Lust's 2017 CSG Varis BRZ Track Build
 

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Installed my Varis hood and aero catch today. Did a detail and wax as well. Should look more in place when the rest of the kit arrives.

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looks good, can't wait to see the varis parts

Varis parts are being inspected by customs and should arrive soon. Hopefully they don't find the secret heroine stash...

In the meantime here's some suspension goodies. I got a used set of RCE Tarmac 2's for a decent price. The SPL lower control arms are being reused from the last FRS since they worked so well. I also picked up some Raceseng CasCams to "top" it off.

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Just finished installing the suspension components. Ran into a small issue with the SPL arms. Unfortunately they don't have a slot for the auto leveling headlight feature. Guess I'll have to drill a hole or order a new arm. Rest of the install was a breeze. These Raceseng mounts are pretty trick. I roughly set ride height at a two finger gap or 26".

Next step is to drop the car off at Status Auto Inc and have a proper alignment and corner balance done.

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Very nice, I just picked up the same wheels. You have any rubbing with the 265/35's tires? I ending up going with some 245/35's but may upgrade on the next pair.

Great choice in wheels.

There's some rubbing in the rear mainly from the bumper tab. The fronts rub on full lock. There's an area on the front fender where it flares out near the side marker which I'm going to have rolled. As time goes on I'll see if I need to trim or roll the rear. You can go up to 255s with almost no rub at all depending how low you are and what your camber is

So instead of just drilling a hole for my headlight sensor, I decided to place an order for new SPL control arms. During that same time I said screw it and also ordered some SPL toe arms with the eccentric lock out. Should be arriving in the next few days! Still need to find an oil cooler solution for the '17 BRZ...

I ran into the same issue for the headlight sensors for my '17 86 with PBM LCA's. I opted to remove the arm and twisted the positioning piece on the sensor itself until the headlights were at a reasonable level. Haven't had an issue with it since.

I guess I just wanted a reason to buy new arms lol. Oh well. At least the feature will work as intended

LOL that works too. Best of luck with the new arms, loving the build so far :thumbup:

One goodie arrived on my doorstep today. Planning to hit the track for my very first time in August! BridgeMoto Competition Pro Helmet SAH2015. Should be a great entry level helmet to get me started.

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Something else just arrived.

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I like that voltex box in the back too!

I need voltex wang

Just do it :)

Small update on the car. Front bumper is currently getting fitted. Some minor cutting is needed on it. My rear bumper is now actually being given to my buddy because he destroyed his... this means I now have to wait a few months for another rear bumper to ship out. New SPL LCA and toe arms have finally arrived! I can finally get the suspension dialed in by the guys at Status Auto Inc in Redwood City. Highly recommend them. Hit them up for your suspension/track prep needs! Bonus pic of my buddy's carbon aero bits from the Varis Kamikaze kit. Apologize for potato pics as they were just quickly taken with my phone as I was stopping by the shop to check on a few other things.

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Ohhh you purchased the side skirt from Bruce lol

Yummy

Any plans for the rear wing?

Haha yup. I ended up buying his front lip, side skirts, and hood from him.

Stock for now. I had a TRD spoiler which I was going to use but ended up just selling it. Once I start learning more I'll add on a Voltex Type 7. Next step is probably addressing the brakes.

niceee

So a bit of an update...

Varis body kit is being sent to the body shop for paint and should be done in a few weeks.

I've also partnered with CSG and have some ACE goodies on the way. Pictures coming soon.

Can't wait to see some pics!

Vanity plates are here! What do you all have?

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Front bumper and lip are painted and installed. Next step is to finish up the rear.
Contemplating whether or not to add a Kamikaze fog delete and VSDC splitter. Decisions decisions...

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Full Varis Arising II kit is on! Time get the suspension dialed in. Ride height adjustment, corner balance, and alignment. I'll try to get some more high quality pics in the next few days.

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Car looks amazing!!

Looks great man!

Thanks guys!! More stuff is planned so stay tuned :party0030:

Looks great so far! We need more pics :bow:

Photo dump incoming...

Just waiting for the paint to "gas out" before a clear bra. Then comes a track day and initial shake down!

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This is the first time I have ever liked the 2017 rear spoiler! :bow:

Not going to paint the hood?

Eventually. Just gonna let it ride for now

The Arising II is probably one of my fave '86 body kits. Great looking car. Personally, I'm partial to the black hood as the contrast looks great with the white, but with the corners painted white and the black extending down the bumper a bit, like the Original Runduce car.

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Yea it looks good for sure.

I think they look even better in real life. I saw one a couple of weeks ago and really like them. Much more subtle than those massive TRD wings lol.