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Copy · 05-16-2020, 12:45 PM

Looks good!

Silviacrazed · 05-18-2020, 10:23 PM

So today I installed the MTEC clutch spring that I got from @Tonrogs. I can't believe what a drastic difference it made in the peddle. I had hated how jerky and awful the clutch in this car felt. I had difficulty making smooth starts or shifts in this car. I've been driving a manual since I was 15 and this was by far the most annoying clutch to try to drive smoothly. I went for a drive after installing the spring and holy shit the difference. All my shifts feel normal again and you can actually feel where the clutch wants to engage. The factory spring didn't give enough feedback.

I also added a Cusco radiator cap I grabbed from @ka_titties. Figured why the heck not lol.

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Silviacrazed · 06-10-2020, 12:50 PM

Installed a mishimoto oil cooler this morning. Thanks @Louder for the cooler. Also put in a Fumoto drain valve.

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Louder · 06-12-2020, 08:39 PM

Oil cooler looks good! Glad it made it there safe.

Silviacrazed · 06-13-2020, 01:33 AM

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Oil cooler looks good! Glad it made it there safe.

Thanks again! I repainted the mount and the sides of the cooler where it was bare aluminum. Couple coats of 2000* rustoleum and it looks perfect. Nice kit.

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Silviacrazed · 06-18-2020, 07:42 PM

Over the last couple of weeks I've installed a few other things. Added the Cusco peddle I bought off of @fc3s_johnny. I also installed the Perrin transmission support and I modified the whiteline bushing to fit the Perrin support. I picked them up from @Kinda bored tbh. That added a good bit of NVH, but the transmission doesn't move nearly as much. Today I added the Cusco engine mounts. The NVH in the car is definitely noticeable, it's honestly quite loud, but the rewards of the setup outweigh the noise for me. The car is not a DD, so I don't mind the noise. When shifting hard from first to second, the traction control light no longer flashes. Feels tighter on inputs going into corners on backroads as well. It really cleaned up the driveline slop.

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Silviacrazed · 06-22-2020, 07:41 PM

Going to do a high mount third brake light. Decided to wrap the rear deck lid with black felt to give it a nice clean look.

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Silviacrazed · 06-29-2020, 01:43 PM

Just installed the Racer X master cylinder brace that I picked up from @Sukisuki.

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Code Monkey · 06-29-2020, 04:56 PM

Did you meet in person? Are you going to leave seller feedback?

Silviacrazed · 06-29-2020, 06:16 PM

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Did you meet in person? Are you going to leave seller feedback?

Smart ass

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tehShirt · 06-30-2020, 10:39 AM

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Going to do a high mount third brake light. Decided to wrap the rear deck lid with black felt to give it a nice clean look. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9db267fda9.jpg
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Did you remove the existing fabric? What did you use to fill the dips?

Silviacrazed · 06-30-2020, 10:46 AM

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Did you remove the existing fabric? What did you use to fill the dips?

I did not remove the existing fabric. I used this

and this

to adhere the new fabric to the old. I used black felt I bought at hobby lobby. As far as the holes, I didn't fill them. There's 3d printer files on here to make plugs, but I don't have a 3d printer. I just wrapped it really tight. If you get right up on it and look close, you can tell there's a slight void, but from the rear view mirror, or glancing back there from inside the car, you don't see it. It's about 98% perfect, so I'm satisfied.

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Silviacrazed · 07-03-2020, 05:24 PM

Installed a torque solutions rear shifter bushing and mtec shifter springs today.

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Silviacrazed · 11-18-2020, 07:00 PM

Installed a Raceseng slammer knob and reverse lockout that I picked up from @ . It all looks brand new. The additional weight makes the shift from 1st to 2nd feel less notchy. I'll have to get used to the size of the knob, but first impression is I like it. Name: IMG_3457.jpg
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05-18-2020, 10:23 PM	#30
Silviacrazed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: 2016 Scion FR-S Location: Glenmoore, PA Posts: 172 Thanks: 115 Thanked 168 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So today I installed the MTEC clutch spring that I got from @Tonrogs. I can't believe what a drastic difference it made in the peddle. I had hated how jerky and awful the clutch in this car felt. I had difficulty making smooth starts or shifts in this car. I've been driving a manual since I was 15 and this was by far the most annoying clutch to try to drive smoothly. I went for a drive after installing the spring and holy shit the difference. All my shifts feel normal again and you can actually feel where the clutch wants to engage. The factory spring didn't give enough feedback. I also added a Cusco radiator cap I grabbed from @ka_titties. Figured why the heck not lol. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Last edited by Silviacrazed; 06-13-2020 at 02:32 AM.

06-10-2020, 12:50 PM	#31
Silviacrazed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: 2016 Scion FR-S Location: Glenmoore, PA Posts: 172 Thanks: 115 Thanked 168 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Installed a mishimoto oil cooler this morning. Thanks @Louder for the cooler. Also put in a Fumoto drain valve. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Last edited by Silviacrazed; 06-18-2020 at 07:44 PM.

06-18-2020, 07:42 PM	#34
Silviacrazed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: 2016 Scion FR-S Location: Glenmoore, PA Posts: 172 Thanks: 115 Thanked 168 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Over the last couple of weeks I've installed a few other things. Added the Cusco peddle I bought off of @fc3s_johnny. I also installed the Perrin transmission support and I modified the whiteline bushing to fit the Perrin support. I picked them up from @Kinda bored tbh. That added a good bit of NVH, but the transmission doesn't move nearly as much. Today I added the Cusco engine mounts. The NVH in the car is definitely noticeable, it's honestly quite loud, but the rewards of the setup outweigh the noise for me. The car is not a DD, so I don't mind the noise. When shifting hard from first to second, the traction control light no longer flashes. Feels tighter on inputs going into corners on backroads as well. It really cleaned up the driveline slop. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Last edited by Silviacrazed; 06-18-2020 at 09:36 PM.

11-18-2020, 07:00 PM	#42
Silviacrazed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: 2016 Scion FR-S Location: Glenmoore, PA Posts: 172 Thanks: 115 Thanked 168 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Installed a Raceseng slammer knob and reverse lockout that I picked up from @ . It all looks brand new. The additional weight makes the shift from 1st to 2nd feel less notchy. I'll have to get used to the size of the knob, but first impression is I like it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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05-16-2020, 12:45 PM	#29
Copy Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: GR Corolla CE Location: Oklahoma Posts: 74 Thanks: 69 Thanked 66 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks good!

06-12-2020, 08:39 PM	#32
Louder Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oil cooler looks good! Glad it made it there safe.

06-22-2020, 07:41 PM	#35
Silviacrazed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: 2016 Scion FR-S Location: Glenmoore, PA Posts: 172 Thanks: 115 Thanked 168 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Going to do a high mount third brake light. Decided to wrap the rear deck lid with black felt to give it a nice clean look. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

06-29-2020, 01:43 PM	#36
Silviacrazed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: 2016 Scion FR-S Location: Glenmoore, PA Posts: 172 Thanks: 115 Thanked 168 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just installed the Racer X master cylinder brace that I picked up from @Sukisuki. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

06-29-2020, 04:56 PM	#37
Code Monkey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 838 Thanks: 868 Thanked 559 Times in 337 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did you meet in person? Are you going to leave seller feedback?

07-03-2020, 05:24 PM	#41
Silviacrazed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Drives: 2016 Scion FR-S Location: Glenmoore, PA Posts: 172 Thanks: 115 Thanked 168 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Installed a torque solutions rear shifter bushing and mtec shifter springs today. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

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