Takumi788's More Track than Street FRS - Now NASA TT Focused

[Takumi788]

Pictures from NJMP last week. Only one more event until April.

[Takumi788]

Well, it wasn't an ideal event at NJMP Lightning this weekend. It was the first session of the second day. The track was right and I was pushing pretty hard. I got down to a 1:16.1 and continued to push until I dipped the rear wheel in turn 1 and slid across the still dewy the grass to meet the outside wall. From what I have inspected so far the car looks repairable. My safety equipment did it's job and physically, I am 100%. The mental toll of this will haunt me for a while but its a risk we take and one that I have been aware of. The central New York winters often drag on until late April so I have a good amount of time to fix it. I will be sure to update with repairs and new goodies I have already planned.

Rear damage




Front Damage


Straight control arm


Bent control arm


Already took it apart for inspecting. Frame "looks" good.

[Takumi788]

Also, if anyone knows where to get body support panels (like the one surrounding the headlight) please let me know. As of right now the only option I know is the dealer.

[subielife]

That will buff right out.



Just kidding buddy, if I can help in any way just let me know.

[Takumi788]

The rebuild has begun.

[Takumi788]

Got some track day pics from NJMP which will most likely be the last with the car looking like this. Since the crash I have come up with some interesting ideas on a custom wrap for the car.

[Takumi788]

I am selling my tire trailer. Click the link

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131366

[subielife]

Tow vehicle time I assume?

[Takumi788]

Originally Posted by subielife

Tow vehicle time I assume?

Yep. I was planning on getting a truck/trailer this winter. The crash really cemented that plan.

[Takumi788]

Made a little more progress tonight. As crappy as this situation is, the FRS is an incredibly serviceable car. I was able to un-bolt all of the bent parts other than 6 places where I had to drill out a spot weld. Even after crashing the car I still continue to like it even more.

[Takumi788]

My condenser was damaged so no more AC. I went to the Pirelli World Challenge race over the summer and noticed a few BRZ guys that took apart their AC compressor to remove some weight but maintain the pulley as a free AC delete.



New hood, bumper and fender installed.

[Takumi788]

The rebuild is still in progress. It has been just a boring bunch of oem replacement parts not worth sharing until now. I fabbed up a oil cooler mount in place of where the ac condenser was mounted. Now it should be less susceptible to ripping off in an off-roading excursion.

I also did the "snorkel mod" for funzies.

[spicyricecake]

Originally Posted by Takumi788

The rebuild is still in progress. It has been just a boring bunch of oem replacement parts not worth sharing until now. I fabbed up a oil cooler mount in place of where the ac condenser was mounted. Now it should be less susceptible to ripping off in an off-roading excursion.

would have been a good opportunity to get the JDM headlights to get rid of the FRS ones... was it a cost saving decision?

[Takumi788]

Originally Posted by spicyricecake

would have been a good opportunity to get the JDM headlights to get rid of the FRS ones... was it a cost saving decision?

I am not a fan of any headlight other than the OEM 2013-2016 BRZ headlights. I still plan to get BRZ headlights at some point but I got headlights tail lights and front blinker housings for 100 bucks. Couldn't pass up the deal.