Symbiont's SWP BRZ Premium 6MT

[Symbiont]

Originally Posted by nab335

haha I've seen you parked there a few times. maybe you'll see me around i have a red frs.

I'll keep an eye out.

[Turbowned]

Hahaha awesome plate!

THAT'S A F**KING 50 DKP MINUS!!!

[Symbiont]

Went down to RS-R today to test out the RAN-UP oil additive they make. Write -up here:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=424795

For reference purposes, my car pulled around 169whp with the intake (no tune) on a Dynojet (my car @ Injen = http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11118). The Superflow was showing around 161whp WITH the tune, which has been shown to get around a ~14whp increase on a Dynojet (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=28) over completely stock. I know these are different dynos/cars and calibrated differently, but this is just for reference purposes. Superflow even has a 'Dynojet correction' reading, which amused me for some reason. Another FR-S with an Apex-i catback exhaust pulled 150whp, for comparison's sake. Basically, my car seems to be showing an increase of around 10% horsepower over stock, which is about what I expected based upon all other tests.

Bottom line is I'm very happy with it right now, but am looking forward to eventually being able to put an exhaust on it.

[Symbiont]

I also installed the Visual Garage roof antenna and JDM clear side markers.

Ignore the goofy guy standing next to the pretty car, but here's what it looks like now: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=3&theater

[iBRZ]

Looks great!!!

[Symbiont]

I know I haven't written much in awhile. Since the last update, I've put on the Visual Garage antenna (pretty sure I hadn't posted that), the RS*R Sports-i coilovers, and the Injen exhaust (mid-pipe back). The car is so much more fun to drive.

Dropping some XXR 530 18x8.75 and Hankook Ventus V12s on next, then I'm pretty much done with external modifications, for now.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=576699

I'll try to do a full write up if I get the time when it's all done.

[argento-frs]

Originally Posted by Symbiont

Went down to RS-R today to test out the RAN-UP oil additive they make. Write -up here:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=424795

For reference purposes, my car pulled around 169whp with the intake (no tune) on a Dynojet (my car @ Injen = http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11118). The Superflow was showing around 161whp WITH the tune, which has been shown to get around a ~14whp increase on a Dynojet (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=28) over completely stock. I know these are different dynos/cars and calibrated differently, but this is just for reference purposes. Superflow even has a 'Dynojet correction' reading, which amused me for some reason. Another FR-S with an Apex-i catback exhaust pulled 150whp, for comparison's sake. Basically, my car seems to be showing an increase of around 10% horsepower over stock, which is about what I expected based upon all other tests.

Sorry for the noob question, but was the 10% increase in HP over stock from the Injen?

[Symbiont]

Originally Posted by argento-frs

Sorry for the noob question, but was the 10% increase in HP over stock from the Injen?

The Injen intake made a few HP (above nominal variance), but the biggest bump came from the Visconti Stage 1 ECU tune. The exhaust makes a couple, as well. I'm very happy with how the car is driving right now, overall.

[disgruntld]

You said you did testing for the RK sport hood, did you end up installing it on your car? Also, if you did, pics?

[CyberAkuma]

It's beautiful, I'm jealous

[bunga28]

Did the mpg suffer noticeably with the increased whp?

[zerodark]

How do you like the shift knob? I have been looking at getting the same one myself. Also which car did you select it for since they do not have the BRZ/FRS as an option from their pull-down menus on their website.

And did I read in one of your earlier posts you went down to Stone Brewery? SO JEALOUS! Amazing beer (Subliminally Self Righteous is one of my favorites).

[Symbiont]

Originally Posted by disgruntld

You said you did testing for the RK sport hood, did you end up installing it on your car? Also, if you did, pics?

It's actually still in my garage. Although I really did like the way the car looks with it on, I didn't want to spend the 1500-2500 or so it would cost to get professionally blended, re-optiguarded, and re-wrapped.

Here's what it looked like with the unpainted hood:

Originally Posted by bunga28

Did the mpg suffer noticeably with the increased whp?

City mileage is a tad bit worse, but I drive the car pretty hard. Highway mileage is still around 34MPG on cruise @ 75-80ish

The biggest change was the tune, and that's still getting tweaked, currently.

Originally Posted by zerodark

How do you like the shift knob? I have been looking at getting the same one myself. Also which car did you select it for since they do not have the BRZ/FRS as an option from their pull-down menus on their website.

I really love the shift knob. It has a much better feel than stock, and it fits my hand perfectly. I think it enhances the look and feel of the cockpit.

I emailed them directly regarding which option I should choose. Here's my email and their response:

Inquiry:

"I was very interested in the M1 Abrams RL (Gun Metal, engraved) shift knob. I wanted to make sure that it was compatible with my new Subaru BRZ 6MT and that the reverse shift lock still worked as expected. Saw an ad posted in the forums at ft86club.com.

Does it matter what car I select on your site when placing an order, or is there another way that I need to order?"

Reply:

"Thanks for your interest in TWM Performance!

The M1 Abrams RL will indeed work with the new Subaru BRZ and keep the
functionality of the reverse lock out. This design is the same as the STI


Just pick the STI and you will be good to go!

Thanks,
Team TWM Performance"

Originally Posted by zerodark

And did I read in one of your earlier posts you went down to Stone Brewery? SO JEALOUS! Amazing beer (Subliminally Self Righteous is one of my favorites).

I did indeed. I love it there. I drive down once a month or so. Delicious brews and awesome food. I recommend the buffalo steak.

Originally Posted by CyberAkuma

It's beautiful, I'm jealous

Thanks! I hope to post some pictures today.

New rims and tires, corner balanced, and just got confirmation the ProClip shipped.

[Symbiont]

Here are a couple shots of the car now. I still need to get some lower rear control arms to adjust the camber.