# @threepiece.us on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXSf5-ODfB5
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64159125-threepieceus-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/64363dcf19.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-04-18T22:01:56.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** threepieceus (@threepiece.us) — https://gondola.cc/threepiece.us

## Caption

The FA20 is one of the most underrated platforms to build — but only if you do it in the right order.

The ZN6 chassis punishes lazy builds. Throw a tune on a stock header car and you're leaving 30+ whp on the table. Stack mods without addressing the torque dip first and you'll wonder why your buddy's BRZ feels faster. The 2013-2016 FR-S rewards patience and a real plan more than almost anything else in this price range.

Here's how to actually build one right:

→ Why the exhaust side of the FA20 should be your first dollar spent
→ The suspension philosophy that keeps this chassis honest through corners, not just low
→ The exact wheel spec that clears brakes, fills the fender, and doesn't rub on coilovers
→ A full build map so you're not guessing what comes next

Too many FR-S builds stall out because people buy parts out of order and run out of budget before the car feels complete. This is the sequence that actually works — built around how the platform responds, not what looks cool on a parts list.

Save this for when you're ready to stop modding in circles and start building with intent.

#ThreePieceUS #FRS #ScionFRS #ZN6 #FA20 #Toyota86 #JDM #WheelFitment #Stance #86Gang #BuildNotBought #CarBuildGuide

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## Tags

frs, zn6, scionfrs, carbuildguide, buildnotbought, stance, threepieceus, 86gang, fa20, toyota86, wheelfitment, jdm

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