WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

[MJones_RB]

Finally installed my fancy Radium ECU bracket.

+5hp

[DarkPira7e]

Originally Posted by arxm

hey guys i have a question that might be kind of dumb but ill ask anyway lol.

so a month ago i was reversing into my driveway and my front splitter got caught in the snow and yanked my bumper off. now because of my splitter i have no splash shielding underneath and so long story short, the only thing holding my bumper onto the car is the clips that go under the headlights and to the side markers and that plate in the engine bay with the 5 10mm nuts on it. those clips hold the bumper but its like still fairly easy to tug off, i can just give it a yank and take it off. I know the right way to really fix this is a new bumper and clips but i was wondering if bumper quick releases will hold it sufficiently?

also, ive since chassis mounted the splitter, its no longer bumper mounted like my ricer self had it originally. if i secure the bumper to the splitter, do i need those aforementioned quick releases?

For what it's worth, the only thing holding my bumper on are the sidemarker clips ( no bolts) and the bolts in the engine bay that cover the radiator support. It has held on that way for 2 years and while it did get detached during a snowstorm (see a few pages back) it clipped back on with no damage that I could see. Embrace the ability to quickly yank the bumper on/off!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

For what it's worth, the only thing holding my bumper on are the sidemarker clips ( no bolts) and the bolts in the engine bay that cover the radiator support. It has held on that way for 2 years and while it did get detached during a snowstorm (see a few pages back) it clipped back on with no damage that I could see. Embrace the ability to quickly yank the bumper on/off!

I suggest you write that up as a "quick disconnect bumper mod" -

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

For what it's worth, the only thing holding my bumper on are the sidemarker clips ( no bolts) and the bolts in the engine bay that cover the radiator support. It has held on that way for 2 years and while it did get detached during a snowstorm (see a few pages back) it clipped back on with no damage that I could see. Embrace the ability to quickly yank the bumper on/off!

I had wing nuts on studs for my Civic bumper once upon a time. And spring clamps on the corners. No tools to remove bumper

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[997FRS]

Finally got around to installing the Mtec clutch spring. Can understand why so many on this forum have done this mod. Enjoying the improved clutch feel...

[MJones_RB]

Originally Posted by 997FRS

Finally got around to installing the Mtec clutch spring. Can understand why so many on this forum have done this mod. Enjoying the improved clutch feel...

Now just replace the clutch pedal helper spring with a smoother version, or just remove it altogether, for even MORE awesomeness.

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103157

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Grady

And reprogramming the ECU so you know how fast you are going.

Vehicle speed is calculated from the wheel sensors.

[RToyo86]

Started prepping my calipers for POR-15 caliper paint. Looking forward to blacking them out.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by RToyo86

Started prepping my calipers for POR-15 caliper paint. Looking forward to blacking them out.

Pics when done please. I am still trying to decide what to do.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by RToyo86

Started prepping my calipers for POR-15 caliper paint. Looking forward to blacking them out.

I've used several POR-15 products. Good stuff.

[Grady]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Vehicle speed is calculated from the wheel sensors.

Guess I was thinking old school, and since he is AT it does not have a gear indicator to mess up.

[RToyo86]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Pics when done please. I am still trying to decide what to do.

Will do. I decided to wait a little bit for the weather to warm up. It was -5 this morning.. lol

I've done the same process to my sx4 using black with VHT caliper paint. This stuff is supposed to lay down flatter and thicker than VHT. Pic here of VHT on my sx4.

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I've used several POR-15 products. Good stuff.

I am interested to seeing how it holds up. I grabbed their kit which includes everything down to the brushes.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by RToyo86

Will do. I decided to wait a little bit for the weather to warm up. It was -5 this morning.. lol

I've done the same process to my sx4 using black with VHT caliper paint. This stuff is supposed to lay down flatter and thicker than VHT. Pic here of VHT on my sx4.

I have access to about 5,000 gallons of the zinc coating used on rotors so am going to prime with that.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Pics when done please. I am still trying to decide what to do.

Going w black calipers? You can get red subie calipers (without subaru name on it) for decently cheap. You can join the club lol