Cheap upgrades

[Amir Ghadiri]

Tint + new shift knob. Two of my first upgrades and they both made a world of difference. $140 should cover both without much problem!

[Liquidsnake]

Can someone point me towards a TRD handbrake sleeve, a TRD badge for the trunk area, anyplace that does custom floor mats? I want yellow and black floormats and beautiful dash replacement covers for the faux carbon fiber panels?

Thx

[brandonblt2]

If your handy with rattle can spray paint get a unpainted spoiler and paint it yourself. Its a nice visual upgrade plus it decreases drag

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by brandonblt2

If your handy with rattle can spray paint get a unpainted spoiler and paint it yourself. Its a nice visual upgrade plus it decreases drag

Well it doesn't "decrease" drag really just changes it to your advantage.

[Priapus]

Originally Posted by brandonblt2

If your handy with rattle can spray paint get a unpainted spoiler and paint it yourself. Its a nice visual upgrade plus it decreases drag

If anything, it increases drag

[brandonblt2]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Well it doesn't "decrease" drag really just changes it to your advantage.

Originally Posted by Priapus

If anything, it increases drag

depends on the spoiler some decrease turbulence from the roof line the brz with the stock spoiler cd is 0.28 vs 0.29 without

[Priapus]

Originally Posted by brandonblt2

depends on the spoiler some decrease turbulence from the roof line the brz with the stock spoiler cd is 0.28 vs 0.29 without

Everyday, something new to learn.

Do you happen to know anything about 5-axis rear trunk spoiler vs no spoiler?

[Wise]

Originally Posted by Priapus

Everyday, something new to learn.

Do you happen to know anything about 5-axis rear trunk spoiler vs no spoiler?

Interested in knowing this also.

[brandonblt2]

Originally Posted by Priapus

Everyday, something new to learn.

Do you happen to know anything about 5-axis rear trunk spoiler vs no spoiler?

Nah not really, I assume that it adds drag tho creating more turbulent air near the rear looking at the design I am by no means an aerospace engineer tho just took a few fluid dynamics classes during engineering. If you look at the brz's spoiler its slightly lifted with little vertical "fins" on each side I'm assuming these features help produce a more laminar flow and increase stability but don't quote me on it.

So my money is on no spoiler having less drag than the 5-axis

[Vincenttam]

I would never ask for cheap upgrades. That makes me think of all those 50$ mufflers, 150$ body kit, and a wall paint, paint job that's made the term "ricer" so well known. More like "affordable."

[Hotrodheart]

Originally Posted by kyoshi11

Are there good performance/ sound upgrades less than $140 for BRZ?

I'm pretty sure you can pick up an aftermarket flummery agitator for less than $140. Bolts right in; looks like a factory installation!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Hotrodheart

I'm pretty sure you can pick up an aftermarket flummery agitator for less than $140. Bolts right in; looks like a factory installation!

Dude, do you know what an aftermarket flummery agitator can do to your car????
OP you must get a TRD one or stay right away from them!

Top TRD agitator bottom aftermarket!

[tennisfreak]

Two quick easy and free upgrades to help your car make better use of its existing performance are:

A. Take out the manual/documentation - 5lbs
B. Remove spare tire and jack kit - ~25lbs

Easy ~30lbs gone and will liven the car up a little bit.
At least its cheap!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by tennisfreak

Two quick easy and free upgrades to help your car make better use of its existing performance are:

A. Take out the manual/documentation - 5lbs
B. Remove spare tire and jack kit - ~25lbs

Easy ~30lbs gone and will liven the car up a little bit.
At least its cheap!

But... if you do this make sure you take the Roadside Assistance phone number out of the manual case before you remove the spare tire!