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06-05-2018, 04:22 PM | #1 |
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New (to me) 2013 FR-S - What should I do for reliability?
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Just got an FR-S -- LOVE driving it so far. 52k miles, I had bought it without researching year models, thinking that nothing changed between 2013-2016. That being said, I have done quite a bit of searching and reading on issues that the 2013 FR-S might experience. I want to autocross it but just want to make sure I have everything in best possible shape before I do. I would like to know if I am missing anything as well as some clarity on some things. -Direct injector seals, I read that if the VIN starts with "J" that this isn't an issue? -Tune issues, should I just buy an OFT with zero mods? -Oil pan baffle? Is this a must? Haha...I'm afraid to take a left turn hard! Anything else I should know about? I'm totally willing to throw some money at the car to give my self some piece-of-mind while driving it hard (with spun rod bearings haunting my thoughts). Thanks! -John |
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Just do the maintenance like oil changes and the car should be fine. All of these cars start with J so they are made in Japan.
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What's the build date (located on driver door jamb)?
Likely should get a tune being a MY13, but build date will tell us for sure. If there is damage to the DI seals already it wont fix that but can help prevent future damage by not running a crappy tune. Then do maintenance as scheduled. |
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Manufactured in 06/12.
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Okay, OFT on the way! Any opinion on the oil pan baffle?
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Unless you plan on tracking with super sticky tires, meh.
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Leaving it alone is best for reliability. Aftermarket stuff is no longer in beta stage which is a good thing but nothing like good ol oem parts.
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Even though there are loads of guys running around with modded cars that work perfectly fine the more you change the more risk you introduce. Work within your accepted level of risk.
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OOOOOOOOOF, 6/12? damn. I thought my 6/13 was an early production 13... lul
Anyways, get a tune. but I don't reccomend OFT. OFT uses what an "off the shelf" tune. It's like a one size fits all, except in this case if the shoe doesn't fit it might cost you a motor. Get a EcuTek and get a real tune, OR just get your ECU updated with the newest flash from your dealer. If your production is that early you should be eligible for a free reflash due to rough idle tsb. Keep in mind, this is a SUBARU. not a TOYOTA no matter what your vin says or who mails you your bill every month. that being said, these cars can not be maintained or driven like your average Toyota beater. Take care of her and she'll take care of you. Let her warm up before you dog the hell out of her, check the oil once a week and dont let your oil changes go past 4k miles and enjoy the car lmao
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Get the updated tune if not already done
Don't hold down the clutch pedal if not necessary to extend TOB life Check your coolant tank regularly and top off, disappearing coolant is known issue Change oil at recommended intervals, check oil level often Only use premium gas, I recommend from reputable gas stations instead of 'cheap' brands |
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The best thing you can do is keep it stock.
For autox all you need is seat time. Then later proper tires and a dedicated set of wheels so your not burning up tires. People say get a tune, I say you can spend that money on better tires.
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And if OFT was costing people motors Im pretty sure there would be plenty of threads on it by now. Just like the absurd amount if posts about the car being "cursed". Many companies use OTS canned tunes without blowing motors, like Openflash/Vishnu or Cobb with the AcessPort. They tend to make the tune safer so it just has less power then a custom tune. Going the TSB route for an updated tune is an option should his car show those symptoms. Im a 4/2012 build and never had those problems. OP you could ask them to disable to DRL which there is a TSB that calls for ECU replacement since it then screws up your highbeams. Itll cost you the labor for them switching the DRL off which should be .5-1 hr depending on the dealer. |
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I am also a new owner of a 2013. What are the symptoms of failing direct injector seals?
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