ISC Suspension's BRZ Build

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Hey everyone, thanks for taking a look at our build thread. We've got a lot of information to put in, so if you think I am missing something please let me know and ask me any questions that you may have! Ok, on to the build!

Purpose of this Build
ISC Suspension has been looking for a solid track platform for a little while, we've have been looking for a car that everyone in the company can use to become more active in the autocross/drift/sccnh community. Initially the car started out as a few modifications to make it fun and is quickly progressing into something much more aggressive than that. This BRZ is going to particpate in many SCCNH Auto X events, and also the Club Loose North Drift events. If you are in the area and want to get a feel for the products on this vehicle, we would be happy to hand over the keys and let you take a few laps.

Quick Links

This section is reserved for the significant events that happen during the build, and after as well.

Sponsors

We'd like to take a moment to thank the sponsors of this build. For any questions regarding products please PM us.

Primary parts sponsor: AJW Performance

ISC Suspension
Whiteline Suspension
Perrin Performance
Stoptech Brakes
AME Wheels
Competition Clutch

The Car

2013 Subaru BRZ 6MT, 2.0L FA

Modifications

Exhaust:

Perrin Performance Catback 3.0 Exhaust
Perrin Cold Air Intake
Perrin Overripe
Boral Unequal Length Headers
Tanabe Front Pipe

Suspension:

ISC Suspension N1 Coilovers for the BRZ/FRS
ISC Suspension Rear Control Arms
ISC Suspension 15mm 5X100 Spacers
ISC Suspension Coilover Covers, 300mm all 4
Prototype ISC Angle Kit
Prototype ISC Front Control Arms
Whiteline Rear Sway Bar
Whiteline Rear Endlinks
Whiteline Bump Steer Kit
Whiteline Rear Diff Mount In Cradle Bushing

Brakes:

ISC BBK w/ SS lines (Temporary, will be replaced by stoptech)
Stoptech Front BBK with Slotted Rotors
Stoptech Rear Sport Kit

Exterior:

Grimmspeed License Plate Re-locator
Paint matched side skirts
NRG GT Spoiler
Custom Crash Bar
Front Bumper Removal with custom zip tie license plate (for drifting)

Wheels:
AME TM-02 Wheels 18x9.0 +35 5x100 Gunblack Z2's 255/35/18
Work CR Kais
ISC Extended Wheel Studs

Future Modifications

Competition Stage 2 Clutch

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BRZ Log, 16 January 2015 (Going back a few days here folks)

Picked up the BRZ from NY, it had a few cosmetic defects but nothing a little paintless dent removal can't fix. The motor is strong and the car felt great.



21 January 2015

We threw the BRZ on the alignment rack today so that we would be able to get a solid baseline of how the car felt. We also got a good peek on the undercarriage of the vehicle, which was very clean. We would expect no less from a newer vehicle. The car also got registered today and will be departing on a trip to get some measurements for future projects. A bath will also be in order soon!







29 January 2015

We got the BRZ up on the lift again to install all of our ISC goodies. Coilovers, Spacers, and covers. No control arms yet since we're out of stock, but they will be coming soon. We also did and alignment on the car

Pre-AJW Alignment:



Post AJW Alignment

We chose these specifications to get a baseline of how the car felt lowered, etc. We will dial this in more once we get some solid track time in.



ISC 15mm Spacers got the back of the car looking perfect with the stock wheels. The BRZ wheels are also perfect, because they include the space for the the wheel studs. No need to cut your oem studs like on some other oem wheels.

Before spacers:



After spacers:



Much better!

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2 February 2015

Cold day here, decided to do some Brake work with the BRZ. We installed a 05-09 LGT BBK and confirmed fitment for ourselves.

We also added 15mm Wheel Spacers in the front so that we could clear the BBK.

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AME Wheels and Stoptech Brakes should be here soon, subscribe to see our full walk-through on these brakes!

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These will be here soon!

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Looking forward to hearing more about those tires.

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Just so everyone knows, these are 18x9 +35 in Gunblack wrapped in Z2's 255/35/18 Made AME Wheels Japan, and are engineered by Enkei! Similar to an RPF-1 but certainly more unique. You can find them here from their East Coast Distributor: AME Wheels

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Originally Posted by ISC Suspension

Just so everyone knows, these are 18x9 +35 in Gunblack wrapped in Z2's 255/35/18 Made AME Wheels Japan, and are engineered by Enkei! Similar to an RPF-1 but certainly more unique. You can find them here from their East Coast Distributor: AME Wheels

They look amazing. Like a special edition RPF variant. Can't wait to see where this goes!

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Originally Posted by LucidMomentum

They look amazing. Like a special edition RPF variant. Can't wait to see where this goes!

Thanks! We're excited too, the wheels feel like really great quality and we're happy to see them on the car. Can't wait to try out these tires as well!

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The BRZ will be getting some special treatment today, new fluids for the diff, as well as a Whiteline rear swaybar. Write-ups should be up tomorrow!

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Alright, so as some of you may know we recently picked up Stoptech as a sponsor, so we had to remove the ISC brakes that we had test fitted and threw on the Stoptechs. They are an amazing quality piece, the small details really matter and they provide some of the best installation instructions that we have personally ever seen.

Before we dive into that, I'd like to show a photo of ISC's coilover sleeves. They look really good and are doing a great job keeping the coilover protected. One note to make is when you are installing these on a set of ISC coilovers with thrust bearings you want to make sure you really get it covering the thrust bearing. If not water can seep in and mess up your day!

Coilover Covers: http://ajwperformanceproducts.com/st...ver/p/46299141



Stoptech Big Brake Kit Install

Available here: http://ajwperformanceproducts.com/20...egory=10971073

"StopTech's Balanced Brake Upgrade kits equip your Subaru BRZ with larger two or four piston calipers and plus sized StopTech AeroRotors. StopTech big brake kits provide a neutral biased brake system that will improve safety and performance on and off the track as well as add a striking visual enhancement that is second to none. StopTech big brake kits also include stainless steel brake lines and StopTech performance brake pads to complete the package.

Adding the StopTech ST-40 front or ST-22 rear calipers to your BRZ as part of the Balanced Brake Kit will give you the advantage of one of the stiffest calipers on the market. StopTech's calipers incorporate their bolt-in bridge, which is strong enough to dramatically reduce caliper distortion yet does not sacrifice the caliper's cooling. The squeeze forged StopTech calipers have the least flex of any tested after market or OEM caliper. The air channel in the bridge is designed to help air flow through the retainer, resulting in better cooling. A stiffer caliper on your BRZ means improved performance without added vibration, noise or pad taper. You will also benefit from better pedal feel under extreme braking conditions. You can brake confidently, knowing your calipers are staying cool as you dive into the next corner.

The StopTech big brake kit uses StopTech's patented Two-Piece Floating Directional Aero Rotors with your choice of several rotor diameters, featuring their innovative leading and trailing edge designed cooling vanes. The unique vanes inside the disc maximize airflow through the AeroRotor to reduce turbulence and flow more air than any rotor tested. AeroRotors provide up to 80% better airflow over original equipment rotors and 10-30% better airflow than other directional vaned racing rotors. What does that mean for you? Your Subaru BRZ's rotors will stay cooler lap after lap (or stoplight after stoplight). Cooler rotors are less prone to warping and cracking, and will also help to prevent brake fade and/or failure.

StopTech makes their own stainless steel brake lines in Southern California. StopTech is a DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) registered supplier of stainless steel brake lines. Line material and fittings are all made from the highest quality parts available. StopTech's brake lines feature a clear, abrasion-resistant cover for maximum protection against chaffing. Necessary quality control procedures are in place to ensure lines are the correct length and every fully assembled StopTech stainless steel brake line is tested to a pressure of 4,500 psi.

The supplied StopTech performance street pads are an excellent choice for the daily driven BRZ and function great for the occasional autocross. If regular trips to autocross events or serious track days are in your BRZ's future, be sure to purchase a more appropriate pad for those events.

StopTech big brake kits calipers are commonly available in Red & Black, but can be special ordered in Silver, Blue, Yellow or Gold at an additional charge and with additional lead times. Please call if you are interested in special order caliper colors.

Anti-corrosion gold zinc coating benefits those who live in cold climates, where snow and road salt are commonly encountered, or those who would prefer no visible surface rust on the vanes and outer circumference of their rotors. This option will add to lead times, please call for more information."

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REMEMBER: Always use anti-seize when installing new products it will make your life much easier when you uninstall or change parts!

The first thing that caught our eye was, "woah, these calipers are HUGE for 4 pots". They're beefy, but we like beefy



The Calipers have a large piston, one is 40mm and the other is 34mm.



The small details are really interesting on them as well. They feature an air dam that draws more air in to cool down the brakes.

The kit also includes everything that you need for the front, including the brackets for the calipers, the calipers themselves, pads and rotors.

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Stoptech advises in their instruction manual to not use brake clean, which is important. As always make sure you remove the rust inhibitor coating on your rotors prior to installation or else you could damage your brake pads.





Photos of the finished product and brake lines







Onto the rears!

These can be purchased here: http://ajwperformanceproducts.com/20...egory=10971073

"StopTech Sport Kits represent excellent performance at an excellent value by providing significant brake performance improvements using direct-replacement (OEM) sized components. Sport Kits are the easiest way to upgrade your rotors, brake lines and pads for improved braking performance while retaining the existing factory calipers and wheel fitment.

StopTech Power Slot Rotors will increase the looks and performance of your BRZ. The unique slotted friction surface helps wipe away debris that can form between the pad and the disc, provides more initial pad bite, improves cooling, and will add a sporty aesthetic. All Power Slot rotors feature a friction surface coating to prevent glazing as well as a durable black e-coating on the center sections to prevent corrosion and enhance the look of aftermarket wheels.

StopTech Performance Pads are a great option for those that are looking for a good all around street pad that may see limited track time. Designed with a higher heat tolerance and temperature range, the StopTech Performance pads will out perform most other OEM quality pads on the street or track. Para-aramid composites provide linear response regardless of pad temperature. You can expect increased dust but a minimal increase in noise. These are also standard in StopTech's big brake kits.

StopTech Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines reduce the brake system's compliance and improve brake pedal feel and modulation. StopTech's Stainless Steel Brake Lines are D.O.T. compliant and designed specifically to fit your BRZ. All necessary brackets and fasteners for easy installation. All necessary brackets and fasteners for easy installation."

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Remove your old gross brake rotors that don't have totally cool slotting!



It is always a good idea to inspect everything as well while you are removing components. Check for any missing, torn, or worn componenets that may need replacing. It'll make your life easier on down the road!



Install the new rotor and reinstall the caliper with new brake pads! Stoptech also does make BBK for the rear, but we decided to go with only the front and sport kit for the rear.



Photos of the brake line setup for the rear






The front and rear brakes feel great. After correctly breaking them in per Stoptech's intructions the braking power was unreal. We look forward to getting these out this spring on the Auto X and Drift course at New Hampshire Motor Speedway events for SCCNH and ClubLoose North. If looking into a big brake kit, certainly make these Stoptech brakes a top priority to check out if you intend to use the vehicle for heavy motorsports use. We will post more updates on them shortly, did we mention how awesome they look too especially behind the AME Japan TM02 wheels?

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March 3rd, 2015

Making more progress on the front control arm today. Final tweaks need to be made but this will give you all an idea of what the product will look like installed. It has gone through many revisions, but is almost ready for full production. We will provide more updated specs on the arm when it is closer to its release.

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March 4, 2015

Today we installed the Perrin Performance Catback Exhaust!

This piece is put together wonderfully and will look amazing on your BRZ or FRS. You can tell Perrin takes great care when they produce their exhausts for the BRZ, FRS, WRX, STi, and all other vehicles. Every weld looks perfect and done with purpose, no spotty odd jobs can be found on these exhausts! Perrin utilizes 304 Stainless Steel for their exhaust which provides corrosion resistance and allows the exhaust to withstand temperatures of up to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit.

Some manufacturers use cheaper stainless steel but Perrin is a company devoted to quality and wants people to have these exhausts last them a lifetime. Another great feature of Perrin's exhaust are the use of high quality V-Bands. V-Bands are designed to withstand tons of pressure, so Perrin incorporated them into their exhaust design. The gasket less design of their exhaust makes it easy to install and uninstall the exhaust if you need to. There is also no need to constantly replace gaskets once they wear down!

At the end of the exhaust you will find 4 inch slash cut tips. These tips are oval and double walled and will not discolor with extreme temperatures. They really add an aggressive look to the BRZ and FRS.

In the box you will find the following items:

1x 3inch Muffler, 1x 3 inch midpipe, 1x 3 inch S-Pipe, you will also find all installation hardware, license plate frames, instructions, warranty information, and even some Perrin Stickers!

Installation:

We purchased this catback to put on our BRZ that will be a dedicated track toy this spring/summer/fall. We have seen Perrin's quality throughout the years and we knew that we could trust their products.

Installation of the Perrin catback is simple and straight forward, you will first need to remove all existing pieces of exhaust after your resonator. This process should be simple but if it does not seem to be working for you reach out to a tech or schedule an appointment and we can help you out! Remember, always use a lift or a jack and jack stands. DO NOT use just a Jack, it is very, very dangerous and can cause seriously bodily injury or harm.

Remove your stock exhaust up to this point...



From this point, install your new midpipe. It is okay to let it hand while you get everything together. You may want to stage your first V-band clip to help you out. Keep everything hand tight at this point, you will want to tighten everything down evenly once you have the full system installed.





Next step is to install your S-pipe, it will go right into place and will fit up to the factory exhaust hangar locations. If you are having difficulty installing the mounting points into the hangars a little bit of PB blaster may assist you.





Now you are ready to install the muffler itself, once again this process should be as simple as throwing the mounting points into the exhaust hangars but sometimes can be tricky. Use lubrication from PB blaster or another type of automotive lubrication.



Now that everything is installed you can go back and tighten things down! Make sure to double check all bolts to ensure that they are tighten down, there is nothing worse than a leaky, or rattly exhaust!



Now you are ready to enjoy your new Perrin Performance Exhaust!

Conclusion

The Perrin Performance catback is a very versatile and powerful piece. The tone of the exhaust is perfect, and the quality of the exhaust cannot be talked about enough. While we have not had a chance to dyno test the vehicle, we can already tell that the vehicle is much more responsive and more fun to drive. The exhaust does not drone too much at all and is very mellow. We will post more on how the exhaust performance into the future!