Dan37BRZ's '15 SUPERCHARGED WRB BRZ - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dan37BRZ · 02-08-2017, 04:32 AM

What's up FT86, I'm Dan and this is a build chronicle for my 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited in WRB.

The BRZ is my latest acquisition which I purchased a few days after the new year, I considered it a late Christmas present to myself.

I want to say HUGE thanks to my dad for letting me use his garage for all my modding needs, plus letting me store all my tools there and any leftover junk. He even told me I can install a lift there if I wanted, what a great dad!

On with the build..
The day I picked her up.

First mod was a Perrin 2.5" cat-back exhaust system.

My little one digging the WRB color...

Next up, some USDM Tom's tails.

Much better in my opinion from the stock tails...

Dan37BRZ · 02-08-2017, 05:08 AM

New OEM Subaru bumpers purchased and installed, had some rock chips in the front plus the dealer drilled the bumper for the front plates. Had some imperfections in the rear bumper as well so I went ahead and got the rear too. Sometimes wished I wasn't so OCPD...:\

Shop that painted them did a great job, color matched better than factory!

For suspension, I wanted a system that I could install, set it and forget it. I always loved and trusted Bilstein, have them on my Tundra as well as a few other cars so that's what I went for. B14 PSS coilovers was exactly what I wanted. Ordered these from THMotorsports, super fast service! Fitment was perfect, installed it along with some SBC camber bolts.

I've been installing my own suspension for years and I have to say the BRZ/FR-S has got to be hands down one of the easiest installations ever. If I wasn't so set on getting every bolt torqued to manufacturer specs, I think I could've had it knocked out in a couple hours tops.

Time for some shoes...called a few places to get a quote on some Enkei NT03+M in 18x9.5 +40 5x100 with the awesome SBC finish. They all said they were discontinued. Contacted vendor B2autodesigns and he had a set to ship!!! He hooked it up, super fast shipping as well..

Loaded up and ready to hit the tire shop.

I'm in love with this beautiful finish.

Arrived at American Tire to get Super Sports mounted, I LOVE me some MPSS and I run them in all my cars if the size is available. 245/35/18.

Note: The Bilstein B14 Coilovers with 18x9.5 +40 will barely clear with 245/35/18 tires, I mean really close..about 3mm. If you wanted to run aggressive camber with the bolts, It might rub. Right now my camber isn't too aggressive and I have a little bit of poke in the front and nothing is rubbing.

Dan37BRZ · 02-08-2017, 05:20 AM

So now with all that extra grip, what's one to do?

Oh hey look.. a large unassuming heavy box. What could it be?

Yeesssssss!

Dan37BRZ · 02-08-2017, 05:41 AM

Stay tuned for S/C impressions.

JD001 · 02-08-2017, 06:45 AM

Gosh! You've had a busy few weeks! How about some photos of the new wheels on the car?

Dan37BRZ · 02-08-2017, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

Gosh! You've had a busy few weeks! How about some photos of the new wheels on the car?

It's been raining these last few days so I haven't had a chance to do a proper photo of the car.

JD001 · 02-08-2017, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan37BRZ

It's been raining these last few days so I haven't had a chance to do a proper photo of the car. Here's a quick one after pulling it out of the garage.

Very smart, subtle and tasteful.

spicyricecake · 02-08-2017, 04:32 PM

wow lol that was fast

kuczynskika · 02-08-2017, 05:27 PM

Did your bumpers come painted from Subaru? If so, where/how did you order??? Trying to get rid of my rock chips too.

Dan37BRZ · 02-08-2017, 07:18 PM

Sun came out a little so here's another photo.

Dan37BRZ · 02-08-2017, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuczynskika

Did your bumpers come painted from Subaru? If so, where/how did you order??? Trying to get rid of my rock chips too.

Unfortunately they do not so you'll have to find a shop that will color match the 3 stage WRB once you get the bumpers.

kuczynskika · 02-08-2017, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan37BRZ

Unfortunately they do not so you'll have to find a shop that will color match the 3 stage WRB once you get the bumpers.

Yeah that's what I thought. Everywhere only sells the unfinished plastic. How's the color match? Happy with it?

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Dan37BRZ · 02-08-2017, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kuczynskika

Yeah that's what I thought. Everywhere only sells the unfinished plastic. How's the color match? Happy with it?

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Yeah I'm actually very happy with the match, in direct sunlight it's pretty spot on. In the shade if you look at it at some angles, it looks a tiny bit darker but I'd say the match is better than the OEM ones which I found to be lighter than the rest of the car.

Clipdat · 02-08-2017, 07:31 PM

Balling outta control! Some nice expensive mods you got going!

02-08-2017, 04:32 AM	#1
Dan37BRZ Senior Citizen Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2015 WRB BRZ Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 267 Thanks: 43 Thanked 184 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Dan37BRZ's '15 SUPERCHARGED WRB BRZ What's up FT86, I'm Dan and this is a build chronicle for my 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited in WRB. The BRZ is my latest acquisition which I purchased a few days after the new year, I considered it a late Christmas present to myself. I want to say HUGE thanks to my dad for letting me use his garage for all my modding needs, plus letting me store all my tools there and any leftover junk. He even told me I can install a lift there if I wanted, what a great dad! On with the build.. The day I picked her up. First mod was a Perrin 2.5" cat-back exhaust system. My little one digging the WRB color... Next up, some USDM Tom's tails. Much better in my opinion from the stock tails... Last edited by Dan37BRZ; 11-08-2017 at 12:59 AM.

02-08-2017, 05:08 AM	#2
Dan37BRZ Senior Citizen Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2015 WRB BRZ Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 267 Thanks: 43 Thanked 184 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New OEM Subaru bumpers purchased and installed, had some rock chips in the front plus the dealer drilled the bumper for the front plates. Had some imperfections in the rear bumper as well so I went ahead and got the rear too. Sometimes wished I wasn't so OCPD...:\ Shop that painted them did a great job, color matched better than factory! For suspension, I wanted a system that I could install, set it and forget it. I always loved and trusted Bilstein, have them on my Tundra as well as a few other cars so that's what I went for. B14 PSS coilovers was exactly what I wanted. Ordered these from THMotorsports, super fast service! Fitment was perfect, installed it along with some SBC camber bolts. I've been installing my own suspension for years and I have to say the BRZ/FR-S has got to be hands down one of the easiest installations ever. If I wasn't so set on getting every bolt torqued to manufacturer specs, I think I could've had it knocked out in a couple hours tops. Time for some shoes...called a few places to get a quote on some Enkei NT03+M in 18x9.5 +40 5x100 with the awesome SBC finish. They all said they were discontinued. Contacted vendor B2autodesigns and he had a set to ship!!! He hooked it up, super fast shipping as well.. Loaded up and ready to hit the tire shop. I'm in love with this beautiful finish. Arrived at American Tire to get Super Sports mounted, I LOVE me some MPSS and I run them in all my cars if the size is available. 245/35/18. Note: The Bilstein B14 Coilovers with 18x9.5 +40 will barely clear with 245/35/18 tires, I mean really close..about 3mm. If you wanted to run aggressive camber with the bolts, It might rub. Right now my camber isn't too aggressive and I have a little bit of poke in the front and nothing is rubbing. Last edited by Dan37BRZ; 10-17-2017 at 11:15 AM.

02-08-2017, 05:20 AM	#3
Dan37BRZ Senior Citizen Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2015 WRB BRZ Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 267 Thanks: 43 Thanked 184 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So now with all that extra grip, what's one to do? Oh hey look.. a large unassuming heavy box. What could it be? Yeesssssss! Last edited by Dan37BRZ; 10-17-2017 at 11:17 AM.

02-08-2017, 05:41 AM	#4
Dan37BRZ Senior Citizen Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2015 WRB BRZ Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 267 Thanks: 43 Thanked 184 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Stay tuned for S/C impressions. Last edited by Dan37BRZ; 04-06-2017 at 03:04 AM.

02-08-2017, 07:18 PM	#10
Dan37BRZ Senior Citizen Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2015 WRB BRZ Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 267 Thanks: 43 Thanked 184 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sun came out a little so here's another photo. Last edited by Dan37BRZ; 04-06-2017 at 03:05 AM.

02-08-2017, 06:45 AM	#5
JD001 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: UK Posts: 6,028 Thanks: 7,652 Thanked 6,187 Times in 3,474 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Gosh! You've had a busy few weeks! How about some photos of the new wheels on the car?

02-08-2017, 04:32 PM	#8
spicyricecake Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2017 CWP BRZ Performance Package Location: DFW Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 168 Thanked 425 Times in 228 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	wow lol that was fast

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