Started from the bottom LS Swap
 

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I always liked the 86, but the lack of power was a turn off for me...until I saw that they make kits for LS swaps now...well... are starting to make kits. So I orderd up a BRZ expecting that bybthe time it arrived the swap components would be figured out and available. The idea was to have a v8 BRZ with all the factory features of the car working. The car showed up but not all of the swap components are available yet...so I'm gonna start from the bottom and work my way up. I ordered all the suspension and other components I think I'll be needing for the car to be able to handle the power with out any problems.

Some stuff has already arrived

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Big Brembos.

Color matched the logos to the car

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Pretty sure this is the biggest tire that will fit under the fenders with a some persuading, hopefully 285/30/18 is enough tire.

SPL arms and links

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Once the wheels, sway bars and coil overs show up I can start putting it together

Nice project! Looking forward to seeing those 285s under the stock fenders! :thumbup:

Me too, with all the adjustability, maybe I won't have to roll and pull the fenders that much.

Those calipers:drool:

Yes! Now I can drool over your build! Excited to see the progress!

Me too, I really want to get this project going!

I've driven it twice since I brought it home in January... thinking I'd keep the miles low on the factory drivetrain for when I sell them. Looks I'll be driving it a little now as I set up the suspension.

These showed up today...

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Volk ZE40 18x10 +40 bronze.

I've had HRE, I-Forged and Nutek 3 piece wheels on other cars... they were all bad ass wheels but the way these Volks are made is pretty impressive...never had a wheel like this. The minute details that are hard to see in pictures are impressive, very clean design.

Of all the wheels I've had these carbon barrel Nutek 710's were my favorite
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...but now after seeing these Volks in person, I think I have a new favorite wheel.

very nice, looking forward to seeing whats next

Damn dude, can't wait to see how this goes!

Was worried that these big ass brakes wouldn't fit...but they do...phew

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