NorCal (Bay Area) OFF-TOPIC Chat Thread

[Clipdat]

Looks great. Time to order some JDM clear sidemarkers though

Also, I can't wait until I get my whiteout looking as good as yours again. It just keeps getting worse every day it sits outside

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Looks great. Time to order some JDM clear sidemarkers though

That was like priority mod #1 for me (I was getting stuff, like the Toyota badges, before I got the car), but then I kept reading that the bumper won't stay on the same. I dealt with that with the Yaris, and I don't want to deal with that with the FR-S.

[Clipdat]

You don't have to do anything with the front bumper to install the clear sidemarkers.

It's a bit awkward to remove the OEM ones, because it's hard to feel for where the release clip is, but it's not bad. Mine took about 10 mins to do per side. Just need to pop one of the plastic rivets and slightly pull away the fender liner to get access to where you need to insert a flathead screwdriver and press on the release clip.

Protip: Use a plastic equivalent to a flathead or wrap the head in some sort of thin material so if you slip you don't scratch your fender paint like I did - it's covered up by the sidemarker so you can't see it, but I know it's there!

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

That was like priority mod #1 for me (I was getting stuff, like the Toyota badges, before I got the car), but then I kept reading that the bumper won't stay on the same. I dealt with that with the Yaris, and I don't want to deal with that with the FR-S.

[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Looks great. Time to order some JDM clear sidemarkers though

was considering putting in an order for a pair today...

Just haven't decided what kind and where to order from

[Clipdat]

These are the ones I ordered: http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/jdm-...e-markers.html

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

was considering putting in an order for a pair today...

Just haven't decided what kind and where to order from

[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

These are the ones I ordered: www.ft86speedfactory.com/jdm-frs-brz-sti-side-markers.html

yeah i'll do some research into it.. because the helix ones look very similar.

[Clipdat]

I was going to go with the Helix ones but I kept reading that people were having issues with condensation/moisture getting in there when it rained and that they had to RMA them or reseal them.

So I sprung for the OEM JDM and I've not had any issues with condensation at all.

These are the LEDs I went with to replace the amber bulbs, but be warned, they are VERY bright: http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/ambe...ulbs-1737.html

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

yeah i'll do some research into it.. because the helix ones look very similar.

[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I was going to go with the Helix ones but I kept reading that people were having issues with condensation/moisture getting in there when it rained and that they had to RMA them or reseal them.

So I sprung for the OEM JDM and I've not had any issues with condensation at all.

These are the LEDs I went with to replace the amber bulbs, but be warned, they are VERY bright: www.ft86speedfactory.com/amber-led-side-marker-light-bulbs-1737.html

Maybe I'll order the sidemarkers and bulbs when I order some new headlights.

[Clipdat]

Sounds good!

I really want JDM/monogram/rs 1.0 headlights, but OMG so expensive.

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

Maybe I'll order the sidemarkers and bulbs when I order some new headlights.

[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Wow baller, yeah that's gonna look incredible.

http://www.abesofmaine.com/JVC_DLAX5...FUWTfgod888B-A

As a side note, if you're going to order it, I would recommend calling the retailer that you're planning on going with versus ordering online. When you speak to a rep, you can ask for some "accommodation" on the price, and they'll almost always give you a couple hundred bucks off just for asking.

They have to advertise a MAP price on their site, but in my experience they'll usually give you $100-200 off just for calling and asking.

Thanks for the advice! Which paint do you recommend? I figure I'll buy the projector and get it mounted then try a bunch of screen sizes until I'm happy. Then I'll buy a screen to fit what I like. But if paint works, why not? I'm thinking a 144" screen in my home office that's actually a converted garage. 15'w x 8'h wall. About a 17' throw and viewing distance. The light control is really good. I have an old pair of McIntosh LS310 bookshelf speakers and a Carver a-500x amp to run them. I just need to add a receiver, a 2.1 pre-amp, and a powered sub to the mix. My current pre-amp is stereo only. I dislike surround sound. We only have two ears anyway.

My last major TV purchase is from 2008, and it's just a mid-range Samsung. I've bought a few cheap screens for computers since then, but nothing over $300. I'm not exactly frugal, but I don't spend much usually. I bought the good audio gear around 1996.

My favorite video memory is when I bought a 19" Sony Trinitron monitor. It could do 1600x1200! I played DVD movies through my Umax S900. Now that was baller, yo!

[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Sounds good!

I really want JDM/monogram/rs 1.0 headlights, but OMG so expensive.

So do I, but not willing to pay the 1k+ price tag for them..


Was considering just doing a Winjet chrome headlight and painting them to match the JDM ones with a hid upgrade.

[Clipdat]

OMG I stopped reading at "I dislike surround sound. We only have two ears anyway."

If you don't spring for a 7.2 or Atmos setup with that massive projector you're doing yourself a major disservice. I can't count how many times people have told me "oh i'm fine with stereo" and then when they hear a proper surround setup they're like "my god how did i go so long with only stereo for movies?"

This is the screen paint that I'm familiar with, check out their range: http://www.gooscreen.com/

Sup fellow Trinitron bro? I used to have a 22" Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 2020u flat glass CRT (Trinitron tube) that I would haul to and from LAN parties. It weighed about 75lbs.

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Thanks for the advice! Which paint do you recommend? I figure I'll buy the projector and get it mounted then try a bunch of screen sizes until I'm happy. Then I'll buy a screen to fit what I like. But if paint works, why not? I'm thinking a 144" screen in my home office that's actually a converted garage. 15'w x 8'h wall. About a 17' throw and viewing distance. The light control is really good. I have an old pair of McIntosh LS310 bookshelf speakers and a Carver a-500x amp to run them. I just need to add a receiver, a 2.1 pre-amp, and a powered sub to the mix. My current pre-amp is stereo only. I dislike surround sound. We only have two ears anyway.

My last major TV purchase is from 2008, and it's just a mid-range Samsung. I've bought a few cheap screens for computers since then, but nothing over $300. I'm not exactly frugal, but I don't spend much usually. I bought the good audio gear around 1996.

My favorite video memory is when I bought a 19" Sony Trinitron monitor. It could do 1600x1200! I played DVD movies through my Umax S900. Now that was baller, yo!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

You don't have to do anything with the front bumper to install the clear sidemarkers.

It's a bit awkward to remove the OEM ones, because it's hard to feel for where the release clip is, but it's not bad. Mine took about 10 mins to do per side. Just need to pop one of the plastic rivets and slightly pull away the fender liner to get access to where you need to insert a flathead screwdriver and press on the release clip.

Protip: Use a plastic equivalent to a flathead or wrap the head in some sort of thin material so if you slip you don't scratch your fender paint like I did - it's covered up by the sidemarker so you can't see it, but I know it's there!

Wait, wait, wait...I don't have to remove the bumper?! Is there a DIY guide for it? I think I've always seen the DIY with bumper being removed. I might just have to order a pair, some Amber LED, and switch back LED for the parking/turn signals and do everything at the same time.

[Clipdat]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utvO_nUreTQ"]Clear , Smoke, or Light Smoke Helix Side Marker - Install Video - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EOskL7XIw0"]86BRZ Side Marker Installation Guide - YouTube[/ame]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Wait, wait, wait...I don't have to remove the bumper?! Is there a DIY guide for it? I think I've always seen the DIY with bumper being removed. I might just have to order a pair, some Amber LED, and switch back LED for the parking/turn signals and do everything at the same time.