FR-S / BRZ DIY Directory - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

WingsofWar · 05-31-2012, 03:45 PM

DIY DIRECTORY

BASICS
Jack/Support Points and Methods
Jack Buddies $10
Factory Service/Repair Manual (FR-S Only)

COSMETIC/EXTERIOR
86 Badge Painting
Debadging
Five Axis spoiler install video
Front Bumper Removal #1
Front Bumper Removal #2
Front Bumper Hole Drilling
Front License Plate Center Mount (FR-S Only)
Taillight Gasket Replacement
Vinyl Wrap Tutorial

ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN
Accessory Belt Removal & Replacement
Clutch Engagement Adjustment
Coolant Check and Replace
Crank Pulley Installation
Exhaust & Manifold Removal
Exhaust Installation, ISIS Cat-Back
Fuel Pump Upgrade
Intake & Noise Generator Delete
Intake, Airaid with Snorkel Delete
Intake Inlet Pipe, AVO Silicone Replacement
Oil Change
Radium Catch Can
Transmission and Differential Fluid Change
TRD Sound Changer

INTERIOR/AUDIO-VIDEO
Airbag Warning Light Deactivation
Alarm Activation (BRZ Limited Only)
Armrest Fabrication
Blocking your TPMS Light (FR-S only / BRZ maybe?)
Changing Clock/HVAC LEDs (FR-S Only)
Customizing Nav Unit Start-up Screen (BRZ only)
Dash Cam Installation, Blackvue DR400G-HD
Dome Light & License Plate Light LED Replacement
Gauge Cluster Hood Install by JPM Coachworks
Kartboy Short Shifter Installation
Knee Pad (JDM) Installation
Nav Install with e-Brake Bypass (FR-S only / BRZ maybe?)
Parking Brake Boot, Adding Red Stitching (FR-S Only)
Parking Brake Boot, Swapping to BRZ Version (FR-S Only)
Pioneer AVIC Z150BH Aftermarket Head Unit
Rearview Mirror Removal to Add Radar Detector
Rearview Mirror, JDM Frameless Upgrade
Rear Deck Panel Removal for Tinting
Steering Wheel/Airbag Removal
Sound Tube Switcher
Throttle Controller, AVO DBW Setup
Trunk Liner (BRZ) Installation (FR-S Only)
Trunk Mat Conversion to Rubber Liner (FR-S Only)

LIGHTING/ELECTRICAL
Alarm Installation Wiring Diagram
Battery & Tray Upgrade
Blacking Out Headlight Reflectors (FR-S Only)
Daytime Running Light (DRL) Delete (FR-S Only)
EasyGo Push Start Button Install
FR-S fogs using BRZ Stalk
HID Conversion/Installation (FR-S Only)
Hella Horns
Horn Upgrade, Hella Supertone
JWMotoring LED turn signals
Projector Headlight Bixenon Conversion (FR-S Only)
Rear Fog Light Enable
Rear Fog Light With Brake Light
Replacing Amber Signal Bulbs with Chrome Bulbs (BRZ only)
Replacing Amber Signal Bulbs with Chrome Bulbs (FR-S only)
Sidemarker JDM Clear Swap #1
Sidemarker JDM Clear Swap #2
Sidemarker Turn Signals
Tail Light Housing Blackout w/ Dremel
Tail Light Housing Blackout w/ Soldering Knife
Tail Light Lens Smoking or Redding
Traction Control Override Switch

SUSPENSION/HANDLING
Brake Pad Upgrade/Changing
Caliper Removal and Paint
Coilover Installation
Lowering Spring Installation
Perrin Master Cylinder Install
Rear Stabilizer Reinforcement Bracket
Strut Bar (rear) Installation, Cusco
Strut Removal & Replacement
Sway Bar (Stabilizer Bar) Install
Suspension Options List

WHEELS/TIRES
FT86Club Wheel Directory
Wheel 101

MISCELLANEOUS
License Plate Picture Frame

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DarrenDriven · 05-31-2012, 03:45 PM

reserved for future expansion

SpeakBeck · 05-31-2012, 03:53 PM

We are doing a write up on the audio portion of the FRZ/BRZ. Should have it posted by next week.

DarrenDriven · 05-31-2012, 03:54 PM

Sweet!

DarrenDriven · 06-01-2012, 11:10 AM

Added Ishii Motors DRL Delete DIY.

ESBjiujitsu · 06-01-2012, 11:57 AM

i will be spending a lot of time adding things here in the future

i love me some DIY!

GrimmSpeed · 06-03-2012, 11:25 AM

Just threw this together this morning! Custom BRZ/FR-S Start Up Screen walkthrough.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...243#post238243

- Matt

DarrenDriven · 06-03-2012, 12:49 PM

Awesome, added it to the list.

GrimmSpeed · 06-06-2012, 12:33 PM

Intake removal, air filter replacement, noise generator delete!

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...529#post244529

- Matt

DarrenDriven · 06-06-2012, 02:02 PM

Gotcha!

GrimmSpeed · 06-07-2012, 05:42 PM

Exhaust System/Exhaust Manifold Removal and Replacement

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...189#post247189

Thanks for organizing this!
- Matt

DarrenDriven · 06-08-2012, 01:37 PM

Added it! Thumbs up to the writeup!

Lil Abner · 06-10-2012, 03:33 PM

Changing Clock/HVAC LEDs on FR-S
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8336

Replacing Rear View Mirror/Hardwire Radar Detector
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8334

DarrenDriven · 06-11-2012, 11:13 AM

Added these two topics to the directory, thanks!

05-31-2012, 03:54 PM	#4
DarrenDriven NW Region Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: FR-S No More Location: Portland OR Posts: 5,156 Thanks: 1,134 Thanked 3,187 Times in 1,091 Posts Mentioned: 300 Post(s)	Sweet! __________________ FR-S MEMORIES - - MY PORTLAND SHOP - - MY CARS - - NW OWNERS - - I DREW YOUR CAR

06-01-2012, 11:10 AM	#5
DarrenDriven NW Region Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: FR-S No More Location: Portland OR Posts: 5,156 Thanks: 1,134 Thanked 3,187 Times in 1,091 Posts Mentioned: 300 Post(s)	Added Ishii Motors DRL Delete DIY. __________________ FR-S MEMORIES - - MY PORTLAND SHOP - - MY CARS - - NW OWNERS - - I DREW YOUR CAR

06-01-2012, 11:57 AM	#6
ESBjiujitsu MUST HAVE MORE 86 ! ! ! Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Mazdaspeed 6 2.3 AWD Turbo Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 858 Thanks: 993 Thanked 232 Times in 131 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	i will be spending a lot of time adding things here in the future i love me some DIY! __________________ WISH LIST: Whiteout FRS- Bronze 18' race rims, Cooper Zeon RS3-S tires, Cusco Coilovers, Cusco 6 point cage, CF Lip spoiler, CF F1 Mirrors, HKS GT-86 SC 92 carmy -> 86 corolla-> Honda S2000 -> Audi TT -> Mazdaspeed6 -> NEXT UP TOYOTA FT-86!!!!

06-03-2012, 12:49 PM	#8
DarrenDriven NW Region Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: FR-S No More Location: Portland OR Posts: 5,156 Thanks: 1,134 Thanked 3,187 Times in 1,091 Posts Mentioned: 300 Post(s)	Awesome, added it to the list. __________________ FR-S MEMORIES - - MY PORTLAND SHOP - - MY CARS - - NW OWNERS - - I DREW YOUR CAR

06-06-2012, 02:02 PM	#10
DarrenDriven NW Region Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: FR-S No More Location: Portland OR Posts: 5,156 Thanks: 1,134 Thanked 3,187 Times in 1,091 Posts Mentioned: 300 Post(s)	Gotcha! __________________ FR-S MEMORIES - - MY PORTLAND SHOP - - MY CARS - - NW OWNERS - - I DREW YOUR CAR

05-31-2012, 03:45 PM	#1
WingsofWar MODERATOR-SAMA Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Swagtron Scooter Location: Seattle Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 345 Thanked 1,562 Times in 524 Posts Mentioned: 81 Post(s)	DIY DIRECTORY BASICS Jack/Support Points and Methods Jack Buddies $10 Factory Service/Repair Manual (FR-S Only) COSMETIC/EXTERIOR 86 Badge Painting Debadging Five Axis spoiler install video Front Bumper Removal #1 Front Bumper Removal #2 Front Bumper Hole Drilling Front License Plate Center Mount (FR-S Only) Taillight Gasket Replacement Vinyl Wrap Tutorial ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN Accessory Belt Removal & Replacement Clutch Engagement Adjustment Coolant Check and Replace Crank Pulley Installation Exhaust & Manifold Removal Exhaust Installation, ISIS Cat-Back Fuel Pump Upgrade Intake & Noise Generator Delete Intake, Airaid with Snorkel Delete Intake Inlet Pipe, AVO Silicone Replacement Oil Change Radium Catch Can Transmission and Differential Fluid Change TRD Sound Changer INTERIOR/AUDIO-VIDEO Airbag Warning Light Deactivation Alarm Activation (BRZ Limited Only) Armrest Fabrication Blocking your TPMS Light (FR-S only / BRZ maybe?) Changing Clock/HVAC LEDs (FR-S Only) Customizing Nav Unit Start-up Screen (BRZ only) Dash Cam Installation, Blackvue DR400G-HD Dome Light & License Plate Light LED Replacement Gauge Cluster Hood Install by JPM Coachworks Kartboy Short Shifter Installation Knee Pad (JDM) Installation Nav Install with e-Brake Bypass (FR-S only / BRZ maybe?) Parking Brake Boot, Adding Red Stitching (FR-S Only) Parking Brake Boot, Swapping to BRZ Version (FR-S Only) Pioneer AVIC Z150BH Aftermarket Head Unit Rearview Mirror Removal to Add Radar Detector Rearview Mirror, JDM Frameless Upgrade Rear Deck Panel Removal for Tinting Steering Wheel/Airbag Removal Sound Tube Switcher Throttle Controller, AVO DBW Setup Trunk Liner (BRZ) Installation (FR-S Only) Trunk Mat Conversion to Rubber Liner (FR-S Only) LIGHTING/ELECTRICAL Alarm Installation Wiring Diagram Battery & Tray Upgrade Blacking Out Headlight Reflectors (FR-S Only) Daytime Running Light (DRL) Delete (FR-S Only) EasyGo Push Start Button Install FR-S fogs using BRZ Stalk HID Conversion/Installation (FR-S Only) Hella Horns Horn Upgrade, Hella Supertone JWMotoring LED turn signals Projector Headlight Bixenon Conversion (FR-S Only) Rear Fog Light Enable Rear Fog Light With Brake Light Replacing Amber Signal Bulbs with Chrome Bulbs (BRZ only) Replacing Amber Signal Bulbs with Chrome Bulbs (FR-S only) Sidemarker JDM Clear Swap #1 Sidemarker JDM Clear Swap #2 Sidemarker Turn Signals Tail Light Housing Blackout w/ Dremel Tail Light Housing Blackout w/ Soldering Knife Tail Light Lens Smoking or Redding Traction Control Override Switch SUSPENSION/HANDLING Brake Pad Upgrade/Changing Caliper Removal and Paint Coilover Installation Lowering Spring Installation Perrin Master Cylinder Install Rear Stabilizer Reinforcement Bracket Strut Bar (rear) Installation, Cusco Strut Removal & Replacement Sway Bar (Stabilizer Bar) Install Suspension Options List WHEELS/TIRES FT86Club Wheel Directory Wheel 101 MISCELLANEOUS License Plate Picture Frame . __________________ Last edited by WingsofWar; 01-29-2014 at 02:17 PM.

05-31-2012, 03:45 PM	#2
DarrenDriven NW Region Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: FR-S No More Location: Portland OR Posts: 5,156 Thanks: 1,134 Thanked 3,187 Times in 1,091 Posts Mentioned: 300 Post(s)	reserved for future expansion __________________ FR-S MEMORIES - - MY PORTLAND SHOP - - MY CARS - - NW OWNERS - - I DREW YOUR CAR Last edited by DarrenDriven; 06-06-2012 at 02:07 PM.

05-31-2012, 03:53 PM	#3
SpeakBeck Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SRT4 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 67 Thanks: 5 Thanked 80 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	We are doing a write up on the audio portion of the FRZ/BRZ. Should have it posted by next week.

06-03-2012, 11:25 AM	#7
GrimmSpeed Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: '13 BRZ, '12 WRX Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,676 Thanks: 271 Thanked 3,553 Times in 886 Posts Mentioned: 218 Post(s)	Just threw this together this morning! Custom BRZ/FR-S Start Up Screen walkthrough. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...243#post238243 - Matt

06-06-2012, 12:33 PM	#9
GrimmSpeed Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: '13 BRZ, '12 WRX Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,676 Thanks: 271 Thanked 3,553 Times in 886 Posts Mentioned: 218 Post(s)	Intake removal, air filter replacement, noise generator delete! http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...529#post244529 - Matt

06-07-2012, 05:42 PM	#11
GrimmSpeed Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: '13 BRZ, '12 WRX Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,676 Thanks: 271 Thanked 3,553 Times in 886 Posts Mentioned: 218 Post(s)	Exhaust System/Exhaust Manifold Removal and Replacement http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...189#post247189 Thanks for organizing this! - Matt

06-08-2012, 01:37 PM	#12
DarrenDriven NW Region Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: FR-S No More Location: Portland OR Posts: 5,156 Thanks: 1,134 Thanked 3,187 Times in 1,091 Posts Mentioned: 300 Post(s)	Added it! Thumbs up to the writeup! __________________ FR-S MEMORIES - - MY PORTLAND SHOP - - MY CARS - - NW OWNERS - - I DREW YOUR CAR

06-10-2012, 03:33 PM	#13
Lil Abner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 6MT, Ultramarine Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 161 Thanks: 6 Thanked 124 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Changing Clock/HVAC LEDs on FR-S http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8336 Replacing Rear View Mirror/Hardwire Radar Detector http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8334

06-11-2012, 11:13 AM	#14
DarrenDriven NW Region Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: FR-S No More Location: Portland OR Posts: 5,156 Thanks: 1,134 Thanked 3,187 Times in 1,091 Posts Mentioned: 300 Post(s)	Added these two topics to the directory, thanks! __________________ FR-S MEMORIES - - MY PORTLAND SHOP - - MY CARS - - NW OWNERS - - I DREW YOUR CAR

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