Rinzler: 2013 BRZ GtS Limited in Alaska

[JM9ISM]

WOW! Amazing build.

I really like how your car looks with those rims!

[chanomatik]

Originally Posted by superleggera

ahhh, that's annoying. Keep up teh good work though, the car is looking great

Yeah, The Last Frontier has it out for anything new and bold for sure! Thanks!

Originally Posted by JM9ISM

WOW! Amazing build.

I really like how your car looks with those rims!

Appreciate it! It's been a very gradual climb.

The wheels are probably my favorite mod! It's a close race with the clear TOM'S taillights and JDM GT-86 steering wheel!

[trd_kid]

I logged into nasioc for the first time in forever the to other day and thought to myself why isn't this on ft86 club!

This car is beautiful and represents the KISS method to me, so much attention to small details while retaining the original spirit of the car!

[chanomatik]

Thanks! I've received a lot of input from friends and other members on a lot of my mods. Even from random members just passing through. I love getting input from everyone because in my world, a vehicle is a shared experience. I get to drive it all the time, but YOU have to look at it. So then I ask, "What would you like to see?" Then I consider your input and work on a compromise if I feel as though it stretches beyond what I would consider "good taste".

Like when someone wants me to paint my calipers a random color. That's totally not my style, but I do agree that the calipers need to be addressed, which they will be eventually.

I'm trying to work out how to get rid of the silver in the interior while not making the interior look like a cave by replacing everything with the flat black pieces. Even painted a gloss black seems like it would be a bit much. I've considered at least wrapping the center dash in red/black carbon fiber or just getting black carbon fiber wrap (or 2015 replacements) to just break it up a little.

(Black pieces made it dark)


New calipers, exhaust, coil overs, more leather inside (replace seat Alcantara and wrap center console), sub/amp, new 200mm HU, then I'll be "happy". haha

[2point0]

Bad Wolf!

I'm sorry...I'm so sorry...

[JasperNoone]

You should put your manual in Sport, it decreases the space between ratios making them even shorter!

[2point0]

Originally Posted by JasperNoone

You should put your manual in Sport, it decreases the space between ratios making them even shorter!

[AKBrrrrrrrrZ]

Originally Posted by chanomatik

haha The fact that you haven't seen my side mirrors means you've gone too far underground!

I'm loving the side mirrors. They're not overly bright and I think they make the car look like a true Limited. I couldn't tap in the driver side puddle light connection tightly enough, so it fell out a while ago. Also my dome light doesn't automatically come on after I open the door. I need to get my wire guys to clean it up, but I've been spending my time and money on other projects. It'll probably be a mid-winter project.

Yea Grad school robs me of a life. I'm glad you're liking the mirrors I think they look perfect on your car and the overall theme you have going. I was bummed to see your post that your leaving Anchorage, as I am seriously considering moving there after I graduate and I wanted to see this beauty in person. But I hear you about the winters being rough.

[chanomatik]

Originally Posted by AKBrrrrrrrrZ

Yea Grad school robs me of a life. I'm glad you're liking the mirrors I think they look perfect on your car and the overall theme you have going. I was bummed to see your post that your leaving Anchorage, as I am seriously considering moving there after I graduate and I wanted to see this beauty in person. But I hear you about the winters being rough.

I like the winters, mostly. I just don't like how long they are or how other people drive during it. Also there's less road because there's more snow. Less visibility too and more gravel being kicked up on the car. haha I know, makes it sound like I hate it, but I actually think winter is beautiful, plus I don't get allergies in the winter and I find it's easier to dress in layers than it is to undress just short of being butt naked to keep cool.

I'm not sure where you're at, but I'm going to assume Fairbanks? I plan on making a visit up there sometime before I leave since I haven't taken the BRZ up there yet. I've only been as far as Tok, then east to Canada. I might make a run up there late September.

[OICU812]

I applaud fact there is any kind of car scene up there. Been to Alaska a few times as well it's close and pretty much mirrors where I live now only your winters are so much longer I can't imagine lol.

Kudos for just keep on keeping on as Joe Dirt said.

[AKBrrrrrrrrZ]

Originally Posted by chanomatik

I like the winters, mostly. I just don't like how long they are or how other people drive during it. Also there's less road because there's more snow. Less visibility too and more gravel being kicked up on the car. haha I know, makes it sound like I hate it, but I actually think winter is beautiful, plus I don't get allergies in the winter and I find it's easier to dress in layers than it is to undress just short of being butt naked to keep cool.

I'm not sure where you're at, but I'm going to assume Fairbanks? I plan on making a visit up there sometime before I leave since I haven't taken the BRZ up there yet. I've only been as far as Tok, then east to Canada. I might make a run up there late September.

I agree about the layers part so much haha. If I was in Fairbanks I would've knocked your door down months ago to get a look at Rinzler. I'm actually from Haines in SE AK. It's a neat little town and I would suggest driving there and taking the ferry to Seattle if you go down south that way but I saw you were just going to cut east. I haven't been home for more than a month in years due to undergrad and grad school hence why I haven't hit you up on pm to see you're awesome build. I'm currently in Vegas for grad school and it sucks. So hot all the time and nothing you can do about it except A/C. Alaska is a special place not many people ever get to enjoy or understand how amazing it is and I am stoked you've taken Rinzler around that beautiful state. Hopefully I'll be able to follow your lead in a couple years with my own BRZ. But anyways. What's next on the list of modddzzzzz yooooo

[yospeed]

Epic build so far, and even more epic photos! Love the macro shot the most.

[chanomatik]

Originally Posted by OICU812

I applaud fact there is any kind of car scene up there. Been to Alaska a few times as well it's close and pretty much mirrors where I live now only your winters are so much longer I can't imagine lol.

Kudos for just keep on keeping on as Joe Dirt said.

Haha Thanks! Yeah, Alaska isn't nice to nice-looking things. My car isn't even kept in the garage, but I do hide it under a car port tent from Costco. It's the second one this year since the first one got blown away from heavy winds! hahaha It's been raining at night and clearing up in the mornings this past week, so my car still looks somewhat clean, which is kinda cool. Usually August is super rainy, but it's only been light drizzles.

I wish the car scene was bigger up here for FT-86, plus more organized, but oh well. Pretty scene I'll be down there and part of the scene in other places.

Originally Posted by AKBrrrrrrrrZ

I agree about the layers part so much haha. If I was in Fairbanks I would've knocked your door down months ago to get a look at Rinzler. I'm actually from Haines in SE AK. It's a neat little town and I would suggest driving there and taking the ferry to Seattle if you go down south that way but I saw you were just going to cut east. I haven't been home for more than a month in years due to undergrad and grad school hence why I haven't hit you up on pm to see you're awesome build. I'm currently in Vegas for grad school and it sucks. So hot all the time and nothing you can do about it except A/C. Alaska is a special place not many people ever get to enjoy or understand how amazing it is and I am stoked you've taken Rinzler around that beautiful state. Hopefully I'll be able to follow your lead in a couple years with my own BRZ. But anyways. What's next on the list of modddzzzzz yooooo

Someone just suggested I ferry around the Southeast on my way out. Might be kinda cool, actually! I've always wanted to visit down there. If you'll be in Vegas early May of 2015 I might hit you up as I pass through there. I'm not 100% sure on my route to Jersey. Gonna have my mom drive down with me and maybe another friend. Plans are up in the air right now.

I've been thinking that my next mod should be paying my guys to fix the wiring in my car. I'm gonna get the genuine Subaru footwell illumination kit. I don't think my LED mirrors are working and my dome light hasn't come when approaching or unlocking the door for maybe 6 months or more. I've just been too busy to worry about all the wiring, but now I'm thinking I want it all cleaned up.

I'm also heavily considering yellow HID fog lights from Diode Dynamics.

Originally Posted by yospeed

Epic build so far, and even more epic photos! Love the macro shot the most.

Thank you! I appreciate your contribution to it! Gonna have a buddy paint some of the pieces you sent me. It should look pretty good!

[chanomatik]

So I totally forgot I had a video of my buddy hooning my BRZ on stock WRX wheels and tires shortly after I bought the car. Good times!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/chanom...57631858351672