Best mod under $500? - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

islandguy69 · 05-19-2016, 12:00 AM

Cocaine/hooker.....

Mim · 05-19-2016, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RichardJ

Theres so much to reply to but since this is a recurring suggestion I have a huge question:

Would this void the warranty? XD

From reading other posts over the years it would simply void warranty on the component you changed. I too worry about affecting my factory warranty so thought this was a pretty stealth mod that shouldn't cause me to lose any sleep at night. In other words an acceptable (for me) risk.

Some of the other regular posters will likely chime in, but I believe the general consensus is that if you are worried about warranty then do nothing!

PureShield · 05-19-2016, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RichardJ

Hello fellow Gt86 drivers!
After coming to a realization that installing a turbo kit for the car is going to cost me well over 5k CAD, I decided to keep saving the money and go for cheaper mods to the car.

Right now it has a catback exhaust and valenti tailights. I'm not looking for cosmetic mods like front splitters and etc. I think the car looks amazing as it is.

Reason for the $500 budget is that I dont want to be spending 2k+ for wheels, tires and coilovers. Just getting one of those is pointless but that is a plan for the future.

I am hoping for a noticeable change that comes with the modification, although I know that is asking a lot with just $500. But because I am satisfied with the way it looks right now, I am shooting for a minor performance upgrade.

I was thinking lightweight crank pulleys. From what I've researched, lighter unsprung mass in the drivetrain is always good. Subtle yes, but good nonetheless. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Any ideas or modifications you guys are running that is noticieable the way how the vehicle handles/accelerations/revs/anything really?

I proudly own a '15 FRS with AT Transmission. I would appreciate any comments

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Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

You have an AT and pulleys are hit and miss and do nothing, get an OFT and run a tune and E85 if you can get access to it

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Originally Posted by RichardJ

OFT tablet + tune is over the $500 mark I believe. But if there is a reasonable change in performance it is definitely considerable

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Originally Posted by ezgt86

OFT will be my first choice. If not, then Drop In High Performance Air Filter, diff flush with Motul Gear 300, and Side Markers.

Please anything but OFT. EcuTek is the best option.

MarcFr-s · 05-19-2016, 01:19 AM

Suspension improvements; better tires, wheels, etc, allow you to go faster in the twistys or on the track, thus allowing you to use the higher torque available in the upper rpm range. So in a very real sense, these could be considered "power" or "performance" improvements as well, even more so than many engine or power train mods. Car is not about straight line speed. Just something to consider.

Dark · 05-19-2016, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Don't let that stop you! :P

Traveled this far last year for auto-x. Going again later this summer a few times (hopefully).

I live in Shoreline. Going to Bremerton this weekend.

soulreapersteve · 05-19-2016, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark

I live in Shoreline. Going to Bremerton this weekend.

SCCA Novice school?!?!

Dark · 05-19-2016, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

SCCA Novice school?!?!

Yup. Not sure if I'm going to stay over for Event 3 on Sunday. We will see.

soulreapersteve · 05-19-2016, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark

Yup. Not sure if I'm going to stay over for Event 3 on Sunday. We will see.

A few buddies and I are planning on taking the 6AM ferry. Feel free to join us if you want to!

And book a cheap hotel to spend the night. I rarely get to attend auto-x due to work schedule so I'm taking advantage of the free session on Sunday. Let me know if you are planning to do the same, itll be awesome to have more people to hang out with.

Dark · 05-19-2016, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

A few buddies and I are planning on taking the 6AM ferry. Feel free to join us if you want to!

And book a cheap hotel to spend the night. I rarely get to attend auto-x due to work schedule so I'm taking advantage of the free session on Sunday. Let me know if you are planning to do the same, itll be awesome to have more people to hang out with.

I was planning on driving, but I would totally be down taking Ferri at 6AM. Let's use PM.

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 05-19-2016, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PureShield

Please anything but OFT. EcuTek is the best option.

Why? The merits of a custom tune vs OTS on an NA daily driver are debatable

chaoskaze · 05-19-2016, 05:13 PM

Dude GUYS! LOOK WHAT I FOUND ONLINE!

This gotta be the best preformance mod for FRS owners!

http://www.fteightysix.com/products/...der-badge.html

That's right... It covers the Subaru stamp on your fender insidew the engine bay.

*& sorry for caps.

PNW FRS · 05-19-2016, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chaoskaze

This gotta be the best preformance mod for FRS owners!

http://www.fteightysix.com/products/...der-badge.html

That's right... It covers the Subaru stamp on your fender insidew the engine bay.

*& sorry for caps.

Must be good for what...+10 to +15 bhp right?

humdizzle · 05-20-2016, 01:36 AM

really surprised no one has mentioned a radar detector

$400 valentine 1.

Best mod i ever bought. Saved me a TON in speeding tickets and insurance. I average 90-100 on the highway with my daily 40 mile commute and have had a clean record for 5 years

wootwoot · 05-20-2016, 02:26 AM

A track day. Maybe even two.

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humdizzle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2018 GT3 / 2015 M3 Location: Missouri Posts: 290 Thanks: 102 Thanked 316 Times in 119 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	really surprised no one has mentioned a radar detector $400 valentine 1. Best mod i ever bought. Saved me a TON in speeding tickets and insurance. I average 90-100 on the highway with my daily 40 mile commute and have had a clean record for 5 years __________________ 2018 GT3 6MT 2021 M2 Comp DCT Past: 458 Italia, R35 GTR, E36/E46/F80 M3, 335i, Scion FRS

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islandguy69 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: ashphalt grey Location: paradise island Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cocaine/hooker.....

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MarcFr-s Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: mtFirestormFr-s Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 89 Thanks: 42 Thanked 40 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Suspension improvements; better tires, wheels, etc, allow you to go faster in the twistys or on the track, thus allowing you to use the higher torque available in the upper rpm range. So in a very real sense, these could be considered "power" or "performance" improvements as well, even more so than many engine or power train mods. Car is not about straight line speed. Just something to consider.

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chaoskaze The Fail Boat Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: CWP S.B. Location: LasVegas Posts: 3,028 Thanks: 4,718 Thanked 1,293 Times in 873 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Dude GUYS! LOOK WHAT I FOUND ONLINE! This gotta be the best preformance mod for FRS owners! http://www.fteightysix.com/products/...der-badge.html That's right... It covers the Subaru stamp on your fender insidew the engine bay. *& sorry for caps.

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wootwoot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Cali Posts: 1,558 Thanks: 188 Thanked 461 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A track day. Maybe even two.

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