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Originally Posted by BRZfan (Post 1127197)

Ditto.
At some point in MOST people's lives there comes a time when it becomes necessary to be responsible for more than just oneself. Usually comes with family, job and all the benefits that come with them. When these things become a successful endeavor it is time to buy a THE car, spend the money, that has all the features already with it that one desires. There are Jags, Porsche, Lexus, Corvette (the new 2014 Stingray), Shelby, BMW/M3, etc. Some would rather have an original (stock) than a chopped up (modified) wannabe. In the meantime I drive my BRZ, keep all the records, and expect to sell it quickly when the time comes without some potential buyer wondering "what happened to this car". .
These are the people WHO CARE.

I'm sort of in the same boat. I wanted a really great car that was fun to drive. The stock BRZ is just that. Since I live in a downtown area in a highrise and the subway is my main mode of transit, my car is the definition of a fun time. I also don't have a garage to do any maintenance or store extra tires or anything like that, so any extra parts would be a headache. Stock BRZ to me is a great car and I see no need to do extra mods to it.

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Originally Posted by Marchy (Post 1095483)

i like the look of the stock wheel, they'll make for a perfect winter set up.

Not like you have to live in Ottawa weather much anymore...

Pete from MR :burnrubber:

I've only been with the car for a week. As of now i would just like to keep it stock because its such a joy to drive.

Stock or only OEM, until warranty up for me.

I see myself growing with the BRZ. After one month of ownership, I've began to add a few JDM parts - STI gurney flap, side markers, and exhaust tips. Other than a Cosworth drop in filter, I have not touched anything else engine or suspension wise. I'm enjoying the car the way it is. The BRZ is such a pleasure to drive and I know with more years of ownership, I'll know what I want from it, whether it's better handling, power, or looks.

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Originally Posted by L4NDO (Post 1131423)

How do you like your gurney flap? Have one sitting in the JapanParts shopping cart right now...

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Originally Posted by enwave (Post 1131708)

How do you like your gurney flap? Have one sitting in the JapanParts shopping cart right now...

I like how it looks on my WRB BRZ because of the contrast of black and blue. For me, I enjoy it as a cosmetic piece, not something I'd brag about for lower drag coefficients.

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Originally Posted by L4NDO (Post 1132214)

I like how it looks on my WRB BRZ because of the contrast of black and blue. For me, I enjoy it as a cosmetic piece, not something I'd brag about for lower drag coefficients.

Same reason I'd get it, the black/silver to match the diffuser and front bumper. I'm assuming that since it's STI it's a good fit and solid build quality?

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Originally Posted by enwave (Post 1132256)

Same reason I'd get it, the black/silver to match the diffuser and front bumper. I'm assuming that since it's STI it's a good fit and solid build quality?

Fitment isn't an issue. As for quality, the piece is just a long rubber strip so I can't really comment on that.

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Originally Posted by L4NDO (Post 1132480)

Fitment isn't an issue. As for quality, the piece is just a long rubber strip so I can't really comment on that.

Fair enough haha. I guess I'm sometimes just a little OCD. Thanks man.

It's amazing that the car drives like it does from the factory. For a stock car, it's brilliant. That doesn't mean it can't be improved a bit here and there :)

Currently stock, and will remain primarily that way for the life of my ownership with the exception of: 1. A few chassis stiffeners / braces (within the next month or two); 2. upgraded tires (once the stock tires are done); 3. upgraded rotors / pads / brake lines (once my 3/36K expires).