Morpheus, Scion dream Build. Supercharged FR-S by TuneCast

[scionsalesjay]

Building a 2013 FR-S MT. Follow my build. Installs done with my buddy Neal @WiebTech Performance
Innovate Intercooled Supercharged! Tuned by Delicious Tuning.
Follow my Youtube Channel, "TuneCast"
[ame="http://youtu.be/1vUWK0GqB_Q"]http://youtu.be/1vUWK0GqB_Q[/ame]

Current Mods:
ENGINE MODS
Innovate Motorsports Stage 2 Supercharger
Full Inter-Cooled Kit
Upgraded injectors and fuel pump
Perrin Lightweight Crank Pulley
Borla Cat-Back Exhaust
Borla UEL Header (removed after quality issues)

SUSPENSION
BC Racing BR-Series Coilovers
Swift Springs
Hotchkis Adjustable Sway Bars
XXR 530 Intense Wheels 8.75" +35 offset
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires 245/45/17







Bought my 2013 Scion FR-S in November of 2013! Stock!




The first obvious limitation on my Scion FR-S was grip. I purchased 17x8.75 XXRs and Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires 245/45/17 to dramatically change the grip threshold of the car.



The wider wheel and tire setup added a huge amount of grip.
I would definitely get the Michelin Pilot Super Sports again. I went with a 245/45/17 and it is amazing what a good tire can do for your performance when you push it. I got the 45 height to help keep the XXR's in one piece and soften the blows in all of the Northern CA road construction.

Next step was exhaust and intake.
After reading threads and seeing dyno gains, the mods I chose were Borla UEL Headers, Borla Cat-Back Exhaust, and an Injen Intake.
These mods got rid of my torque dip quite a bit and sound awesome.
I have developed a lot of rattle from the header, and with good customer service from Borla, they sent me a new one and I am returning the defected header.

Check out my video on my Youtube channel to hear this combination. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a29HZ0S2dfs"]FR-S Borla Headers and Cat-Back with other mods. Exhaust note. - YouTube[/ame]




Neal @WiebTech Performance came over to help me with the build. He has helped/done the installs from then on. I sold him his car too



From there I went searching for more grip and control while transferring weight and throwing my car in to turns. The Michelin Pilot Super Sports were gripping like crazy, but it lacked a lot of feel on stock springs and dampers.
I bought BC Racing BR series coilovers and paired them with 8k Spring rates on Swift Springs.
No more rally car look for my FR-S.
Install was very easy. The dampers have 24 adjustment settings and they are actually noticeable. I set mine on 12th adjustment from the stiffest rebound. I will go into adjusting them once everything else is on.
Camber plates come standard with the kit, so adjustment there is very easy.
There is also plenty of space between the wider tire setup and the spring, which makes me think going to a square 265 setup down the road could be a possibility once I have significantly more power.

Unboxing BC Racing BR Series Coilovers with Swift Springs


Installed BC Racing Coilovers with Swift Springs.


I now had the ride height dropped a good 1.5 inches (if not more), and a lot more responsive handling.
I also got rid of the rally car look.
The fitment is perfect.

[scionsalesjay]

The next weak spot for handling was sway bars. The stock sway bars mixed with the stickiest tires I could buy, stiff springs and a lowered ride…..I had a ton of body roll diving into turns and even more so while putting any kind of throttle input exiting a turn.
I went with Hotchkis Swaybars
They are 2 way adjustable in the front with a hollow front bar, and 4-way adjustable in the back.
I had these installed again by @WiebtechPerformance and he set them for the softest setting up front and the second softests in the back. Even with them set this way, the roll stiffness in doubled for the front sway bar, and it is balanced for slight oversteer. I have not been able to induce understeer since getting these installed.

Also, I added a FR-Speed Front Strut Tower Bar from FRSmod.com/ Dynosty.
It is under $100 and I added it to help tie up the front end during hard cornering.

[scionsalesjay]

Innovate Stage 2 intercooled Supercharger going on today! @Delicious with the tune! @WiebTech Performance doing the install!
So excited!

[The Racers Line]

Heres the car Jay!

[The Racers Line]

Quick sound clip too. Sorry for the shaky video. Josie says hi Jay!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGaxkFWLg84"]Scion FRS Innovate Twinscrew supercharged - YouTube[/ame]

[scionsalesjay]

Thanks @Wiebtech! The car is AMAZING!
Still haven't pushed 5k rpm, but it is QUICK!
Will post pics and videos soon!

[scionsalesjay]

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A quick startup and rev with the new supercharger! Whiiine!
Borla UEL Headers still on there with that whine. Sounds amazing.

What do you guys think?

[scionsalesjay]

Originally Posted by WiebTech Performance

Quick sound clip too. Sorry for the shaky video. Josie says hi Jay!

Nice! Hi Josie!
We have to shoot some video on my new camera for everyone.

[Assphalt]

Awesome build so far! I cant get your last youtube clip to open though, I want to hear more!

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[scionsalesjay]

Originally Posted by Assphalt

Awesome build so far! I cant get your last youtube clip to open though, I want to hear more!

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Thanks a lot! It is getting there. I am definitely going to work on chassis stiffening and cooling from here.

Go on Youtube and search "TuneCast" in Channels. It's the only video in my new channel.

[Assphalt]

Just checked it out, man I could get used to that sound. Do you plan on doing autocross?

I'm torn between creating a stiff, grippy ride or keeping it tail happy :p

To quote Jeremy Clarkson on his test drive of the gt86:
"...Those who finish last, finish sideways and smiling."

[scionsalesjay]

Originally Posted by Assphalt

Just checked it out, man I could get used to that sound. Do you plan on doing autocross?

I'm torn between creating a stiff, grippy ride but then again keeping it tail happy is originally what I had planned :p

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I'll get a good video with the whine and the exhaust note. I am almost done breaking it in.
It's a tough one on suspension. I am REALLY happy with the Hotchkis swaybars.
The spring rates on my coilovers are 8k without the progressive spring. So definitely stiff. I would say, it doesn't need to be that stiff. HAHAH
I really want to autocross it. I just have to figure out a way to get my work schedule to accommodate for it.

[scionsalesjay]

Decided to name the car "Morpheus."
No, not after the Morpheus in "The Matrix," even though he is a certified BA.
"Morpheus was originally known the Greek "God of Dreams." He would shape your dreams and ambitions in your sleep. When you are making a tough decision, sometimes you need to "sleep on it" or "go for a drive." Morpheus will be there to help.
Modding is a bit like moulding something into what you dream for it to be.

[scionsalesjay]

Some supercharger whine for ya. And Finally some exhaust with it too!
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