New Owner Questions

[PacManTheRS1.0]

Hey guys, new owner of a RS1.0 here #1237/1500.
She only has 16,400 miles on her.
Anything I need to know about upkeep on the car or the best mods to get?

[HKz]

grats & welcome.

use all the info this forum has accumulated for the past 5 years, there isn't anything new about this platform.

asking the forum what mods you should get is like asking a know it all what religion/politics you should adhere to. i wouldn't go there.

[8RZ]

Best thing to do right now and to drive and learn it.

Mod AFTER you feel comfortable with the car, also, maintenance before mods!

My first upgrade was tires.

[Leonardo]

Welcome to the forum!


You already have an awesome car! Follow the maintenance schedule in the manual.


Must have mods IMO, Tint the windows, add a sub, take out the sound tube.




Good Luck!

[wolffbite]

Cool car. Welcome!

Did you get a service history with your vehicle? If you don't have this or are unsure, I'd change the oil and filter and then proceed with the recommended intervals from there. Your manual should have all of the intervals and things to check at each mileage milestone. DIY section has tons of information if you prefer to due your own maintenance.

I would spend some time with the car stock and research your mods. "Best" is very subjective. Lots of ways to spend your hard earned money so be patient and smart about it before jumping in.

[extrashaky]

Don't mod for the sake of mods. For now, don't think about mods. Don't go shopping for mods on line. Just get that out of your head for now.

Instead, drive the car for a couple of months. At some point, maybe earlier, maybe later, you'll think, "I sure wish this car had _____." That's when you go looking for mods. Maybe it'll be cosmetic. Maybe it'll be comfort. Maybe it'll be performance. But your growing relationship with the car will tell you what to do to make it yours.

When the new (to you) car excitement has abated a little, THEN you might start looking into the mods other people have done to see if they'll solve a problem for you. But beware of bandwagons. If you see something that looks really cool, let it simmer for a while and reconsider whether you really need it. The only mod I've done that I hated was a stupid bandwagon mod.

[PacManTheRS1.0]

Thanks guys, and yes it looks as if the car was maintained very well according to the records and I'll need to look at the recommendations. I heard a lot of owners who buy used get the transmission fluid replaced.

Funny enough, I actually don't get to drive or even see it for the first time for about 14 days. I'm off at college and I purchased it as a graduation present for myself. I cannot wait!

Previously I owned a manual 2010 GT (don't hate) which had a couple light engine and exterior mods, I like to leave things mostly stock until I see a necessity that needs to be filled.

[yurikaze]

Gorgeous car! Being an RS1, I'd advise to not do any mod that can't be undone, and to not change anything RS1 exclusive.
Sticking to mods that have TRD/Toyota/Subaru/STI/Modellista part numbers is never a bad idea, but any mod you'll want to do depends on what you want to use the car for.
If you track it, having some high quality tires and upgrading your brake fluid will help alot. If you're looking to improve the looks of your car, a good quality coilover setup with a nice wheel package will address the only visual weak point of the RS1.

[funwheeldrive]

Originally Posted by PacManTheRS1.0

Thanks guys, and yes it looks as if the car was maintained very well according to the records and I'll need to look at the recommendations. I heard a lot of owners who buy used get the transmission fluid replaced.

Funny enough, I actually don't get to drive or even see it for the first time for about 14 days. I'm off at college and I purchased it as a graduation present for myself. I cannot wait!

Previously I owned a manual 2010 GT (don't hate) which had a couple light engine and exterior mods, I like to leave things mostly stock until I see a necessity that needs to be filled.

What made you decide to sell the Mustang and get a FRS (instead of a newer Mustang or Camaro)?

[PacManTheRS1.0]

I really enjoyed the Mustang and its straight line speed (4.8-4.9) 0-60 with my light mods and some quick shifts, but over time I found myself not really using the speed so much and just wishing I had a fun car to drive that got better gas mileage (22 on the highway )

So combining the price of the newer pony cars and the better fuel economy it was a pretty easy decision to go with a lightly used FRS. I actually almost bought an S2000 for my first car so the FRS is hopefully filling that itch for me.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by PacManTheRS1.0

Thanks guys, and yes it looks as if the car was maintained very well according to the records and I'll need to look at the recommendations. I heard a lot of owners who buy used get the transmission fluid replaced.

Funny enough, I actually don't get to drive or even see it for the first time for about 14 days. I'm off at college and I purchased it as a graduation present for myself. I cannot wait!

Previously I owned a manual 2010 GT (don't hate) which had a couple light engine and exterior mods, I like to leave things mostly stock until I see a necessity that needs to be filled.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase and welcome to our forum ......

Your new car don't need no mods.

Congratulations on your graduation from college and I wish you well along your career path.

( ....... the college I attended didn't pay that much for me to afford cars like those ......)


humfrz

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by PacManTheRS1.0

I really enjoyed the Mustang and its straight line speed (4.8-4.9) 0-60 with my light mods and some quick shifts, but over time I found myself not really using the speed so much and just wishing I had a fun car to drive that got better gas mileage (22 on the highway )

So combining the price of the newer pony cars and the better fuel economy it was a pretty easy decision to go with a lightly used FRS. I actually almost bought an S2000 for my first car so the FRS is hopefully filling that itch for me.

I think you'll do well here.

[PacManTheRS1.0]

Thanks everyone, cant wait to enjoy the car and hopefully run into some of yall sometime. I'll be keeping it as stock as possible as long as I stay happy with it. Planning on driving the wheels off it and taking it to plenty of car meets in the southeast

[VoltsFRS2013]

Welcome and congrats on your graduation, I'm only in my freshman year of college so im working towards that as well

Like a few other members mentioned, asking us for mods is extremely bias. I will say that in my opinion one of the most attitude changing mods you can get into doing is your exhaust. Plenty of awesome Axle back and catback systems on the market that will completely change the attitude and identity of your ride while not messing with the reliability or anything at all. That would be MY first mod (it was my first mod)

Congrats again on the awesome car.

Edit: Some maintenance advice, change oil pretty frequently. I change mine every 4,000. These cars need attention. Give them what they need and they'll be bulletproof for the most part. I drive the auto with the paddles so this didn't apply to me but sometime take your skid plate off and check general areas for oil leaks as these cars are known for them (cam plate is a huge one if you drive manual, many people replace them off the bat)

I'd also recommend a magnetic drain plug for your car. When you do your first oil change and realize how ignorant and small the OEM drain plug is you'll remember reading this.