JoeBoxer FR-S build thread

[JoeBoxer]

4 packages came in today, stereo stuff was as excellent as expected but 1 of my DRL bulbs was defective. My center console trim plates color was off too so they are being returned for a simple black/white piece. Should have some new pics this weekend.

Tune file should be here tomorrow as well, been waiting 2 months i hope it's worth it.

[JoeBoxer]

Update time: Have flashes from FA20 and Visconti, need to do some datalogging with FA20, Visconti tune looks good but FA20 feels a little stronger. LED DRL's from Concept Three look great.
Next mods on the list:
Motive Autowerks/Turn In Concepts Master Cylinder brace, group buy available but even max price is $60 which is more reasonable than some others for sale.

Whiteline front strut tower brace and Perrin lower control arm braces, i'm not ready to replace any bushings yet but hoping this will tighten things up a little.

Works Exhale Resonated Axleback exhaust until Motiv catback comes out, intake will either be a silicone intake tube such as Zeta or the AEM or Perrin intake systems.

[wtout86]

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

MSBassPro SQ subwoofer is here and some weird looking package from Westport CT, anybody heard of this @Visconti guy?

Got any pics of the sub box in the trunk? I am really interested in this system after reading some reviews.

[JoeBoxer]

I will take some tomorrow, it fits nicely up under the rear deck but you do lose a little trunk space. You can remove it really quickly if you need to though. It sounds great I had to add some sound deadening though because it puts out some bass.

[JoeBoxer]

Originally Posted by wtout86

Got any pics of the sub box in the trunk? I am really interested in this system after reading some reviews.

[wtout86]

That's great. More room left that I was expecting. How's it handle spirited driving? Does it move around at all?

[JoeBoxer]

Some new pics, i'm not a photographer and these were taken with an iphone 4 but i thought they came out pretty well.

[JoeBoxer]

Originally Posted by wtout86

That's great. More room left that I was expecting. How's it handle spirited driving? Does it move around at all?

I had to take the Scion trunk mat out and i put a couple strips of velcro on the bottom and it's very solid. The velcro wouldn't stick to the mat for some reason.

I have the Overpipe from Motiv Concepts on the way, intake tube and filter from Perrin should be in soon and then i will send some logs to FA20Club. The MXP exhaust really allowed the Motiv test pipe to wake the car up i can't wait to see what it will do with the overpipe, intake, and new tune file.

[MrBodyMassage]

How much volume did the Motiv test pipe add to the stock exhaust when you still had it on? Did it make it audible? Did you get the catted or non-catted pipe?

[JoeBoxer]

Originally Posted by MrBodyMassage

How much volume did the Motiv test pipe add to the stock exhaust when you still had it on? Did it make it audible? Did you get the catted or non-catted pipe?

It does make it audible, i have the test pipe (non catted) and i was pretty happy with the sound before the cat back. It's very livable on a daily basis and i would highly recommend it, if you are shopping for cat backs too though be careful because the test pipe and a non resonated exhaust "might" get a little raspy. I would say if you get a non resonated exhaust to stick with the catted or like mine non catted and resonated.

[MrBodyMassage]

Thanks for the reply Joe. Did it make the stock exhaust at all raspy?

[JoeBoxer]

Originally Posted by MrBodyMassage

Thanks for the reply Joe. Did it make the stock exhaust at all raspy?

I wouldn't call it raspy, it did add a little growl and you could hear it on cold starts. I see you are in memphis i want to arrange a Little Rock/Memphis meet somewhere in between, or maybe Tunica? Probably after the first of the year though.

[JoeBoxer]

Found my next set of wheels, going to not post them in the wheel section trying to get them first but we'll see. 1/4" narrower than my current wheels but should be lighter. Top ones are 8.5", bottom are 8" i bet they won't be near as concave in that size though.




also thinking about these Rota SVN's in 18x9 +40 Hyper Black

[JoeBoxer]

Installed my Motiv Overpipe today, changed the oil with Motul 300v, rear end service with Motul Gear oil, rotated the tires and cleaned the inside of my wheels and the brake calipers. Got it home and washed and waxed also, if i had a girlfriend right now she would probably be jealous.