Civicdrivr's Asphalt MT FR-S Picture and Build Thread - Update 2014-09-17

[civicdrivr]

Not a whole lot has changed since winter decided to show up, so shes nestled neatly in the garage.



But last weekend we got some nice weather, so my friend and I went to take some pictures.







This is one my friend took:



2013-02-02 - Installed the @GrimmSpeed hood struts.

Before with ugly hood prop:



After with nice, new struts:





If you've been on the fence about getting hood struts, get them from Grimmspeed. They actually put thought behind the product.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22658

Modifications As of 2/2/2013
- Grimmspeed license plate relocation kit
- SolarGard Ultra Performance 60 (front), Ultra Performance 40 (rear)
- Clear bra covering bumper, hood, fenders, behind each wheel, a-pillars, trunk opening, gas door, and mirrors
- FR-S emblem removed from trunk lid
- Volk CE28N-L 18x8.5 +44mm wheels
- Rays locking lug nuts
- Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec 225/40-18
- WC Lathewerks Stainless Steel Piston shift knob
- Morimoto RetroQuik projector retrofit kit w/ 5000k bulbs
- Nokya Yellow high beam bulbs
- Subaru Homelink Mirror
- Fortune Auto 500 coilovers
- Perrin Lightweight Crank Pulley
- Perrin Polyurethane Shifter Bushing
- OEM Mud Gaurds
- Five Axis Design trunk spoiler
- eBay 1.5" antenna
- Visconti Stage 1 RaceRom (currently v1.05)
- Airaid Air Intake Kit
- SRT Catted Header Back Exhaust
- Toyota Clear Sidemarker Lights
- Chrome Turn Signal and Marker Bulbs
- BPS Short Shifter
- Crawford Air/Oil Separator
- Unknown Brand Fender Bolts
- BPS Red Anodized Reverse Lockout Mechanism
- Modified OEM Airbox Snorkel
- Grimmspeed Hood Struts

My not-so-current mileage update, but I havent driven it much since this picture was taken on the 17th of January:

[tdoggy57]

Love everything about it man, looking great. Makes me want to get a spoiler.

[Meehow86]

Wait a minute, I've seen this car before ... on Acurazine. Looks good!

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by Meehow86

Wait a minute, I've seen this car before ... on Acurazine. Looks good!

Thanks! What's your name over on Azine?

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[Meehow86]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Thanks! What's your name over on Azine?

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mikeschicagoRL, I'm usually over in the Automotive News section but I do occasionally wander over to Car Talk and check out your ride (the lone Azine FR-S for those wondering).

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by Meehow86

mikeschicagoRL, I'm usually over in the Automotive News section but I do occasionally wander over to Car Talk and check out your ride (the lone Azine FR-S for those wondering).

I know you! You still have the MX5 right?

Sent from my Nexus 4

[Meehow86]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

I know you! You still have the MX5 right?

Sent from my Nexus 4

Haha, yep, still got it. At least until I get a good trade offer when looking for a FR-S.

[civicdrivr]

Nice! Heh, now that Im on the forum on my desktop, I can see that you have the car listed in your profile.

[OrbitalEllipses]

20K miles? Good god.

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

20K miles? Good god.

Its slowed quite a lot as winter has been making an appearance.

Yesterday marked the 9 month anniversary of owning it, and this is the current mileage:



Thats less then 400 miles in the past month. New record!!

[OrbitalEllipses]

What do you for a living? I'd probably off myself if I drove that much.

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

What do you for a living? I'd probably off myself if I drove that much.

I'm a system admin at three customer sites, and I occasionally take service calls outside of the data centers when needed. Thankfully I've been driving my other car so I can spare the FRS from the crappy weather.

My average mileage dropped a lot over the past year, I used to average about 35k miles each year. Luckily my employer reimburses me for mileage, otherwise I don't think I'd keep this job.

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[FullTuneZN6]

@civicdrivr what color are your ce28n's? they look like the formula silver or are they that mercury silver color? or some other color? they look nice with the square set up

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by FullTuneZN6

@civicdrivr what color are your ce28n's? they look like the formula silver or are they that mercury silver color? or some other color? they look nice with the square set up

Thanks! I'll have to double check, but I believe they are gun metal. Mercury silver is a bit brighter.

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