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veuxx · 10-30-2017, 03:57 PM

Looking to purchase a older FRS - have there been any issues to look out for on this boxer engine/transmission?

and can anyone point me to where I can buy a painted OEM wing for the FRS - do the BRZ/86 will they fit?

Thanks!

VoltsFRS2013 · 10-30-2017, 04:11 PM

Forums, because typing in the question you're asking on Google would have been too difficult.

veuxx · 10-30-2017, 04:18 PM

None of those were from Toyota but seemed to be offbrand to look like the OEM style but not OEM.

I googled for 20 minutes and wasn't really sure as I don't know much about the FRS.

I saw you could buy the Toyota 86 wing unpainted from Toyota now.
Will this fit on the FRS as it never came with a wing - unless I'm wrong.
Is there someplace I can purchase it painted or do I need to take it to a shop?

Thanks!

Bonburner · 10-30-2017, 06:22 PM

https://parts.toyota.com/accessories...r-Styling.html

I've had my entire transmission swapped out under warranty for 5th gear grinding
CEL for ignition coils

humfrz · 10-30-2017, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veuxx

Looking to purchase a older FRS - have there been any issues to look out for on this boxer engine/transmission?

and can anyone point me to where I can buy a painted OEM wing for the FRS - do the BRZ/86 will they fit?

Thanks!

Oh, generally the older FR-S/BRZ cars have held up well.

Most of the problems have been caused by people messen with them ...... namely, forced induction, or tracking the hell out of them.

If you can find one that hasn't been unmercifully tracked or force fed and it shifts OK ........ it should be a good one.

humfrz

Noodle86 · 10-30-2017, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veuxx

None of those were from Toyota but seemed to be offbrand to look like the OEM style but not OEM.

I googled for 20 minutes and wasn't really sure as I don't know much about the FRS.

I saw you could buy the Toyota 86 wing unpainted from Toyota now.
Will this fit on the FRS as it never came with a wing - unless I'm wrong.
Is there someplace I can purchase it painted or do I need to take it to a shop?

Thanks!

So the spoilers should fit brz to frs, frs to brz.the 2017 wing. They added extra bracing to the trunk to support it. Atleast that's what I'm reading from other people. So other peeps that have better knowledge, if I am wrong please correct me. Good luck to you buy, i just purchased mine a couple of weeks ago and enjoy it very much!

ToySub1946 · 10-30-2017, 08:51 PM

"have there been any issues to look out for on this boxer engine/transmission?"

No real problems there, it's with the overall package..the car.

These things are extremely addictive...similar to the current Opiate problem in the USA.

If you purchase, may require later, detox and rehab.

HKz · 10-30-2017, 09:49 PM

test drive a brand new one and make sure you test drive any used one as you should be able to discern most issues that way. if ya wanna completely avoid the teething issues (and get a few creature comforts like padded knee rest) go for 14+

Beachin86 · 10-30-2017, 09:58 PM

Get the car's service history, see if the throw out bearing has been changed as that's one of the few common issues I see. It's a cheap part but labor can get expensive if you're over the warranty mileage (gonna have to deal with mine soon). I wouldn't even consider that a MAJOR issue, but it's a common one on older models. Check for signs of mods, of course.

Other than that, you don't have to expect more than regular fluid changes, brakes, and tires.

Decep · 10-30-2017, 10:37 PM

Oil leaks is pretty much the most common thing you will run into in terms of engine problems. Makes for a smelly car as the oil burns off onto the exhaust headers when you're idling.

Lonewolf · 10-30-2017, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veuxx

Looking to purchase a older FRS - have there been any issues to look out for on this boxer engine/transmission?

and can anyone point me to where I can buy a painted OEM wing for the FRS - do the BRZ/86 will they fit?

Thanks!

I wouldn't buy a 2013 unless it is a hell of a deal...too many first year teething problems, just like most cars

thirty3 · 10-31-2017, 01:05 AM

I had a throwout bearing go out in my car but Toyota replaced it under warranty and didn't say anything about my supercharger

stevesnj · 10-31-2017, 07:48 AM

https://www.toyotacertified.com/inve...R-S;radius=100

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10-30-2017, 04:18 PM	#3
veuxx Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 17' 86 Location: Phoenix Posts: 35 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	None of those were from Toyota but seemed to be offbrand to look like the OEM style but not OEM. I googled for 20 minutes and wasn't really sure as I don't know much about the FRS. I saw you could buy the Toyota 86 wing unpainted from Toyota now. Will this fit on the FRS as it never came with a wing - unless I'm wrong. Is there someplace I can purchase it painted or do I need to take it to a shop? Thanks!

10-30-2017, 08:51 PM	#7
ToySub1946 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 15FRS, 05MustangGT, 85Toyota truck Location: Eureka, Ca. Posts: 574 Thanks: 672 Thanked 590 Times in 279 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	"have there been any issues to look out for on this boxer engine/transmission?" No real problems there, it's with the overall package..the car. These things are extremely addictive...similar to the current Opiate problem in the USA. If you purchase, may require later, detox and rehab.

10-30-2017, 09:49 PM	#8
HKz Reformed Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: '23 GRC, '11 Prius, '04 RAV4 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,313 Thanks: 1,234 Thanked 1,133 Times in 588 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	test drive a brand new one and make sure you test drive any used one as you should be able to discern most issues that way. if ya wanna completely avoid the teething issues (and get a few creature comforts like padded knee rest) go for 14+

10-30-2017, 09:58 PM	#9
Beachin86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Drives: FR-S 10 Series Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 137 Thanks: 193 Thanked 82 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Get the car's service history, see if the throw out bearing has been changed as that's one of the few common issues I see. It's a cheap part but labor can get expensive if you're over the warranty mileage (gonna have to deal with mine soon). I wouldn't even consider that a MAJOR issue, but it's a common one on older models. Check for signs of mods, of course. Other than that, you don't have to expect more than regular fluid changes, brakes, and tires.

10-30-2017, 10:37 PM	#10
Decep Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2013 FR-S Series 10 Location: CA Posts: 1,073 Thanks: 172 Thanked 497 Times in 326 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oil leaks is pretty much the most common thing you will run into in terms of engine problems. Makes for a smelly car as the oil burns off onto the exhaust headers when you're idling.

10-31-2017, 01:05 AM	#12
thirty3 Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2013 FRS, 2005 S2000, 07 Tacoma Location: United States Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had a throwout bearing go out in my car but Toyota replaced it under warranty and didn't say anything about my supercharger

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