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johan · 06-02-2018, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliotw

So I was going back and forth on selling my OEM tS wheels. I got one solid offer and a ton of low balls haha. I decided I want to keep the wheels but powder coat them a new color. I already have dark wheels with my Weds. So I was thinking of doing a powder coat gold to tribuate back to original STI classsic WRB and gold. Or I was thinking go crazy and get them in red. I'm leaning towards gold its a more OEM look. Any thoughts?

johan · 06-02-2018, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliotw

I think this video is what Johan is talking about.

I love this guy's videos. And yes, this is what I was referring to. The effect with louvers is likely not as bad, probably somewhere in the middle as far as drag/lift impact... but you can see that the roof spoiler really ruins that big wing.

norcalpb · 06-03-2018, 08:18 PM

OP you should get the TRD aero stabilizer, it’s got that TRD bling but will increase air velocity underneath your wing, making the wing even more effective.

guybo · 06-04-2018, 04:49 AM

So, Elliot's tS build.... are you naming the car TS Eliot?

Elliotw · 06-04-2018, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by guybo

So, Elliot's tS build.... are you naming the car TS Eliot?

I hadn't even thought of the poet! lol nice

So picked up my header. It was already Ceramic coated. Decided to get it wrapped as well. Going to need to keep the heat out of the engine bay in the future.

Elliotw · 06-06-2018, 02:12 AM

Last few days I had the car getting Ceramic coated. Never done this before. I am normally a PPF guy.But for the same price as the front I got the whole car done. This stuff always seemed like snake oil to me. But I decided let's give it a try. After picking up the car I noticed how smooth the paint felt. Very different. Maintenance is a visit to a Ceramic Pro certified shop for $100 service. Bonus Civic Type R content.

weederr33 · 06-06-2018, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliotw

So I was going back and forth on selling my OEM tS wheels. I got one solid offer and a ton of low balls haha. I decided I want to keep the wheels but powder coat them a new color. I already have dark wheels with my Weds. So I was thinking of doing a powder coat gold to tribuate back to original STI classsic WRB and gold. Or I was thinking go crazy and get them in red. I'm leaning towards gold its a more OEM look. Any thoughts?

Please tell me you are going to powder coat them gold

Elliotw · 06-07-2018, 10:32 PM

Few things done on the car.
Had the Ishii motors install my JR Radiator/oil cooler combo.(awesome shop BTW) I'm on a tight deadline on the car so I decided to let the pros installed this item. The shop was impressed of the quality and fit and finish on the item. First impressions in some street driving and stop and go is that it is working great. Oil comes up to temp faster and sits around 190c. Tonight I got home and decided to debadge the Subaru lettering on my trunk. Super easy just used goo gone and fishing wire. Still waiting on my clear corners & JDM DRLs from ft86 speedfactory....

Jackson Racing Oil cooler/Radiator:

Debadging the Subaru:

BTW selling my Greddy oil cooler for 2017+ BRZs/FT86s $600 shipped no leaks only used few hundred miles. PM me if interested.

How the car sits:

Elliotw · 06-09-2018, 12:07 AM

The rebadge! JDM STI badge

mistople · 06-10-2018, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliotw

Few things done on the car.
Had the Ishii motors install my JR Radiator/oil cooler combo.(awesome shop BTW)

Those guys are great. Had them do my shifter work.

Do you know if the 2017+ models still have the bumper sag issue? I'm about to install my JR oil cooler (the standard track model) and really don't want to deal with it!

johan · 06-10-2018, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistople

Those guys are great. Had them do my shifter work.

Do you know if the 2017+ models still have the bumper sag issue? I'm about to install my JR oil cooler (the standard track model) and really don't want to deal with it!

yes, they definitely do.

Elliotw · 06-10-2018, 06:55 PM

Picked up some new wheels today. JDM goodness as well.
Prodrive GC-06H 5/100 18x8 ET43. Rays owns prodrive and makes these wheels in the same factory as the Volk TE37. The resemblance is clear. The condition of the wheels is great. Got 5 wheels for $1660. I really wanted to pick up a low spoke count wheel. This fits the bill perfect.

I can also transfer over the stock rubber and TPMS from the OEM wheel. So I save some money there as well.

Also Test fitting some of Verus Engineering Carbon Fiber Canards(2017 ver). Thoughts?

JeremyR · 06-11-2018, 03:16 AM

canards look good with the sti lip! i say go for it

Elliotw · 06-11-2018, 10:45 PM

Prodrives GC-06H test fit.. succesful!

So I got my TRD canards today from Japan. Trying to decide which ones I like better... I believe the TRD canards will fit.

06-10-2018, 06:55 PM	#54
Elliotw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Drives: '18 BRZ tS, '18 GTI SE, '11 RS Location: Seattle Posts: 505 Thanks: 232 Thanked 392 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Picked up some new wheels today. JDM goodness as well. Prodrive GC-06H 5/100 18x8 ET43. Rays owns prodrive and makes these wheels in the same factory as the Volk TE37. The resemblance is clear. The condition of the wheels is great. Got 5 wheels for $1660. I really wanted to pick up a low spoke count wheel. This fits the bill perfect. I can also transfer over the stock rubber and TPMS from the OEM wheel. So I save some money there as well. Also Test fitting some of Verus Engineering Carbon Fiber Canards(2017 ver). Thoughts? Last edited by Elliotw; 06-10-2018 at 08:11 PM.

06-11-2018, 03:16 AM	#55
JeremyR Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2015 BRZ Limited Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 487 Thanks: 613 Thanked 269 Times in 181 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	canards look good with the sti lip! i say go for it __________________ *REALMS BRZ Build Thread* HKS\|Parts Shop MAX\|Battle Version\|ADVAN\|Beatrush

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guybo Huge E85 fan! Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2016 Scion FRS Location: Tampa, FL, USA Posts: 1,850 Thanks: 539 Thanked 1,010 Times in 605 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So, Elliot's tS build.... are you naming the car TS Eliot?

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Elliotw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Drives: '18 BRZ tS, '18 GTI SE, '11 RS Location: Seattle Posts: 505 Thanks: 232 Thanked 392 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Last few days I had the car getting Ceramic coated. Never done this before. I am normally a PPF guy.But for the same price as the front I got the whole car done. This stuff always seemed like snake oil to me. But I decided let's give it a try. After picking up the car I noticed how smooth the paint felt. Very different. Maintenance is a visit to a Ceramic Pro certified shop for $100 service. Bonus Civic Type R content.

06-07-2018, 10:32 PM	#50
Elliotw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Drives: '18 BRZ tS, '18 GTI SE, '11 RS Location: Seattle Posts: 505 Thanks: 232 Thanked 392 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Few things done on the car. Had the Ishii motors install my JR Radiator/oil cooler combo.(awesome shop BTW) I'm on a tight deadline on the car so I decided to let the pros installed this item. The shop was impressed of the quality and fit and finish on the item. First impressions in some street driving and stop and go is that it is working great. Oil comes up to temp faster and sits around 190c. Tonight I got home and decided to debadge the Subaru lettering on my trunk. Super easy just used goo gone and fishing wire. Still waiting on my clear corners & JDM DRLs from ft86 speedfactory.... Jackson Racing Oil cooler/Radiator: Debadging the Subaru: BTW selling my Greddy oil cooler for 2017+ BRZs/FT86s $600 shipped no leaks only used few hundred miles. PM me if interested. How the car sits:

06-09-2018, 12:07 AM	#51
Elliotw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Drives: '18 BRZ tS, '18 GTI SE, '11 RS Location: Seattle Posts: 505 Thanks: 232 Thanked 392 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The rebadge! JDM STI badge

06-11-2018, 10:45 PM	#56
Elliotw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Drives: '18 BRZ tS, '18 GTI SE, '11 RS Location: Seattle Posts: 505 Thanks: 232 Thanked 392 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Prodrives GC-06H test fit.. succesful! So I got my TRD canards today from Japan. Trying to decide which ones I like better... I believe the TRD canards will fit.

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