nikitopo's final edition
 

Hello everyone! I am presenting a journal of my new car. It is a 2020 final edition UK model in Lapis Blue pearl colour. The Lapis Blue was not a standard colour offering for the BRZ and it was supposed to be built in 61 units. However, factory stopped production (Covid-19) and only a handful of them arrived in dealers just a few months before the crisis. So, it is a quite rare colour over here. Other changes by the factory include:

• Dark Metallic Wheels
• Tan coloured stitch and tan leather (side) + Alcantara (Main)
• Upgraded Audio
• Upgraded SACHS Dampers

The interior is same with the one used in the 86 Hakone edition. A difference is that the BRZ has additionally tan leather on the door panels and a BRZ seatback logo. The plan is to keep it stock as it'll be a daily commuter and don't want to ruin the originality of a special model.

very handsome package

edit: hmm, never knew that space next to the power mirror adjustment was for power folding mirrors..
then again, was mindblown when my brz friend could open his trunk w/o the key or the latch in the driver compartment. AND that the trunk lid had a lining.

the little things. base 86/frs life.

or maybe power folding mirrors is a standard overseas thing..

What happened to your white BRZ?

I still have it for the moment, but I couldn't move it to UK. I needed a right hand drive car. I drive it when I go back to homeland. The white BRZ is a great car and certainly faster, but it evolved having too many changes. Up to a point saying many times that I need a race track to exploit its full potential. So, this is another reason to keep this one stock just for street driving and fun.

I am looking to apply either ceramic coating or wax. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages. I am placing here a video about their differences explained.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93MmQhNwqxk

Car is still under preparation by the dealer. Car mats are considered here as an accessory and not as a standard equipment. First thought was to fit a set with blue edge trim cause of the exterior colour, but then I saw the seatback BRZ logo. So, I ordered a set with silver edge trim to make a match.

;)

I have the ceramic coating which has worked pretty well.. it always comes up shiny.. But it won't protect the paint from stone chips. For my next new car I will go back to a wrap.

I got the ceramic done on the Hakone and at first was not impressed at all. It did nothing a good wax wouldn't do better. Then I found out that they neglected to tell me it takes about 3 weeks to fully cure and work properly. Now I love it and will have it done on any new cars that I buy. Makes cleaning it a breeze and with just a light wash looks like I spent hours waxing it.

Pictures after finishing the car detail. We started with a single stage machine polish, then we applied a sealant for color protection and easier cleaning.

Colour looks very nice.

already belongs in a museum. so clean

Not much news from UK. We are constantly opening and closing between lockdowns. Looking forward for the Spring season ...

I haven't touched my car for nearly 3months!! SORN since the start of this year.

Dacia Duster...long time no seeing one of those.

Damn, man, that Lapis Blue kicks ass! We only had the WR blue in the US when I bought my candy apple grey '17. Grey, WR blue, crystal silica black were all fine with me, but if the lapis blue had been available....

Looks like a Scion color.

https://thatcarlady.com/wp-content/u...-1-862x431.jpg

Lapis blue has been used by Subaru too, but mainly for models like Outback and Legacy.

Nice, Lapis Blue is my fav color and they don't offer this in Canada =(

Is nice to see you got the 14 BRZ and now the 2020 BRZ. Good pick on the color and it is super nice! You have great taste!

I had a 2015 Aozora Edition and now driving a 2018 tS. I love the car so much!

Yes indeed. Some were questioning why I didn't buy something else like the GR Yaris. However, I liked the BRZ better and I wanted to get it immediately. Besides, I could negotiate a good discount ~15% off the initial price.

You BRZ looks way better than the GR Yaris, I am with you bro!

I would do the same if I am in the market to buy a car again!

This one was sold back to my dealer. Reason was that I don't live in UK anymore and I didn't need the car. I couldn't take it with me either, because it was a right-hand drive.