Cheap Mods/Upgrades - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ChrisP · 11-03-2015, 12:51 PM

What are the best cheap mods that you guys have done? ($0-$150)

raven1231 · 11-03-2015, 12:56 PM

remove the air filter

fang_gt86 · 11-03-2015, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisP

What are the best cheap mods that you guys have done? ($0-$150)

A SSCA track-night.

Tectoniic · 11-03-2015, 12:59 PM

Obviously depends on quality but getting your windows Tinted is relatively cheap

golfyankee2121 · 11-03-2015, 01:03 PM

- Toyota Badges ~ $60
- Weathertech Floor Mats ~ $120
- Full LED Swap from Diode Dynamics ~ $50-60
- Drop in Filter ~ $25-50
- HID Kit ~ $60-150

I'm sure there are tons of others too, these are the cheaper ones that I have done.

-J.B.

WhiteFRS69 · 11-03-2015, 01:03 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42337

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75851

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60998

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49712

Tcoat · 11-03-2015, 01:04 PM

That list could be massive.
Figure out what you want to do and then spend or save to do it.
Deciding on what to do based on available cash as opposed to figuring out what you want and then getting the cash to do it is sort of backwards.
Do it right, do it once (twice today so far)

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96158

soulreapersteve · 11-03-2015, 03:30 PM

-Bought the spoiler off a blue brz and got it repainted to match my car = 200 total
-Center console plaque = 25 dollars?
-Customized door sill = 130?
-1 autocross day = 40 dollars
-1 road rally night = 20 dollars
-1 anime sticker pack to brighten up sun visors = 10 dollars

Many, many weekend driving adventures = Priceless

jawn · 11-03-2015, 03:31 PM

I adjusted my seats, mirrors, and steering wheel.

Packofcrows · 11-03-2015, 03:37 PM

Sell interior=weight reduction=profit! $$$

May help with 1/4 mile times by up to 1/2 milisec

I did:

-Air filter ($40)
-Badges ($30 from friend)
-Diffuser ($50)
-Floor mats (Bought newish ones from owner here oem $50)

Next in line:
Lights from interior and license plate ($30-75)
Wheel caps of Toyota
uhmmm... ???

Ramn · 11-03-2015, 03:38 PM

Adjusting the clutch position and removing the spring was worth it. Really helped out as a new stick driver.

MuseChaser · 11-03-2015, 03:39 PM

Filled the gas tank and found a few hours of free time with nowhere in particular to go, and just drove. Best money I've spent on a car in a long time.

8R6 · 11-03-2015, 04:00 PM

a dozen airspencer squash scent air freshners

Tcoat · 11-03-2015, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 8R6

squash scent air freshners

??????????

11-03-2015, 12:56 PM	#2
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Tectoniic #FiftyShadesOfBlue Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2015 FR-S Location: Chicago Posts: 1,195 Thanks: 2,086 Thanked 1,425 Times in 730 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Obviously depends on quality but getting your windows Tinted is relatively cheap __________________ Engine/Exhaust: OFT w/ E85 Tune \| FT86SF Catted UEL \| Invidia Q300 Catback Wheels/Tires/Suspension: Avid.1 AV-20 18x8.5 +33 w/ 245/35/18 PSS \| RCE Yellow Springs \| Velox LCAs Cosmetic: Valenti FT86SF Special Edition Tails \| Diode Dynamics Full HID/LEDs \| BRZ Fender Garnishes

11-03-2015, 01:04 PM	#7
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	That list could be massive. Figure out what you want to do and then spend or save to do it. Deciding on what to do based on available cash as opposed to figuring out what you want and then getting the cash to do it is sort of backwards. Do it right, do it once (twice today so far) http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96158 __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

11-03-2015, 03:37 PM	#10
Packofcrows hey you, yeah you <3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 37J FR-S Location: Monterey County, CA Posts: 2,715 Thanks: 905 Thanked 1,259 Times in 809 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Sell interior=weight reduction=profit! $$$ May help with 1/4 mile times by up to 1/2 milisec I did: -Air filter ($40) -Badges ($30 from friend) -Diffuser ($50) -Floor mats (Bought newish ones from owner here oem $50) Next in line: Lights from interior and license plate ($30-75) Wheel caps of Toyota uhmmm... ??? __________________ Got my TRD wheels and TRD louvers. Thanks!!!

11-03-2015, 04:00 PM	#13
8R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FRS Location: SoCal Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 2,738 Thanked 1,339 Times in 746 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	a dozen airspencer squash scent air freshners __________________ Team BRG inspire-usa My car build #8R6

11-03-2015, 01:03 PM	#5
golfyankee2121 Always Moving Forward Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013 Argento Scion FR-S Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 116 Thanks: 147 Thanked 67 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	- Toyota Badges ~ $60 - Weathertech Floor Mats ~ $120 - Full LED Swap from Diode Dynamics ~ $50-60 - Drop in Filter ~ $25-50 - HID Kit ~ $60-150 I'm sure there are tons of others too, these are the cheaper ones that I have done. -J.B.

11-03-2015, 01:03 PM	#6
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11-03-2015, 03:31 PM	#9
jawn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2015 CWP BRZ Limited Location: NOVA Posts: 2,800 Thanks: 1,801 Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,757 Posts Mentioned: 105 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	I adjusted my seats, mirrors, and steering wheel.

11-03-2015, 03:38 PM	#11
Ramn Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2015 GTI Location: New England Posts: 48 Thanks: 83 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Adjusting the clutch position and removing the spring was worth it. Really helped out as a new stick driver.

11-03-2015, 03:39 PM	#12
MuseChaser Feeling like thinking.... Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: CNY Posts: 1,664 Thanks: 1,664 Thanked 2,433 Times in 1,064 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Filled the gas tank and found a few hours of free time with nowhere in particular to go, and just drove. Best money I've spent on a car in a long time.

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