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Old 12-30-2013, 07:02 PM
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And after like 4 years, I'll probably go with FI kit. There are so many kits but AVO turbo or Vortech SC look pretty good. I'm blessed to be in LA area since there are so many reputable shops here.

And more than anything, I'm happy to finally drive a light RWD sports car. I'll start doing some auto x and go to local tracks to learn to drive properly. 2014 is going to be huge. Excited!
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Thanks! MY2013. Which sways would you recommend!? I need to fix my sig and username!
I've got the Hotchkis kit and love it. Theyre adjustable too.

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And more than anything, I'm happy to finally drive a light RWD sports car. I'll start doing some auto x and go to local tracks to learn to drive properly. 2014 is going to be huge. Excited!
Best New Years Resolution ever.
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Surprised you didn't buy an Si.

Great choice, congrats and have fun with it.
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Originally Posted by JS + MS3
And after like 4 years, I'll probably go with FI kit. There are so many kits but AVO turbo or Vortech SC look pretty good. I'm blessed to be in LA area since there are so many reputable shops here.

And more than anything, I'm happy to finally drive a light RWD sports car. I'll start doing some auto x and go to local tracks to learn to drive properly. 2014 is going to be huge. Excited!
Lemme know if you want to go vortech. Got a buddy that works there.
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I have a Vortech kit for sale, includes a super awesome TiAL wastegate and upgraded injectors and pump
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I've got the Hotchkis kit and love it. Theyre adjustable too.

Best New Years Resolution ever.
Read a lot of good things about that kit. Where did you get it?

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Surprised you didn't buy an Si.

Great choice, congrats and have fun with it.
Si was too pretty to buy.

Thanks man. I'm loving the car.

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Lemme know if you want to go vortech. Got a buddy that works there.
Will be in awhile for sure. But will definitely hit you up when the itch kills me.

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I have a Vortech kit for sale, includes a super awesome TiAL wastegate and upgraded injectors and pump
Oh, are you not rebuilding it? How much are you selling it for? I probably will pass on it but curious.
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Congrats on the brz. I would advise against the RPF1's. those must be the most commons rims in the car scene
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YAYYYY. Glad she let you get it :P
Let me know if you neeed some brz advice, pretty much know every frs/brz modded in the valley :P
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Originally Posted by jgj925
Congrats on the brz. I would advise against the RPF1's. those must be the most commons rims in the car scene
Thanks

And yeah, it is very common, but I still like it. haha Still a year away from me getting a new set of rims. Just happy to drive this everyday now!

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YAYYYY. Glad she let you get it :P
Let me know if you neeed some brz advice, pretty much know every frs/brz modded in the valley :P
Thanks a lot man.. I'm so happy that she let me get it. She's the best.

And of course, I'll hit you up on a lot of stuff. Thanks for everything.

Any of your friends went FI on it?

I really, really like the AVO turbo kit.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43283

Gonna start myself a little funding for a kit..
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Those RPF1's look nice on there, but I'm partial to them since I have a set on my car haha

Let me know if you decide to get them, I can refer you to the dude I got mine through.. Lowest price I was able to find anywhere.
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Read a lot of good things about that kit. Where did you get it?
One of the vendors on FT86Club. I can't remember the name, but they are out of PA.

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Oh, are you not rebuilding it? How much are you selling it for? I probably will pass on it but curious.
I'm going a different direction. I'd like to get $4k for it with everything, but I haven't posted an official FS thread yet on FT86Club.


Have the crickets visited you yet?
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Very nice pick up. Looks like a blast to drive.
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Everyone and their mom has RPF1s, but I think they still look great on many cars. That lip looks cool, too.

Friend of mine just ordered one in WRB. Can't wait to have a go in it.
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Congrats. Best of luck with new ride. Good choice on the color.
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I know an easy first mod... debadge.
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Congrats!

Lower it
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Originally Posted by v6cord2k5
Those RPF1's look nice on there, but I'm partial to them since I have a set on my car haha

Let me know if you decide to get them, I can refer you to the dude I got mine through.. Lowest price I was able to find anywhere.
Yeah man. Cant' believe how great they look on a lot of cars after all those years. haha

Will hit you up when the time comes.

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One of the vendors on FT86Club. I can't remember the name, but they are out of PA.

I'm going a different direction. I'd like to get $4k for it with everything, but I haven't posted an official FS thread yet on FT86Club.

Have the crickets visited you yet?
Got it. I'll look it up.

Which direction are you going with!? Curious! Good luck on selling the kit man. I'm sure someone will take it away soon. Just don't that your engine blew.

Crickets are coming.

No, not yet! Is yours having it? Is it similar to hpfp noise? My MS3 made the sound sometimes after switching to higher pressure internal.

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Very nice pick up. Looks like a blast to drive.
Thank you, sir!

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Everyone and their mom has RPF1s, but I think they still look great on many cars. That lip looks cool, too.

Friend of mine just ordered one in WRB. Can't wait to have a go in it.
That blue is sexy. Give it a go on your friend's car. You will want to get one for yourself!

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Hey man. Those Febreze ones are adjustable.

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Congrats. Best of luck with new ride. Good choice on the color.
Thanks you, sir!

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I know an easy first mod... debadge.
Yes! This Saturday! 5% Tint + Debadge!

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Congrats!

Lower it
Thanks!

Okay. I'll lower it next week or next month or next year or next life.
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Just finished doing my first mod.

New username.
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Just finished doing my first mod.

New username.
What has the "JS" portion been in reference to? Pardon the ignorance.
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What has the "JS" portion been in reference to? Pardon the ignorance.
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Figured they were initials or something.
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Which direction are you going with!? Curious! Good luck on selling the kit man. I'm sure someone will take it away soon. Just don't that your engine blew.
Obligatory

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No, not yet! Is yours having it? Is it similar to hpfp noise? My MS3 made the sound sometimes after switching to higher pressure internal.
Absolutely, mine has it. The crickets, as they are affectionately known as, emanate from the HPFP. Damn near every 86 has it. It seems to have something to do with the ethanol content in the fuel. More ethanol, more noise.
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Figured they were initials or something.


Originally Posted by civicdrivr
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Absolutely, mine has it. The crickets, as they are affectionately known as, emanate from the HPFP. Damn near every 86 has it. It seems to have something to do with the ethanol content in the fuel. More ethanol, more noise.
I see, I see. Hope it's not bad enough for my wife to notice.


What do you think about this glass fog light conversion kit? I was just going to get the HID kit for it, but then found this. Can't really find any info at FT86. Dumb me.

http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/l...rsion-kit.html

By the way, the stock HID is super bright and has a very nice beam cut. It's as bright as my coworker's RX350.
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What do you think about this glass fog light conversion kit? I was just going to get the HID kit for it, but then found this. Can't really find any info at FT86. Dumb me.
The Legacy uses glass foglights, they're ~$70/pr from the dealer, with bulb. Theyre direct replacements. I have a set that I haven't installed yet.

I wouldn't put HIDs in a foglight, and I definitely wouldn't put them in one with a plastic lens.

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By the way, the stock HID is super bright and has a very nice beam cut. It's as bright as my coworker's RX350.
That's because they're the same projectors
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The Legacy uses glass foglights, they're ~$70/pr from the dealer, with bulb. Theyre direct replacements. I have a set that I haven't installed yet.

I wouldn't put HIDs in a foglight, and I definitely wouldn't put them in one with a plastic lens.

That's because they're the same projectors
Didn't know they are same. No wonder they looked... the same.

Should I just put good sized LEDs? I just hate the halogen bulb.
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I'm not sure if there are any LED arrays that fit the stock fog light housing and have decent output. I vote rip the fogs out entirely, get a big brake kit, and route the ducting to them from the fog light opening. Then go to the track and have fun.
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Nice!

Whats the weird "blue" things on your two center Climate vents?
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I'm not sure if there are any LED arrays that fit the stock fog light housing and have decent output. I vote rip the fogs out entirely, get a big brake kit, and route the ducting to them from the fog light opening. Then go to the track and have fun.


Good idea!

Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Nice!

Whats the weird "blue" things on your two center Climate vents?
Thanks man.



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You stank up your ride already?!?!?!?
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You stank up your ride already?!?!?!?
I just put them on there after I cleaned up my MS3.

It's not on there anymore. I regretted putting them on so early. Eff me.
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Is it alright to detail or wash a brand new car?
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Just finished doing my first mod.

New username.
lol see i knew it i told you that too
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Didn't know they are same. No wonder they looked... the same.

Should I just put good sized LEDs? I just hate the halogen bulb.
get some PIAA bulbs thats what i did on my FX
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Is it alright to detail or wash a brand new car?
Wont hurt. Depends how it got here and how well it was covered.. some cars get a film of rail road dust stuck on them. A simple quick clay bar job with a wax & sealant should do the trick. I doubt it needs polishing.
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Is it alright to detail or wash a brand new car?
Yes. Use a quality clay or iron remover. These cars spend a few weeks on a boat from Japan and then another week or two at port, not to mention the time they spent in the dealer lot.
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