IRACE86's Build

[Irace86]

IRACE86’s Build

I guess it is time to make a build thread. I’ll have to play catch up because I have already done a bunch of things. I’m not looking to go crazy with this build though (famous last words, right?). My goals are to improve the aesthetics while gaining some performance for spirited driving and the occasional track day, but this car is foremost my daily—my CARB legal daily. The good news is that my daily commute isn’t far, so I don’t rack on tons of miles. I have only put 3k miles on the car since I bought it early December (6 months ago). Yet, in the back of my mind, I have the idea to strip the car someday to turn it into a trailer track car, but that is far into the future. At that point I’ll be thinking of coilovers, but until then, I’m fine with lowering springs. Stuff like that.

A few of my last builds were mostly just light restoration work, simple MIG welding, some garage CNC stuff, bolt on mods and painting--just basic stuff. Besides the vehicles below I owned a Lancer, 240sx, a second mkiv Supra and a Civic--nothing big really. Current rides...

2012 Ducati Monster 796





Changed it up some…


Current…




On to the BRZ…

Car was purchase from Livermore, CA Subaru in December of 2015 as a CPO car with 45k miles. The car was a stock limited 6mt with a few factory options consisting of the trunk liner and the home link rear view mirror and some new BF Goodrich tires.

[Irace86]

…Mods…

EXTERIOR

-Bayson R STI Kit
-OEM Replica Diffuser
-Tom’s Tail Lights
-Custom from forum member 3rd Brake Light
-Tinted Reverse Lights
-DD LED Reverse Lights
-Aftermarket Smoked Front Markers
-Custom Vented Fender Garnish
-DD LED Amber Front Markers
-DD LED Turn Signals
-DD Always-On Mod
-DD LED License Plate Lights
-DD Fog LED n Glass Conversion (wishlist)
-Aftermarket License Plate Frame w/ Clear Cover For Front
-Custom 60’s Style License Plate
-Llumar 20% Tint
-Emblem Overlay
-Debadging of Subaru and BRZ


INTERIOR

-JDM Instrument Cover
-JDM Black Buttons
-JPM Coachwork Dash
-OEM Knee Pads
-OEM Speaker Pads (wishlist)
-OEM Armrest
-Audio System TBD (wishlist)
-MCE Instrument Cluster Rings
-MCE Needle Covers
-MCE RLO
-MCE Shift Knob
-MCE Starter Ring
-MCE AC Control Covers
-MCE AC Vent Rings
-Perrin Drift Button
-Carbon Fiber Wrapped Interior
-DD LED Dome Lights
-DD LED Door Lights
-DD LED Vanity Lights
-DD LED Trunk Light
-Scosche iPhone Mount
-Ortizcustompods (purchased)
-Vent Gauge Bezels (wishlist)
-Defi Gauges: Boost, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp (wishlist)

DRIVETRAIN COSMETICS/COOLING/MISC

-Redline Hood Struts
-Forester XT Oil Regulator
-Oil Cap (wishlist)
-Fumoto Oil Valve
-Larger Radiator (wishlist)
-Radiator Hoses (wishlist)
-Radiator Cap (wishlist)
-Radiator Cover (wishlist)
-Brake Fluid Cap (wishlist)
-Windshield Fluid Cap (wishlist)
-Dip Stick (wishlist)
-Engine Bolt Kit (wishlist)
-Shorai Lightweight Battery (wishlist)
-Mishimoto PCV Catch Can (wishlist)
-Mishimoto CC Catch Can (wishlist)
-Velox Brackets (wishlist)
-Misc Hoses (wishlist)
-Wire Tuck (wishlist)

DRIVETRAIN PERFORMANCE N FEEL

-Grimspeed Master Cylinder Brace
-Greddy Supreme SP Catback
-Harrop SC CARB Tune (wishlist)
-Clutch + LWF (wishlist)
-Perrin Shifter Bushing
-Whiteline Transmission Bushing
-MTEC Shift Springs
-Clutch Spring Removal Mod
-Shorter Clutch Pedal Mod
-Shorter Brake Pedal Mod

SUSPENSION/BRAKES/WHEELS N TIRES

-Engine Strut Bar (wishlist)
-Eibach Pro Kit Springs
-RR Racing STAGE 2 Front BBK
-RR Racing Sport Performance Rear BBK
-XXR 530 Black Chromium 18x7.50 +38
-BF Goodrich Sport Comp 235/40/18
-XXR 530 Black Chromium 18x8.75 +33
-BF Goodrich Sport Comp 265/35/18
-Muteki Open Ended Lug Nuts

[Irace86]

MOST RECENT PICS

[Irace86]

I have purchased the OEM Forester XT oil cooler/regulator and RR Racing BBK front and rear. Should be here soon then install and pics!

[Anderzz]

A shorty or shark fin should be on your short list of to-do mods. Super cheap and it gets rid of the fact your car currently looks ... erect ...

Loving this build so far though, I appreciate the mostly-OEM aesthetic

[Irace86]

Haha thanks. I never thought of it like that. Made me laugh. Ill look into it.

[Irace86]

My buddies n I worked on the BRZ today.



Got the oil cooler installed. I welded the forester's pipe so it had no bend which made for an easier install. Dont laugh at my amateur MIG welds.





Then I snapped on the JPM Coachworks dash. I would say I'm done with the interior except for Defi gauges, OEM speaker pads and someday a sound system.

[Irace86]

I added the RR Racing Stage 2 front and Performance rear kits. Just starting to brake things in, but it is feeling great so far.

Installed the Bayson R STI replica front; waiting till September when they get the sides and rears in.

I also purchased the new DD Always-On module...waiting for shipping.

Pics to follow.

[trigun286]

Did you do the full Forester XT cooler as per the DIY or just hooked it into the loop under the intake?

[Irace86]

Originally Posted by trigun286

Did you do the full Forester XT cooler as per the DIY or just hooked it into the loop under the intake?

I did the full thing. I even cut the curve out of the water pipe and welded the tip back on for a clean install.

[Irace86]

Here are some shots of the brakes:

[Irace86]

Here is a shot of the front piece...

[Barusu]

That star wars sunshade is awesome! Nice car!

[Irace86]

Originally Posted by Barusu

That star wars sunshade is awesome! Nice car!

Thanks. Yea i saw that online and just had to have it. It makes me smile every time.