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[humfrz]

Well, hello again ...... I see you do have more words ....

Ahhhh......yes, many "mods" are to be had for your new machine.

However, I would wait and drive it until the break in period is over before you do any suspension, wheels or performance mods. You may find it to be rather stable and quick, the way it came off the boat.....

Then decide what you want it to do (DD, canyon carver, autoX, track, etc)

If you are going to use as a daily driver plus some spirited adventures out in the countryside, you may wish to look into some different tires; maybe a drop in, free flow air filter (like a K&N) (makes it a bit more responsive); maybe a cat-back or axle back exhaust system (to give it a sports car sound)(a brand called "nameless" has some good options) ..... there, that should get ya started....

humfrz

[kALMIGHTY]

Welcome!
Post pictures of your ride!

[N1rve]

I don't live that far from you... but it really depends on what MODs you want. I know a good tint guy to do my tints and clear bra, a good auto body shop that does my paint work, and also a good tire shop for all my tire needs.

[mgweatherly]

Originally Posted by humfrz

....... mgweatherly ....... back to fun driving!

I like that "my kids have grown (enough)" .....

With my kids (3) grown enough was at age 18 - they couldn't wait to escape my rule ....

So, you have some driving trips planned come spring/summer ..??

humfrz

Thanks for the welcome. My three boys range in age from 12 to 18. One is gone to college, which is how I justified selling my Lexus IS300 (my 4-door Supra). I've already taken one 800 mile road trip with my 12 year old. He grins almost as wide as I do when riding in the car. I'm pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the car is on long trips.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by mgweatherly

........... I've already taken one 800 mile road trip with my 12 year old. He grins almost as wide as I do when riding in the car. I'm pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the car is on long trips.

Yep, we have found the FR-S quite comfortable on long trips (although we have just taken one 2500 mile trip).

Of course, after climbing out of our miata, after 88,000 miles (including several > 5,000 mile trips), almost anything would be more comfortable ....

I'll bet all three of your boys have dibs on your FR-S, after you upgrade to a new, more powerful one, in a couple of years.

humfrz

[k.houan]

HI!

[ZOMFGAARON]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, hello again ...... I see you do have more words ....

Ahhhh......yes, many "mods" are to be had for your new machine.

However, I would wait and drive it until the break in period is over before you do any suspension, wheels or performance mods. You may find it to be rather stable and quick, the way it came off the boat.....

Then decide what you want it to do (DD, canyon carver, autoX, track, etc)

If you are going to use as a daily driver plus some spirited adventures out in the countryside, you may wish to look into some different tires; maybe a drop in, free flow air filter (like a K&N) (makes it a bit more responsive); maybe a cat-back or axle back exhaust system (to give it a sports car sound)(a brand called "nameless" has some good options) ..... there, that should get ya started....

humfrz

Yes of course like I said I'm babying her now and will for long while. The car has some nice power to it. But going from driving a 350z to this I can defiantly feel the difference maybe it'll feel nicer once its done with the break in. I was looking at some k&n air filters is it that noticeable of a difference?

The goal of this car is to a DD rocket bunny v1 with the v2 rocket bunny spoiler. 👍


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[ZOMFGAARON]

Originally Posted by N1rve

I don't live that far from you... but it really depends on what MODs you want. I know a good tint guy to do my tints and clear bra, a good auto body shop that does my paint work, and also a good tire shop for all my tire needs.

Really do you know how much he'd charge to tint all my windows or can you PM me his contact info?



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[humfrz]

Originally Posted by ZOMFGAARON

........... I was looking at some k&n air filters is it that noticeable of a difference?.....

I believe so. The only reason I say "believe" is that the air turned cold around here, just when I dropped in the K&N filter ..... so, I'm not sure if it was the filter, the cooler air or the fact that I paid $50 for the filter ..... that made my FR-S seem more responsive and run up quicker at higher rpms....

humfrz

[BIGBUCKIT]

Been creeping on here for about a month now and learning the ways of you weirdos. Anyways now I am a member and fellow "weirdo" from Amarillo Texas driving a red BRZ. dont mind my crude sense of humor.
thanks mayn!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by BIGBUCKIT

Been creeping on here for about a month now and learning the ways of you weirdos. Anyways now I am a member and fellow "weirdo" from Amarillo Texas driving a red BRZ. dont mind my crude sense of humor.
thanks mayn!

Oh.....my ......

Creeping and not just lurking .....

Weirdos ...... huh! Well, ya, you got many of us pegged ....

.... to the clan.

humfrz

[BIGBUCKIT]

Thanks to you!!! I feel so official now.

[Jimmy2Moots]

G'day all,
Just saying hi. Another Toyota 86 owner...well, waiting for delivery. I have on the way a 2014 GTS 6sp manual in Pegasus White, with Aero kit. In the garage I have matt black T-badges, TRD shift knob, Valenti smoked tail lights, GReddy carbon bonnet dampers and a set of 18" XXR527s in matt black. Not due vehicle delivery until March '14, but will be sure to keep lurking and post pics as soon as I can.
Cheers
Jimmy

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Jimmy2Moots

G'day all,
Just saying hi. Another Toyota 86 owner...well, waiting for delivery. .....

WELCOME, Jimmy2Moots ....

Well, I think you get the prize for a leg up on mods ....

Dang, at that rate, hard telling how much stuff you will have in your garage before March!

humfrz