Who else keeps their FR-S stock? - Page 12 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

LucidMomentum · 02-12-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideways&Smiling

WedsSport TC105Ns or Enkei RPF1s are light, cheap, and a million times better looking. You don't have to go with crazy expensive Volks, Advans, etc....

My Slate Blue Rota SS10s (Yes, they are repros, but good ones) only cost me 900$. They really bring out the car I feel.

I love the TRD / STi wheels for the twins though. But, I love blue more

MikeM7 · 02-12-2015, 07:54 PM

It's kind of funny that almost every post that claims their car is stock comes with a caveat. "Mine's stock other than this.. and that.. and I might get those later".

Almost everyone wants to personalize at least a little bit so their car is unique to them. Even if it's just tinted windows or an armrest, you still felt like something was missing, and it's still modded imho.

I absolutely love the car, wouldn't trade it for anything, but I felt like it needed a few things. The silver interior trim, particularly around the gps, are hideous imo. Well worth a couple hundred bucks to swap it all out with black and a matching arm rest. The speakers are weak, it could use a little power, and I don't like the glaring orange side markers on an otherwise white, black, and red color scheme.

I'm putting about 2k into to it to change it from a great car to my perfect car, and I'm going to dd it for a good 5 years at least. I'm keeping it clean and don't anticipate any trouble selling it. Will I recoup my 2k+? Don't really care. Most of the things I buy are electronics that depreciate in 5 years anyway. I don't see much difference between a 600 dollar playstation and a 600 dollar header.

That said, I had a bone stock mustang, RX-8, and wrangler and barely gave mods a thought. Different situation, different finances, different goals. Before I just wanted something nice to drive, now I want my dream car. To each their own.

Edit: I should mention, When I took my Wrangler with a burn hole, tree branch scratches down the sides, and a cracked windshield to carmax, they told me it was the cleanest Jeep they'd ever seen and offered me blue book value for excellent condition. I'm pretty sure it's because it was bone stock... so there's that.

M12Power · 02-14-2015, 08:24 PM

I'm leasing my FR-S, so it's going to stay completely stock. I think the car is pretty much perfect for what it is, so no need to change anything, and I've never been a fan of aftermarket mods anyway...

yaguphire · 02-14-2015, 08:32 PM

I didn't like how quiet the exhaust was so I wanted muffler delete axle back. Like it ever since this change.

Hot Lava · 02-14-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by yaguphire

I didn't like how quiet the exhaust was so I wanted muffler delete axle back. Like it ever since this change.

But now your neighbors hate you. Good trade off.

beatgenie · 02-16-2015, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeM7

It's kind of funny that almost every post that claims their car is stock comes with a caveat. "Mine's stock other than this.. and that.. and I might get those later".

Almost everyone wants to personalize at least a little bit so their car is unique to them. Even if it's just tinted windows or an armrest, you still felt like something was missing, and it's still modded imho.

I absolutely love the car, wouldn't trade it for anything, but I felt like it needed a few things. The silver interior trim, particularly around the gps, are hideous imo. Well worth a couple hundred bucks to swap it all out with black and a matching arm rest. The speakers are weak, it could use a little power, and I don't like the glaring orange side markers on an otherwise white, black, and red color scheme.

I'm putting about 2k into to it to change it from a great car to my perfect car, and I'm going to dd it for a good 5 years at least. I'm keeping it clean and don't anticipate any trouble selling it. Will I recoup my 2k+? Don't really care. Most of the things I buy are electronics that depreciate in 5 years anyway. I don't see much difference between a 600 dollar playstation and a 600 dollar header.

That said, I had a bone stock mustang, RX-8, and wrangler and barely gave mods a thought. Different situation, different finances, different goals. Before I just wanted something nice to drive, now I want my dream car. To each their own.

Edit: I should mention, When I took my Wrangler with a burn hole, tree branch scratches down the sides, and a cracked windshield to carmax, they told me it was the cleanest Jeep they'd ever seen and offered me blue book value for excellent condition. I'm pretty sure it's because it was bone stock... so there's that.

I don't really consider tint and an armrest a "mod"....those are dealer upgrades. We just have different definitions of a mod. By your definition, adding an air freshener would be a mod.

Hotrodheart · 02-16-2015, 07:53 PM

Mine is stock, 'cept for the spoiler, tint, and rear bumper sticker. The car already had all that stuff before I found it, although I DO like the spoiler.

sledheadguy · 02-16-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hot Lava

The Antiriced of course. Actually what I plan for the future is fog lights and exhaust tips. Though minor those are the two points where the car begs improvement. Thinking there are many others out there planning on keeping it stock. People who mod are just more active on the forum. Oh, and new wheels. Can't forget that.

we are thinking the same

Ultramaroon · 02-17-2015, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by beatgenie

I don't really consider tint and an armrest a "mod"....those are dealer upgrades. We just have different definitions of a mod. By your definition, adding an air freshener would be a mod.

I haven't vacuumed my car since I bought it and there's some shit I left in the back seat. Does that count?

Dadhawk · 02-17-2015, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by beatgenie

I don't really consider tint and an armrest a "mod"....those are dealer upgrades. We just have different definitions of a mod. By your definition, adding an air freshener would be a mod.

Well, it depends on the group doing the "judging". There are Concourse events where even the wrong type of screw holding on a fender will get you dinged.

I've wondered if the fact that the window sticker states "FULL TANK OF GAS" on the FR-S, if that would lead to points off in a really strict competition.

Tcoat · 02-17-2015, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I haven't vacuumed my car since I bought it and there's some shit I left in the back seat. Does that count?

Sarlacc · 02-17-2015, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I haven't vacuumed my car since I bought it...

Me neither! Mine is coming up on 2 years and 40.000km through 9 countries, and I've just given the carpets a quick shake once or twice.
And it's bone stock except for wheels, shorty antenna, armrest, phone mount and steering wheel badge.

NOHOME · 02-17-2015, 10:39 AM

I still have whatever dirt or debris was in or on the car when it left the factory. (plus whatever has been added in over two years of driving) Cant get less modified than that! Ask my wife, vacuum cleaner technology is way beyond my skill-set.

Ultramaroon · 02-17-2015, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarlacc

Me neither! Mine is coming up on 2 years and 40.000km through 9 countries, and I've just given the carpets a quick shake once or twice.
And it's bone stock except for wheels, shorty antenna, armrest, phone mount and steering wheel badge.

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Originally Posted by NOHOME

I still have whatever dirt or debris was in or on the car when it left the factory. (plus whatever has been added in over two years of driving) Cant get less modified than that! Ask my wife, vacuum cleaner technology is way beyond my skill-set.

Yaaay us!

And Tony, no, just no. Fuck you. I can't unsee that.

02-12-2015, 07:54 PM	#156
MikeM7 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited White Location: San Antonio Posts: 356 Thanks: 91 Thanked 192 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's kind of funny that almost every post that claims their car is stock comes with a caveat. "Mine's stock other than this.. and that.. and I might get those later". Almost everyone wants to personalize at least a little bit so their car is unique to them. Even if it's just tinted windows or an armrest, you still felt like something was missing, and it's still modded imho. I absolutely love the car, wouldn't trade it for anything, but I felt like it needed a few things. The silver interior trim, particularly around the gps, are hideous imo. Well worth a couple hundred bucks to swap it all out with black and a matching arm rest. The speakers are weak, it could use a little power, and I don't like the glaring orange side markers on an otherwise white, black, and red color scheme. I'm putting about 2k into to it to change it from a great car to my perfect car, and I'm going to dd it for a good 5 years at least. I'm keeping it clean and don't anticipate any trouble selling it. Will I recoup my 2k+? Don't really care. Most of the things I buy are electronics that depreciate in 5 years anyway. I don't see much difference between a 600 dollar playstation and a 600 dollar header. That said, I had a bone stock mustang, RX-8, and wrangler and barely gave mods a thought. Different situation, different finances, different goals. Before I just wanted something nice to drive, now I want my dream car. To each their own. Edit: I should mention, When I took my Wrangler with a burn hole, tree branch scratches down the sides, and a cracked windshield to carmax, they told me it was the cleanest Jeep they'd ever seen and offered me blue book value for excellent condition. I'm pretty sure it's because it was bone stock... so there's that. Last edited by MikeM7; 02-12-2015 at 08:15 PM.

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