heatnation3's JDM inspired FR-S 10 Series

[heatnation3]

My goal with this car is to build a JDM version of a special edition model that was only sold in the US. This car is meant to be a street car and it gets driven plenty. I want to retain reliability, ease of maintenance, simplicity, OEM functions, and overall streetability. I am heavily inspired by Japanese builds and manufacturers, therefore most of the parts I use on this car are high quality JDM parts (with some exceptions). I also try to use mostly used parts in order to save money.

I plan to keep this car for the rest of my life and eventually pass it down to my children. This was one of my dream cars since it was released. I purchased it on March 9, 2017 with 29,362 miles from an Atlanta, GA area used car dealership. It was completely stock when I bought it except for Helix smoked side markers. I daily drove this car for 3 years until it had about 80k miles, and is now my second car. I still drive this car often and hard.

I should have started this journal when I got the car but I guess late is better than never. If you have any questions/comments or want to talk about the car feel free to post here or PM me!

Instagram: @86.bruno

Current:







Modifications

Engine/Exhaust

• Invidia Gemini R400 Burnt Tips Dual Cat Back Exhaust
• Tomei UEL Header
• Open Flash Tablet Stage 2 93 Octane Tune
• Blitz Intake Suction Pipe Kit
• Cosworth Drop In Air Filter
• Verus Engineering Rear Cam Cover Block (Red)
• Cusco Type B Battery Tie Down
• Koyorad Radiator Cap

Suspension/Brakes

• Tein Flex Z Coilovers
• Stoptech Front Slotted Rotors
• Stoptech Front & Rear Sport Pads
• Cusco Front Strut Bar with Master Cylinder Brace
• Cusco Type OS Rear Strut Bar
• Cusco Rear Pillar Power Brace
• Cusco Non Adjustable Strut Tower Braces

Transmission

• Exedy OE Clutch Kit
• Verus Engineering Billet Chromoly Clutch Fork
• Verus Engineering Billet Clutch Fork Pivot
• MTEC Transmission Shift Springs Kit

Exterior/Wheels

• Rays Volk Racing TE37 SL 17x9.5” +36mm Double Pressed Black – Kenda KR20A 255/40R17
• Rays 17 Hex Closed End Lug Nuts (Black)
• APR Formula GT3 Carbon Fiber Mirrors
• JDM OEM Taillights with LED turn signals
• Replica TRD Spoiler
• Replica STI Front Lip
• Replica Chargespeed Side Skirts
• Replica Chargespeed Rear Spats
• Beatsonic Shark Fin Antenna
• Clear Side Markers
• Diode Dynamics SmartTap Flasher Relay
• Diode Dynamics DRL Always On Module
• Turn Signal Switchback LED
• Rays License Plate Frame

Interior

• Shrader Rear Seat Delete
• OEM Carbon Fiber Climate Control Unit
• OEM Carbon Fiber Window Switches
• OEM Silver Stitched Leather Gauge Cluster Hood
• OEM Silver Stitched Leather Center Console Knee Pads
• OEM Silver Stitched Door Panel Trim
• Cusco Sports Shift Knob
• Custom Suede/Silver Stitched Shift Boot & E-Brake Boot
• JDM Black Shifter Trim
• JDM Black Door Handles
• JDM Black Center Console Trim
• P2M Black/Grey Checkered Floor Mats
• Kenwood DDX9703S Head Unit with Reverse Camera
• JBL Amplifier
• Kicker 8” Subwoofer
• Maestro RR & SU2 Harness
• Carbon E-Brake Handle
• Touge Factory Black Etched E-Brake Button
• Dynamat in Trunk

Previous Versions:











Stock:

[DarkPira7e]

Very nice built, I love it. I want those checkered floor mats but I'm too cheap!
I love the wing on the back, did it cover the OEM holes?

[heatnation3]

[heatnation3]

Needed to upgrade my brake system so I went with Stoptech Front Slotted Rotors, Stoptech Sport Front & Rear Pads, and Motul RBF 600 Fluid.

[heatnation3]

Attended a local dyno day, this was on a Mustang dyno and the weather was around 70 degrees F. Got 3 runs, this was the third and best one.

Engine mods at this time:
Dezod 2.5" Cat Back Exhaust
Borla Front/Over Pipe Combo
Borla UEL Header
Open Flash Tablet Stage 2 93 Octane Tune
Blitz Suction Intake Tube

[heatnation3]

Front Strut Bar & Braces


Pillar Power Brace


Trunk Strut Bar

[heatnation3]

Bought a set of Aerowolf Ganador mirror visors to see if I could fit them to the OEM mirrors. Used a heat gun to change the shape and 3M tape to attach them. Held up great for 6 months before I decided to take them off and sell them.

[heatnation3]

Found these for sale on Facebook and had to jump. These are my dream wheels for this car and to find them in this spec and new in box is even better.

[heatnation3]

Found some interior pieces I've been wanting for good prices, so I decided to pull the trigger and do a small overhaul.

2017 86 silver stitched gauge hood, knee pads, and door panel trim
JDM black door handles and climate control trim


BRZ tS carbon fiber climate control and door switches

[heatnation3]

[heatnation3]

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

Very nice built, I love it. I want those checkered floor mats but I'm too cheap!
I love the wing on the back, did it cover the OEM holes?

Thanks! The floor mats are definitely worth the money, they're holding up great. Mine came without a wing so I am not sure on if it covers the OEM spoiler holes unfortunately.

[WORKS]

Love the simplicity and style of your car and all of its details! Good work!

- WORKS Team


Edit: Great photos, too!

[heatnation3]

Originally Posted by WORKS

Love the simplicity and style of your car and all of its details! Good work!

- WORKS Team


Edit: Great photos, too!

I appreciate it! Just needs one of your turbo kits lol

[WORKS]

Originally Posted by heatnation3

I appreciate it! Just needs one of your turbo kits lol

Shoot us a message whenever you're ready haha!