Which mod should I got for? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

GA_Dave · 04-27-2014, 07:33 PM

Hey guys and gals

I bought my BRZ 2 weeks ago, and am absolutely loving it. It is currently my DD, but will become a weekend-only car around September or October. Currently, I have upgraded the door and rear speakers, rear seat delete, and plastidipped all the interior trim to get rid of that nasty silver color. I have a Perrin 3" catback on the way, along with a catless downpipe and overpipe from Top Speed Performance. I have also ordered some dark smoked side markers and a sharkfin antenna.

Currently, I can afford one more mod, and it will probably be my last before I install FI around November.

What would you suggest? I have a budget of $1K. I'm torn between a set of coilovers to lower the car, a set of brakes, and some Lexon BeatSoinic LED tail lights.

AdrianG · 04-27-2014, 07:57 PM

Header!

- AdrianG

Choob · 04-27-2014, 08:00 PM

If your budget is 1k I would stay away from coilovers. Get a BBK!

Reaper · 04-27-2014, 08:07 PM

Bbk really isnt necessary unless you track it. Header is a good idea unless you're going turbo then it could end up being a waste. Ecutek? Your probably going to end up buying it anyway. Or some wheels? My rota titans were cheap and lighter than stock. Wheeldude has good prices on packages. 1000 on coilovers doent get you much. I picked up a set of used springs and its holding me over until I can budget more for the suspension. FI took a good chunk of funds and now I'm looking into shortblocks so suspension might have to wait even longer.

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strat61caster · 04-27-2014, 08:11 PM

Sometimes this forum feels like it's full of 5 year olds who just got handed $5 in a candy store.

You don't have to spend money to appreciate the car. I'd put the money in the bank and get a good set of tires once the stockers wore out, same for brake pads.

I've been accused of being anti-mod, I'd prefer pro-frugal. The fact that your options are so wildly different, you don't have a goal in mind, you just have money burning a hole in your pocket.

Edit: Only get BBK if you have experienced brake fade that can't be solved with different pads and fresh fluid. Otherwise it's just for looks.

Reaper · 04-27-2014, 08:12 PM

Yeah that as well.^^^

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retrosmiths · 04-27-2014, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strat61caster

I've been accused of being anti-mod, I'd prefer pro-frugal.

AdrianG · 04-27-2014, 08:25 PM

If you go turbo I imagine you'll be able to sell the header without much of a loss, but that's a valid consideration nonetheless.

If you want brakes for cosmetic reasons my suggestion is finding front calipers off a WRX, cleaning them up and using them. They can be had for a cool $200 if you shop around a bit, the JDM import places have them off their front clips and usually let them go for a good price.

- AdrianG

dbrandt01 · 04-27-2014, 08:28 PM

I'll second the save it comment. Now I bought the under $1000 coilovers because I wanted to do a mod. I don't regret it. I also want wheels and I could do it, but its like why would I want to do that and then struggle for a 2 months trying to save money back up. I learned with my truck which I put $12000 worth of mods into it, it's not worth doing it quick. Slowly progress through the mods and take your time. The rewards are much more better that way

04-27-2014, 07:33 PM	#1
GA_Dave Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 Dark Gray Metallic BRZ Limited Location: United States Posts: 32 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Which mod should I got for? Hey guys and gals I bought my BRZ 2 weeks ago, and am absolutely loving it. It is currently my DD, but will become a weekend-only car around September or October. Currently, I have upgraded the door and rear speakers, rear seat delete, and plastidipped all the interior trim to get rid of that nasty silver color. I have a Perrin 3" catback on the way, along with a catless downpipe and overpipe from Top Speed Performance. I have also ordered some dark smoked side markers and a sharkfin antenna. Currently, I can afford one more mod, and it will probably be my last before I install FI around November. What would you suggest? I have a budget of $1K. I'm torn between a set of coilovers to lower the car, a set of brakes, and some Lexon BeatSoinic LED tail lights.

04-27-2014, 08:07 PM	#4
Reaper in orbe terrum non visi Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: violent Location: Mountains Posts: 1,747 Thanks: 279 Thanked 762 Times in 446 Posts Mentioned: 62 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Bbk really isnt necessary unless you track it. Header is a good idea unless you're going turbo then it could end up being a waste. Ecutek? Your probably going to end up buying it anyway. Or some wheels? My rota titans were cheap and lighter than stock. Wheeldude has good prices on packages. 1000 on coilovers doent get you much. I picked up a set of used springs and its holding me over until I can budget more for the suspension. FI took a good chunk of funds and now I'm looking into shortblocks so suspension might have to wait even longer. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk __________________ I have E85 where there isn't E85, that's my secret. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...t=reaper+build

04-27-2014, 08:12 PM	#6
Reaper in orbe terrum non visi Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: violent Location: Mountains Posts: 1,747 Thanks: 279 Thanked 762 Times in 446 Posts Mentioned: 62 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Yeah that as well.^^^ Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk __________________ I have E85 where there isn't E85, that's my secret. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...t=reaper+build

04-27-2014, 07:57 PM	#2
AdrianG Generally Well Liked Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: '08 STi Hatch, '11 Outback 3.6R Location: Ontario Posts: 419 Thanks: 43 Thanked 197 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Header! - AdrianG

04-27-2014, 08:00 PM	#3
Choob Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm MT, 2004 Celica Gt Location: United States Posts: 114 Thanks: 50 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If your budget is 1k I would stay away from coilovers. Get a BBK!

04-27-2014, 08:25 PM	#8
AdrianG Generally Well Liked Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: '08 STi Hatch, '11 Outback 3.6R Location: Ontario Posts: 419 Thanks: 43 Thanked 197 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you go turbo I imagine you'll be able to sell the header without much of a loss, but that's a valid consideration nonetheless. If you want brakes for cosmetic reasons my suggestion is finding front calipers off a WRX, cleaning them up and using them. They can be had for a cool $200 if you shop around a bit, the JDM import places have them off their front clips and usually let them go for a good price. - AdrianG

04-27-2014, 08:28 PM	#9
dbrandt01 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: none Location: N/A Posts: 411 Thanks: 185 Thanked 229 Times in 140 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll second the save it comment. Now I bought the under $1000 coilovers because I wanted to do a mod. I don't regret it. I also want wheels and I could do it, but its like why would I want to do that and then struggle for a 2 months trying to save money back up. I learned with my truck which I put $12000 worth of mods into it, it's not worth doing it quick. Slowly progress through the mods and take your time. The rewards are much more better that way

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