Got $450 to spend, what should I buy? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

PMok · 10-08-2012, 01:04 AM

Car still has only 150 miles on it, so not ready to do any serious performance mods yet. Just want to do some cosmetic stuff for now...

here are my thoughts...

- Voodoo pearl shift knob
- Bluebat tail light overlays
- 5Axis spoiler + painting WR Blue
- some of those DC Sports tailpipe covers
- spacers for the wheels?

... or ...
a red dot sight for my rifle?

let me know if you have any good bang-for-the-buck mods to suggest...

86_ZN6 · 10-08-2012, 01:05 AM

save the money and use it for a tune once you hit 1000miles

CBR600RR · 10-08-2012, 01:07 AM

Save money for a tune.

PMok · 10-08-2012, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

save the money and use it for a tune once you hit 1000miles

nice, have to look into that Ecutek tune more... did that NorCal tuning shop work out anything yet?

86_ZN6 · 10-08-2012, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PMok

nice, have to look into that Ecutek tune more... did that NorCal tuning shop work out anything yet?

not yet!

but there will be a free tune on one of my prizes at the NOrcal meet

JoeBoxer · 10-08-2012, 01:11 AM

Tune or if you want to stick to cosmetic:
interior and exterior led's
clear front corner lamps
lowering springs (pro kit or h tech)
shark fin antenna

Reflex · 10-08-2012, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

save the money and use it for a tune once you hit 1000miles

Sorry for being a noob, but what exactly does a tune do?

86_ZN6 · 10-08-2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Reflex

Sorry for being a noob, but what exactly does a tune do?

read these threads:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15630

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18899

there's more info out there like visconti and all but i only support and promote FA20club.com's tune

ScionFR-S · 10-08-2012, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

Tune or if you want to stick to cosmetic:
interior and exterior led's
clear front corner lamps
lowering springs (pro kit or h tech)
shark fin antenna

What do you guys mean by a tune? like a performance chip? how would i go about doing this, buying one, and installing it ( if applicable )

Sorry haha as u can tell im a newbie willing to learn

JoeBoxer · 10-08-2012, 07:09 PM

There is no performance "chip" that will actually do anything on these cars, you get a cable and reflash the stock ecu to get more performance and even mpg in some cases. You can get the reflash and cable from Visconti or FA20Club.com

bimmerboy · 10-08-2012, 07:30 PM

make an extra car payment or pay off your credit car debt (if you have any).

TyperRspec789 · 10-08-2012, 10:41 PM

Save for a tune... OR save for a catback, it adds a lot of fun factor into the car. The Nvidia is like $580, so you're not that far off.

F1point4 · 10-08-2012, 11:15 PM

Reconsider the non-cosmetics, here's some bang for buck items.

+ OEM camber / crash bolt. Gives your front suspension some camber adjustment. Set some negative camber and enjoy more front grip in the corner. 10 bucks. Search forums, tons of info

+ gearbox fluid. If you have manual transmission, it will smooth out the notchiness present. I like Motul Gear 300. 3 bottles is 60 bucks

+ all season floor mats. Keep your interior clean and smelling mold free. 20 bucks at any big box chain stores

+ quick detailer and mf towels - keep in car and use to remove bugs and bird poop as soon as you see them. Keeps your paint looking good as long as possible. 20 bucks

+ exhaust tips. The stock tips look like crap. I think DC sells a set. 20 bucks

+ master cylinder brace - improves brake feel by reducing deflection in master cylinder when you press brake pedal. Grimmspeed is making one, price TBD

+ filtermag - sticks to side of oil filter to collect metal shavings in your oil and keep the from circulating in the engine. Could be snake oil, but I think it makes a difference 90 bucks

+ flossy knob - for 6MT. big size, textured, and high weight. Makes shifts feel better and dampens vibrations from the transmission $100

+ sound dampener - the car resonates a lot. Add some sound dampener to quiet the ride down. Downside is that you add some weight; like 15 lbs. trunk, doors, headliner are places to hit, 60 bucks for some dynamat

If you get all of this your looking at 380 + brace

All of these are fairly easy to install except the dampener

RedRocket · 10-09-2012, 07:42 AM

Pulley? Cheap, easy install.

10-08-2012, 01:04 AM	#1
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10-08-2012, 10:41 PM	#12
TyperRspec789 Version 2 Coming Soon... Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Turbo Argento FRS, Asphalt FRS Location: Nottingham, MD Posts: 677 Thanks: 124 Thanked 355 Times in 214 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Save for a tune... OR save for a catback, it adds a lot of fun factor into the car. The Nvidia is like $580, so you're not that far off. __________________ Part Out Thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39992

10-08-2012, 11:15 PM	#13
F1point4 Photo Specialist Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 DGM 6MT Location: Texas Posts: 1,152 Thanks: 587 Thanked 1,803 Times in 420 Posts Mentioned: 94 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Reconsider the non-cosmetics, here's some bang for buck items. + OEM camber / crash bolt. Gives your front suspension some camber adjustment. Set some negative camber and enjoy more front grip in the corner. 10 bucks. Search forums, tons of info + gearbox fluid. If you have manual transmission, it will smooth out the notchiness present. I like Motul Gear 300. 3 bottles is 60 bucks + all season floor mats. Keep your interior clean and smelling mold free. 20 bucks at any big box chain stores + quick detailer and mf towels - keep in car and use to remove bugs and bird poop as soon as you see them. Keeps your paint looking good as long as possible. 20 bucks + exhaust tips. The stock tips look like crap. I think DC sells a set. 20 bucks + master cylinder brace - improves brake feel by reducing deflection in master cylinder when you press brake pedal. Grimmspeed is making one, price TBD + filtermag - sticks to side of oil filter to collect metal shavings in your oil and keep the from circulating in the engine. Could be snake oil, but I think it makes a difference 90 bucks + flossy knob - for 6MT. big size, textured, and high weight. Makes shifts feel better and dampens vibrations from the transmission $100 + sound dampener - the car resonates a lot. Add some sound dampener to quiet the ride down. Downside is that you add some weight; like 15 lbs. trunk, doors, headliner are places to hit, 60 bucks for some dynamat If you get all of this your looking at 380 + brace All of these are fairly easy to install except the dampener __________________ Lola - Toyota 86 6MT Dark Gray Metallic My 86 Flickr Set

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