RastaRican718's Autox/Track Toy
 

What's up everyone, got my BRZ a few weeks ago used. I traded in my 2013 WRX, I have been looking to get into something that was RWD. S2000, 370Z, C5 vette were all on the list but the BRZ made the most sense with as far as running costs went and after driving all of them. It was just as fun.

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Started the first set of mods, thankfully my wheel and tire set up from my WRX fit onto the BRZ. So getting my RPF1s wrapped in RE71s was the first step. I also picked up an Invidia N2 exhaust for a bit more bark. Not as loud as I would like it but after I go remove one of the cats it should open it up a bit more.

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More parts to come :D

Link to my youtube build channel videos

https://youtu.be/Umn4FwwoVCA

https://youtu.be/8pA4KY0ABvg

This last one is some of the parts I have before I install them, still waiting on the full order to come in before I make the install happen.

https://youtu.be/nDcV41d_G8Q

Curious about how the diff bushings are! I've got the same set in my garage, I just haven't got around to installing them yet.

Same here, I am waiting for the others I ordered to come in. Might as well do them all at the same time. Will post as soon as I get them.

Yeah I've got the Whiteline outrigger kit which king of just bolts on to the diff I believe and it made a big difference, so I can only imagine a full replacement.

With the RE71s the whole damn rear end shook when I launched it, way more grip than power. I think the diff mounts will help with putting the power down instead of trying to shake my damn teeth out lol.

OK guys so update time. I took my BRZ out to my local try at Waterford Hills here in Michigan. (Trying to get on the M1 this year as well.....trying)

So I am coming from a 2013 WRX (non-STi), I'm no Clarkson or Harris but here is my 1 and a half cents. We don't need to go into the power difference, that point has been beaten to death, stabbed, dragged, shot, beheaded and blown up just for good measure.
What stood out to me first of all were the seats, in my opinion the 2013 wrx seats are shit. They did not hold me in place like i would have liked, through the corners my foot was planted in the dead pedal as I hung onto the steering wheel like i was on an out of control merry go round.
Second was the steering wheel, there was a lot more feel to what the front wheels were doing than the wrx gave. Don't get me wrong but WRX is no early 2000s Camry but I was feeling more info from the wheel about the tires.
Third was the involvement, the WRX is a very forgiving car to drive fast. Slow it down, turn it and kick the pedal into the firewall. the AWD system grips, then takes off like a squirrel on meth. While rewarding the BRZ takes a bit more finesse to get it around, is it slower, yup. But that doesn't mean its any less fun.
And finally was the launch, I am running 255 RE71s, basically my tire quoted Saruman The White when talking to the drive train "You have no power here FA20" Insert mechanical laugh. A bushing is needed upgrade, from motor mounts, diff, trans and rear sub frame are getting installed as soon as I have them all.
Well enough of me talking, videos are below. Enjoy.

https://youtu.be/L8E-06s6YvU

https://youtu.be/1i_Mvediaqs

https://youtu.be/gY-ddMXFXXo

https://youtu.be/A9G8bGqJ0_Y

https://youtu.be/UI14yvB-oOw

I am a little late on the uploads but I went to an Auto X the same weekend I was at Waterford Hills. SCCA event was well run as always and I got to push the limits of the BRZ in a much less risky environment. I found that I preferred driving the car around the course with no traction control on at all. We ended up getting 4 runs that day but I only got to capture 3. It was really hot and I left the phone on, it over heated. So I only got 3, enjoy :party0030:

https://youtu.be/HXgActJjECE

https://youtu.be/Tfwyg2UJBes

https://youtu.be/pqj6w_9RwfQ

Two pics i forgot to add after one of the events, signed up for my first track day in September (Thanks Covid) hoping to get the mods on the car soon. Will make another video after they are installed.

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Just a quick parts update, will get them installed and my feed back as soon as they are in.

https://youtu.be/DYnRTae2aGo

Just a quick update, dropped the car off at my local guy to have all those bushings and inserts put in from the previous video. Also signed up for my first track day :-)

Awesome, you should love the superpro bushes.

Just a quick update, the motor mounts and driveline bushings are installed. The gear shifting feels much smoother and much more positive. I have not had a chance to take it out for a thrashing but from what I could do on public roads, the rear does not feel like it has as much flex as it did before. What little power the car does have is not being used turn the wheels as opposed to twisting the bushings like before. More mods to come, forgot how fast you can go through cash when it comes to car modification. Have to be a responsible adult....unfortunately.

I think the next mod that I am going to get will be an overpipe and front pipe, uncatted. Maybe get one with a resonator, not sure yet will have to check out the youtube to see which one I like better. But I do know the header I am going to get will be EL and catted, I know this limits my options but that is just what I prefer to get. Also the track day looks to be on for Sept so I will see what direction I will need to go after this event. Will post pics of hardware once I have received them in the mail.

Be easy, 1.

Alright, parts update, just ordered an Invidia Overpipe and catless non resonated overpipe. Unboxing video coming soon. :party0030:

Imo don't waste money on an op and fp if na. Get header and tune

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To late, already ordered them. lol, when I was running an NA car back in the mid 2000s, for an NA car every little part helped. Might not be as big as a header but the sum of parts to extract every little bit of power adds up.

Besides deleting one cat will make a bit more noise, Invidia N2 is quieter than i expected.

Just a few quick pics from the past few weeks, Auto X and track day as well as at Flat Four Automotive the local shop I go to for installs not to far from where I am.

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Here videos from my event that I did this past weekend, was a good amount of runs and I can explore the limits of the BRZ without running into anything. Unfortunately my overpipe and frontpipe got delayed.....again...maybe mid October I will have them. Already going to get the AFE catted header, Ecutek and a flex fuel kit. Just doing intake shopping right now. Will keep you guys updated, be easy.

https://youtu.be/MygFzKNjkt4

https://youtu.be/f96YO3I6f-8

https://youtu.be/KU5r2gSOFs0

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https://youtu.be/7OANj-COqak

https://youtu.be/5UkKPLF1MPk

https://youtu.be/82IePQmPHuY

Hey guys, after a few months' wait I finally got my Overpipe and Front pipe. I had issues with ordering them as one was on backorder. I did not get my Invidia over pipe like I wanted so I went with Tomei. Looking forward to getting these thrown on and get a bit more noise out of my BRZ. Will be doing a before and after exhaust video. The unboxing video is below.

https://youtu.be/vb_GIfc2stU

Finally got the Over pipe and Front pipe put on. Did a before and after sound comparison. Here is the before.

https://youtu.be/FqLglXZBu1w

This is the after, the Over pipe is from Tomei and the Front pipe is a cat-less unit from Invidia. It sounds much more aggressive than it did before with just the exhaust on it. With winter on the way, time to put on the factory wheels with snow tires and continue the build.

https://youtu.be/mj8tbzkG40g

Been slow on the build front, adult things to handle before money can be spent on toys. Posted a new video on my youtube channel. Ordered an EcuTek, going to be necessary to run the flex fuel kit. Check it out, just an unboxing video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB6YSZ6qSXc

Wow feels like forever since I have been on here, but just wanted to post an update. I got a tune from Delicious Tuning a few months ago and took it out onto my local track. There is definitely more grunt in the mid range and the car pulls harder out of corners than it did before, especially in slower stuff. I did pick up a used intake and filter from a local guy here and will install that along the same time I get the Flex Fuel kit. But that is looking like after this summer. Can't wait for the track season, also if you have some time at work or driving. Check out my Youtube page. I go over some of the cars I have owned and have video of my track days. Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCma...wcAIg4w/videos

Picked up a used intake a few weeks back from a local, not going to install until the spring.

https://youtu.be/hajRHF8kLFc

Continuing on with my Youtube Channel. Did a video on my BRZ, check it out. Like, comment, subscribe and thanks for the support.

https://youtu.be/XATVaVBohPo

What's going on everyone, its been a while since I put up some stuff but now trying to get back into the flow. Life was not and still isn't playing nice but all I can do it take it a day at a time. I did manage to make it back on track this summer and hopefully get a few more in. Here are the videos, well links to them anyway. I just put in my Bilstein dampers with RSR springs, car feels pretty good looking forward to trying to get more out of it as time goes on.

First Session out

https://youtu.be/QJS4pe9x7t8

Second Session out, I had by buddy Mike coach me up a bit.

https://youtu.be/1WVLKoOJ8yg

Hey folks, just a quick check in. Did an auto cross with MSCC this past weekend. As always I have a good time, but I got so used to track driving that it felt odd to go back through cone dodging. I didn't get any video from this past weekend I am planning on attending an open track day in middle of next month. Will have video of that.

From 4th of July Time trial this week, was a great time :-)

https://youtu.be/TZQGFuLFsu8

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https://youtu.be/YxwTCavMBTM

https://youtu.be/MkIExi9T4xU

https://youtu.be/14QoP5ExgZU

https://youtu.be/CQy1J2eq_7Q

My latest Track Day, I had so much fun. Can't wait to get out there again. :D

https://youtu.be/PhMoT_Ik2yc

https://youtu.be/OALov_eeUag

https://youtu.be/GcwWKd_1Dzo

Just a quick update, I will have to double check the data but I believe my fastest time of the day was a mid 1.22.xx. :happyanim:

Talking to a another guy who has a more developed GT86 than mine is, I am going to have to shave some weight out of it. Add camber plates to my suspension set up, he recommended 3 degrees up front, and about 2 in the rear. Also going to need some new tires for next season. Sooo, have to break out the wallet again this winter....the saga continues.