Jdmitr BRZ Limited journal/build thread

[jdmitr]

Here is my journal/build thread on my 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited SWP 6mt. I have been an AE86 fan/owner for a long time. I have owned several of them and I am currently building one for track/drifting with an F20c engine swap (from an S2000). From the moment I saw the FT86 concept years ago I have wanted one. I own a shop here in Boise Idaho that specializes in nearly all aspects of Japanese cars (service, maintenance, repair, performance etc) and so it was a perfect time to get a new "shop" car!

The Mods list so far:
- Buddy Club Racing Spec coilovers (had KW's)
- Rays Gram Light 57xtreme wheels in "Winning Blue"- 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear
- Rays Blue center caps
- Kics project Caliber blue lug nuts
- Falken FK452 tires - Front - 225/35/19 - Rear - 245/35/19
- JDM clear side markers
- MXP Catback exhaust +...
- Perrin Black intake tube
- Apex'i intake drop in filter
- Prova oil filters and Eneos oil

Just off the truck...waiting for the PDI!


Brought it home to the shop!


KW variant 3 coilovers!!


Installing the coilovers, wheels, and tires! First set of Gram Lights in Winning blue for BRZ/FRS in US


On the ground for the first time!





Pic by Curtis Pogue

Was able to get the first Buddy Club Racing spec coilovers in the US so I sold the KW's.


Removing the KW's and installing the Buddy Clubs


Got the MXP Catback exhaust and installed it...




More to come...

[blags]

Looks great. What offset are the wheels? was there a long wait on them?

[jdmitr]

Originally Posted by blags

Looks great. What offset are the wheels? was there a long wait on them?

Thanks! Fronts are +33 and rears are +43. They werent all that bad to wait for. I was going to get the Matte gunmetal ones enjuku put on their car but I was about an hour too late to order them. Had to wait about 2weeks for the winning blues because they were already coming in to Mackin. As far as I know I have the first set of the blue ones here int he US.

Other info on them: Fronts weigh 21lbs and the rears are 22lbs - They are cast no forged but that isnt bad considering the OEM wheels are 21lbs if I remember right.

[jl86]

Good appearance! The BRZ white is more pretty. What is the KW suspension performance and 19 inches wheels is compared to the stock?

[iLuveKetchup]

Not a fan a huge wheels on such a small car. But the black wheels hide the size well. White on black wheels looks fantastic!!! I was set on getting SSM, but your car pushed me over to SWP.

[*KID*]

Looks great, even with the CF gas cover

[zc06_kisstherain]

you got some expensive coilover~! KW is really reputable company.
keep us updated on how KW coilover doing and its performance or its issue?

[jdmitr]

Originally Posted by jl86

Good appearance! The BRZ white is more pretty. What is the KW suspension performance and 19 inches wheels is compared to the stock?

Thanks....so far the performance of the KW's is very good. I havent had a lot of time to work with the settings. I pretty much made an educated guess on the settings and haven't found the need to change them yet (mostly "spirited" daily driving). I do need to corner balance it and spend some setup time with them. As for the 19's I have not noticed a lack in acceleration like you normally would with bigger wheels mostly because the wheels weigh the same as stock. I like the feel of the wider wheels/tires in the rear.

Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

Not a fan a huge wheels on such a small car. But the black wheels hide the size well. White on black wheels looks fantastic!!! I was set on getting SSM, but your car pushed me over to SWP.

I know the pics are a bit dark but the wheels are actually dark blue. I generally don't like the bigger wheels either but I feel they "fit" well on this car. I think personally that 17" look too small. Glad my car could help you decide on the color! :happy0180:

Originally Posted by *KID*

Looks great, even with the CF gas cover

I know...been really torn on whether I want to remove it....every part of my dna wants to! Lol

Originally Posted by zc06_kisstherain

you got some expensive coilover~! KW is really reputable company.
keep us updated on how KW coilover doing and its performance or its issue?

No issues so far but the one complaint I do have is that they aren't dual adjustable as far as the height adjustment is concerned. I deal with coilovers of various brands on a near daily basis so I will continue to add my feelings on them the more time I get with them.

[jdmitr]

Forgot to mention...I have had the wheels on for about 2 weeks now with NO tpms light! I did not install the sensors on the new wheels. I have a feeling that this may be a feature for "track" use?!

[jdmitr]

The BRZ made it to mackin's facebook page!

http://m.facebook.com/mackinindustri...ser=1220544145

[RFFG]

The car looks great!

This is the money shot!

[_F-R-S_]

wtf i just came...

[Turbowned]

I really don't like 19's on this car but somehow these wheels just work. Keep up the good work!

[KI_ZN6]

Love those new shoes! Fitment and colour looks perfect! =)