels/tires. Coming from a Honda Civic Si with 290k original no rebuilt tranny or engine, I heard many bad things about the boxer engines. Fill me in FR-S/BRZ and GT86 owners. Btw I'm not looking for power cause my Honda is being planned for that. Any input that's positive would be great.

humfrz · 03-31-2018, 09:36 PM

Hello HotLavaMonogram and welcome to ye ol forum.....

Congratulations on your purchase.

Many of us have found the boxer engine to be quite reliable.

If you don't plan on power mods, keep good oil in it and don't money shift .... it should give you many an hour of fun track time.

PS - if you track in hot weather, some will suggest an oil cooler.

humfrz

HotLavaMonogram · 03-31-2018, 10:00 PM

Thank you for the reply!! I'll keep researching on what everyone is adding on their cars!! I love cars and have nothing against any brand. I just thought that the FR-S/BRZ/86 is a great platform to learn how to track with. Thank you! What do you suggest in oil cooler, humfrz?

humfrz · 04-01-2018, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by HotLavaMonogram

Thank you for the reply!! I'll keep researching on what everyone is adding on their cars!! I love cars and have nothing against any brand. I just thought that the FR-S/BRZ/86 is a great platform to learn how to track with. Thank you! What do you suggest in oil cooler, humfrz?

As far as oil coolers, I don't need one because it's only 3 miles to the grocery, grandkids school, doctors office and pharmacy. What I need is an oil warmer....

I'll ring up ol @Ultramaroon for you ...... he installed an oil cooler and most likely up to speed on them.

What state will you be tracking this car in .....??

Have fun with your car, I'm sure you will find lots of suspension parts and tire offerings to help you make it around a track quicker.

humfrz

gravitylover · 04-01-2018, 08:32 AM

9k on a 4 year old car that's fun to drive? Wow. Good for you.

PetrolioBenzina · 04-01-2018, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HotLavaMonogram

I heard many bad things about the boxer engines. Fill me in FR-S/BRZ and GT86 owners. Btw I'm not looking for power cause my Honda is being planned for that. Any input that's positive would be great.

lol.

Ultramaroon · 04-01-2018, 03:12 PM

Congrats on your purchase. We get lots of newcomers with these kinds of questions.

Your engine isn't going to blow just because you don't have an oil cooler. Even before installing a cooler, I suggest getting an obd2 reader to monitor oil temp and installing a pressure gauge. Then, after you get a feel for how your driving style affects temp and subsequently, pressure, you can make a more educated decision for your long-term needs.

Meanwhile. Drive your new machine. Enjoy it. Don't do anything to it for at least a year. Spend a lot of time tinkering and take what you read here with a grain of salt.

Bone stock, the car is a brilliant exercise in balance between edgy, classic sports car, and modern design. Right down to the choice of wheels and tires, it deserves to be appreciated as a whole.

Myriad · 04-01-2018, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Then, after you get a feel for how your driving style affects temp and subsequently, pressure, you can make a more educated decision for your long-term needs.

Meanwhile. Drive your new machine. Enjoy it. Don't do anything to it for at least a year.

That's some great advice, not just with cars, but with many things in life. I feel lots of people rush into things without knowing what it is they need because they are so excited and regret it later. I gave this advice to my bother about his new house too. He wanted to rip down this wall, build this new feature, redo the kitchen this way, etc. I said its OK as it is right now. Do nothing for a year and get a feel for how it is to live in it. Then you can make an educated decision on how to spend your money because you know what works and doesn't work for you.

Myriad

Ultramaroon · 04-01-2018, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Myriad

That's some great advice, not just with cars, but with many things in life. I feel lots of people rush into things without knowing what it is they need because they are so excited and regret it later. I gave this advice to my bother about his new house too. He wanted to rip down this wall, build this new feature, redo the kitchen this way, etc. I said its OK as it is right now. Do nothing for a year and get a feel for how it is to live in it. Then you can make an educated decision on how to spend your money because you know what works and doesn't work for you.

Myriad

Truth.

Ghost of Akina · 04-03-2018, 05:22 PM

Welcome to the forum and 86 ownership!

03-31-2018, 08:32 PM	#1
HotLavaMonogram Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: Stock 2014 FR-S Location: USA Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm new here. Hi everyone, I just picked up a 2014 FR-S Monogram Hot Lava. Stock with TRD exhaust system only has 9K miles. My plans are to track it not a daily. I have a DD so this car will only come out to be pushed not babied at autocross and track days. Isn't that what it was made for? Since I have 4yrs/50k warranty on drivetrain/engine/electrical I can't afford to put anything but TRD stuff unless it's brake pads/rotors/wheels/tires. Coming from a Honda Civic Si with 290k original no rebuilt tranny or engine, I heard many bad things about the boxer engines. Fill me in FR-S/BRZ and GT86 owners. Btw I'm not looking for power cause my Honda is being planned for that. Any input that's positive would be great. Last edited by HotLavaMonogram; 03-31-2018 at 09:20 PM.

04-01-2018, 08:32 AM	#5
gravitylover Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT White Location: SE NY Posts: 1,503 Thanks: 1,218 Thanked 669 Times in 474 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	9k on a 4 year old car that's fun to drive? Wow. Good for you. __________________

04-01-2018, 03:12 PM	#7
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,395 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,228 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	Congrats on your purchase. We get lots of newcomers with these kinds of questions. Your engine isn't going to blow just because you don't have an oil cooler. Even before installing a cooler, I suggest getting an obd2 reader to monitor oil temp and installing a pressure gauge. Then, after you get a feel for how your driving style affects temp and subsequently, pressure, you can make a more educated decision for your long-term needs. Meanwhile. Drive your new machine. Enjoy it. Don't do anything to it for at least a year. Spend a lot of time tinkering and take what you read here with a grain of salt. Bone stock, the car is a brilliant exercise in balance between edgy, classic sports car, and modern design. Right down to the choice of wheels and tires, it deserves to be appreciated as a whole. __________________ service manuals

03-31-2018, 09:36 PM	#2
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,432 Thanks: 29,826 Thanked 32,845 Times in 16,844 Posts Mentioned: 715 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Hello HotLavaMonogram and welcome to ye ol forum..... Congratulations on your purchase. Many of us have found the boxer engine to be quite reliable. If you don't plan on power mods, keep good oil in it and don't money shift .... it should give you many an hour of fun track time. PS - if you track in hot weather, some will suggest an oil cooler. humfrz

03-31-2018, 10:00 PM	#3
HotLavaMonogram Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: Stock 2014 FR-S Location: USA Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thank you for the reply!! I'll keep researching on what everyone is adding on their cars!! I love cars and have nothing against any brand. I just thought that the FR-S/BRZ/86 is a great platform to learn how to track with. Thank you! What do you suggest in oil cooler, humfrz?

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