This Is How to Modify a SCION FR-S Properly (Track Review)

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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[ruimiguelcarvalho]

No rocket bunny or tilty wheels?
Nice

[stefankoles]

What an amazing car.... Its so clean and all the mods are made with good taste.... Applause for the owner

[speedacademy]

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

[DIGPLatinodriftking]

I would say this guys FRS is the one of the best as far as tasteful/purposeful mods. Cheers to that guy!

[glenmiester]

This NA tuned gt86 is awesome. Credit to the owner.
Thank you for sharing with us.

[sparkplug]

Car looked epic to drive, so well planted. Just goes to show you do not need big power to have fun on track.

[ElChapoDel]

one of the cleanest FR-S / BRZ / 86 that i've seen, respect to the owner.

[chipoz]

I love how the high pitch voice comes on whenever a good car shows up 😂

[ShenmueAtheist]

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.

[carburgerlaa]

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.

[thegenerousdegenerate]

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.

[pFbSpecV]

That is a awesome time!! The frs boogies on a track for sure.

[MrEvoXI]

Best sounding 86 I’ve heard. Great build

[richardunderwood]

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

[tragicnomadic]

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.

[Nozarashi]

I feel the need to do a full Modification video now, after seeing this ... 🤔

[langdons]

"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.

[miguelsanchez]

What is the stalk on the steering wheel quick release?

[kasper_]

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.

[jakethesnake]

Could you do an iformative video on rebound/compresion adjusting? Like the ol' SCC days