2013 Subaru BRZ Kimchi Edition
03-14-2014, 05:45 PM
#801
Not bad at ALL!
My list wasn't lookin so hot with the $500 soft top reinstall...then my $3200 back into my modding fund made it much easier to pull the trigger on things like coilovers (ahemmm) and full header/high flow/exhaust.
Thanks for the compliment, btw.
My list wasn't lookin so hot with the $500 soft top reinstall...then my $3200 back into my modding fund made it much easier to pull the trigger on things like coilovers (ahemmm) and full header/high flow/exhaust.
Thanks for the compliment, btw.
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JS + XES (03-14-2014)
03-14-2014, 06:05 PM
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My mod list at the moment:
Paid $50 / New $220 - Project Mu Club Racer Front Brake Pads (Very slightly used - Local member)
Paid $38 - Motul 600 Brake Fluid (New - Amazon Prime)
Paid $50 / New $120 - Perrin Lightweight Crank Pulley (Scammed by Morgan@AZine. Still haven't received it. Someone kick his nuts for me. )
Paid $40 - K&N Drop-in Filter (New - Amazon Prime)
Paid $20 / New $25 - Perrin Shorty Antenna (Used - Local member)
Paid $120 - 5% Tint all around (California Tint in Rosemead)
Paid $74 - Grimmspeed License Plate Relocator (New - Vendor@FT86) *For some reason, they sent me two in the package... Sold the leftover for $65 to a local member
Paid $65 - LED Fogs/License Plate LED/Dome LED (New - Vendor@FT86)
Paid $45 / New $90 - Grimmspeed Master Cylinder Brace (Very slightly used - Local member)
Paid $800 / New $1896 - 17x9 +35 Enkei RPF1 & 245/40/17 Hankook RS3 (Used - Local member) No damage on the wheels at all. About 8/32nd tread left on the tire.
= PAID $1,302 / New $2,688
Future mod list for now:
- New summer tires when the current ones are done / Should be around $600
- Coilovers (KW V3 or RSR Sports-i or something else) / Should be around $2,000
- Lower Control Arm / Should be around $300
Paid $50 / New $220 - Project Mu Club Racer Front Brake Pads (Very slightly used - Local member)
Paid $38 - Motul 600 Brake Fluid (New - Amazon Prime)
Paid $50 / New $120 - Perrin Lightweight Crank Pulley (Scammed by Morgan@AZine. Still haven't received it. Someone kick his nuts for me. )
Paid $40 - K&N Drop-in Filter (New - Amazon Prime)
Paid $20 / New $25 - Perrin Shorty Antenna (Used - Local member)
Paid $120 - 5% Tint all around (California Tint in Rosemead)
Paid $74 - Grimmspeed License Plate Relocator (New - Vendor@FT86) *For some reason, they sent me two in the package... Sold the leftover for $65 to a local member
Paid $65 - LED Fogs/License Plate LED/Dome LED (New - Vendor@FT86)
Paid $45 / New $90 - Grimmspeed Master Cylinder Brace (Very slightly used - Local member)
Paid $800 / New $1896 - 17x9 +35 Enkei RPF1 & 245/40/17 Hankook RS3 (Used - Local member) No damage on the wheels at all. About 8/32nd tread left on the tire.
= PAID $1,302 / New $2,688
Future mod list for now:
- New summer tires when the current ones are done / Should be around $600
- Coilovers (KW V3 or RSR Sports-i or something else) / Should be around $2,000
- Lower Control Arm / Should be around $300
03-14-2014, 06:05 PM
#803
Who'd your get your LEDs from? And how's your navi reception with the shorty?
I was thinking about a shorty or a shark fin, as I don't listen to the radio at all. But I don't want to make the navi any slower than it is.
I was thinking about a shorty or a shark fin, as I don't listen to the radio at all. But I don't want to make the navi any slower than it is.
03-14-2014, 06:19 PM
#804
Does the NAVI use the factory antenna? I'd be shocked...since it's RF based, right?
JS, you sound like me justifying my purchases to my wife. OMG so much money, babe, STFU...this is the NEW cost in comparison. See, it's almost like I got it all for free
Oh and the $3200 back in my pocket was for selling the hard top that was gathering dust. Top down all day...
JS, you sound like me justifying my purchases to my wife. OMG so much money, babe, STFU...this is the NEW cost in comparison. See, it's almost like I got it all for free
Oh and the $3200 back in my pocket was for selling the hard top that was gathering dust. Top down all day...
03-14-2014, 06:26 PM
#805
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I got it from Autolismo on FT86. That's his username. Was thinking of going with Diode Dynamics or something, but it was too pricey. I honestly just wanted some nice LEDs for Fogs/License plate/dome. That's it.
194 Samsung LED x 2 white = $15.98 (License plate led)
H16 Osram 45W x 2 white = $39.98 (Fogs)
31mm cree 9W x 1 = $9.99 (dome)
Shipping = $5
Total with 10% off = $64.35
The antenna doesn't affect the NAVI. I listen to ESPN/Fox Sports radio all the time in the car, my shorty antenna didn't affect the reception at all.
I rarely use my Navi, but whenever I use it, it works very well. I don't really listen to music, but when I tried it for the first time, I hated the touchscreen control.
If you do use Navi and listen to music a lot, I would just upgrade the headunit. There's a thread on FT86 with all these different headunit reviews. They were pretty damn cheap.
Does the NAVI use the factory antenna? I'd be shocked...since it's RF based, right?
JS, you sound like me justifying my purchases to my wife. OMG so much money, babe, STFU...this is the NEW cost in comparison. See, it's almost like I got it all for free
Oh and the $3200 back in my pocket was for selling the hard top that was gathering dust. Top down all day...
JS, you sound like me justifying my purchases to my wife. OMG so much money, babe, STFU...this is the NEW cost in comparison. See, it's almost like I got it all for free
Oh and the $3200 back in my pocket was for selling the hard top that was gathering dust. Top down all day...
That is definitely one of my tactics to get the mod purchase approved my boss lady, yes. But she tends to just tell me to get a new one if I really want it. She doesn't like things used. haha
Last edited by JS + XES; 03-14-2014 at 06:30 PM.
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03-14-2014, 06:36 PM
#806
I rarely use my Navi, but whenever I use it, it works very well. I don't really listen to music, but when I tried it for the first time, I hated the touchscreen control.
If you do use Navi and listen to music a lot, I would just upgrade the headunit. There's a thread on FT86 with all these different headunit reviews. They were pretty damn cheap.
If you do use Navi and listen to music a lot, I would just upgrade the headunit. There's a thread on FT86 with all these different headunit reviews. They were pretty damn cheap.
Blegh. I hoped a non-turbo car would be less tempting to mod. pfft.
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JS + XES (03-14-2014)
03-14-2014, 07:00 PM
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If you are into those, I would highly recommend you to change out the head-unit. It'll be much easier/cheaper way to make the thing right! I only use it to play my local radio stations. 
The car has sooooooooooo many mods. You will be tempted to mod the car every night. Most of the parts can positively affect the driving experience. And a lot of the parts are very cheap.
But yeah, read up on a lot of the reviews and stuff. That's always fun!
I'm pretty set on my list.
And my modding plan is always the same. Do NOT buy the part when it's not on any type of promotion. haha
I always do groupbuy/holiday sales/sweet local deal on the slightly used parts. This usually force me to mod slowly since it's not always easy to find the deals and promotions.
The car has sooooooooooo many mods. You will be tempted to mod the car every night.
Most of the parts can positively affect the driving experience. And a lot of the parts are very cheap.But yeah, read up on a lot of the reviews and stuff. That's always fun!
I'm pretty set on my list.
And my modding plan is always the same. Do NOT buy the part when it's not on any type of promotion. haha
I always do groupbuy/holiday sales/sweet local deal on the slightly used parts. This usually force me to mod slowly since it's not always easy to find the deals and promotions.
03-14-2014, 07:04 PM
#808
That's a good plan to follow... I need to do the same. If I set my mind on wanting something, there's no swaying me, unless it's another brand or something. At least be smart about it and wait it out.
03-14-2014, 07:13 PM
#809
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Yeah, you will ALWAYS find a deal, always. It's just a matter of time.
Have fun driving your car man!
Let me know if you have any questions. I'll do the same to you.
Have fun driving your car man!
Let me know if you have any questions. I'll do the same to you.
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JS + XES (03-14-2014)
03-15-2014, 01:46 PM
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This is neat...GFWilliams, who is an amazing car photographer, also shares in your passion of the BRZ. Here's his daily ride apparently!
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03-15-2014, 01:52 PM
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03-16-2014, 10:44 PM
#813
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If you are into those, I would highly recommend you to change out the head-unit. It'll be much easier/cheaper way to make the thing right! I only use it to play my local radio stations.
The car has sooooooooooo many mods. You will be tempted to mod the car every night. Most of the parts can positively affect the driving experience. And a lot of the parts are very cheap.
But yeah, read up on a lot of the reviews and stuff. That's always fun!
I'm pretty set on my list.
And my modding plan is always the same. Do NOT buy the part when it's not on any type of promotion. haha
I always do groupbuy/holiday sales/sweet local deal on the slightly used parts. This usually force me to mod slowly since it's not always easy to find the deals and promotions.
The car has sooooooooooo many mods. You will be tempted to mod the car every night.
Most of the parts can positively affect the driving experience. And a lot of the parts are very cheap.But yeah, read up on a lot of the reviews and stuff. That's always fun!
I'm pretty set on my list.
And my modding plan is always the same. Do NOT buy the part when it's not on any type of promotion. haha
I always do groupbuy/holiday sales/sweet local deal on the slightly used parts. This usually force me to mod slowly since it's not always easy to find the deals and promotions.
Do you ever miss the power of your ms3??
03-16-2014, 11:09 PM
#814
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Haha. I'm pretty much done for this year in terms of major mods. Just going to use my 6 coupon track pack that I had bought for this year and probably get a new set of tires when the current ones are done.
Next year, I'll be getting a set of nice coilovers and lower conrol arm.
No, I haven't really missed the power of MS3. It's a completely different car. MS3 and other pocket rocket hatches were designed to be a sporty trim of the econo cars.
FRS/BRZs were designed to be a sports car.
I'm sure I will be adding more power once I dial in the suspension set up in the future.
Adding power is pretty damn easy and affordable for this car. And the aftermarket support will only get better and cheaper.
Next year, I'll be getting a set of nice coilovers and lower conrol arm.
No, I haven't really missed the power of MS3. It's a completely different car. MS3 and other pocket rocket hatches were designed to be a sporty trim of the econo cars.
FRS/BRZs were designed to be a sports car.
I'm sure I will be adding more power once I dial in the suspension set up in the future.
Adding power is pretty damn easy and affordable for this car. And the aftermarket support will only get better and cheaper.
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03-16-2014, 11:49 PM
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03-17-2014, 08:17 AM
#816
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Agreed, my priorities for modding have changed quite a bit since picking up my S2000. Straight line speed is fun and all, but nothing beats a car that handles like it's on rails
Thanks for the link for track prep by the way, car is going in for last minute preparation and should be solid for 4/5 - excited to see our cars out at the track!
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JS + XES (03-17-2014)
03-17-2014, 01:19 PM
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I do want to add a full lip kit when I get myself a set of coilovers to lower the car a little.
Will probably go with BasonR STi style one. The local guy who I bought the camber bolts had it on his car. The fitment and finish were both excellent. Will probably want to paint-match the kit since I don't want to go with black on white theme.
By the way, this guy's white BRZ looks very clean. I PMed him on the detail of paint matching the lip kit to the body. He said he just used white+pearlizer+plastidip the kit. haha It's holding up pretty damn well.
Rest of the pics here:
http://beastcoast.us/2013/11/28/all-...ves/#more-3129
Will probably go with BasonR STi style one. The local guy who I bought the camber bolts had it on his car. The fitment and finish were both excellent. Will probably want to paint-match the kit since I don't want to go with black on white theme.
By the way, this guy's white BRZ looks very clean. I PMed him on the detail of paint matching the lip kit to the body. He said he just used white+pearlizer+plastidip the kit. haha It's holding up pretty damn well.
Rest of the pics here:
http://beastcoast.us/2013/11/28/all-...ves/#more-3129
03-17-2014, 01:23 PM
#818
Some dude
My mod list at the moment:
Paid $50 / New $220 - Project Mu Club Racer Front Brake Pads (Very slightly used - Local member)
Paid $38 - Motul 600 Brake Fluid (New - Amazon Prime)
Paid $50 / New $120 - Perrin Lightweight Crank Pulley (Scammed by Morgan@AZine. Still haven't received it. Someone kick his nuts for me. )
Paid $40 - K&N Drop-in Filter (New - Amazon Prime)
Paid $20 / New $25 - Perrin Shorty Antenna (Used - Local member)
Paid $120 - 5% Tint all around (California Tint in Rosemead)
Paid $74 - Grimmspeed License Plate Relocator (New - Vendor@FT86) *For some reason, they sent me two in the package... Sold the leftover for $65 to a local member
Paid $65 - LED Fogs/License Plate LED/Dome LED (New - Vendor@FT86)
Paid $45 / New $90 - Grimmspeed Master Cylinder Brace (Very slightly used - Local member)
Paid $800 / New $1896 - 17x9 +35 Enkei RPF1 & 245/40/17 Hankook RS3 (Used - Local member) No damage on the wheels at all. About 8/32nd tread left on the tire.
= PAID $1,302 / New $2,688
Paid $50 / New $220 - Project Mu Club Racer Front Brake Pads (Very slightly used - Local member)
Paid $38 - Motul 600 Brake Fluid (New - Amazon Prime)
Paid $50 / New $120 - Perrin Lightweight Crank Pulley (Scammed by Morgan@AZine. Still haven't received it. Someone kick his nuts for me. )
Paid $40 - K&N Drop-in Filter (New - Amazon Prime)
Paid $20 / New $25 - Perrin Shorty Antenna (Used - Local member)
Paid $120 - 5% Tint all around (California Tint in Rosemead)
Paid $74 - Grimmspeed License Plate Relocator (New - Vendor@FT86) *For some reason, they sent me two in the package... Sold the leftover for $65 to a local member
Paid $65 - LED Fogs/License Plate LED/Dome LED (New - Vendor@FT86)
Paid $45 / New $90 - Grimmspeed Master Cylinder Brace (Very slightly used - Local member)
Paid $800 / New $1896 - 17x9 +35 Enkei RPF1 & 245/40/17 Hankook RS3 (Used - Local member) No damage on the wheels at all. About 8/32nd tread left on the tire.
= PAID $1,302 / New $2,688
No one in the midwest ever sells things off their cars.
03-17-2014, 02:57 PM
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03-17-2014, 03:10 PM
#821
I drive a Subata.
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03-17-2014, 04:55 PM
#823
I drive a Subata.
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03-17-2014, 05:00 PM
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03-17-2014, 05:03 PM
#825
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Yeah, I know. I will take this joke until I get the set installed.
Bring it.
Bring it.
03-17-2014, 05:48 PM
#826
That lip kit looks sexy!!
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03-17-2014, 09:25 PM
#828
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Got it!!!
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8bf86698.jpg
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/...ps31e8f667.jpg
Now starting to read again haha
What tranny and diff fluid have you used after 1k?
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8bf86698.jpg
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/...ps31e8f667.jpg
Now starting to read again haha
What tranny and diff fluid have you used after 1k?
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03-17-2014, 11:40 PM
#830
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Right huh? These little lip kits make the car even more sexier. Very cheap too.
lol it's not that bad in person
Looks very fat and meaty.
Finally! Nice black one man! Congrats!
Make a new thread of your car! Let's see some more pics of it!
I'm planning to use Motul for both tranny and differential. You need 4 qts total for both.
Right huh? So many now. lol
Looks very fat and meaty.
Got it!!!
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8bf86698.jpg
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/...ps31e8f667.jpg
Now starting to read again haha
What tranny and diff fluid have you used after 1k?
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8bf86698.jpg
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/...ps31e8f667.jpg
Now starting to read again haha
What tranny and diff fluid have you used after 1k?
Finally! Nice black one man! Congrats!
Make a new thread of your car! Let's see some more pics of it!
I'm planning to use Motul for both tranny and differential. You need 4 qts total for both.
Right huh? So many now. lol
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03-18-2014, 12:19 AM
#831
Congrats Meko!!
I really feel a camaraderie (still have to look that one up) with this car. Within a few days of ownership I've exchanged mutual smiles and waves with a few owners. Feels good, man.
On the flip side, within five hours of ownership some clown in an RSX tried to race me. Luckily I'm way past that stage.
I really feel a camaraderie (still have to look that one up) with this car. Within a few days of ownership I've exchanged mutual smiles and waves with a few owners. Feels good, man.
On the flip side, within five hours of ownership some clown in an RSX tried to race me. Luckily I'm way past that stage.
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and smile and give a thumbs up!
03-18-2014, 10:15 AM
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03-18-2014, 12:56 PM
#834
Some dude
Got it!!!
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8bf86698.jpg
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/...ps31e8f667.jpg
Now starting to read again haha
What tranny and diff fluid have you used after 1k?
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8bf86698.jpg
http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/...ps31e8f667.jpg
Now starting to read again haha
What tranny and diff fluid have you used after 1k?
WE NEED TO COMPLETE THE COLOR PALETTE!! Only two more to go.
03-18-2014, 12:59 PM
#835
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03-18-2014, 01:05 PM
#836
Who's the next person to get a twin? 
03-18-2014, 02:06 PM
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So many Toyobasubayotarus!! 
03-18-2014, 10:12 PM
#838
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Thanks gents!!!!
5 on AZ? Really?
I just know Morgan other than us.
Who else?
Haha Thank you
Happy how black stands but yup hard to keep it clean after a silver TL
Motul they say pretty bad during cold but I am still not sure
Thank you sir!!!!
Pulls way to much attention. Already noticed that, even on on redlight, people give you haha
Got it last Monday
+875 miles today
Saw a lowered orange FRS, he did the same thing. Trying to catch me to say hi haha
Now let me read this thread from page one again
5 on AZ? Really?
I just know Morgan other than us.
Who else?
Happy how black stands but yup hard to keep it clean after a silver TL
Motul they say pretty bad during cold but I am still not sure
Congrats Meko!!
I really feel a camaraderie (still have to look that one up) with this car. Within a few days of ownership I've exchanged mutual smiles and waves with a few owners. Feels good, man.
On the flip side, within five hours of ownership some clown in an RSX tried to race me. Luckily I'm way past that stage.
I really feel a camaraderie (still have to look that one up) with this car. Within a few days of ownership I've exchanged mutual smiles and waves with a few owners. Feels good, man.
On the flip side, within five hours of ownership some clown in an RSX tried to race me. Luckily I'm way past that stage.
Pulls way to much attention. Already noticed that, even on on redlight, people give you
hahaGot it last Monday
+875 miles today
Now let me read this thread from page one again
03-18-2014, 10:21 PM
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