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bh7990 · 05-15-2014, 10:35 PM

I will be getting my 2014 Whiteout FR-S in the next week and just wanted to get some opinions on the first things I should do? Planning on changing out the tires for better ones because I am no fan of the factory michelins.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated

gramicci101 · 05-15-2014, 10:38 PM

How are you not a fan of tires you don't have yet?

What are your goals for the car? You want to get the tail out around corners? Maximum grip for track days? Get it half an inch off the ground with hella camber yo? Daily driver that looks and works a little better than OEM?

Chimera · 05-15-2014, 10:42 PM

TBH the best mod I've done to make car was the OFT.
otherwise.. depends on you.. mines a daily driver. so stock tires, etc... upgrades stereo..
I think your goals are a big question, like gramicci101 said, like all the other threads like this one.. there's a best first mods thread.. recently.
anyways, I think you have lotsa reading, and a FRS to enjoy.

oh and welcome to the forums before someone flames you for posting this thread

Edit:
if your wondering what OFT is, look in the tuning area

zdr93523 · 05-15-2014, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chimera

TBH the best mod I've done to make car was the OFT.
otherwise.. depends on you.. mines a daily driver. so stock tires, etc... upgrades stereo..
I think your goals are a big question, like gramicci101 said, like all the other threads like this one.. there's a best first mods thread.. recently.
anyways, I think you have lotsa reading, and a FRS to enjoy.

oh and welcome to the forums before someone flames you for posting this thread

Edit:
if your wondering what OFT is, look in the tuning area

I agree that the OFT is pretty good bang for your buck.

Tromatic · 05-16-2014, 12:05 AM

"I will be getting my 2014 Whiteout FR-S in the next week and just wanted to get some opinions on the first things I should do?"

Drive. Repeat. You don't need to do a damn thing other than have fun.

What's wrong with the stock tires? If you are not intentionally trying to get loose and are being somewhat reasonable on the street, they are grippy little bastards and give you lots of warning when they are thinking about misbehaving.

Not affiliated, yada yada. The OFT is awesome.

Software Tuning

Open Flash Tablet

gramicci101 · 05-16-2014, 12:09 AM

I love my OFT, both for my current OTS tune and for the future capability if offers, but I'd have to say my best bang for the buck was the rear shifter bushing and MTEC springs. $55 completely changed the driving experience for the better.

N1rve · 05-16-2014, 12:16 AM

There's nothing wrong with the stock tires. They're like 200 a piece. :eek:

I would get winjet headlights.. but it's because i like the jdm look

humfrz · 05-16-2014, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bh7990

I will be getting my 2014 Whiteout FR-S in the next week and just wanted to get some opinions on the first things I should do? Planning on changing out the tires for better ones because I am no fan of the factory michelins.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated

Hi ya bh7990 and WELCOME ..... to .... The Forum .....

I'd recommend you drive your new car past the break in period (1,000 miles) and THEN decide what you want the car to do better.

You may find out it's a pretty darn stable vehicle ...... right out of the box ....

humfrz

bh7990 · 05-16-2014, 12:36 AM

I meant to say wheels and tires. My apologies on that mistake. Plan on using it as a daily driver that i can autox on the weekends

zdr93523 · 05-16-2014, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gramicci101

I love my OFT, both for my current OTS tune and for the future capability if offers, but I'd have to say my best bang for the buck was the rear shifter bushing and MTEC springs. $55 completely changed the driving experience for the better.

I will be installing those tomorrow haha.

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Chimera · 05-16-2014, 12:52 AM

hmm.. noted to look at later

Quote:

Originally Posted by zdr93523

I will be installing those tomorrow haha.

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Maritime Storm · 05-16-2014, 05:33 AM

My biggest gripe about the Primacy HP is the lack of treadlife. I sell parts for a living, I'd feel like I was ripping someone off selling the Primacy HP over the Pilot Sport A/S3. Hell even the Michelin Premier A/S will outlast it, at the same grip level, for the same money.

innerthought · 05-16-2014, 06:01 AM

I know I'm doing a full x-pel ultimate paint protection film on the whole car on day 1. its pricey, but worth it imo. Then it's over to the audio shop for an android head unit so I can run torque from something other than my phone, and to light up the 3rd brake light and clear out/ light up the side markers.

jeepmor · 05-16-2014, 07:22 AM

Weather techs, rallyamour, front wrap, tint. In no particular order.

05-15-2014, 10:35 PM	#1
bh7990 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Location: Jacksonville Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In Need Of Ideas!! I will be getting my 2014 Whiteout FR-S in the next week and just wanted to get some opinions on the first things I should do? Planning on changing out the tires for better ones because I am no fan of the factory michelins. Any feedback is greatly appreciated

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Chimera Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: FRS Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 575 Thanked 291 Times in 216 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	TBH the best mod I've done to make car was the OFT. otherwise.. depends on you.. mines a daily driver. so stock tires, etc... upgrades stereo.. I think your goals are a big question, like gramicci101 said, like all the other threads like this one.. there's a best first mods thread.. recently. anyways, I think you have lotsa reading, and a FRS to enjoy. oh and welcome to the forums before someone flames you for posting this thread Edit: if your wondering what OFT is, look in the tuning area __________________ Car Journal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1513783

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Tromatic Banned Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 61 Thanked 1,728 Times in 786 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	"I will be getting my 2014 Whiteout FR-S in the next week and just wanted to get some opinions on the first things I should do?" Drive. Repeat. You don't need to do a damn thing other than have fun. What's wrong with the stock tires? If you are not intentionally trying to get loose and are being somewhat reasonable on the street, they are grippy little bastards and give you lots of warning when they are thinking about misbehaving. Not affiliated, yada yada. The OFT is awesome. Software Tuning Open Flash Tablet

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gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I love my OFT, both for my current OTS tune and for the future capability if offers, but I'd have to say my best bang for the buck was the rear shifter bushing and MTEC springs. $55 completely changed the driving experience for the better.

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bh7990 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Location: Jacksonville Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I meant to say wheels and tires. My apologies on that mistake. Plan on using it as a daily driver that i can autox on the weekends

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innerthought Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2004 Toyota Corolla S Location: Lindenwold, NJ Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I know I'm doing a full x-pel ultimate paint protection film on the whole car on day 1. its pricey, but worth it imo. Then it's over to the audio shop for an android head unit so I can run torque from something other than my phone, and to light up the 3rd brake light and clear out/ light up the side markers.

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