Opie & Dave-RoR's Rebuilds

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Opie

Project 7 - Update #1:
Building this one for my wife. 2013 DGM Limited, 6MT, 39,000 miles.
Mods: Cusco Engine Mounts, Braided Brake Lines, Whiteline Sway Bar End Links, Whiteline Rear Diff Bushings, Whiteline Rear Subframe Bushings, SPC Rear Lower Control Arms, Slotted Rotors, Energy Suspension Sway Bar Bushings, SPT Oil Cap. Car was turbo'd before it's accident,
Needs: Drivers Airbag, Hood, Left Fender, Bumper Beam, Bumper, Fans, Radiator, Condenser, Headlights and misc trim.

I'll sell you some headlights and the drivers airbag! haha

[Opie]

Project 5: - Final Update: Sold

[Opie]

Project 7 - Update #2:
Work is underway, engine pulled. Found Exedy clutch installed, Torque Solutions motor mounts and Suspension Techniques front sway bar. Was able to contact previous owner, car is EcuTek'd and previous owner is sending me the license key & dongle! Core support replacement starts tomorrow, pictures soon.

Parts are being accumulated as we speak, including;
2018 Performance Pack Sachs Suspension, 2018 Performance Pack Interior Bits, Hood, Headlights and more.

[Opie]

Project 7 - Update #3 / Overview:

2013 DGM Limited, 6MT, 39,000 miles.
Mods on car: Torque Solutions Motor Mounts, Goodridge Braided Brake Lines, Whiteline Front Sway Bar End Links, Whiteline Front Sway Bar, Whiteline Rear Diff Bushings, Whiteline Rear Subframe Bushings, SPC Rear Lower Control Arms, Slotted Brake Rotors, Energy Suspension Front Sway Bar Bushings, SPT Oil Cap, Ecutek'd ECM

Damage: Front hit, blew Drivers Airbag, Hood, Left Fender, Bumper Beam, Bumper, Fans, Radiator, Condenser, Core Support.

Also missing: Complete exhaust, Headlights and misc trim.

Delivery day:








The pictures show missing drivers door handle and mirror, but it was all in the trunk and reinstalled the first day in the garage. Also the car started and drove into the garage, with no exhaust manifold...LOL, nice and loud.

Started amassing parts:


Pulled engine to go over, check damages, remove mods, etc.

[Opie]

Project 7 - Update #3 / Overview (Con't):

Engine back in after:
-Replacing missing rear cam cover
-Removing aftermarket motor mounts and installing OEM
-Installing OEM Exhaust Manifold, O2 and A/F Sensors
-Installing new drive belt




Now to repair the core support

Test fit and adjustments to match OEM measurements:


Right and Left Radiator Supports welded up and color matched:


Assembling with parts I have:






And a little preview of the interior additions:


Currently waiting on quite a few things before I can continue...
Ran out of paint before I was able to paint the new front bumper beam, Radiator T-Brace and left fender support...
Car came with no front end so I keep having to order bolts and brackets to install other components...
Headlights, Left Fender, Hood, Airbox and more are all here waiting to be installed...as well as a complete 2017 BRZ Performance Pack Suspension.

Airbag module and seatbelts have been sent to MyAirbags.com for repair/reset.

Still need to find/get: Cat-Back Exhaust, Wheels & Tires, Steering Wheel Airbag, front bumper components, battery, hold-down, windshield, etc.

Today I will be: installing the over-pipe, replacing a stripped front wheel stud, evaluating brake system, cleaning interior, replacing cabin filter...

Mid Progress Walk Around video:

[Opie]

Today got the 2017 Performance Pack struts & springs installed, flushed and bled the brake fluid, replaced a broken lug stud, replaced both rear trailing arms (bent from the salvage yard forklift), reattached the underbody fuel line protector, installed the aluminum engine undercover, bought a set of BRZ Series Blue STI wheels and tidied up as much as I could.

Now in a holding pattern till more paint and more parts arrive.

[Opie]

Project 7 - Update #4

Picked up some 2017 Series.Blue wheels


Original owner sent me the Ecutek kit, dongle and the OEM Shift knob & injectors


Replaced clock spring and installed new airbag


Still waiting on the airbag control module and seatbelts to come back from MyAirBags.com, then I'll re-assemble the interior and clean it.

Installed the right fender, headlight and front end ducting


Have the radiator, condenser, T-Brace, hood latch, hood, air box, etc all waiting to be installed but I'm missing the foam air ducting for the side of the radiator (should be here Tuesday). Got the wiper washer tank installed and the hood release cable replaced


Drivers side fender and front bumper go to the paint shop sometime this coming week.
Also got a complete exhaust system from some of the local 86 guys that I will be installing soon!

[Opie]

Video update:

[Opie]

Project 7 - Update #5

Airbag Module and seatbelts arrived back from MyAirBags.com and I was able to reassemble the interior:




Got the radiator, condenser, fans and T-brace installed along with the airbox so I was able to fill and bleed the cooling system:


Got the new tires mounted and balanced on the new wheels...and started the paint correction and interior cleaning today:
















Left fender and front bumper cover are at the body shop getting painted, hope to get this thing wrapped up next weekend and then get the new windshield installed!

Oh, and it moves!

[Opie]

Project #7 - Update 6:

Car is 98% complete, new windshield gets installed tomorrow and just have to figure out this check engine light (P0453) and it'll be ready for inspection!

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Opie

Project #7 - Update 6:

Car is 98% complete, new windshield gets installed tomorrow and just have to figure out this check engine light (P0453) and it'll be ready for inspection!

Holy crap it's a 4x4 BRZ.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Holy crap it's a 4x4 BRZ.

It does look a little high. Forgot to put the engine and transmission back in didn't you.

[Opie]

LOL, they look like that after sitting on the quick jack for awhile. They settle a little lower once driven around. New windshield was installed today!

[Opie]

Project #7 - Update 6:

First drive, went to Wawa to buy some Non-ethanol fuel to dilute the E85 in the tank


New windshield installed


Pulling half the dash again to fix a loose wire at the ECM that was causing the P0453 code...



Repaired wire, CEL went off!

Drove it to work today and got another code on the way home, P0353-Cylinder 3 Ignition Coil issue. Replaced it this evening. Car gets inspected by the state of Florida next Thursday!