What is your first mod choice? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

russv · 08-30-2012, 02:19 PM

Shark fin, Grimspeed license relocation, exhaust tips, trunk liner

FBaxteR-S · 08-30-2012, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldolera

I don't know if this counts but I would do a full paint correction and permanent sealant coating first to protect the paint while it's still in pristine condition. Then a tint, and finally the other stuff like intake, exhaust, etc.

If this counts, I agree. I'm having it fully detailed and protected as I consider this essential to fully enjoying the car and its beauty for many years to come!

imravenit · 08-30-2012, 02:45 PM

I would not touch the car as of right now maybe after it gets some beating at the track (drifting) but im considering an exhaust right now .. Id like to feel how the car is bone stock so i can appreciate the numerous aftermarket replacement parts available..

Turbowned · 08-30-2012, 02:47 PM

First mod would be lowering springs or coilovers just because I hate the stock ride height. Then wheels and tires, then exhaust, then cosmetics, then other performance mods. I'd like to drive it between each mod to see what gain or benefit each thing offers, if any.

ngabdala · 08-30-2012, 02:48 PM

Just buy the ECUtek tuning kit from Visconti. Hold off on exhausts and cold air intakes until we see the results of who makes the best on the dyno with a tune. Also, we will be seeing intakes from Perrin and Nameless in the future and some by other companies. I would wait to see whose is the best. Take that $300-$370 on an intake alone and that's about half of the ECUtek kit price. The exhaust is too costly to buy not knowing which company makes the best one based on a tune.

The twins have only been out for a few months. Patience will be rewarded.

b.e · 08-30-2012, 02:51 PM

I want to make the rear fog light (red triangle) flash when I brake hard.

ill86 · 08-30-2012, 02:53 PM

Wheels/tires
Exhaust/intake
Suspension

The best mod of all is improving yourself as a driver!

JACK 8URT0N · 08-30-2012, 02:54 PM

Lighter wheels.

neutron256 · 08-30-2012, 03:00 PM

Now that I had several mods into my BRZ the two that I recommend most are:

1. Light weight crank pulley. It's afforadable and easy to install. It doesn't add power but it gives a noticable improvement to throttle response.

2. Visconti Stg 1 ECU flash. Pricey, and I wouldn't say it's a radical difference but it eliminates things like the torque dip, and takes everything else that's good about the engine and makes it a little better.

Opposed · 08-30-2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neutron256

Now that I had several mods into my BRZ the two that I recommend most are:

1. Light weight crank pulley. It's afforadable and easy to install. It doesn't add power but it gives a noticable improvement to throttle response.

2. Visconti Stg 1 ECU flash. Pricey, and I wouldn't say it's a radical difference but it eliminates things like the torque dip, and takes everything else that's good about the engine and makes it a little better.

Im with this guy, after the tune, I can't imagine driving a stock BRZ/FRS anymore...

Jeff86 · 08-30-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by engee

Driver mod.

^^

post_break · 08-30-2012, 03:08 PM

Pull the stupid snorkel. That was the first thing I did and haven't looked back since.

RebornS14 · 08-30-2012, 03:21 PM

coilovers, wheels, brake lines.

sbxjap · 08-30-2012, 03:23 PM

mostly cosmetic for me this year... custom shift knob, Grimmspeed oil cap, Perrin 2" antenna... and probably tint.

also got Perrin lightweight crank pulley and Perrin shifter bushing. Cusco upper strut bar with master cylinder brace.

Next year will be exhaust and intake. Wheels I'm gonna keep stock for a bit as that money would be used on my other car.

08-30-2012, 02:19 PM	#15
russv First 86 Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Argento Automatic Location: Northern California Posts: 1,127 Thanks: 1,069 Thanked 544 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Shark fin, Grimspeed license relocation, exhaust tips, trunk liner __________________ Life is short...NO BORING CARS

08-30-2012, 02:45 PM	#17
imravenit give us this day Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: AE86 - FRS Location: Three Stars & A Sun Posts: 404 Thanks: 138 Thanked 161 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would not touch the car as of right now maybe after it gets some beating at the track (drifting) but im considering an exhaust right now .. Id like to feel how the car is bone stock so i can appreciate the numerous aftermarket replacement parts available.. __________________

08-30-2012, 02:48 PM	#19
ngabdala Vortech Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ 6MT LTD Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 1,897 Thanked 467 Times in 283 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Just buy the ECUtek tuning kit from Visconti. Hold off on exhausts and cold air intakes until we see the results of who makes the best on the dyno with a tune. Also, we will be seeing intakes from Perrin and Nameless in the future and some by other companies. I would wait to see whose is the best. Take that $300-$370 on an intake alone and that's about half of the ECUtek kit price. The exhaust is too costly to buy not knowing which company makes the best one based on a tune. The twins have only been out for a few months. Patience will be rewarded. __________________ Powered by Vortech, ECS Tuning, and JDL Auto Design

08-30-2012, 02:53 PM	#21
ill86 VehicleDynamicsSpecialist Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: iG FR-S Location: illtuned / PittRace Posts: 750 Thanks: 1,185 Thanked 203 Times in 166 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wheels/tires Exhaust/intake Suspension The best mod of all is improving yourself as a driver! __________________ "The best track modification you can ever make is between the steering wheel and seat." - CSH

08-30-2012, 03:00 PM	#23
neutron256 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '13 GBS Subaru BRZ Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,030 Thanks: 680 Thanked 664 Times in 382 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Now that I had several mods into my BRZ the two that I recommend most are: 1. Light weight crank pulley. It's afforadable and easy to install. It doesn't add power but it gives a noticable improvement to throttle response. 2. Visconti Stg 1 ECU flash. Pricey, and I wouldn't say it's a radical difference but it eliminates things like the torque dip, and takes everything else that's good about the engine and makes it a little better. __________________ -Fortes fortuna adiuvat (Fortune favors the bold)

08-30-2012, 03:21 PM	#27
RebornS14 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: S14K Location: Cerritos, Ca Posts: 32 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	coilovers, wheels, brake lines.

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