brz86tS 2018 BRZ tS Build

[Nab33]

Hello everyone!

I have owned my 2018 tS now for 1215 miles and have decided to start a thread to keep track of the progress and modifications. I purchased my 2018 BRZ tS on on 10 March 2018. This is mostly a daily driven vehicle that sees approximately 40 miles a day and will see occasional track use as well. Planning on 2 HPDE events and 2-4 autocross events per year, if timing and work schedule allow it.

A little bit of background; I owned an 2016 BRZ, which I had slightly modified to my own personal driving style and styling preference. I loved the car, and never thought I would get rid of it... that is until I a saw the tS in person. After driving the tS, I felt it had what I needed in stock form and would satisfy my needs as a daily driver/weekend track car. As I can't leave any vehicle in complete stock form, modifications will be made to reflect my personal style, and slowly adapt to my driving needs and wants.

Old: 2016 Subaru BRZ





Replacement: 2018 Subaru BRZ tS



Component removal from old to new:

[Nab33]

Enhancements

Engine/XMSN
Single Exit Muffler Delete
K&N Drop-in filter
STi Cast Aluminum Intake Tube wrapped w/ heat reflective tape
OEM Airbox wrapped w/ heat reflective tape
Deleted OEM Sound Generator Tube

Suspension/Bushings
Pending Needs and Wants

Exterior/Aero
Verus Engineering Hood Vents
Verus Engineering my17+ Front Splitter w/ endplates
Verus Engineering Rear Diffuser X OEM exhaust cover plate
Verus Engineering Rear Diff Cover Pannels
TRD Trunk Aero Stabilizing Cover
FT-86 Speedfactory R/S bumper exhaust hole cover plate

Interior
Cusco Accelerator Pedal
Deleted OEM clutch over-centering spring

Wheels
OEM STI 18x7et52 w/ 215/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Muteki SR45R Lug Nuts
SPARCO 17x7et48 w/ 225/45rR7 Firstone Firehawk Indy500
SPARCO 17X7et48 w/ 215/45rR7 Continental WinterContact SI

[Nab33]

Current Pictures:

[nikitopo]

Originally Posted by Nab33

After driving the tS, I felt it had what I needed in stock form and would satisfy my needs as a daily driver/weekend track car.

Can you tell us some differences between your old car and the tS? What did you find new?

[Nab33]

Originally Posted by nikitopo

Can you tell us some differences between your old car and the tS? What did you find new?

Some differences i noticed immediately upon starting to drive the my18 tS vs the my16 brz:

Handling. The ride feels quite a bit firmer with almost non existent body roll, and tighter turn in, very planted feel. The my16 never felt like this in stock form. The changes made in tS are very noticeable upon initial drive and comparable if not exceed my modified my16. The stiffer side wall/better compound tires and taller wheels (Michelin pilot sport 4 on 18x7 STi/enkie wheels) probably have a lot to do with this. Paired with the revised sachs damper, sti springs and draw stiffners the tS feels planted and inspires confidence leaps beyond the my16 brz.

Braking. Brembo brakes vs OEM my16 breaks, i think thats self explanatory. I have not had a chance to actually test these out, as i have not taken the tS to any event atm that would show their true capabilities and downfalls. However, stopping power is very noticeable yet very linear, not grabby at all.

Interior: Lots of alcantera! which i appreciate... not a huge fan of some of the red accents (would have preferred a more black interior), but is does look good. Infotainment is way better than the my base model my16, but I honestly don't use the features. Steering wheel controls, I could do without, they kind of get in the way. Cool STI logo on start up on cluster. Convenient oil temp gauge now on cluster, not offered on the my16 or below.

Engine: Really not a huge difference from the MY16, however it does feel a bit lighter if that makes since ( better idle, smoother acceleration, less vibration). Really looking forward to running a tune and e-85 as i really don't remember what the my16 felt like without it to be honest.

I hope this helps understand some differences and why I decided to swap to the tS. I am not by any means a car journalist, lol... I have owned several cars, have some track (mostly in my younger years) experience, and have completed several driving courses to include military counterterrorism defensive driving courses, so take what i have written as the point of view from a person with slight car knowledge and driving experience/skill level.

[nikitopo]

I believe the purpose of the tS model was to not modify it a lot. Your changes up to this point are nice and do not change the concept of this car. Hope to enjoy it.

[Decep]

So the ts is factory lowered with the sti springs?

[spike021]

Any chance you could post a picture or two more of the lip + verus splitter? Curious how it looks. Also what'd you mount the support rods to?

[Nab33]

Originally Posted by Decep

So the ts is factory lowered with the sti springs?

It has sti springs but they are not any lower than the regular springs, just matched to the tuned Sachs dampers

[Nab33]

Originally Posted by spike021

Any chance you could post a picture or two more of the lip + verus splitter? Curious how it looks. Also what'd you mount the support rods to?

Absolutely, just have to post them up!

[Nab33]

BRZ tS front lip spoiler+verus splitter and endates: