Mike's 2016 Raven FR-S Build (RCE SS-1, TE37 OG, JDL 4-2-1, Brembo GT)

[Mike_ZN6]

2016 Scion FR-S Raven 6-Speed Manual

Mod List
Interior
- K&N Cabin Air Filter
- Subaru BRZ (2017+) Center Dash Assembly (66077CA201)
- Toyota 86 Air Bag (SU003-03413)
- Toyota 86 RC Door Lock & Handle Right (SU003-01562)
- Toyota 86 RC Door Lock & Handle Left (SU003-01563)
- Toyota Key Fob (HYQ12BEL)

Exterior
- 3DCarbon Five:AD Style Rear Spoiler
- 3M Color Stable 35 Window Tint
- 3M Crystalline 90 Window Tint (Windshield)
- Subaru BRZ (2017+) Fender Garnish Right (91112CA250V2)
- Subaru BRZ (2017+) Fender Garnish Left (91112CA260V2)
- Toyota 86 Hood Emblem (90975-A2003)
- Toyota 86 Trunk Emblem (90975-02069)

Drivetrain
- Mtec Clutch Spring
- Mtec Shift Springs
- STi Engine Mount, Left (ST41022AS010)
- STi Engine Mount, Right (ST41022AS000)
- STi Short Throw Shifter (C1010CA100)
- STi Transmission Mount (ST41020AS000)
- Verus Throttle Pedal Spacer (Black)

Chassis/Suspension
- Perrin Steering Rack Lockdowns
- Racecomp Engineering Superstreet-1 Coilovers
- SPC Rear Lower Control Arms (67660)
- Toyota Camber Bolts (SU003-02818)
- Whiteline Rear Subframe Mount Bushing (KDT922)
- Whiteline Rear Differential Mount Bushing (KDT925)

Wheels
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (245/35R18)
- Rays Volk TE37 OG (OG Bronze, 5x100 18x9.5 +36)
- Rays L32 Duraluminum Straight Lock & Nut Set (Black Almite, M12x1.25)
- Schrader 33500 TPMS Sensors

Brakes
- Subaru BRZ tS VSC Module (27596CA270)
- Brake Dust Shield, Front Left (26290CA030)
- Brake Dust Shield, Front Right (26290CA020)
- Brake Dust Shield, Rear Left (26704VA010)
- Brake Dust Shield, Rear Right (26704VA000)
- Brembo GT Brake Kit, Front (1H5.6005A1)
- Brembo GT Brake Kit, Rear (2E5.5003A1)

Engine
- EcuTek Tune (PTuning)
- JDL 4-2-1 Header (Bronze Ceramic Coating)
- JDL 2.5" Overpipe
- K&N Air Filter
- Perrin Inlet Hose (Black)

Weight Reduction
- Kinetic Custom Machines Battery Tray (Black)
- Shorai LFX36L3-BS12
- Verus Driver Side Fuel Rail Cover (Black)
- Verus Passenger Side Fuel Rail Cover/ECU Bracket (Black)
- XS Power 558 I-BAR Adapter
- XS Power 580 Short Brass Post Adapters

Lighting
- Custom Modified OEM Scion FR-S Headlights (Morimoto M LED 2.0 Headlight Projectors)
- Depo Black Housing Tail Lights
- Diode Dynamics Backup LEDs (Cool White 6000k, XPR 720 lm)
- Diode Dynamics CF18 LED Turn Signal Flasher
- Diode Dynamics Front Turn Signal LEDs (Amber/Cool White 6000k Switchback, HP24 410 lm)
- Diode Dynamics License Plate LEDs (Cool White 6000k, SMD2 24 lm)
- Diode Dynamics Rear Turn Signal LEDs (Amber, HP11 310 lm)
- Diode Dynamics Side Marker LEDs (Amber, SMD2 24 lm)
- HKP Dome Light LED (Pure White 5000k, DE3157 72 lm)
- HKP Trunk Light LED (Pure White 5000K, 194 110 lm)
- Philips Diamond Vision 9005 HB3 DRL/High-Beam Bulbs
- Toyota 86 Side Marker, Right (SU003-02539)
- Toyota 86 Side Marker, Left (SU003-02538)

Electronics
- AutoHarnessHouse Wiring Harness Kit
- FRStoreUS Mic Adapter
- Pioneer AVH-ZL5150BT Multimedia Player

Fluids
- Amsoil Signature Series 0W20 Engine Oil
- ATE Type 200 Clutch/Brake Fluid
- Motul Gear 300 LS Rear Differential Fluid
- Redline 75W90NS/MT-90 Transmission Fluid (50:50 Mix)

Upcoming
- Harrop Supercharger/Jackson Racing DROC/JDL UQFP/GSGxMXP Touring86 Exhaust?
- Recaro Pole Position Seats?


Pictures

[Mike_ZN6]

Older Pics

[Mike_ZN6]

Reserved 2

[Mike_ZN6]

Did the clutch pedal adjustment from this thread today. I found this video to be super helpful:

In that thread the OP suggests setting the clutch pedal slightly lower than the brake pedal. I prefer the feel with the clutch pedal just slightly higher than the brake pedal.


With the Mtec clutch spring, ATE Type 200 fluid, and the adjustment mod, I am actually pretty happy with the feel of the clutch now.

[Westen86]

Youre using those Racecomps wrong. Sell them to me, Buy BCs and more stuff with what you save. $900

[Mike_ZN6]

Originally Posted by Westen86

Youre using those Racecomps wrong. Sell them to me, Buy BCs and more stuff with what you save. $900

Those pics are actually from right after I first installed the coilovers and it was a bit lower than I really wanted it. It is sitting at 25 1/4" ground to fender now, which is about exactly a 1.5" drop from stock.

[Westen86]

Theyre my #1 coilover choice. Let me know what you think of them. The price jumped a few months ago, kinda looking for a nice mildly used set.

[Mike_ZN6]

I like them. These are the first coilovers I have ever had, so I don't have a whole lot to compare them against but they seem pretty good. On the recommended street settings they do not feel much stiffer than stock, but I definitely have less body roll. I have not been able to test them for Auto-X this year because everything has been cancelled.

I will say that Racecomp provides amazing customer support, way beyond what you would expect.

[Mike_ZN6]

I ran up to PTuning today and took some pics to compare the new Rays color Blast Bronze against OG Bronze. Blast Bronze is supposed to be the closest color you can get to OG Bronze. OG Bronze is an anodized finish and has been discontinued. Rays does offer a Bronze color on the TE37 Saga (and maybe a few others) but I am not sure if it is the same as OG Bronze.

As you can see, the OG Bronze is much lighter and has a "rougher" finish. The SL are more concave. What do you guys think?










Full album: https://imgur.com/a/DWOWYNl

[TylerLieberman]

Good choice on the TEs. #TE37theworld

The Blast Bronze is good. Nothing will ever beat RAYS OG Bronze though. Such a shame RAYS stopped making those wheels. Let's start a petition lol

[Mike_ZN6]

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

Good choice on the TEs. #TE37theworld

The Blast Bronze is good. Nothing will ever beat RAYS OG Bronze though. Such a shame RAYS stopped making those wheels. Let's start a petition lol

Yeah, I always wanted a set of OG Bronze TE37s but you just can't get them for a while now. Seeing them side by side I'm not sure how I feel about the Blast Bronze.

[TylerLieberman]

Originally Posted by Mike_ZN6

Yeah, I always wanted a set of OG Bronze TE37s but you just can't get them for a while now. Seeing them side by side I'm not sure how I feel about the Blast Bronze.

Nah don't even worry about it. They're still TEs. If if REALLY bothers you, you can always get them refinished in the OG bronze. I've seen plenty of people do it before.

But either way, black on bronze is a killer combo.

[Mike_ZN6]

My car had the rear deck rattle that many people seem to have. It was very loud, not something you could ignore. I fixed it by bending a metal tab towards the front of the car as directed in this thread here.

[Z06ZN6]

I like that bronze blast color a lot. It looks a lot more modern than the OG color and should match modern paint colors better. I've been "te37everything" since the late 90s and seen the colors change over the years. I have a few sets and none are the same. I feel like they do this to better match the target vehicle colors at the time (gotta look good in the advertisements). I think the bronze blast will be a good match for the D4S paint. I do prefer the texture of the OG style though. I have a D4S 86 also with the last set of OG bronze TE's from a System Motorsports custom order. I am glad I got them when I did. They are concave like the bronze blast wheel, not flat like the OG wheel shown in the pic. You know, looking at your build plans, I have similar parts. I even have the same black L32 lugs as in your plan. Lol. We must have similar taste. I guess I can tell you with 100% certainty your car is going to look great, but I am still looking forward to seeing to progress.