r4m3n's Ultramarine FR-S --> GT86 Transformation

[r4m3n]

Totally forgot my journal is still alive (or dead?). Haven't updated this in so long might as well update it now with the changes I've made in the last 16 months of ownership. The car is running great still and very much still liking the drive.

I've slowly been converted my car to the Toyota GT86 with essentially all Scion badging removed. I'm keeping my car relatively clean in terms of mods so nothing too fancy and not a performance gearhead by any means. This is my DD.

Lighting:
- Euro GT86 "Gushi-spec" LED/HID headlights
- "Nigel" light-smoked LED side markers

Exterior:
- Toyota JDM badges
- GReddy SP Elite exhaust
- Five Axis deck spoiler
- BeatSonic sharkfin antenna
- 35%/20% 3M tint
- Opti-Guard coating

Interior:
- '14 Scion touchscreen HU with navigation module
- JDM "86" steering wheel cover
- JDM kneepads + speaker surrounds
- JDM red-stitched shift boot
- TRD shift knob
- Tada-san autographed passenger panel

Wheels:
- Work Emotion CR Ultimate "Kiwami" (18x8.5 square, +47 offset)
- JDM Toyota 86 caps (still debating if I want to keep/sell)

Suspension:
- RS-R Superdown lowering springs

- [Sold] RCE Tarmac 0 coilovers (Too stiff for my tastes)
- [Sold] RCE Yellow lowering springs (Upgraded to Tarmac 0)

Future/Planned upgrades:
- RAYS Gram Light FXX 18x8.5 +45 wheels [Ordered; Expected in December]
- OEM Audio+ sound system
- Cusco front strut bar



Some photos to share:

Mad props to pro-drifter Ken Gushi for hooking me up with them headlights








Composite shot of my car fused with my brother's BRZ


Tada-san autographed!


Downtown LA shoot


In front of my old workplace



6/4/12 - Took delivery of my Ultramarine FR-S

[LeavingNormal]

Glad you finally got it, I had a similar situation it sucks having to deal with dealers not getting stock. But it worked out for the best I suppose. Are you loving it or what?

[r4m3n]

Originally Posted by LeavingNormal

Glad you finally got it, I had a similar situation it sucks having to deal with dealers not getting stock. But it worked out for the best I suppose. Are you loving it or what?

Did you get your car at DCH Torrance? If so, that's the dealership I had a nightmare working with.

Loving the car so far!

[LeavingNormal]

Ha that's funny so did I at first. I went there a couple weeks ago and one of the guys refused to get rid of all their mark up crap. A week later a different guy called me with exactly what I wanted and he also got rid of all the mark ups for me. I had a deposit at Hooman In Long beach but my car never showed up, as far as I know it still hasn't.

[r4m3n]

Finally got a chance to update this journal after a year.