Worth tuning an automatic FRS? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dp3 · 12-12-2016, 04:10 PM

Hey guys, i'm kindda new to this but my dad recently got me an FRS for graduation but it's an automatic because I daily commute to LA a lot so i'm always in traffic. I have always been a fan of Rocket Bunny kit but would it be worth it if I start fixing up my car but it's an automatic? thoughts?

KDad2 · 12-12-2016, 04:17 PM

Drive the car. Get used to it. Do some research. The forum answer your question it will.

There are plenty of "tuned" automatics out there.

bababooey · 12-12-2016, 04:19 PM

its only changing how the engine runs, you may be less likely to notice the increase as compared to manual due to gearing.

cant answer for sure cause mt>at

FX86 · 12-12-2016, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dp3

Hey guys, i'm kindda new to this but my dad recently got me an FRS for graduation but it's an automatic because I daily commute to LA a lot so i'm always in traffic. I have always been a fan of Rocket Bunny kit but would it be worth it if I start fixing up my car but it's an automatic? thoughts?

so you got an automatic because you will be stuck in traffic pretty much most of the time...what exactly would you do with a tuned 400HP+ car stuck in traffic?

seems like a waste

Impureclient · 12-12-2016, 04:22 PM

swarb · 12-12-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dp3

Hey guys, i'm kindda new to this but my dad recently got me an FRS for graduation but it's an automatic because I daily commute to LA a lot so i'm always in traffic. I have always been a fan of Rocket Bunny kit but would it be worth it if I start fixing up my car but it's an automatic? thoughts?

Congrats!
Ask your Dad, since he got it for you. I don't think he will like you messing with a brand new car. Asking him is the only way to find out what he thinks.

new2subaru · 12-12-2016, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by swarb

Congrats!
Ask your Dad, since he got it for you. I don't think he will like you messing with a brand new car. Asking him is the only way to find out what he thinks.

Depends on the Father, I'd be right there by his side.

Impureclient · 12-12-2016, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by new2subaru

Depends on the Father, I'd be right there by his side.

This isn't a dating website and besides how do you even know his father likes you when you two haven't met?

new2subaru · 12-12-2016, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Impureclient

This isn't a dating website and besides how do you even know his father likes you when you two haven't met?

8RZ · 12-12-2016, 04:40 PM

Keep it stock for DD, buy Miata (in manual) for a fun project car.

Leonardo · 12-12-2016, 04:40 PM

I drive an auto. I love it!

I have added a few things to make mine "better".
Tint
New speakers + sub
Wheels and tires
Lowered 1"
Leather interior

Under my hood is stock. I have had many modded cars, IMO, they are not as reliable and usually do not run as good as stock. Just saying...

If power is your number one concern, expect to spend tons of money. And possibly not have your car running for short (long) periods of time.

Good luck!

Where is my damn popcorn? There it is

fitcious · 12-12-2016, 04:51 PM

I have an auto and I love it. Leave it stock and mod if after the 3 years warranty has passed. no go for RB kit...tearing up your fenders will drop the value of your car

FR-Sky · 12-12-2016, 05:40 PM

wow, my parent never got me a car, i paid every cars out of my own pocket....congratz?
if you got an automatic because you stuck in traffic, then you dont like your car enough.
I drive a stick, and I stuck 1 hour to work in the morning and 1 hour going home 5 days a week and i enjoy it.

P.S You can do whatever the hell you like with your car without other's opinion

geezerbrzeezer · 12-12-2016, 06:14 PM

AT here as well, and I've had a half dozen MT's in my driveway over the years. Done with shoving in a clutch - makes as much sense as cranking a handle to start my car, vs pushing a button.

As to whether you should tune, I have only one comment: you have one cool dad!!

As for the RB kit - I couldn't live with walking up to my car everyday and seeing the 'rivets'.

12-12-2016, 04:10 PM	#1
Dp3 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Drives: FRS Location: california Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Worth tuning an automatic FRS? Hey guys, i'm kindda new to this but my dad recently got me an FRS for graduation but it's an automatic because I daily commute to LA a lot so i'm always in traffic. I have always been a fan of Rocket Bunny kit but would it be worth it if I start fixing up my car but it's an automatic? thoughts?

12-12-2016, 05:40 PM	#13
FR-Sky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S 10 series [755] Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,189 Thanks: 385 Thanked 390 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	wow, my parent never got me a car, i paid every cars out of my own pocket....congratz? if you got an automatic because you stuck in traffic, then you dont like your car enough. I drive a stick, and I stuck 1 hour to work in the morning and 1 hour going home 5 days a week and i enjoy it. P.S You can do whatever the hell you like with your car without other's opinion Last edited by FR-Sky; 12-12-2016 at 07:11 PM.

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12-12-2016, 04:17 PM	#2
KDad2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013 Raven Location: Texas Posts: 485 Thanks: 202 Thanked 345 Times in 183 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Drive the car. Get used to it. Do some research. The forum answer your question it will. There are plenty of "tuned" automatics out there.

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bababooey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: BRZ SWP Limited -6MT Location: HillCountry-TX Posts: 421 Thanks: 145 Thanked 158 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	its only changing how the engine runs, you may be less likely to notice the increase as compared to manual due to gearing. cant answer for sure cause mt>at

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Impureclient Banned Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 2015 FR-S Location: NPR, Florida Posts: 2,404 Thanks: 1,802 Thanked 2,903 Times in 1,282 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)

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Leonardo Country Boy 4 Life Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 19' & 06' Ridgelines, 13' FR-S Location: EUGENE Posts: 5,228 Thanks: 6,719 Thanked 5,291 Times in 2,720 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I drive an auto. I love it! I have added a few things to make mine "better". Tint New speakers + sub Wheels and tires Lowered 1" Leather interior Under my hood is stock. I have had many modded cars, IMO, they are not as reliable and usually do not run as good as stock. Just saying... If power is your number one concern, expect to spend tons of money. And possibly not have your car running for short (long) periods of time. Good luck! Where is my damn popcorn? There it is

12-12-2016, 04:51 PM	#12
fitcious Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: USA Posts: 922 Thanks: 283 Thanked 393 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I have an auto and I love it. Leave it stock and mod if after the 3 years warranty has passed. no go for RB kit...tearing up your fenders will drop the value of your car

12-12-2016, 06:14 PM	#14
geezerbrzeezer Geezer Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: 2016 Subaru BRZ Sport Tech Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 276 Thanks: 133 Thanked 190 Times in 111 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	AT here as well, and I've had a half dozen MT's in my driveway over the years. Done with shoving in a clutch - makes as much sense as cranking a handle to start my car, vs pushing a button. As to whether you should tune, I have only one comment: you have one cool dad!! As for the RB kit - I couldn't live with walking up to my car everyday and seeing the 'rivets'.

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