Caught the FRS/GT86 bug. Looking for expert opinion.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by SlickWillyFRS

Thanks for the help.

You're probably right, I shouldn't let these other great builds let me jump the gun on major engine rework! Just trying to get some input on what are some good "non engine" components that would be good "buy right the first time" upgrades!

Have a great one!

I followed that link to your page and looked over your jeep build. Quite impressive! It looks like you had (have) a lot of fun driving your jeep ....

Yep, once you decide on what you want the 86 to do, then there is lots of good information here on this forum, to help you decide how to get there ....


humfrz

[mattyice]

I'd honestly just buy a pre-owned FR-S with the mods and forced induction already installed, less money and headache in my opinion. I bought my FR-S RS1.0 stock a few months ago, but later saw a RS1.0 with a Jackson Racing SC and many supporting mods for $22.5k, I kinda wish I got that car instead....all done up and ready to go with the mods I would eventually do anyways.

[SlickWillyFRS]

Originally Posted by mattyice

I'd honestly just buy a pre-owned FR-S with the mods and forced induction already installed, less money and headache in my opinion. I bought my FR-S RS1.0 stock a few months ago, but later saw a RS1.0 with a Jackson Racing SC and many supporting mods for $22.5k, I kinda wish I got that car instead....all done up and ready to go with the mods I would eventually do anyways.

How do you like yours stock? What are your plans for it?

[mattyice]

Originally Posted by SlickWillyFRS

How do you like yours stock? What are your plans for it?

I like the car a lot...drives, sounds, and looks great, but could use a bit more power. My plans for mods are, ACE header, JRSC, lighter wheels/wider tires and other supporting mods.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Thanks for getting back to us.

I'll beat ol @Spuds to a suggestion.

I suggest you first get your 86, get it broke in and then take it for a few spins around a track.

You may be surprised at it capabilities right out of the box.

This will give you a good idea of what it "needs" for you to have more fun driving it. I would suggest, for starters, some different tires for track use.

OK, now we will "release the experts" .......


humfrz

That's one suggestion, though perhaps a c7 might be a better one?

I understand CO to be at a high elevation. NA cars don't do too well at altitude. Small displacement NA cars will be gasping for air and anemic. Usually better to go turbo from factory...

But, if you are dead set on getting a twin, humfrz is right that you should get a feel for the chassis and engine first (4 months minimum) then see what you want to be different and by how much. Then ask yourself if it's really worth it to make those changes versus other options. That will also give you time to do a bit of research as to how to achieve your goals.



Also, most people can barely afford one car, much less a car 'build', much less 2 car 'builds', even with some sort of college degree. Just sayin' that might be why some of the side conversations started.

[SlickWillyFRS]

Originally Posted by Spuds

That's one suggestion, though perhaps a c7 might be a better one?

I understand CO to be at a high elevation. NA cars don't do too well at altitude. Small displacement NA cars will be gasping for air and anemic. Usually better to go turbo from factory...

But, if you are dead set on getting a twin, humfrz is right that you should get a feel for the chassis and engine first (4 months minimum) then see what you want to be different and by how much. Then ask yourself if it's really worth it to make those changes versus other options. That will also give you time to do a bit of research as to how to achieve your goals.



Also, most people can barely afford one car, much less a car 'build', much less 2 car 'builds', even with some sort of college degree. Just sayin' that might be why some of the side conversations started.

I'll be getting stationed in Texas in a few months so the altitude shouldn't be an issue there. The heat may be! I'm definitely gonna drive it before doing too much to it!

I don't have to pay for college (at least in a monetary sense. I owe 10 years to the military instead), so its really what allowed me to do my first build. I figured if I saved properly and smartly I could space this build out for the next years to come. There is no way i could do it all at once! Plus I think that would be pretty foolish.

Thanks for the input man!

[SlickWillyFRS]

Originally Posted by mattyice

I like the car a lot...drives, sounds, and looks great, but could use a bit more power. My plans for mods are, ACE header, JRSC, lighter wheels/wider tires and other supporting mods.

Well be sure to keep us all updated man I'd love to follow your progress!

[mattyice]

Originally Posted by SlickWillyFRS

Well be sure to keep us all updated man I'd love to follow your progress!

Yeah, no doubt

[PetrolioBenzina]

Originally Posted by SlickWillyFRS

Yes I know it handles well already at the track, but everyone loves that acceleration

I'll take handling, thanks.

[Cole]

Originally Posted by SlickWillyFRS

I'll be getting stationed in Texas in a few months so the altitude shouldn't be an issue there. The heat may be! I'm definitely gonna drive it before doing too much to it!

I don't have to pay for college (at least in a monetary sense. I owe 10 years to the military instead), so its really what allowed me to do my first build. I figured if I saved properly and smartly I could space this build out for the next years to come. There is no way i could do it all at once! Plus I think that would be pretty foolish.

Thanks for the input man!

Ah, it all makes sense now.

[Cal3000]

Buy a used '13 with 70k miles for $12k then build to your own desire and get ready to replace your throwout bearing every 25k miles.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by SlickWillyFRS

I'll be getting stationed in Texas in a few months so the altitude shouldn't be an issue there. The heat may be! I'm definitely gonna drive it before doing too much to it!

I don't have to pay for college (at least in a monetary sense. I owe 10 years to the military instead), so its really what allowed me to do my first build. I figured if I saved properly and smartly I could space this build out for the next years to come. There is no way i could do it all at once! Plus I think that would be pretty foolish.

Thanks for the input man!

Thanks for serving our country (or preparing to serve our country).

Are you going to get a commission .. ??


humfrz

[SlickWillyFRS]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Thanks for serving our country (or preparing to serve our country).

Are you going to get a commission .. ??


humfrz

Yeah I will be getting my commission on May 23rd. Thanks for your support!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by SlickWillyFRS

Yeah I will be getting my commission on May 23rd. Thanks for your support!

CONGRATULATIONS!

What branch of the service .. ??

You may wish to sign in over here, we have several service members (active & retired) ...... and some of us are just "old soldiers" that tell stories ......

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...light=military


humfrz