The Biggest Bang for the Buck - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Juwls92 · 01-18-2016, 10:24 AM

So gonna come across a bit of cash nothing more then $1300. Sadly money has been going into payments and insurance, waiting to finally get a lower rate on both but basically wanted to see how i can stretch that amount for the best mods. Was thinking exhaust (not sure what brand), I'm sure i can install myself but what else that doesn't go over the 1300 budget? any idea's would be great! Please no eBay mods lol need this to last me till i re finance :thumbs:

this is for a completely and i mean as stock as stock can get, Firestorm Red Manual FR-S

xFury · 01-18-2016, 10:38 AM

Better tires (If you're stock) and drop in filter (Only if you wanna upgrade the intake). Also what do you wanna do with the car? Is it only a Daily Driver? Spirit driving? Track? etc. Let us know what you plan on doing with the car.

go_a_way1 · 01-18-2016, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Juwls92

So gonna come across a bit of cash nothing more then $1300. Sadly money has been going into payments and insurance, waiting to finally get a lower rate on both but basically wanted to see how i can stretch that amount for the best mods. Was thinking exhaust (not sure what brand), I'm sure i can install myself but what else that doesn't go over the 1300 budget? any idea's would be great! Please no eBay mods lol need this to last me till i re finance :thumbs:

this is for a completely and i mean as stock as stock can get, Firestorm Red Manual FR-S

Tires and camber bolts with a proper alignment is what I would recommend for better handling. $1300 wont get you much get up and go but a tune will help a bit.

MisterSheep · 01-18-2016, 10:59 AM

If you want it to go faster theres always Header and Openflash Tablet.

Handling get new tires and some camber bolts in the front.

Chanpion · 01-18-2016, 11:37 AM

Yeah, the most dramatic change you can do to the car would be tires and usually the first change. I'd recommend a good set of summer tires. Applies towards both track and spirited driving.

malubawla · 01-18-2016, 11:49 AM

oft w/header $1015 +$40 for gaskets
drop in filter $50
spc front camber bolts $30
lowering springs (prokit, rce yellow) used $130-180
alignment $80-120 (-1.5F, probably will settle at -1.0R)

Thats my pick and what I did

VTEC · 01-18-2016, 12:15 PM

For me, the best bang for the buck "mod" was just to finally make the switch to 93 octane (while still on stock tune). Smoothed out the torque dip, especially in hot humid weather where with 91 octane was more like a torque abyss. I wish they wrote the recommended fuel on the gas cap instead some obscure ass section of the manual lol.

But for $1300 I'd probably just get lowering springs, tint and HIDs first to make it look better. I'd also get the drop in filter cuz its a cheap performance mod. Then I'd probably save the rest towards upgraded rims/tires in the future

strat61caster · 01-18-2016, 12:40 PM

My first ~$1300 went to camber bolts, brake pads/fluid, tires, alignment and then camber plates after that (so a touch under $2k). IMO the camber was more valuable than the tires for HPDE and AutoX (and the brake pads were a must), don't chuck your OEM tires prematurely, use them up, you already paid for them.

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Originally Posted by VTEC

For me, the best bang for the buck "mod" was just to finally make the switch to 93 octane (while still on stock tune). Smoothed out the torque dip, especially in hot humid weather where with 91 octane was more like a torque abyss. I wish they wrote the recommended fuel on the gas cap instead some obscure ass section of the manual lol.

But it is on the gas lid: "Premium Unleaded Only"

Packofcrows · 01-18-2016, 12:41 PM

New tires and car seat covers imo LOL

Lorico · 01-18-2016, 01:24 PM

MTEC springs for MT shifter!

go_a_way1 · 01-18-2016, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by VTEC

For me, the best bang for the buck "mod" was just to finally make the switch to 93 octane (while still on stock tune). Smoothed out the torque dip, especially in hot humid weather where with 91 octane was more like a torque abyss. I wish they wrote the recommended fuel on the gas cap instead some obscure ass section of the manual lol.

LOL Bad car owner

Braces · 01-18-2016, 02:42 PM

Emergency fund in savings account.

strat61caster · 01-18-2016, 02:45 PM

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Emergency fund in savings account.

Hey, HEY! This isn't a financial advice forum, for best etiquette we should all assume that EVERYONE has 6 months of expenses liquified, already contributing max to his retirement accounts and is debt free.

Juwls92 · 01-18-2016, 04:36 PM

lmao sorry for not replying, work :/ also found that i might get a catback with a pully kit from perrin performance, best way i see stretching the money so far, as far as tires, looking for michelin pilots (of course) but wanna get those when i have the rims financed with them. Also heard a switch to e85 would be best, though don't really know the type of setup if any you need for it

01-18-2016, 11:49 AM	#6
malubawla poor man's evora Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Turbod BRZ Location: Dallas Posts: 620 Thanks: 42 Thanked 190 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	oft w/header $1015 +$40 for gaskets drop in filter $50 spc front camber bolts $30 lowering springs (prokit, rce yellow) used $130-180 alignment $80-120 (-1.5F, probably will settle at -1.0R) Thats my pick and what I did __________________ my build thread http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77434

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VTEC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Toronto, CA Posts: 141 Thanks: 21 Thanked 101 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For me, the best bang for the buck "mod" was just to finally make the switch to 93 octane (while still on stock tune). Smoothed out the torque dip, especially in hot humid weather where with 91 octane was more like a torque abyss. I wish they wrote the recommended fuel on the gas cap instead some obscure ass section of the manual lol. But for $1300 I'd probably just get lowering springs, tint and HIDs first to make it look better. I'd also get the drop in filter cuz its a cheap performance mod. Then I'd probably save the rest towards upgraded rims/tires in the future __________________ Instagram: @racecar_4life

01-18-2016, 12:41 PM	#9
Packofcrows hey you, yeah you <3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 37J FR-S Location: Monterey County, CA Posts: 2,713 Thanks: 905 Thanked 1,258 Times in 809 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	New tires and car seat covers imo LOL __________________ Got my TRD wheels and TRD louvers. Thanks!!!

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Braces Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 17 Alfa Romeo 4C Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 987 Thanks: 570 Thanked 711 Times in 365 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Emergency fund in savings account. __________________ My 2013 Firestorm Red 13 FRS is gone. Bought the next best thing: 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C

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