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DSOmegaX · 03-26-2013, 10:30 PM

Got my STI flexible strut tower and a rear back up camera installed:

Interestingly, the tower threw me for a loop initially because of the pillow ball joint at the center of it. Made me question how functional it was with so much flex, but once installed, there is no movement laterally. The flex is in the vertical direction to account for uneven pavement. Thus, you get the benefits of a strut tower while maintaining the same ride quality of the car.

The camera is a Rydeen Duo. Really makes it look OEM from the outside. Note that on the BRZ, there is a slight protrusion in the rear garnish that tells you where the factory camera should be located. For those interested in getting this done, see THIS and pick up SCVdx's harness off of HERE

With the BRZ and the harness provided, the entire setup was plug and play. The HU has a 6V camera output that the harness is installed directly into. The HU also automatically sends power to the unit when the car is in reverse. Makes it a really clean installation. Lines are offset to the right because of the camera position. Some may not like it but I don't mind too much. If anything, I use the camera really to see my actual distance from an object behind me rather than using it to maneuver.

Just waiting on my side markers and the last JPM trims to arrive. After that, may need to take a break from the mods; however, the heavy hitters of the full STI aero and wheels are awaiting

. Problem is, now I have to start modding my go's golf TDI

.

DSOmegaX · 04-06-2013, 07:29 PM

Come out to the Irvine FR-S/BRZ Meet if you are in the area, stop by! We regularly get at least 30 cars and I believe the most we've had is 50+. More details HERE.

switchlanez · 04-06-2013, 07:39 PM

Twinso FTW! Just found out I may not have my car in SoCal for AutoCon LA this summer like I originally anticipated

so you might have to rep the WRB STI solo so... more limelight for ya

but I'll find my way back home to SoCal eventually.

Edit: I mean SpoCom.

DSOmegaX · 04-08-2013, 10:19 PM

A teaser of things to come:

While my car had bits and pieces of STI parts, they were mostly limited to interior and engine components. With the lip, I am now going full on exterior treatment. While I never intended to draw more attention to my car than necessary, the kit just looks too good to not do

. With this in mind, I also have a set of 17" STI wheels coming in this week as well. So much to look forward to!

chadstyle · 04-08-2013, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSOmegaX

A teaser of things to come:

While my car had bits and pieces of STI parts, they were mostly limited to interior and engine components. With the lip, I am now going full on exterior treatment. While I never intended to draw more attention to my car than necessary, the kit just looks too good to not do

. With this in mind, I also have a set of 17" STI wheels coming in this week as well. So much to look forward to!

Its gonna look hot!! I'll admit, I'm partial to WRB w black wheels/lip kit

clzzical · 04-08-2013, 11:46 PM

Wish you were up here in NorCal so I could check out your car in person... *sigh*

DSOmegaX · 04-09-2013, 12:17 AM

I'm pretty overdue to a trip to the bay actually! May go up in the summer. Will definitely be in the bay in October/November (yeah I know its far from now) for a friend's wedding. If I'm there with the BRZ, definitely want to hit up some meets. And who knows, if my brother goes and brings his FRS, we'll be the twins shooting up north haha

DSOmegaX · 04-12-2013, 12:39 PM

STI front lip completed

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Out of all the lip kits available, this probably is the one that requires the most drilling. In exchange for all that work though, you get flawless fit and finish. It is amazing how flush the lines are to the body. Now just waiting on the wheels to come in. I will take proper pictures of everything after.

TeamSweet86 · 04-16-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DSOmegaX

I unfortunately hit a snag on the next part of my build. Received my STI wheels, but the wheel cover on one slipped off during transport, causing one wheel to be scratched up along the entire face and chipped at the corner. A second wheel also had a smaller chip than the one seen here...

These were very intriguing when I saw them in the classified section. Cool you picked them up, sorry they got damaged.

DSOmegaX · 04-16-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamSweet86

These were very intriguing when I saw them in the classified section. Cool you picked them up, sorry they got damaged.

Thanks. Yeah, the seller was very forthcoming in making sure its right, especially with filing the claim with UPS. That plus I know the wheel shop I dropped it off with can make it flawless. All in all, what I lose is just a few extra days not getting them mounted, so no biggie.

DSOmegaX · 04-18-2013, 08:07 PM

More pictures to come!

Mercury · 04-18-2013, 08:58 PM

Looks great! Definitely needs the STI side skirts and rear spats though..

DSOmegaX · 04-18-2013, 09:58 PM

Yeah I know. It's coming haha

Lonewolf · 04-18-2013, 11:17 PM

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More pictures to come!

I want to mate with your car...

03-26-2013, 10:30 PM	#43
DSOmegaX Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: '19 M2 Comp, '20 GR Supra Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,904 Thanks: 109 Thanked 2,153 Times in 986 Posts Mentioned: 51 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Got my STI flexible strut tower and a rear back up camera installed: Interestingly, the tower threw me for a loop initially because of the pillow ball joint at the center of it. Made me question how functional it was with so much flex, but once installed, there is no movement laterally. The flex is in the vertical direction to account for uneven pavement. Thus, you get the benefits of a strut tower while maintaining the same ride quality of the car. The camera is a Rydeen Duo. Really makes it look OEM from the outside. Note that on the BRZ, there is a slight protrusion in the rear garnish that tells you where the factory camera should be located. For those interested in getting this done, see THIS and pick up SCVdx's harness off of HERE With the BRZ and the harness provided, the entire setup was plug and play. The HU has a 6V camera output that the harness is installed directly into. The HU also automatically sends power to the unit when the car is in reverse. Makes it a really clean installation. Lines are offset to the right because of the camera position. Some may not like it but I don't mind too much. If anything, I use the camera really to see my actual distance from an object behind me rather than using it to maneuver. Just waiting on my side markers and the last JPM trims to arrive. After that, may need to take a break from the mods; however, the heavy hitters of the full STI aero and wheels are awaiting . Problem is, now I have to start modding my go's golf TDI . __________________ @dsomegax.cars 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited \| WRB \| STI tS Build Thread [SOLD] 2019 BMW M2 Competition \| LBB \| ///M Performance Build Thread 2020 Toyota GR Supra \| Turbulence \| TRD \| Build Thread Last edited by DSOmegaX; 04-06-2013 at 11:28 PM.

04-06-2013, 07:29 PM	#44
DSOmegaX Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: '19 M2 Comp, '20 GR Supra Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,904 Thanks: 109 Thanked 2,153 Times in 986 Posts Mentioned: 51 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Come out to the Irvine FR-S/BRZ Meet if you are in the area, stop by! We regularly get at least 30 cars and I believe the most we've had is 50+. More details HERE. __________________ @dsomegax.cars 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited \| WRB \| STI tS Build Thread [SOLD] 2019 BMW M2 Competition \| LBB \| ///M Performance Build Thread 2020 Toyota GR Supra \| Turbulence \| TRD \| Build Thread Last edited by DSOmegaX; 01-03-2014 at 05:14 AM.

04-08-2013, 10:19 PM	#46
DSOmegaX Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: '19 M2 Comp, '20 GR Supra Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,904 Thanks: 109 Thanked 2,153 Times in 986 Posts Mentioned: 51 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	A teaser of things to come: While my car had bits and pieces of STI parts, they were mostly limited to interior and engine components. With the lip, I am now going full on exterior treatment. While I never intended to draw more attention to my car than necessary, the kit just looks too good to not do . With this in mind, I also have a set of 17" STI wheels coming in this week as well. So much to look forward to! __________________ @dsomegax.cars 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited \| WRB \| STI tS Build Thread [SOLD] 2019 BMW M2 Competition \| LBB \| ///M Performance Build Thread 2020 Toyota GR Supra \| Turbulence \| TRD \| Build Thread

04-09-2013, 12:17 AM	#49
DSOmegaX Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: '19 M2 Comp, '20 GR Supra Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,904 Thanks: 109 Thanked 2,153 Times in 986 Posts Mentioned: 51 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I'm pretty overdue to a trip to the bay actually! May go up in the summer. Will definitely be in the bay in October/November (yeah I know its far from now) for a friend's wedding. If I'm there with the BRZ, definitely want to hit up some meets. And who knows, if my brother goes and brings his FRS, we'll be the twins shooting up north haha __________________ @dsomegax.cars 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited \| WRB \| STI tS Build Thread [SOLD] 2019 BMW M2 Competition \| LBB \| ///M Performance Build Thread 2020 Toyota GR Supra \| Turbulence \| TRD \| Build Thread

04-12-2013, 12:39 PM	#50
DSOmegaX Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: '19 M2 Comp, '20 GR Supra Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,904 Thanks: 109 Thanked 2,153 Times in 986 Posts Mentioned: 51 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	STI front lip completed Out of all the lip kits available, this probably is the one that requires the most drilling. In exchange for all that work though, you get flawless fit and finish. It is amazing how flush the lines are to the body. Now just waiting on the wheels to come in. I will take proper pictures of everything after. __________________ @dsomegax.cars 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited \| WRB \| STI tS Build Thread [SOLD] 2019 BMW M2 Competition \| LBB \| ///M Performance Build Thread 2020 Toyota GR Supra \| Turbulence \| TRD \| Build Thread Last edited by DSOmegaX; 04-12-2013 at 06:19 PM.

04-06-2013, 07:39 PM	#45
switchlanez Glorious BRZ Master Race Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Subaru Libird Location: Race Wars Posts: 3,645 Thanks: 1,050 Thanked 2,718 Times in 1,079 Posts Mentioned: 110 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Twinso FTW! Just found out I may not have my car in SoCal for AutoCon LA this summer like I originally anticipated so you might have to rep the WRB STI solo so... more limelight for ya but I'll find my way back home to SoCal eventually. Edit: I mean SpoCom.

04-08-2013, 11:46 PM	#48
clzzical Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited 6MT SWP Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 173 Thanks: 244 Thanked 65 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wish you were up here in NorCal so I could check out your car in person... sigh

04-18-2013, 08:07 PM	#53
DSOmegaX Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: '19 M2 Comp, '20 GR Supra Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,904 Thanks: 109 Thanked 2,153 Times in 986 Posts Mentioned: 51 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	More pictures to come! Attached Images __________________ @dsomegax.cars 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited \| WRB \| STI tS Build Thread [SOLD] 2019 BMW M2 Competition \| LBB \| ///M Performance Build Thread 2020 Toyota GR Supra \| Turbulence \| TRD \| Build Thread Last edited by DSOmegaX; 04-19-2013 at 08:42 PM.

04-18-2013, 08:58 PM	#54
Mercury ╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2010 Subaru Forester Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 24 Thanks: 5 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks great! Definitely needs the STI side skirts and rear spats though.. __________________ He who shall be last, shall be sideways and smiling.. - Baby Jesus

04-18-2013, 09:58 PM	#55
DSOmegaX Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: '19 M2 Comp, '20 GR Supra Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,904 Thanks: 109 Thanked 2,153 Times in 986 Posts Mentioned: 51 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Yeah I know. It's coming haha __________________ @dsomegax.cars 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited \| WRB \| STI tS Build Thread [SOLD] 2019 BMW M2 Competition \| LBB \| ///M Performance Build Thread 2020 Toyota GR Supra \| Turbulence \| TRD \| Build Thread Last edited by DSOmegaX; 04-19-2013 at 01:36 AM.

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