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JDKane527 · 06-16-2013, 05:47 PM

Engine:
AFE Takeda Intake
Delicious Tuning Flex Fuel Stg2 tune
Jackson Racing oil cooler
JDL radiator shroud
PPE Engineering long tube EL header
Raceseng Cam Plate
Radium Engineering PCV oil catch can
Radium Engineering ECU Bracket
Shorai lithium battery
STI AC delete
Tanabe Medallion Touring CBE
TRD oil sensor plate for temperature and pressure

Drivetrain:
Cusco engine mounts
Kartboy transmission insert
MTec clutch pedal spring
MTec shifter springs
MTec stainless steel clutch line
Subaru 3/4" clutch slave
TMW shifter carrier bushings
Verus clutch bell cover
Verus clutch fork
Verus clutch pivot
Whiteline KDT925 differential mount inserts

Chassis and Suspension:
Battleversion rear subframe inserts
KW V3 Clubsports
Turn In Concepts solid steering rack bushings
TRD front strut brace
TRD door stabilizer

Brakes:
Endless MX72 pads
Perrin master cylinder brace
Project Mu HC800 pads
Stoptech stainless steel brake lines

Tires:
Bridgestone RE-71r 245/40/17
WedsSports TC105n 17x9 +35

Exterior:
JDM underpanels
Verus front splitter
Verus rear spats
Verus transmission tunnel cover

Fluids:
Motul Gear 300
ProjectMu brake fluid

I don't have any high quality pics from Day 1, but these are the earliest.

IMG_4507 by jdkane527, on Flickr

IMG_4515 by jdkane527, on Flickr

IMG_4495 by jdkane527, on Flickr

IMG_4519 by jdkane527, on Flick

Update December 21, 2013 (24k miles)
Got corner balanced and alignment at West End.
Alignment specs for camber were -2.5 deg for front, and without adjustments in the rear, -2.5/-2.7 (left/right)
Toe was 0 in front, and rear 3/32" total toe in

Update April 2, 2014 (29k miles)
Started having condensation in driver side front headlight and rear tail lamp assemblies.
Also installed TRD Quick Shifter kit. Retained the Perrin rear shifter bushing from earlier, and it is a little notchy, but over time should loosen up. I will be replacing the transmission fluid shortly, so that should help. Here is a pic of the current frankenstein intake setup: HKS Snorkel to Blitz drop in filter to Perrin inlet tube.

HKS Intake Duct Installation by jdkane527, on Flickr

Update March 6, 2015 (45k miles)
Engine blew on February 13, 2014. Was experiencing rod knock so I towed the car to Longo Toyota. They were able to get it started and noted a lot of smoke coming out of the exhaust. Shortly after the engine seized. They're rebuilding the engine under warranty.
So far they noted blown piston rings and broken connecting rod. Had to order a replacement short block and heads are off at the machine shop.
Pics of the engine are in the latest post.

JDKane527 · 06-16-2013, 05:48 PM

The shifter springs that MTec offers should have come in the transmission from the factory. During install, honestly could not tell the difference between the oem spring and MTec one by feel. Visually, they're different colors so that gives it away. Once it was installed, pulling left or right felt a lot stiffer, and once it goes into gear feels very solid. Overall another great modification to improve the feel of the car. The install guide they have is really straight forward and can be viewed here:
http://www.mtecind.com/diy/scion-frs...pring-install/

The painted spring was the one removed from the transmission. The new springs were just black.

IMG_4970 by jdkane527, on Flickr

IMG_4977 by jdkane527, on Flickr

I purchased the SS clutch line as it was less than the other ones available, and I wanted to flush the fluid anyways.

IMG_4986 by jdkane527, on Flickr

JDKane527 · 06-16-2013, 05:50 PM

With the concern of oil temps getting out of hand during the summer, I invested in the Defi oil temp gauge to better monitor it to determine the necessity for oil cooling. I installed it with the ATI vent adapter from Rallysportdirect and got the gauge and oil temp sensor adapter from Micro Image. Following the Rallysport DIY, it was a breeze to tap into the wires and have it light up with the cluster lights. When the cluster is off, the oil temp gauge is bright red, but when you turn the lights on via the stalk, the red dims. It helps at night. Video of day/night transition can be viewed here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/92964523@N02/9062161996/

2013-06-02 18.11.16 by jdkane527, on Flickr

2013-06-05 00.12.00 by jdkane527, on Flickr

2013-06-05 00.12.15 by jdkane527, on Flickr

JDKane527 · 07-30-2013, 06:00 AM

Just installed the MTec stainless steel brake lines with Endless MX72 pads. It was a good time to change the fluid since it was getting dirty as well.

They are priced in the middle of the market, and feel pretty solid. Time and mileage will tell though, and they carry a 3 year warranty.

Excuse the cell phone pics, will snap pictures with a better camera in the day time to include in a review of the pads.

TemeCal · 08-16-2013, 10:38 PM

Looking great, Jeff!

StickThatClutch · 08-16-2013, 10:41 PM

Fight on!

JDKane527 · 08-17-2013, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StickThatClutch

Fight on!

Fight on fellow trojan! :happy0180: What year did you graduate?

StickThatClutch · 08-17-2013, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDKane527

Fight on fellow trojan! :happy0180: What year did you graduate?

2005, not sure if that makes me an old guy on these boards. My only 'mod' is my Alumni USC plate frame...

Your car looks great!

JDKane527 · 12-11-2013, 02:31 AM

Haven't posted to the thread in a while, got TC105ns, RS3s, KW Clubsport coilovers, and Cusco engine mounts since.

Here was a random snap I took today haha. Apologize for the dirty car, haven't been able to wash it since Buttonwillow this past weekend. Will wash the car this week and take better pictures.

Random Snap by jdkane527, on Flickr

JDKane527 · 12-22-2013, 03:19 AM

Got corner balance and alignment at West End on Friday. Toe hadn't been adjusted since coilover install and was greatly corrected. Turn in has improved and rotation feels controllable.

Took it for a drive through the Malibu Canyons today, and will be going to Buttonwillow tomorrow.

TemeCal · 12-22-2013, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDKane527

Got corner balance and alignment at West End on Friday. Toe hadn't been adjusted since coilover install and was greatly corrected. Turn in has improved and rotation feels controllable.

Took it for a drive through the Malibu Canyons today, and will be going to Buttonwillow tomorrow.

How was Buttonwillow? Your car is looking great.

JDKane527 · 12-22-2013, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TemeCal

How was Buttonwillow? Your car is looking great.

Thanks! I was able to shave 3 seconds off with only change being coilovers. The car settles faster, but I still need to get the damping tuned. I feel more confident with the setup, but need more practice to use it to the fullest.

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TRD_07 · 12-23-2013, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDKane527

Got corner balance and alignment at West End on Friday. Toe hadn't been adjusted since coilover install and was greatly corrected. Turn in has improved and rotation feels controllable.

Took it for a drive through the Malibu Canyons today, and will be going to Buttonwillow tomorrow.

Malibu Cyns by jdkane527, on Flickr

Love this pic.

JDKane527 · 12-24-2013, 09:16 PM

I wasn't too happy with how the Perrin MCB setscrew marks the master cylinder.

Set screw marks by jdkane527, on Flickr

I found the screw size to be M12x1.75 and 30mm long.
Here is a link to the McMaster part:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#92123a145/=pyd6lx

Set screw comparison by jdkane527, on Flickr

The McMaster set screw has a swivel head so it does not mark up the surface it is tightening against. One downside is that it is an alloy steel, and not stainless steel. Corrosion resistance isn't critical since I live in Southern California.

The screw threaded up fine, and the end result:

New set screw installed by jdkane527, on Flickr

06-16-2013, 05:47 PM	#1
JDKane527 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 499 Thanks: 274 Thanked 215 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	JDKane's Asphalt FR-S Engine: AFE Takeda Intake Delicious Tuning Flex Fuel Stg2 tune Jackson Racing oil cooler JDL radiator shroud PPE Engineering long tube EL header Raceseng Cam Plate Radium Engineering PCV oil catch can Radium Engineering ECU Bracket Shorai lithium battery STI AC delete Tanabe Medallion Touring CBE TRD oil sensor plate for temperature and pressure Drivetrain: Cusco engine mounts Kartboy transmission insert MTec clutch pedal spring MTec shifter springs MTec stainless steel clutch line Subaru 3/4" clutch slave TMW shifter carrier bushings Verus clutch bell cover Verus clutch fork Verus clutch pivot Whiteline KDT925 differential mount inserts Chassis and Suspension: Battleversion rear subframe inserts KW V3 Clubsports Turn In Concepts solid steering rack bushings TRD front strut brace TRD door stabilizer Brakes: Endless MX72 pads Perrin master cylinder brace Project Mu HC800 pads Stoptech stainless steel brake lines Tires: Bridgestone RE-71r 245/40/17 WedsSports TC105n 17x9 +35 Exterior: JDM underpanels Verus front splitter Verus rear spats Verus transmission tunnel cover Fluids: Motul Gear 300 ProjectMu brake fluid I don't have any high quality pics from Day 1, but these are the earliest. IMG_4507 by jdkane527, on Flickr IMG_4515 by jdkane527, on Flickr IMG_4495 by jdkane527, on Flickr IMG_4519 by jdkane527, on Flick Update December 21, 2013 (24k miles) Got corner balanced and alignment at West End. Alignment specs for camber were -2.5 deg for front, and without adjustments in the rear, -2.5/-2.7 (left/right) Toe was 0 in front, and rear 3/32" total toe in Update April 2, 2014 (29k miles) Started having condensation in driver side front headlight and rear tail lamp assemblies. Also installed TRD Quick Shifter kit. Retained the Perrin rear shifter bushing from earlier, and it is a little notchy, but over time should loosen up. I will be replacing the transmission fluid shortly, so that should help. Here is a pic of the current frankenstein intake setup: HKS Snorkel to Blitz drop in filter to Perrin inlet tube. HKS Intake Duct Installation by jdkane527, on Flickr Update March 6, 2015 (45k miles) Engine blew on February 13, 2014. Was experiencing rod knock so I towed the car to Longo Toyota. They were able to get it started and noted a lot of smoke coming out of the exhaust. Shortly after the engine seized. They're rebuilding the engine under warranty. So far they noted blown piston rings and broken connecting rod. Had to order a replacement short block and heads are off at the machine shop. Pics of the engine are in the latest post. __________________ Asphalt Build Last edited by JDKane527; 03-31-2020 at 10:47 PM. Reason: Updating

06-16-2013, 05:48 PM	#2
JDKane527 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 499 Thanks: 274 Thanked 215 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	The shifter springs that MTec offers should have come in the transmission from the factory. During install, honestly could not tell the difference between the oem spring and MTec one by feel. Visually, they're different colors so that gives it away. Once it was installed, pulling left or right felt a lot stiffer, and once it goes into gear feels very solid. Overall another great modification to improve the feel of the car. The install guide they have is really straight forward and can be viewed here: http://www.mtecind.com/diy/scion-frs...pring-install/ The painted spring was the one removed from the transmission. The new springs were just black. IMG_4970 by jdkane527, on Flickr IMG_4977 by jdkane527, on Flickr I purchased the SS clutch line as it was less than the other ones available, and I wanted to flush the fluid anyways. IMG_4986 by jdkane527, on Flickr __________________ Asphalt Build Last edited by JDKane527; 06-20-2013 at 01:38 AM.

06-16-2013, 05:50 PM	#3
JDKane527 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 499 Thanks: 274 Thanked 215 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	With the concern of oil temps getting out of hand during the summer, I invested in the Defi oil temp gauge to better monitor it to determine the necessity for oil cooling. I installed it with the ATI vent adapter from Rallysportdirect and got the gauge and oil temp sensor adapter from Micro Image. Following the Rallysport DIY, it was a breeze to tap into the wires and have it light up with the cluster lights. When the cluster is off, the oil temp gauge is bright red, but when you turn the lights on via the stalk, the red dims. It helps at night. Video of day/night transition can be viewed here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/92964523@N02/9062161996/ 2013-06-02 18.11.16 by jdkane527, on Flickr 2013-06-05 00.12.00 by jdkane527, on Flickr 2013-06-05 00.12.15 by jdkane527, on Flickr 2013-06-05 00.12.15 by jdkane527, on Flickr __________________ Asphalt Build Last edited by JDKane527; 06-17-2013 at 05:13 AM.

07-30-2013, 06:00 AM	#4
JDKane527 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 499 Thanks: 274 Thanked 215 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Just installed the MTec stainless steel brake lines with Endless MX72 pads. It was a good time to change the fluid since it was getting dirty as well. They are priced in the middle of the market, and feel pretty solid. Time and mileage will tell though, and they carry a 3 year warranty. Excuse the cell phone pics, will snap pictures with a better camera in the day time to include in a review of the pads. Attached Images __________________ Asphalt Build Last edited by JDKane527; 07-30-2013 at 06:31 AM.

08-16-2013, 10:41 PM	#6
StickThatClutch Unsprung Weight. Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: GBS BRZ, S70 T5, 2002 tii Location: CA Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Fight on! __________________ Stephen.

08-16-2013, 10:38 PM	#5
TemeCal Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 86 Location: US Posts: 686 Thanks: 377 Thanked 303 Times in 181 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Looking great, Jeff!

12-11-2013, 02:31 AM	#9
JDKane527 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 499 Thanks: 274 Thanked 215 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Haven't posted to the thread in a while, got TC105ns, RS3s, KW Clubsport coilovers, and Cusco engine mounts since. Here was a random snap I took today haha. Apologize for the dirty car, haven't been able to wash it since Buttonwillow this past weekend. Will wash the car this week and take better pictures. Random Snap by jdkane527, on Flickr __________________ Asphalt Build Last edited by JDKane527; 12-22-2013 at 03:14 AM.

12-22-2013, 03:19 AM	#10
JDKane527 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 499 Thanks: 274 Thanked 215 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Got corner balance and alignment at West End on Friday. Toe hadn't been adjusted since coilover install and was greatly corrected. Turn in has improved and rotation feels controllable. Took it for a drive through the Malibu Canyons today, and will be going to Buttonwillow tomorrow. __________________ Asphalt Build Last edited by JDKane527; 02-16-2015 at 11:54 PM.

12-24-2013, 09:16 PM	#14
JDKane527 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 499 Thanks: 274 Thanked 215 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I wasn't too happy with how the Perrin MCB setscrew marks the master cylinder. Set screw marks by jdkane527, on Flickr I found the screw size to be M12x1.75 and 30mm long. Here is a link to the McMaster part: http://www.mcmaster.com/#92123a145/=pyd6lx Set screw comparison by jdkane527, on Flickr The McMaster set screw has a swivel head so it does not mark up the surface it is tightening against. One downside is that it is an alloy steel, and not stainless steel. Corrosion resistance isn't critical since I live in Southern California. The screw threaded up fine, and the end result: New set screw installed by jdkane527, on Flickr __________________ Asphalt Build

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