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aymen23q · 01-15-2013, 05:51 AM

SUGGEST ME SOME MODIFICATIONS

Johnp · 01-15-2013, 06:08 AM

May I ask why you didn't get the GTS version?

Bahraini86 · 01-15-2013, 06:08 AM

congrats Aymen

enjoy her in good health

M1schiev0us · 01-15-2013, 06:11 AM

As a yankee that wishes he could get a GT86 instead of an FRS, let me say congrats, enjoy it, and I'm extremely jealous.

aymen23q · 01-15-2013, 06:46 AM

theres a long wait for the GTS and i quickly bought a cancelled order and now am looking to buy a GTS sat nav monitor

aymen23q · 01-15-2013, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by M1schiev0us

As a yankee that wishes he could get a GT86 instead of an FRS, let me say congrats, enjoy it, and I'm extremely jealous.

whats wrong with the scion ?

UltraFRS · 01-15-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by aymen23q

whats wrong with the scion ?

Nothing!!!

DarkSunrise · 01-15-2013, 09:54 AM

Very nice! My vote for mods would be wheels and suspension first.

sierra · 01-15-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by aymen23q

SUGGEST ME SOME MODIFICATIONS

Exhaust!
It took me just 30minutes, without jacking it up, to fit a Nameless axle back.
It feels half the weight and looks as if it was always meant to be there.
Sounds sensational. Not too loud but you really appreciate what a sweet engine this is, especially when it gets on the cam and the intake joins in with the exhaust. Every time it goes up over 4000rpm, even on 1/3 or 1/2 throttle, it pulls like a train but sounds like a true race bred motor, which it is.
I can't wait to fit the over pipe and down pipe with the HF cat to release a bit more top end rush and low down, 1-3000rpm torque.

M1schiev0us · 01-15-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by aymen23q

whats wrong with the scion ?

Nothing really, just trim level things that I could get from factory instead of having to add on myself later like:

GT86 style autoleveling HID Headlights (These are apparently something like 1k a piece from factory!)
Frameless Rear View Mirror
Door Puddle Light
Trunk Lid Liner
Push to Start
Fog Lights
Badging

All of that stuff isn't even available as an option on the Scion for whatever reason

and I don't want to step into a BRZ because I prefer the front end and suspension setup of the FRS.

BUT as far as the drive goes the FRS is still amazing, which is why I'm really looking to buy one then turn it into a GT86 wannabe over time

ETA- Getting back on topic: I'd suggest Tint and Stickier Tires to start, then performance when you're ready!

Frostyman · 01-15-2013, 10:16 AM

Tint yes! Tires, no.
This car is immeasurably more fun with the stock tires, until you start to increase the power output.

Blue86 · 01-15-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Frostyman

Tint yes! Tires, no.
This car is immeasurably more fun with the stock tires, until you start to increase the power output.

The stock tyres on the GT spec in Australia are not fun they are awful

Ocala FR-S · 01-15-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Frostyman

Tint yes! Tires, no.
This car is immeasurably more fun with the stock tires, until you start to increase the power output.

If they are like the FR-S tires, I vote for new tires. I get the idea of the fun, drifting, sliding, etc... aspect of the FR-S Michelin Primacy but I am left unimpressed. I've given them a fair chance keeping an attitude of fun in mind. But I'm just disappointed. In braking and turning these tires just lack adequate performance. I've made no modifications to my car, but tires will come first and I may not be able to wait until these wear out.

lazyluka · 01-15-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ocala FR-S

If they are like the FR-S tires, I vote for new tires. I get the idea of the fun, drifting, sliding, etc... aspect of the FR-S Michelin Primacy but I am left unimpressed. I've given them a fair chance keeping an attitude of fun in mind. But I'm just disappointed. In braking and turning these tires just lack adequate performance. I've made no modifications to my car, but tires will come first and I may not be able to wait until these wear out.

It comes with 205 tyres which have less grip than the 215 Michelin's fitted to the FRS and the GTS models.

The GT model in Australia is a bare bones spec. Your FRS has some better features like bigger brakes and bigger alloys. The GTS model in Australia is the same as the GT model that most people are referring to elsewhere in the world, it comes with LED running lights etc. Toyota Australia just wanted to confuse everyone.

01-15-2013, 05:51 AM	#1
aymen23q Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Pearl White Toyota GT86 Location: Sydney Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My GT86 came in today SUGGEST ME SOME MODIFICATIONS

01-15-2013, 06:08 AM	#3
Bahraini86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Toyota GT86 Location: Bahrain Posts: 404 Thanks: 166 Thanked 307 Times in 101 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	congrats Aymen enjoy her in good health __________________ '73 240z Triple-Carbed '03 350z Supercharged (455whp) '09 135i Twin-Turbocharged (11.85@188km/hr) My 6MT GT86 Build Log My Naturally Aspirated 13.90@98.8mph run

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Johnp Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: None Location: New Zealand Posts: 14 Thanks: 40 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	May I ask why you didn't get the GTS version?

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M1schiev0us Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: '06 IS350 Location: San Diego Posts: 39 Thanks: 13 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As a yankee that wishes he could get a GT86 instead of an FRS, let me say congrats, enjoy it, and I'm extremely jealous.

01-15-2013, 06:46 AM	#5
aymen23q Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Pearl White Toyota GT86 Location: Sydney Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	theres a long wait for the GTS and i quickly bought a cancelled order and now am looking to buy a GTS sat nav monitor

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Frostyman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven FRS Location: Virginia Beach, Va Posts: 496 Thanks: 30 Thanked 143 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Tint yes! Tires, no. This car is immeasurably more fun with the stock tires, until you start to increase the power output.

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