PROJECT NOVA.86 // The Dawn of a New Build -

[nova.86]

Intro


Hey everyone, to start off, I'm new to these forums, and have decided to join after finally confirming my decision to buy a Scion FRS 2016. I will be receiving it in December, which gives me a lot of time to think about what I'd like to do with it as soon as I get it. It will be my daily by the way.

I would like to ask you guys, to help me out on a unique build I am trying to create. For starters, I am getting a white (Halo), w/ fog lights and spoiler (Not sure if I should since I see myself getting a aftermarket one later on).

Color

I'd like to change the color into one of these options, or perhaps you guys can convince me into another unique uncommon color.

Here are some pictures of a mobile game I play where I really fell in love with the FRS and customization. I am leaning heavily towards the baby blue, more than just white and the green.

Baby Blue

- If you guys have pictures of an FRS/BRZ/GT86 that has a color similar to
this please post! I'd love to see how this car would look like in real life. It's
similar to the FRS T1





Lambo Green

- Haven't seen an FRS with this color, it's pretty eye-catching.






Feel free to add other color suggestions.


UPGRADES

- Suspension - First thing I'd like to do is at least a performance upgrade.
I will get a coil over suspension system and drop an inch. ~ Still not sure
what brand, budget is flexible around $900-1200 around 1k basically.

- Rear lights Buddyclub (JDM-Amber) version - I love these
lights. (I'm assuming everyone knows what lights I'm talking about to not
post a picture (the ones that look like lambo lights))

- Front lights ~ some sort of Halogen lights, like this picture. Still not
sure though.




- Exhaust ~ still not sure, something legal, that passes cali smog
laws of course. I wish Armytrix made FRS exhausts, they look and sound
amazing, although cost would probably be high considering they work on
performance cars.

- Tires & Rims - Not spending much time thinking about this yet,
although I hear the stock tires are bad, I'd rather buy new ones when the
time comes. As for Rims, maybe after a few months so I can save up for
some good quality ones.

- Spoiler - Still considering a lot of options, no huge GT wings that
would get me pulled over, a nice size one would be good though. Realistically
this is what I'm looking for, around this kind, subtle, yet noticeable. and
performance increasing hopefully.



- Interior - Small things, will upgrade a-long the way usually one
small thing at a time. ie. shift knob, e-brake. etc.

Conclusion

Of course I will edit this posts from time to time and will link to new thread once I get the FRS. All feedback is appreciated, ideas, suggestions, advice,
especially if I change colors, how to take care of color, or the FRS in general. Thanks again for taking your time to read all of this, I'm pretty excited on this Project and build.
Loving this community so far, and can't wait to be more of a part of it! Thanks again (:

[humfrz]

Hello nove.86 and welcome to ......the forum......

First off, I'd suggest you NOT change the color by painting it ...... the white is perty.
(maybe a wrap or that plastic-dip stuff, if you want to play around)

As far as the suspension, I think you will discover it is just fine for average driving.

I have found the the tires to be suitable, unless you track it or drive on snow or ice covered roads.

As far as the lights .......have at it, however, the OEM lights work just fine.

Yes, I'm old and not much fun ....... but, I do remember, back in the day, putting in "blue dot" tail lights in my 1948 Chevy .....


humfrz

[nova.86]

A wrap would be good too, just don't know where I'd start, thanks for the advice, I'm going to drive it first to get used to it before adding performance upgrades, I think that'll be best. But yeah I'm probably going to keep the white for a bit and see if I see a nice wrap option or something. Thanks for the welcome (:

[soulreapersteve]

Responses in red.

Originally Posted by nova.86

Hey everyone, to start off, I'm new to these forums, and have decided to join after finally confirming my decision to buy a Scion FRS 2016. I will be receiving it in December, which gives me a lot of time to think about what I'd like to do with it as soon as I get it. It will be my daily by the way.

I would like to ask you guys, to help me out on a unique build I am trying to create. For starters, I am getting a white (Halo), w/ fog lights and spoiler (Not sure if I should since I see myself getting a aftermarket one later on).

Color

I'd like to change the color into one of these options, or perhaps you guys can convince me into another unique uncommon color.

Here are some pictures of a mobile game I play where I really fell in love with the FRS and customization. I am leaning heavily towards the baby blue, more than just white and the green.

Baby Blue

- If you guys have pictures of an FRS/BRZ/GT86 that has a color similar to
this please post! I'd love to see how this car would look like in real life. It's
similar to the FRS T1


What do you think of the BRZ hyperblue thats coming out? Looks similar to what you are wanting.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90908


UPGRADES

- Suspension - First thing I'd like to do is at least a performance upgrade.
I will get a coil over suspension system and drop an inch. ~ Still not sure
what brand, budget is flexible around $900-1200 around 1k basically.

- Rear lights Buddyclub (JDM-Amber) version - I love these
lights. (I'm assuming everyone knows what lights I'm talking about to not
post a picture (the ones that look like lambo lights))

- Front lights ~ some sort of Halogen lights, like this picture. Still not
sure though.




- Exhaust ~ still not sure, something legal, that passes cali smog
laws of course. I wish Armytrix made FRS exhausts, they look and sound
amazing, although cost would probably be high considering they work on
performance cars.

- Tires & Rims - Not spending much time thinking about this yet,
although I hear the stock tires are bad, I'd rather buy new ones when the
time comes. As for Rims, maybe after a few months so I can save up for
some good quality ones. Stock tires aren't bad per say. Everyone has different wants and needs for the car. I love the stock tires. I've done high spirited driving with them many times and they work perfectly fine. I can easily slide the tail out, even with all nannies on, at any time which I love. Auto-x and track, I can't say. However, I am looking at better tires for the rainy season around here. Hearing and experiencing are two different things.

I also love the stock wheels, I'll get different ones when I do get bored and more important mods are completed.

- Spoiler - Still considering a lot of options, no huge GT wings that
would get me pulled over, a nice size one would be good though. Realistically
this is what I'm looking for, around this kind, subtle, yet noticeable. and
performance increasing hopefully. Not going to beat around the bush, that wing looks like an upside-down snowboard. Its more than subtle. However, if you like it, go for it. As for performance, you mentioned in your first paragraph that it's a daily. You will probably not notice any gains from a spoiler unless on a track. It's mostly for looks on the street. If I'm wrong, then someone feel free to correct me.



- Interior - Small things, will upgrade a-long the way usually one
small thing at a time. ie. shift knob, e-brake. etc. So many things you can do with your interior. I've seen some awesome stuff, and some... questionable things, but sky's the limit here.

Conclusion

Of course I will edit this posts from time to time and will link to new thread once I get the FRS. All feedback is appreciated, ideas, suggestions, advice,
especially if I change colors, how to take care of color, or the FRS in general. Thanks again for taking your time to read all of this, I'm pretty excited on this Project and build.
Loving this community so far, and can't wait to be more of a part of it! Thanks again (:

Many here will suggest driving the car for a little bit before doing stuff to it. Cosmetics, have at it. Performance related, wait a month or so.

Anyways, wish you the best of luck when you finally get the car, and with whatever direction you wish to take it.

[weederr33]

FA20club turbo kit and you'll be fine

[nova.86]

Yeah I see what you mean now, that's great advice, I'll drive it for a while stock and see if I still want to make changes, I'm going to 86Fest so I'll get some good ideas there at wraps too as well I suppose and other options

Originally Posted by weederr33

FA20 turbo kit and you'll be fine

It'd be pretty awesome to get a turbo, but with cali laws, I don't know how I can sneak it, plus it's a big upgrade, I wouldn't really consider it until more than a year of driving it I think..

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by nova.86

Yeah I see what you mean now, that's great advice, I'll drive it for a while stock and see if I still want to make changes, I'm going to 86Fest so I'll get some good ideas there at wraps too as well I suppose and other options



It'd be pretty awesome to get a turbo, but with cali laws, I don't know how I can sneak it, plus it's a big upgrade, I wouldn't really consider it until more than a year of driving it I think..

I wouldn't even consider that turbo kit... just sayin... But! when the time comes, don't go crazy on purchase.