Aaaannnd...done.

[OmarGC]

2jzgte, decent sized single(supporting mods), volks, bride, bunch of suspension/bushings, brembos... It'll be when I sell it or die lol

[jarviz]

Originally Posted by tennisfreak

My changes:

I'd skip on the CAI, engine pulleys, and possibly even the catback (hard to count that out for sure as I love the way it sounds)

Why are you regretting the engine pulley? I'm thinking of getting the grimspeed one.

[Dihudaxia]

I would have gotten a quieter CBE, skipped the short antenna and just gone straight for coilovers rather than muck about with springs then eventually coils.

Aside from that, no changes.

[Brndn704]

A true car enthusiast is never "done". He will always find something to tinker with.

[ZionsWrath]

I would have bought square wheels for the street instead of my 8.5 9.5 stagger. This would have allowed me to have my street set to use as my rain track day set. Also the stagger wheels don't fit in the folded back seat with my track gear.

Otherwise I am happy with my mods

Did first few track days on OEM tires and XP10/rbf 600. I would say I DO NOT regret upgrading pads and fluid before my first event seeing the people with smoking stock brakes.

Happy with my RE11A on 17x8 PF01 wheels

Happy with my AP Sprint front brakes

Happy with my SS brake lines

I have Racesang top mounts and SPL rear LCA to install so verdict pending on those, can't see why I wouldn't like them though.

To do list is oil cooler and maybe a P3 vent gauge, planning that before next track season.

[jvincent]

Originally Posted by bobsacamenoh

Anyone done modding. Looking back at it, with all your successes and mistakes...If you could turn back time and have the knowledge you have now, how would your build look?

Very simple mods so far, so not done yet. I don't regret any of them.

Cosmetic: Shark fin antenna, Raceseng Ashiko shift knob.

Performance/track related: OFT, SS brake lines, Whiteline bushings (rear sub-frame, diff mount, shifter) , brake pads (track set)

Performance / Cosmetic: Enkei PF01 18x8.5 w/ Hankook V12

Coming soon: OFH, steering rack bushings, hood struts, coilovers, rear diffuser

[WhiteFRS69]

i keep telling myself to not mod the car
ive only done a few personally things, some engine bay bling, little cheap things like so,

i keep looking at Exhaust/suspension set ups, dont know if im gonna bite the bullet or not, decisions decisions

[tennisfreak]

Originally Posted by jarviz

Why are you regretting the engine pulley? I'm thinking of getting the grimspeed one.

Its not that I "regret" the engine pulley but rather if I could do it again I'd just pocket that money and use it for more meaningful upgrades.

The pulleys (I did a kit not just one) are more bling than anything else.

To be honest I am happiest with my subtle cosmetic and comfort mods than anything else and would not have touched any of the performance mods at all.

My wheels I would keep because A. I love the way they look and B. They lowered weight ~4 lbs each.

My far and away favorite mod is the SARD seat covers. They put a smile on my face every time I see them and then another smile on my face every time I sit on them.
They make the interior of my car look nicer, stay clean much easier than the crap stock fabric, and the padding on the back keeps me from sinking quite so far down where the shoulder bolsters bother me.

I guess my views have changed since I have bought a super sport motorcycle. Now I take it to the track for my fun.
When I started with my car I had grand visions of getting every last ounce of performance out of it (eventually) and taking it to the track.
Now the vision for my car is to just drive it when I cant ride my bike and enjoy it for what it is.

The car is more than enough fun stock (performance wise) and I don't need it to go any faster.

(the other thing that bothers me is when I go to get rid of my car I will have to take all the mods back off which will be a PITA)

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Ummm that doesn't need a time machine just loads of $$$$$$.

And knowing what you want. If he wanted an "affordable" GTR, he shoulda got a STi. The '86 is on the opposite end of the sports car spectrum

[the new guy]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

I think I'm pretty close to being "done". Was looking to do a track-focused build, with an emphasis on durability.

Mods:

- JDL thermal coated catless header
- JDL overpipe
- MF catted/resonated frontpipe
- Perrin resonated catback

Have an exhaust video? I have the catless JDL EL and was thinking of running the same setup.

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by the new guy

Have an exhaust video? I have the catless JDL EL and was thinking of running the same setup.

Not of the current setup. I'll try to get a video in a few weeks, but I can tell you it sounds good. Pretty mellow most of the time, but when you get on it, it gets loud and aggressive. Mine is the UEL though, so I get that off-beat Subaru cadence.

[Lateral G]

Subscribed. My 13 is new to me and stock. Still enjoying it and planning upgrades carefully. Hope to learn from other's experiences.

[Chad86]

Anyone regret purchasing the OFT?
I haven't purchased it yet, as I am still debating. I am planning to eventually go with a supercharger, but want to wait out my warranty.

[Koa]

Originally Posted by Lateral G

Subscribed. My 13 is new to me and stock. Still enjoying it and planning upgrades carefully. Hope to learn from other's experiences.

This thread should help get some additional insights

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79300