ACCORDING TO ONE FRIEND, “SHE’S SMART, SEXY AND LOW-MAINTENANCE.” According to another, “She’s evil. She’ll break your heart and your bank account.” Ask a group of performance enthusiasts about their opinion on nitrous-oxide injection and you’re likely to hear two very different stories. Some opinions can easily be dismissed as […]
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TOMEI POWERED Dissects the FA20 | Flat Four
If the Toyota 4AG is a firecracker, the Subaru/Toyota FA20 is a stick of dynamite. Featuring direct injection, high compression, four valves per cylinder, and variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust events, the FA20 showcases today’s latest engine technologies. This compact, all-aluminum, 2.0-liter boxer engine delivers performance through […]
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Sonic Clarity: Putting the Plus into OEM Sound Systems
Who buys aftermarket car audio equipment these days? Many of today’s factory installed audio systems come integrated into the dash and include many desirable features straight from the manufacturer. Some automakers enlisted the help of boutique audio system manufacturers to design and deliver a premium, enhanced sound system. However, not […]
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Turbocharging a Scion FR-S for Go then Show
Car show builds have evolved as much as the automotive industry has in the last two decades. In years past, show cars often had custom interiors with shiny and colorful exteriors and a bone stock driveline. Engine dress up kits followed after. Then came video screens hidden behind just about […]
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AVO Turboworld FR-S / BRZ Turbo System
There are few (if any) naturally-aspirated vehicles on the road that wouldn’t benefit from forced induction for increased output. This is particularly true of vehicles with plenty of potential right from the factory. With neutral and predictable handling, a low center of gravity that rivals all but the most exotic […]
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PFC Brakes Brake Pads for Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ
Slow Your Roll Upgraded brake pads can improve the stopping performance of a vehicle, but usually at the expense of disc wear. Many popular high-performance street pads make compromises in terms of drivability as well. To this end, PFC Brakes now offers its CarbonMetallic pads for the 2013+ Scion FR-S […]
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2015 Scion FR-S | DSPORT Track Tested
Scion invited us out to the Streets of Willow to test model year 2014 & 2015 Scion FR-S along with the turbocharged Scion FR-S TRD Project Car. From Scion.com “The 2015 FR-S has taken the automotive community by storm, thanks to an unparalleled combination of low pricing and driving dynamics, […]
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86FEST Presented by Turn 14 Distribution
When Toyota released its AE86 Corolla in 1983, the engineers could not have imagined the cult following this humble, rear-wheel drive sport compact would eventually garner. Over two decades after its production ceased in 1987, loyal fans of the platform continue to build, show, drift, drag and road race the […]
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D’GARAGE Scion FR-S Flex Fuel Tuning
Since its release in 2012, the FR-S/BRZ has received an enormous amount of praise for its excellent chassis, abundance of aftermarket support and entry-level price point. Yet, both the press and enthusiasts unanimously agree that the power output of an unmodified FA20 engine leaves much to be desired. Instead of […]
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GReddy Time Attack Scion FR-S
In the world of time attack in Japan, one of the most venerable tracks and benchmarked venues is Tsukuba Circuit. This famous racetrack could arguably be the birthplace of time attack competition. Although Tsukuba opened in the late 1960s, tuning shops didn’t start to actively compete in time attack-style venues […]
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Boost Test: Innovate BRZ/FR-S Twin-Screw Supercharger
The Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ represent the best entry-level, rear-wheel-drive sport compacts on the market. While capable of turning on a dime, most enthusiasts agree the FR-S needs more power. CARB-legal intake and exhaust upgrades can add up to 15 more wheel horsepower, raising the FA20’s output to 180- […]
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Driver 101 NASA High Performance Driving Event Part 2
You must walk before you run. Despite what commericals say, unless you have perfect running technique and form, the latest and greatest from Nike isn’t going to help you win a marathon any more than a good kick in the ass would. Like running, racing a car requires maintaining a […]
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Driver 101 NASA High Performance Driving Event Part 1
More people will dream of driving a racecar than will ever get into one. As easy as it is to be swept up by the allure of racing, the process to get started seems difficult and elusive. The reality? Getting started is as easy as attending a weekend class at […]
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ECUTEK Tuning Solution for Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ
Purchasing an ECU reflash solution is not an option for FR-S/BRZ owners. Instead, it should be considered a requirement. In fact, it should be the first performance part purchased for the vehicle. The reason is simple. No significant power gains can be realized on the FR-S/BRZ platform with the factory […]
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Evasive Maneuvers: Evasive Motorsports FR-S
No guard rails, no run offs, rock walls and 1,000-foot drop offs. These factors make the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb a global draw. With their sights set on the 2013 “Race to the Clouds” Pikes Peak event, the road-racing specialists at Evasive Motorsports put together a proposal to Scion Racing. According to […]
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