Completely stock 2016 FR-S, what would you do first?

[southside iraq]

install a turbo!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Yoshoobaroo]

For a mild street car I'd recommend:

-OEM front camber bolts
-Wheels/tires (max performance summers)
-Sway bars
-Header + tune

Other than that, is say it's up to your personal taste. Some people get stiffer bushings, others hate them. I guess aero falls under that too.


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[mrg666]

Tires and, maybe, wheels, first. If you decide to change wheels too, think about 17" vs 18" before tires.
Skip everything else, and, Jackson Racing supercharging with oil cooler second.
I am only suggesting what I did. You thought your car was good? It will be a totally new, and better, one after these.

[MisterSheep]

One of my favorite mods was my wheels and tires. Transforms the car.

[KR-S]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Drive it.

I have followed this advice for almost 3 years.

[Overdrive]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Drive it.

+1. This way you can know how it feels already so when you finally do your first mod(s) you'll appreciate what they do for the car more.

As for what I really think you first mod should be, it's a far from glamorous or (visually) noticeable one. Tires. Always tires.

[Derek J]

Originally Posted by Overdrive

+1. This way you can know how it feels already so when you finally do your first mod(s) you'll appreciate what they do for the car more.

As for what I really think you first mod should be, it's a far from glamorous or (visually) noticeable one. Tires. Always tires.

The tires are basically new but any suggestions for what to look at when I am ready to replace them?

[zizon93]

get an exhaust that's a must. and you have no idea how clear sidemarker would make your car visually more attractive than oem amber one does.

[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

I did the interior first so it's a nicer place to be in. Titanium shift knob, lot of carbon.

After that I got the spoiler, wheels and tires. Transformed the car visually and dynamically.

After that I got the exhaust. Now it sounds like a proper sports car.

Then I got another spoiler, this time a wing. Then new tail lights. At some point I'll be going forced induction.

[guybo]

Originally Posted by Derek J

So my car is currently 100% stock and I am wondering opinions from people on what I should do to it first.


Suggestions?

What's most important to you? What will local laws and regs let you get away with? As i understand Cali is a nazi state as far as car modifications and emissions is concerned so you may be limited.

First thing I did was to address the lack of power and power dip. Intake/header/exhaust/tune. Intake is probably the least important of that group, but there's power to be had there. the catback exhaust doesn't do much for power. The cats do rob a lot of power. Tune does a lot. Read this post by Steve99- he knows everything http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81493

[ImAdopted]

Originally Posted by humfrz

There ya go!

I'd suggest you set a course for Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada.

No matter what route you take to get there or how you come back, it will be a beautiful drive .....


humfrz

as someone who lives a few hours away i HIGHLY recommend doing so, or Banff National Park also in Alberta

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

There ya go!

I'd suggest you set a course for Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada.

No matter what route you take to get there or how you come back, it will be a beautiful drive .....


humfrz

Originally Posted by ImAdopted

as someone who lives a few hours away i HIGHLY recommend doing so, or Banff National Park also in Alberta

As long as you don't have to pass through Saskatchewan!

[TrackRider54]

I've owned a lot of cars and motorcycles over the years, and as a die hard gear head I'll give you some sage advice.

1) If you buy a vehicle, then have to make a bunch of changes to it, you bought the wrong car.

Take a stock 86/BRZ/FRS you pay $26k for. Start adding exhaust, tune, wheels, tires, superchargers, lights, etc....and you're going to ring up a big tab that could have been used to buy a much more upmarket car in the first place.

2) Only address things YOU see as problems

Spend a lot of time behind the wheel and less time on internet forums. This will keep you from falling into the trap of "perceived problems". You'll see people talk about poor performance, big torque dips, noises, handling issues, bad tires, etc. Best thing to do is form your own opinion and address the shortcomings YOU feel.

3) Function over form

Why do you drive? Do you do it so you can cruise the boulevard and have everyone look at you? Do you crave the rush of a well executed turn on a twisty road? Do you love the interaction between man and machine? If you are just an attention seeker, skip this section...you won't get it. If, however, you are a real gear head that knows it's more important for your car to perform than it is to look good, you know that spending money on flashy bits gets you nothing. If it doesn't make it handle better, stop faster, or go faster....don't buy it.

4) Save money for maintenance

A poorly maintained vehicle won't perform as well as one in top shape. Suspension bits, tires, brakes, fluids, etc....all wear over time. Be careful replacing things with aftermarket parts. As strange as it seems, often times aftermarket bits don't really increase performance as much as you think and in some cases may actually make it worse.

5) Keep it clean and protected

Dirt is harmful to the paint and accumulated dirt on your engine can make it run hotter too. Invest in a good car cover, even if you have a garage. Wash your care BEFORE you go for a drive and touch it up after. You don't want to put a car away immediately after washing it as you'll end up with water sitting in crevices.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

As long as you don't have to pass through Saskatchewan!
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I see ......that looks sorta like driving across South Dakota ......

However, since the OP is starting from Northern California, I doubt he would be crossing Saskatchewan ......

Reminds me a of a Back-in-the-day story, about 10 years ago.

It was a HOT summer day in July and we were on a trip from Seattle to Saint Louis, crossing South Dakota on I-90, in our Miata (top down, of course).

There was two motorcycles (large touring bikes) with a man and woman on each one, that we were playing tag with. The one gal on the back of one bike kept taking off her top when they would pass us, then she would put it back on.

Of course, my NC Miata could have caught up ....... buuuuut, noooooo, mrs humfrz wouldn't let me ......

Late that afternoon, all three vehicles pulled into a Super 8 motel in this small town. As I was walking up to the office to register, I just had to say "hi" to those folks.

YIKES! One of the girls, arms, that were bare, looked like a piece of meat that was being BBQd. One of the fellows face looked like he had walked into a blast furnace.

Sorta like the Canadians do when they see someone who is looking like their nose is getting frost bit, I mentioned that he should seriously consider having his face looked at in the local clinic. He thanked me for my concern.

I didn't get a chance to see the girls nipples, to see if they were sunburnt ....


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humfrz