This Is How to Modify a SCION FR-S Properly (Track Review)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- We review and track test a Scion FR-S that has a perfect blend of performance modifications making it one of the best Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 we have ever driven.
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No rocket bunny or tilty wheels?
Nice
It's a good looking car and done right but why hate on the rocket bunny?
@@k.i.s.s.. overrated, looks like a mend and not good looking. Hate them, for real.
@@k.i.s.s.. because 80% of the RB kits on this car are done without any need for a widebody, they look ugly and they're most probably a 1500$ eBay knock off.. and they're ugly
Exactly. Even tho I love the stance scene/widebody etc for these cars, it’s sick to see a simply modded one killing the track
If well done, a rocket bunny kit can look great on an 86 but I agree with you on the tilty wheels XD.
What an amazing car.... Its so clean and all the mods are made with good taste.... Applause for the owner
the huge wing is not in good taste
@@saulespino2510 it's functional. How is that not good taste
@@saulespino2510 Haha all personal preference. I've been following Speed Academy for a long time and when they put it on their car I just had to have it 🙃
Jason Hoang I think it’s an frs owner thing in about to buy one too😳
@@JasonHoangGT Nice car man. I think you made the right decision with the wing. It would be cool to see you back on the show with the stiffer rear.
I would say this guys FRS is the one of the best as far as tasteful/purposeful mods. Cheers to that guy!
the wing is tasteful?? it makes the car look like a cartoon
@@saulespino2510 Yep
Big thanks to Jason for letting us test his FR-S. Here is a complete mod list:
Exterior:
RAYS Volk Racing TE37 OG 18x9.5 +36 (Formula Silver) - Bridgestone RE71R 255/35/R18
Voltex Type 7 Swan Neck (1600mm)
JUN x Craft Square Carbon Mirrors
TRD Front Lip
TRD Side Skirts
TRD Carbon Fender Fins
TRD Aero Stabilizing Cover
TOM'S Tail Lights DOT
Verus Engineering Carbon Side Marker Delete
Suspension:
KW Clubsport 2-Way Coilovers
SPL Rear Lower Control Arms
SPL Rear Toe Arms w/ Eccentric Lockout
SPL Front Adjustable Sway Bar Endlinks
TRD Carbon Front Strut Brace
Whiteline Roll Center and Bumpsteer Correction Kit
Whiteline Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts
Whiteline Rear Differential Bushing Inserts
SPC Front Camber Bolts
Brakes:
Project mU Club Racer Pads
Radium Engineering Brake Master Cylinder Brace
Endless RF650 Brake Fluid
Engine/Powertrain:
HKS Oil Cooler
HKS Dry Carbon Suction Kit
APEXi Drop In Air Filter
Verus Engineering Rear Cam Cover Block Plate
Verus Engineering Bell Housing Cover
Mishimoto Oil Catch Can
Whiteline Positive Shift Kit
MTEC Shifter Springs
Exhaust:
Tomei EL Header
CLEiB Single Exit Catback
EVS Tuning Catted Front Pipe
Invidia Overpipe
Interior:
Nardi Sport Rally Deep Corn (330mm)
Works Bell Short Boss
Works Bell Rapfix GTC Ball Lock System
EVS Tuning Steering Control Adapter
TRD Duracon Shift Knob
Great video! I am considering one of these cars with a similar mod path in mind. This was very helpful! I am curious how you get such good in-car audio? Any specific equipment you use in your videos to get good audio?
Thanks and keep up the great videos!
Nice setup.
Has it a tune? Sounded like there is autoblip
Marius #1 I think he is just skilled at Heel/toe.
Hey, can, you pin your comment for people who want to find a list of mods?
What's the head unit?
Smart man. Functional, and fast.
This NA tuned gt86 is awesome. Credit to the owner.
Thank you for sharing with us.
Car looked epic to drive, so well planted. Just goes to show you do not need big power to have fun on track.
one of the cleanest FR-S / BRZ / 86 that i've seen, respect to the owner.
I feel the need to do a full Modification video now, after seeing this ... 🤔
I love how the high pitch voice comes on whenever a good car shows up 😂
Love these track reviews, keep them coming!!
That is a awesome time!! The frs boogies on a track for sure.
This is way too interesting 😝 What a great setup. Thanks for sharing!
This video couldn't of come at a better time for myself. I'm about to swap from my sw20 to a basic zn6 that I can actually daily drive and well that setup seems so so good yet simple. Thanks for the killer review Dave.
Very impressed. Very simple but functional set up. It seemed to have no torque dip whatsoever. I really love that. It just seemed to have ripped. I was also impressed that the stock brakes are that great with just a simple pad upgrade. Very nice
What a car. I always fantasize about upgrading by brz in a tasteful manner as he did. This frs looks so guuuud! Performs amazing too! Have to love these platforms. Thanks speed academy for loving the FT86 platform. Makes me believe I still made the right choice lol
very well done car. Another great video! Keep em coming!
New sub, y’all are amazing and your videos seem to be full of info and are just a great watch.
Nice properly set up and well tuned FRS👌🏽 looked like it was on rails. Wasn’t even any tire squeal. Very nice.
Mine is very similar accept I have a splitter, under body panels, diffuser, harness and mine is black. I did go with the red door stabilizer as well. Probably more bling then function but I like the idea of them. Also I did rotors and steel break lines. Love tracking it.
Clean car man.
Best sounding 86 I’ve heard. Great build
Very very very similair to my own set up.
I have an E85 tune and 4.3 final drive with some crawford power spacers that shoves the torque dip below 3500 rpm. Id like to get my car to you guys someday.
I LOVE this guy's setup! I've never been a fan of the wide bodied, forced induction monstrosities that dominate youtube and Instagram. This respects what the car is and the philosophy of why it was built, while improving on all its stock shortcoming and adding just enough to make any true enthusiast go "Wow!" I'm planning on getting a FRS or early GT86 soon and this is an excellent template of where I want to take mine.
What a perfect set up! Nice driving and kudos to the owner!
Beautiful build! I would've gone with a smaller wing, but for track use I can see it. Lol.
Never heard of that Cleib exhaust until now. Holy crap it sounds so good! Awesome car, Jason.
Thanks, really appreciate it!
High praise from someone who knows the chassis and knows what a proper track car should feel like. Getting that balance (no matter the performance level) is one of the most difficult things to achieve and is the best way to get the most out of your setup. It sounds like this guy is 98% of the way there. Congrats man, good job.
Thank you so much! It's definitely getting there and hopefully I'll be in the 1:21's by the end of this year.
@@JasonHoangGT Fingers crossed! Judging by your car I'm guessing most of that made up time is going to be solely dependant on driver ability. But I'd say it's in the bag by the looks of things. Good luck man!
Hopefully Speed Academy will update us when you reach your goal.
@@thegenerousdegenerate9395 I reached the goal yesterday! Posted the video on my channel :)
@@JasonHoangGT NICE! CONGRATS MAN! That happened quickly. Thats not really all that surprising though, you were poised to succeed, all that was left was the doing. I'll be sure to check out your vid. Once again though... Congrats bud!
This thing sounds amazing !
Absolutely love tasteful functional mods on the 86 and that thing fits the ticket. Said it best...a pure drivers car.
Nice. Waiting patiently for my re71r from tire rack.
What a clean and nice mod 👍🏼
great suspension mods amazing car
That is the definition of a clean car, nice
Definitely want a follow up in the future. 🤙🏼
Very tastefully done. Great car and great driving. Love it! Would be very curious about the lap times after making the suspension adjustments
Fastest lap by Dave was 1:22.3 with traffic into one of the turns. Overlaying the data of Dave's and my own shows a mid to high 1:21 is definitely possible.
"These cars are just so much fun! A true drivers car". That's the truth I have the Subaru BRZ and it's been the most fun car I've ever owned. Not overpowered, but the suspension, power, and chassis are all well matched, making a car that is a pleasure to drive and own, even stock.
Liking that exhaust sound.
Not a fan of the spoiler, but man this car is super clean! Great video guys!
Really nice build 👍🏻
I would just consider some proper harnesses.
If you crash with the original belt and without a airbag you gonna have a hard time.
Seat, harness and roll bar coming in a week! Just didn't come in time for this video.
Handles as clean as it looks! ...and that's a good thing.
Thank you! Hopefully will be going a lot faster this month with lower track temps and some damper changes :)
By far nicest 86 I’ve seen
Makes me love my car even more !
Cool to see one of these not setup to slide, refreshing almost. I was wondering if this car could do anything besides drift.
Good job Jason !!!🖤😇
❤️❤️❤️
what an amazing exhasut clean low rpms, raw and clean high rpms.
Would really like to see you guys have a track battle with the 10th gen Civic Si against others!!! Its hard to find any comparison video with the Civic Si on track (understand tough as the Type R is better in every way in terms of performance). But I feel like the Civic Si is a very competitive car and is up there along with BRZ/FRS/86
Sounds great too
Nice build
God I miss my fr-s!😢gotta get me another one again! That was awesome and it looks awesome too!👌🥰👍
Guys i like the Vids... keep it up
Nice!! Great car!!
Could you do an iformative video on rebound/compresion adjusting? Like the ol' SCC days
Sure can! Just don't put us in a DDT if it takes a while. #JakeTheSnakeFinishingMove
Hanging out big time for an Evo!
Sometimes just keeping it simple when it comes to power mods, and brake mods can still make a good fun track car.
Fender garnish. Its a beautiful 86, cant wait to get another one! ❤
Love it! I’m actually planning on buying one of these and daily-ing it. That is, until the GR Corolla Hatch gets to the states. Supposedly around the end of 2022 the North American market is supposed to have the same 1.6 3 cylinder turbo engine from the GR Yaris. Transmission details are murky but they do seem to point toward AWD. They also predict it will be putting out closer to 300 bhp then the 268 that the GR Yaris has. Most likely to make it more compelling being a slightly bigger car and power hungry market here In the good ol’ 🇺🇸. If the GR Corolla comes to the states by the end of next year, I will be lining up to grab one as soon as they come out. Especially if it ends up being how they predict. AWD Turbo 1.6 3 Cylinder (which sound brilliant btw, like a mini inline 6) 6 speed manual with LSD. At least one LSD, hopefully front and rear will be optional specs you can add. Bigger brakes obviously and in the form factor of the hatch, which is already a great looking car. To me. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. I really enjoy how the Corolla hatch currently looks though. Still the FRS/BRZ twins, even the first gen are great cars! I don’t mind the torque dip because I’d be adding a supercharger or turbocharger either way. Amazing handling cars for the money.
I can’t wait to get this car one day in the future
Nice Car and great video. I noticed you ranked this FRS (1:22.47) higher than K20 Track Civic (1:22.31) despite it being slightly slower....
Sounds very tasteful for sure! Dont quite have the power levels id want without spending thousands to really enjoy pushing it... but I never really see one I dont like, similar to 350z's. Cool car and the owner definitely seems to be building it to his specific goals which is how it should be...not what others think he should do!
I will now watch all. Your videos mentioning FRS/BRZ
@frsjenni
Very similar to my current setup. The car is very capable and can turn 30min sessions all day with some well thought out mods. Everyone is too busy chasing hp when they should be dialing in a great car. I think his would be perfect if he had a function diffuser and removed the wing. It would help a little with the understeer while still creating some down force and reducing drag.
What does a function diffuser look like?
This dude put some MONEY into this beast
that car looks like a blast, as does the track
its amazing mengenai penjelasan menyetir.
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Nice job on the car, thank you for not standing it out.
Very jealous of that CLEiB catback. Been wanting one myself for awhile. Though without a rear diffuser the single exit is going to create some drag in the back.
Jason Hoang, absolutely beautiful work!!
So how do find and follow you?
Thanks Jim
Super clean! Any ECU tune?
Great mods ! I wonder if that wing is not providing a bit too much downforce tho.
No horse power with good tires makes it fun. More fun you guys ass2000 loved the s2000 oversteer.
Clean👌
review that white evo 9 in the background!
What is the stalk on the steering wheel quick release?
It's for cruise control, it's one of Toyota's older generation of designs.
Correct! Cruise control adapter from EVS Tuning if anyone's interested.
@@JasonHoangGT this 86 is built after my own heart, well done
@@aaronbryan5095 thanks
@@JasonHoangGT thanks
hachi roku!! Can't wait for a 2021 GR version
I want one but in golden/nacho yellow with a black roof and a smaller wing for a daily
Amazing car! what a TRD version should be.
great car
I cant wait to buy a aero gt86. Just have to wait for the perfect one.
That super clean zenki in the back tho...
When are you guys slapping some ITBs on the FRS Dave?!?! 😂
As soon as Greddy sends us some! :D
Saw this comment and was curious how much those cost and after seeing the price...... nearly $3,000.... yeah... I honestly can't justify that...
Awesome car and wow that is clean, if the owner sees this, did you get it detailed right before, even the engine bay is spotless!? Makes me miss my BRZ, your car setup perfectly, and it sounds incredible!
Thanks for the compliments! Car was definitely not detailed before but I did have it detailed last year!
Sweet juice!
This is a proper 86 twin. I’d only change the wing for a GT style wing vs the swan neck he has on there. That just personal preference though.
Is there any frs/brz that you know of with a complete engine build that is normally aspirated? I've been trying to find information on fa20 builds but don't see anyone attempting it. Maybe you can show us how it's done 😁
Random one Dave but wheels are those on the white Evo 7 next to your FRS?
Dammit, that guy's cruise control bracket is way nicer looking that the one I'm trying to fab up. First FRS I've seen with a QR and retains the oem cruise control switch. I went looking into this, and everyone was a god awful aftermarket switch assembly that just takes up SOOOOO much real estate
Testing someones track car while wearing shorts.. you are far more crazy than I am sir!
Dave's leg hair is SFI certified as the human equivalent of Nomex.
XD
What is the helmet setup with the microphone you have?
For autox, re71r are a fucking godsend. For road course of over 3-5 laps depending on track.....they will grease like crazy because theyb overheat so quick. Which is why i like using rival s for track, and re71r for autox. Hell even in autox, if you don't cool the re71r, they will grease
I see you guys did some research into RE71r’s after I mentioned them. Still can’t wait to see you guys do a review on them and see what you guys think
Short Take: 71Rs are haxxx. I love them and they can handle the weight of some heavier cars. They do overheat halfway through a hpde session (id say about 10-15 min in)
I think the brakes only feel good because you dont need to slow down much to have a stable corner entry, but the brakes by themselves are probably bad. It would be more apparent on a tighter trackwidth.
what driving modes were used? Traction control off for 5 seconds? or vsc sport button? may I could use a ELI5 for the different modes.
I really want an frs lol. I'd probably throw a 2gr in there though, not a fan of low torque boxers
Jason 🍰! Smile an everlasting smile. Still stock auto whiteout 13. Smiling since I got it and as I write this. Boys just wanna have FUN! And girls too.
Dodged the cone like butter 5:08
Looked great except for the slower corners with moderate understeer.
Add some roll stiffness to the rear or reduce it on the front and you are golden.
This was the car's second shake down since I overhauled everything and didn't tinker with the suspension until I found the limits of the grip.
Thanks for the suggestion! Definitely looking into stiffening the rear to get the back end to rotate.
@@JasonHoangGT that's the beauty of having aero, you can make the suspension kind of loose for the slow non aero dependent corners and have some rear downforce to stabilize it at higher speeds. Awesome car btw!
@@gushammerly5345 Thank you! Hopefully next time you see it we'll be deep into the 21's.
Front splitter to match that big rear wing, is what is needed
Maybe, but this is a street car. We think with some damper adjustment the minor understeer can be dialled out.
You see, I want to get one but I don't know how they do as daily driver car. I drive often for work.
question why do you list its slower time on top of the FASTER k20 track day civic?
Curious, how much faster do GT86s feel than a NA or NB 1.8 miata?
Hey Dave, why was it cone-city on the track?
TMP has been doing some repairs to the track surface and coning off the new patches to let them fully cure/harden.