My 2015 "JDM BRZ STI" build
 

Hey guys!

This is definitely my first major post on any type of forum. So I would like to start out by introducing myself. I'm about to be 24 this month and currently reside in Lexington KY as a getaway from the constant rush that NJ was. I purchased this BRZ last year in 2018 from a dealer. It is a 2015 Limited 6 speed with now 30k miles on it and extended gold plus warranty (LOL). Anyway I will be backtracking a lot as a bunch of stuff was done to this car so I will try to keep them chronologically ordered.

My main goal was to build a "JDM BRZ STI" where I would be using STI parts and replicating the JDM BRZ STI Sport to a certain point. (Seats are like 5k so that's out of the picture for now)

Here is my current mods list

Engine

• JDL Turbo Kit with UEL header
• PTP Turbo Blanket
• ECUtek Tune (7psi/10psi maps)
• PLM overpipe
• Invidia resonated front pipe
• Nameless resonated mid pipe
• STI axleback
• STI battery tie down
• STI radiator cap
• SPT oil cap
• Greddy oil cooler
• ACT clutch kit with lightweight flywheel

Suspension

• STI 18x7.5 wheels
• STI valve stems
• STI wheel caps
• STI flexible strut bar
• STI strut braces
• STI springs
• JDM Showa shocks
• Project MU lug nuts
• JDM underbody panels
• Whiteline differential bushings
• Whiteline subframe bushings
• Cusco transmission collar

Exterior

• STI front lip
• STI side skirts
• STI rear aprons
• STI diffuser
• STI DRL extensions
• STI fender inserts
• STI front badge
• STI rear badge
• STI license plate cover
• STI rear arch fins
• STI gurney flap
• STI door handle protectors
• OEM JDM clear side markers
• D4S mirror caps
• TOM's JDM spec taillights
• Valenti 5th brake light
• Diode Dynamics always on DRL's

Interior

• STI shift knob
• STI push to start button
• STI door sills
• "STI" seat warmer plate *
• JDM padded speaker covers
• JDM padded knee pads
• JDM frameless mirror
• Cusco steering wheel
• Alpine ILX007 headunit

Here is a picture when I first got it !
https://imgur.com/z5OOV1A.jpeg

Here will be some picture of it now;
https://imgur.com/xktqsjj.jpeg

I love the frameless mirror.

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Thank you! I will be including a bunch of picture in this thread and will include the frameless mirror for sure! Really great mod especially that it gets rid of that bulky homelink system.

Things that happen right after I got the car

All these things happened between 19k to 30k miles which is what the car is at now

Issue number 1
Transmission, TOB, Clutch and Flywheel were replaced under warranty due to the car rolling in neutral a few feet forward :iono:

Issue number 2
Window regulators and glass were replaced due to them being scratched from improper spacing on the roller of the regulator

Issue number 3
High pressure pump chirping like usual on our cars but this one sounded awful. Brought it to a dealer and it was replaced under warranty.

Issue number 4
Clunking while turning, ended up being the EPS steering bushing. whole EPS steering column was replaced.

Issue number 5
Water in the trunk. Seam welds split (WTF!??!!?!?) in the trunk. Dealership resealed them and now no more water !

and I think that was it but I honestly can't remember. :burnrubber:

So here we go, as I said I will have to back track a little as the current state of the car is different.

Here we have the STI lip kit installed along with some Konig Rennform wheels 18x8

https://imgur.com/DA1pVhm.jpeg

SHOWA shocks and STI springs from Japan

https://imgur.com/xpA8BKT.jpeg

STI fender garnishes

https://imgur.com/zrdFcJt.jpeg

https://imgur.com/3XlEjsk.jpeg

And now we move on to some power mods !!!!

My STI axle back came from Japan

https://imgur.com/0nfJimz.jpeg

JDL turbo install along with the ACT clutch
https://imgur.com/Q4o7Ycx.jpeg
https://imgur.com/nWGQNEZ.jpeg
https://imgur.com/mpCCWwe.jpeg
https://imgur.com/vEqXe7c.jpeg
https://imgur.com/f2FX2K8.jpeg

And the Valenti 5th brake light installed along with the STI gurney flap and TOM's JDM red taillights

https://imgur.com/NeYdBYM.jpeg

BONUS PIC

Here is the BRZ next to my STI. I miss the STI a lot... ended up selling it for a huge profit and not having an actual practical car was a pain...

https://imgur.com/OAYmplY.jpeg

Nice selection of mods, the OEM+ look is always great. I imagine the turbo plus STi axleback is a good sound without being too loud... any chance you could take some videos?


I love the blob-eye STi! That would be a fun combo.

Super clean build! Nice work!

You found the tS' recaro seats for sale with shipping? Or did you mean just a price for red trimmed Recaro sportster CS's?

I can grab a video in a few days.Surprisingly the STI axle back is very quiet even without the turbo.


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Yes I have found the actual BRZ tS/STI sport RECARO seats for sale with shipping. Seats were 4000 shipping was 1000 maybe even more. This was about a year ago. These are the seats:
https://imgur.com/OLMr4gy.jpeg

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Here are some parts that I installed not too long ago;

JDM underbody aero panels. For the price and simplicity of installing I think everyone should grab a set.
https://imgur.com/Y1HqfF9.jpeg

STI Door Sills
https://imgur.com/RYOX1IQ.jpeg

STI Door handle guards
https://imgur.com/vDeS9tV

My favorite part, the JDM frameless mirror
https://imgur.com/CNl4t15.jpeg

STI Push to start
https://imgur.com/dt5L3J7.jpeg

STI Front badge
https://imgur.com/IOxzVJH.jpeg

STI Radiator cap
https://imgur.com/fb4WXkg.jpeg

Can you give me the part number for the mirror please :)

Damn dude! Beautiful build! Love all the JDM parts you've added. Well done so far. Keep up the good work!

Damn the Rennforms look dope on silver! Was that first side shot on stock suspension or with the springs? What tire specs? Love the build keep it up!

That was on the STI springs. Wheels were 18x8 et42? with 225/40/18 tires. Fitment was very nice. I'm currently running the STI 18x7.5 wheels and I need just a little more offset so I might get spacers.

I was going to ask if you were getting the BRZ STI wheels lol Did you end up selling the Konigs? Funny how they look kinda similar to the STI wheels on the WRX :thumbsup:

Here is the link directly to the mirror;

https://parts.subaru.com/p/Subaru__/...2039CA001.html

Haha yes I got the STI 18 inch wheels. I sold the Konigs to a coworker so they are still around. Everyone kept saying I bought crosstrek wheels but they are 18s!!! :mad0260:

Hi buddy. Nice to see you finally made it here.

I know right! You should start your own thread too, I'd like to see some tS content

Here is another small photo dump of some things that were done;

Whiteline diff craddle bushings installed. This is a extremely good mod in my opinion. I paired these with a Cusco transmission collar and the difference is NIGHT and DAY !!! Car feels so much tighter and the load transfer almost doesn't exist. Some added NVH but I actually dig the mechanical sounds being transferred to the cabin

https://imgur.com/mBcv9EH.jpeg
https://imgur.com/NNG1qdr.jpeg


Next up I did Grimmspeed hood struts. The initial opening of them is meh. Kinda have to help to lift them up but once they are open the engine is very accessible and you don't have the silly rod in the way
https://imgur.com/neEpSKj.jpeg


Here are the STI V-bars and STI strut bar. I do feel a noticable difference with the V-bars and the STI strut bar also is doing "something" compared to my old Cusco bar. The car is a lot more tighter on turns and less harsh over bumps. At least that is what I feel.

https://imgur.com/SDhcEfT.jpeg

Can't forget those 18" STI wheels :thumbup:

https://imgur.com/c8G49xp.jpeg

STI battery tie down
https://imgur.com/EEZ8smu

Greddy Oil cooler install. For some reason it was very time consuming yet extremely easy to install. Not sure how that went wrong on my end but it is working now lol!
https://imgur.com/qLV9fYo.jpeg
https://imgur.com/nC2V1Q5.jpeg
https://imgur.com/crB8QUJ.jpeg

Oh my God, your poor axles :(


Been strongly considering those bushings though. I've heard both good and bad things about them. Ideally I'd like to do the subframe bushings, too.

Haha yea it wasn't pleasant having it like this either. I highly recommend these bushings. The difference was very significant. The gear changes, take offs are amazing now. Subframe bushings are going on soon I have them sitting on my desk. For the craddle bushings I recommend either removing the diff or supporting it as you will more that likely have to sawzall those off like I did. Hence the diff hanging