Swift's Supercharged Black Limited BRZ

[swift996]

Picked it up tonight from Russel Subaru in Baltimore, MD with 7 miles on it.




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Last Update : 5/2/14


List of Upgrades:
Engine/Drivetrain:
- Innovate Supercharger Kit (with Intercooler Upgrade)
- Raceseng Pulley (72.5mm)
- DeatschWerks 700cc Fuel Injectors
- EcuTek License & Cable (Tune via Moto-East)
- Perrin Cold-Air Intake (Black)
- FA20CLUB EL Manifold/Header (Catted)
- Perrin 2.5" Overpipe
- FA20CLUB Front Pipe (Resonated)
- Flowmaster 2.5" Cat-Back - Going back to OEM
- Perrin Oil Cooler (Black)
- Mishimoto Radiator and Silicon Hose Kit
- Omni 3-bar MAP sensor
- Perrin Rear Shifter Mount
- Motul 300V Race Oil and Motul Racing 300 Gear Fluid (Transmission/Differential)

Suspension:
- Eibach Multi-Pro R2 Coilovers
- Hotchkis Sway Bars (F&R)
- Front Cusco Carbon Fiber Strut Tower w/ Brake Brace
- Rear Cusco Carbon Fiber Strut Tower

Brakes:
- Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid
Fronts:
- Wilwood Brake Kit 14"/356mm x 32mm (6 pot calipers) two-piece rotors
- Carbotech XP-10 Pads and SS Lines
Rear:
- Carbotech XP-10 Pads and Speigler SS Lines (OEM rotors)

Wheels/Tires:
- ESM 004s Wheels (18x8/18x9)
- Dunlop Direzza Z2 (235/40/18 & 255/35/18)

Aesthetics:
- Bayson R Front Lip
- Bayson R Side Skirts
- Tom's LED Tail Lights
- SunTek CXP 35% Tint
- Perrin 2" Stubby Antenna
- OEM JDM Clear Side Markers
- Stealth Turn Signal Bulbs
- DC Sports Stealth Series EX-1017B Matte Black Exhaust Tips

Interior/Accessories:
- Cusco Leather Steering Wheel
- Sutty (Aussie) Custom Armrest
- STI Shift Knob
- Bluetooth enabled OBDII reader w/ Torque App (Android)
- Universal Cell Phone Suction Holder (For videos)
- Fulmer FM-A1 Helmet
- Alpine Stars 2013 Tech 1 Race Gloves
- Northstar Motorsports Removable Vinyl Race Numbers (#349)
- Lightweight Trailer Hitch

Ordered/Yet to Install:
- Whiteline Gearbox - positive shift kit bushing
- Whiteline Crossmember - mount insert bushing
- Whiteline Differential - mount in cradle & support outrigger insert bushing
- Hard Brakes Titanium Brake Backing Plates (Heat Shims)
- Brake Ducts and 3" Black Hosing (building custom brake cooling kit)


Items I'm waiting to order:
- ACT Street Clutch/Lightweight Flywheel
- Axle Exchange Aluminum Drive-shaft (12lbs)
- Moroso AOS
- Alcantara shift-boot
- FRSMod Chassis Brace Kit
- STi/Brembo Brake Kit (Rear)


Selling:
- OEM Brakes
- OEM Exhaust (Headers, Over-Pipe, Front-Pipe, Cat-Back)
- OEM Steering Wheel
- OEM Tail Lights

Dyno: (pre-intercooler/pulley, new one coming soon)

[iBRZ]

congrats!

[swift996]

Ok, some shots in the morning:













Upgrades To Come:
LED Turn Signals (F&R)
JDM Clear Side Markers
Armrest
Red Overlays for the Tail Lights
Shorty Antenna
CS Style Front Lip and Side Skirts
Injen Intake

Eibach Multi Pro R2 Coilovers
Sway Bars
Strut Towers (F&R)
18" Work Emotion CR Kiwami or BBS LM (Hoping for 225 or 235 up front and 245 or 255 in the rear)

Upgrade of the brake package (coming from my M3 with competition brakes, I don't even feel fully safe in the BRZ)

[Boost_Junkie]

More pics of the M!!!

Congrats BTW...lol.

[swift996]

Originally Posted by Boost_Junkie

More pics of the M!!!

Congrats BTW...lol.

I have a ton of pics here of the M3:
http://s271.beta.photobucket.com/use...rx8/library/M3

If you're interested in my build thread:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=368262

[Boost_Junkie]

Absolutely awesome!!! My favorite color on my favorite M car of all time.

[IloveBaldEagles]

Congrats dude! A NOVA meet should be happening soon!

[Sargy]

glad you got the car!

sorry we couldn't meet up the night you asked I was incredibly busy putting miles on her x_x

Next is a NoVa Meet!

[Beyer Subaru]

Congrats!!

[swift996]

Ok, so some early driving and owning impressions.

Legacy cars:
Honda CRX SI (B16A)
Mazda RX7 Turbo (10th Anniversary)
Honda Prelude SI 4WS
Mazda RX7 Turbo
Mazda RX7 (3rd Gen)
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Mazda RX-8
Honda Prelude
Porsche 911 (996 C4)
Acura Integra GS-R Turbo (Track Duty)
Acura TSX
BMW M3 (e46)

BRZ - If I could sum it up..."works with nature, not against it." The lightweight boxer layout just offers so many advantages to all aspects of performance. As my Porsche friends say; "There is no greater luxury than performance."

I'm extremely impressed with the car and how well engineered it is. In it's stock form the chassis is incredible. I prefer a little more lateral grip, so I'll be eventually throwing some wider wheels/tires on. The gearing is awesome, very well done. I love the throw of the shifter, you can really bang out shifts in this car. The car has great responsiveness and a nice little punch of low-end momentum for being a pretty weak 200hp. I was afraid it would feel very week down low but not the case. I'm still breaking it in (only had a few days), so I'm looking forward to being able to go over 4K RPMS with it.

The best car I could compare it to in it's stock form as far as handling characteristics is the Porsche Cayman S. I actually think if it had comparable tires, it would have a better handling feel. Coming out of a M3 with competition brakes, the braking isn't quite as forceful. My only knock is I want an armrest and I wish there were a storage unit or two in the cockpit. Otherwise, cheers, very happy with the purchase and love my BRZ!

[slizoth]

Yeah, I think my only adjustments would be a lowering the road noise a little bit, I love my BRZ.

[swift996]

Update:

So I received my Perrin Stubby Antenna (via XTR Performance)


Comparison vs Stock:


Installed:


Also received my stealth bulbs for the front and rear turn signals:


Comparison vs Stock:


It got dark out when I was installing them, they look great but couldn't get a good picture.

Ordered JDM OEM Clear Side Markers (should be in tomorrow or Friday)

Next Up:
Armrest
CS Style Front Lip and Side Skirts
Eibach Multi Pro R2 Coilovers (or KW V3s)
Injen Intake (need to wait until I get some more mileage on the car)

[DarkCard]

Thats a nice driveway.. lol

Where did you order the bulbs from?

[swift996]

Originally Posted by DarkCard

Thats a nice driveway.. lol

Where did you order the bulbs from?

Sorry, I meant to include (ebay). Super fast delivery.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230816911674...84.m1439.l2649