WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Trade-in value has never been a concern for me. If it was, I'd have trade cars every year, and I don't like car payments that much.

In fact, I can't remember the last time I actually traded in a car of any value. Usually I pass it along to a family member or the dealer gives me scrap value for it.

I should add if I lived in an area that had "deep winter" like @Tcoat I could see where 100,000 could be the mark. I have to basically deal only with mechanical issues where the whole body rusting away thing comes into play the further North you get.

Other than a few very notable exceptions (2008 to 2012 Mazdas) cars totally rusting out here has not been an issue for about 20 years. There are loads of 10+ year old cars around that are at least visibly rust free. Once upon a time it was not uncommon too see 5 year old cars that were actually missing whole body panels to rust.
Winter driving does take it's toll on other parts though.

My last 4 cars all had so many miles on them that they were valueless at trade in anyway. I traded them anyway just to not have the hassle of selling privately. The only reason I sold the FRS privately was because I had sentimental attachment to it and wanted to see it go to just the right home.
As it was the original plan was to trade the FRS for another after 4 years and then buy a Jag Type F as my retirement car. I threw that plan out the window about 2 years into the FRS. The Hakone is the perfect iteration of the car for my tastes and it will stay forever now. Sorry Jaguar you lost a sale!

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Other than a few very notable exceptions (2008 to 2012 Mazdas) cars totally rusting out here has not been an issue for about 20 years. There are loads of 10+ year old cars around that are at least visibly rust free. Once upon a time it was not uncommon too see 5 year old cars that were actually missing whole body panels to rust.
Winter driving does take it's toll on other parts though.

My last 4 cars all had so many miles on them that they were valueless at trade in anyway. I traded them anyway just to not have the hassle of selling privately. The only reason I sold the FRS privately was because I had sentimental attachment to it and wanted to see it go to just the right home.
As it was the original plan was to trade the FRS for another after 4 years and then buy a Jag Type F as my retirement car. I threw that plan out the window about 2 years into the FRS. The Hakone is the perfect iteration of the car for my tastes and it will stay forever now. Sorry Jaguar you lost a sale!

Until got totalled, dibs for differential

[2020BRZtS]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

the original plan was to trade the FRS for another after 4 years and then buy a Jag Type F as my retirement car.

Good call!

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...4&postcount=25

[RToyo86]

Swapped out the HKS dual resonated for a FT86MS catted and resonated. Catless life wasn't for me.

FT86 front pipe is a full 2.5".

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by RToyo86

Swapped out the HKS dual resonated for a FT86MS catted and resonated. Catless life wasn't for me.

FT86 front pipe is a full 2.5".

Sorry but can't find that front pipe, can you provide the link if possible?

[RToyo86]

Originally Posted by Teseo

Sorry but can't find that front pipe, can you provide the link if possible?

Here you go.

https://www.ft86motorsports.com/exha...s-86-gr86.html

[JD001]

Originally Posted by Teseo

Until got totalled, dibs for differential

See lots of Jagwaaars, driven by people of certain age.. just can't marry up the loud exhaust with the person driving.. They do sound good though...

[Sasquachulator]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Other than a few very notable exceptions (2008 to 2012 Mazdas) cars totally rusting out here has not been an issue for about 20 years. There are loads of 10+ year old cars around that are at least visibly rust free. Once upon a time it was not uncommon too see 5 year old cars that were actually missing whole body panels to rust.
Winter driving does take it's toll on other parts though.

My last 4 cars all had so many miles on them that they were valueless at trade in anyway. I traded them anyway just to not have the hassle of selling privately. The only reason I sold the FRS privately was because I had sentimental attachment to it and wanted to see it go to just the right home.
As it was the original plan was to trade the FRS for another after 4 years and then buy a Jag Type F as my retirement car. I threw that plan out the window about 2 years into the FRS. The Hakone is the perfect iteration of the car for my tastes and it will stay forever now. Sorry Jaguar you lost a sale!

It was probably for the best.
The Jag would likely see more time in the shop than in its natural environment....unless the shop IS its natural environment.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Other than a few very notable exceptions (2008 to 2012 Mazdas) cars totally rusting out here has not been an issue for about 20 years.

I was really using "rusting out" more as to what you referenced later (winter being hard on car parts in general). I suppose in the end most of that would be what I consider maintenance anyway, as you would expect suspension, etc to wear out over time.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I was really using "rusting out" more as to what you referenced later (winter being hard on car parts in general). I suppose in the end most of that would be what I consider maintenance anyway, as you would expect suspension, etc to wear out over time.

Oh rusting out was a very apt description for cars up here from the fifties through the late 90s. Only the last 20 years have they made things that can keep floors and trunks intact for more than 4 or 5 years.

[RToyo86]

Picked up a fujistubo authorize S axleback. Fitment is A+

[new2subaru]

Getting setup for "Track Mode"

New Rubber. DZ III and an old school set of SSR's Dropped 8lbs per corner! Can't wait to get out there

Trying for as much track time as possible for the rest of the season.

[NLSP]

Originally Posted by new2subaru

Getting setup for "Track Mode"

New Rubber. DZ III and an old school set of SSR's Dropped 8lbs per corner! Can't wait to get out there

Trying for as much track time as possible for the rest of the season.

Looks nice and beefy what's the size/specs on the wheels & tires?

[new2subaru]

Originally Posted by NLSP

Looks nice and beefy what's the size/specs on the wheels & tires?

16x7 +32 205/55 R16

Basically, stock width with some extra sidewall.