Got my BRZ for two weeks, looking for a performance mods?

[Drakelee117]

Hello everybody, I got my 2015 manual BRZ two weeks ago and now I've put 1000 miles on it already. I think the break in phase is pretty much over and now I am looking for some mods for my first car ever.

I guess I don't care about the sound that much. I just don't really like the high-pitched sound, I prefer a deeper one. And like everybody's been saying, a little bit more power on this car will simply make it perfect. So right now I am just looking for a plan for my mods, exhaust, intake, maybe even an ecu unit. Bottom line, I am looking for an increase in performance while the car is still as much fun being sideways as the stock. NO turbos or superchargers for now. Anybody have any suggestions? Money is not gonna be an issue since I am just plan things out for the future here. Although I am kind of worried about the warranty, I don't want to void it completely.

[B-R-Z]

K&N drop-in filter is a good start

[Neokolzia]

First mod I've seen from everyone is changing out the tires/rims, trying to find out more specifics myself, but thanks to large wheel wells.

I know I'll be planning on doing it, but from what I've seen from a few members, getting something like 8.5" in the front, and 9.5" in rear for rim width, then throwing some larger rubbers on it.

Though I definitely don't have the money to do any mods yet, I'm definately doing research too what I can do without seriously and obviously voiding warranty like ECU chips, etc (People touch ECU... but if dealer catches it... like umm thats 100% of your powertrain they can now deny warranty claims on because you modified the ECU) Though I mean not a good place to ask a question, I know lots of people do catbacks etc for a little bit more power, could dealer go after that if say driveshaft sheared from manifacturing issues or something like that, and go well... your modification gave the vehicle more horsepower then it was designed for. My only worry.

But of course I have zero worry of something like that occuring but still.

[Kids Heart]

Dude the very best bang for your buck is an Openflash Tablet. You can spend $2k on intake and full exhaust and you will still make less hp than a $500 OFT.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by Drakelee117

Although I am kind of worried about the warranty, I don't want to void it completely.

There's a lot of discussion, but your warranty will not be void.

Denied coverage is a better way to look at it. Changing how you view warranty (i.e. you always have it until time or mileage limits are reached) is fundamental to understanding how you can mod your car and to what extent you should mod, given your financial resources.

-alex

[Drakelee117]

What exhaust and intake would you recommend?

[ShibaYuki]

Originally Posted by Drakelee117

What exhaust and intake would you recommend?

Don't care about the sound? Go with the Invidia N1 catback exhaust. I absolutely love it. I have the Invidia N1 Catback partnered with Invidia catless frontpipe. It has the deep tone you're looking for. And just doing research on what Header I'm getting but leaning towards OpenFlash Header and OpenFlash Tablet combo.

[aznatama]

OF header has no cat from what I've seen. Since you're in FL, that probably won't matter to you.

Best bang for buck IMO is header + tune + panel filter (noise generator delete optional)

[sklimo]

If this is your first car EVER I would mod the driver. Seen lots of noobs wreck their 86. Congrats on purchase enjoy and be safe. Keep nannies on until you learn her

[thill]

If you want more power you are gonna have to mod the ECU. Once you do that there is no such thing as having a guaranteed powertrain warranty from Subaru. If you are not comfortable with potentially paying out of pocket for a new engine (worst case scenario) drive the car a few more years with no engine mods and just enjoy it.

These cars are different than many others in that you have to rev them to get the most out of them. So try staying higher in the powerband (5-7K) more often and I like the idea someone above had on taking some driving courses to improve your skills. Best mod out there

[GotBRZ1691]

Originally Posted by sklimo

If this is your first car EVER I would mod the driver. Seen lots of noobs wreck their 86. Congrats on purchase enjoy and be safe. Keep nannies on until you learn her

+1

Become better driver. Drive car to limits at stock for some time to get to know her. Once you are better than the car, Mod it

I've had my car for almost 6 months and have a CBE, shift knob, and drop in panel filter. Its enough to make it different and make it mine while keeping stock power.

Will be getting a tune and header in another handful of months. Then will be getting new rubber.

[ray7792]

For the most power I would say...

A good tune, OFT is nice, but to get those few extra HPs ECUtek is the way to go (E85 too?)
K&N Drop in panel filter (a CAI is kinda useless, makes a nice sound haha...maybe the newer ones are better and actually helps, iono)
PDL EL Headers or maybe Ptunings EL (might not be out yet)...UEL for a wonderful sound! But won't give you as much power, only a little bit less honesty.
Any Overpipe really...(might be best to get the OP/FP combo ones)
A decent frontpipe (PDL, invidia, motiv, Nameless, etc)
Any CBE that suits your ears (one that is lighter than stock would be nice)

If you still want to be able to easily go sideways...I would hold off on the wheels and tires unless you are able and willing to enter at a much higher speed.

But man honesty...for the money you'll spend on bolt-ons, just go straight for forced induction much more worth it...maybe get a CBE just for sound for now haha

Good Luck!

[x1UP]

Always, before modding anything, is to get used to the car stock. When you get comfortable enough to drive it without any hesitation and etc, mod it!

[Drakelee117]

I guess I will stick with the stock for now then. I have driven for 2000 miles before I got this car. Mostly in automatic though. Is there any kind of standards to test myself as a driver? Something like if I can do this, I am modding it.