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SubaSteve's CBS BRZ
Introduck
My names Steve and I've always been a car guy. Only recently have I started learning more and more about cars because I hate to be uneducated about things like this. I've been working at my current job(Starbucks) for atleast 2 and a half years. When I first started working there I made the decision to save all the money I would earn towards my first new car. About 8 months ago I had a friend point out the Brz and at the time I knew it was the perfect car for me. I wanted a Subaru but always hated the mpg on their AWD cars. Plans for the future TSW Nurburgring 18 Matte Bronze (I hate shiny wheels and black) Some form of sticky tires to go on these(suggestions welcome)^ Upgraded audio(keep an eye out later for this) Takeda Intake System(prolly gonna put on pulley same time) Maybe some more serious items post warranty Cars I've "owned" were a 95 integra and a 2003 VW Jetta. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...AANESH/040.jpg You can see the integra to the left. I had an issue where the crank pulley got loose(most likely the crap auto shop we use to go to) and it wore down the end of the crankshaft. Cool thing was I sold it for 2k and the guy who bought it fixed it up for his brother coming back from Iraq. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_7676.jpg My younger brothers car VW Cabrio. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...AANESH/041.jpg My older brothers S2000. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...AANESH/026.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0010.jpg Now onto my ride (no name yet). http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ESH/lol008.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0016.jpg What could this be.... http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0019.jpg Oh its my Greddy SP Elite axle back. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ESH/lol007.jpg I figured why buy 160$ JDM tips when I could go ahead and pick up this. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ESH/lol006.jpg Perrin 4" antennae. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0018.jpg Perrin License relocation kit. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0017.jpg Perrin pulley waiting till all these engine idle problems pass. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0028.jpg The goods that keep it SHINEE. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0020.jpg Did I say that I love Adam's polishes? http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0026.jpg I'll add some youtube videos of the exhaust sound after it stops raining and its not dark out. |
Welcome!
Good call on holding off on the pulley install until Subaru/Scion can figure out exactly what the idle fix will be and issue it for us...I've heard rumors of a Subaru reflash coming in September, and the cam gear/cel issue is still being investigated... |
My dealership is pretty cool about me doing bolt ons like intake/exhaust. Exactly why I picked Annapolis subaru but I don't want to mess with something like this so SoA has nothing to blame.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp0CL...ature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=338Ys...ature=youtu.be If someone wouldn't mind showing me the code to embed on these forums that would be hot. |
Nice ride Steve! Looks like a family of car guys you have there. Enjoy it. :coolpics:
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nice pick up..yeah i would wait until this idle/chirping sound issue problem solved then mod
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Nice man! Glad to see you got all those quality car care products! I get scared when I see pics of Armorall products on this forum ;)
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Installed the perrin shifter bushing last night.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0035.jpg Had my brother help me out. I'm the flash light holder.... http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0038.jpg To be honest this wasn't that hard to do. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0039.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0040.jpg The two side by side. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0043.jpg The old one was mostly metal with a rubber piece in the center. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0044.jpg All in all its definitely worth the 35 bucks I paid. It feels like the shifter pulls to the center more which makes shifting that much easier. Now all I need is a new shift knob perhaps a flossy? |
Currently going back and forth with crutchfield about bringing my car in for R&D. Hopefully I can get this all setup within the next week. I'll post more info when I get it.
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Keep us updated on the Crutchfield thing!
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Bunch o updates gonna split them up into separate posts cause that's how I do.
So alot has been done to the car since I last updated. I worked for my dad and made some mad cash to spend on the car. First up grimmspeed oil cap with a tie down strap to soon follow. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0046.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0047.jpg |
Upgraded all of the speakers and added an amp.
Trunk with back seats taken out. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0048.jpg Another angle with the seats out. Look at that tiny rear speaker. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0049.jpg LC6I getting wired in. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0051.jpg Shot of rear panel super easy to take out. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0052.jpg Tiny speaker is tiny. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0053.jpg I hate it when people don't take enough pics MOAR PICS. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0054.jpg Decided to put it on the back seat for now will move later. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0055.jpg Sexy distro block for future sub install. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0056.jpg |
Someone scratched my bumper whilst working for my dad. You would figure it was the nice part of town so they would own up. I guess when you have money you want to keep it at all costs....
So I had to tron up my car and get some of the scratches off. The person had a plastic bumper so no paint transfer just a stupid wavy dent due to it being on the composite part. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0068.jpg Wondering why I said tron... green tape + black car = awesome. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0069.jpg Yey for black hiding scratches. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0070.jpg Maybe I should make the green stripes permanent? http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0071.jpg |
Guess who got some FROG RIGHTS.
For 350 bucks you think they would give you a new plastic piece but oh no you get to drill in the stock piece sadface. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0075.jpg They atleast give you some nice wire taps. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0079.jpg Before http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0081.jpg After we made the hole too big picked up a black washer to fill the gaps. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0121.jpg The white wire with blue tape on it is what you tap into no plug for some reason. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0078.jpg They give you new drls since it uses the stock harness and it powers both. Old drls http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0085.jpg New drls http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0087.jpg Installed look from the back. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0084.jpg Lol bro helpin with the install. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0098.jpg |
Clear side markers because orange makes me sad.
Before someone flames me because im rockin clear bulbs its because the ones we got were running SUPER hot and started melting the housing. My bro got me new bulbs but I'm more fond of the leds. And if the county cops don't care I'll keep em this way. White is sexxxxy. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0122.jpg With fogs on. I'm going to get new fog bulbs that are led so they don't contrast the look so much. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0125.jpg Drls and turn. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0124.jpg My plan is to have all the lights on the front of the car that are white to all match they are 6k if im not mistaken. I might take some heat for this aswell but I plan on hooking up with my brothers friend who is a vw/sub tech to see if we can get all the lights on the car running at the same time. That would be fogs/drls/boomer/headlights. |
After installing the amp we went back and put some sound dampening in. We also installed the speakers.
Tweets popped right in the stock hole. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0107.jpg Yanked off all the moisture barrier. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0108.jpg So we tried to be conservative with this stuff not alot was needed to get the job done. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0109.jpg Running the speaker wire through the door boot was the hardest thing we did. Problem is that black tube going into the boot IS APART OF THE BOOT. When you go to do this you'll understand what I mean. So you will have to put a whole in it at the right place. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0114.jpg Got some custom brackets up in this mug. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0117.jpg Sound damp for the trunk when we do the sub install. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0113.jpg Carpet covers this up perfectly. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0111.jpg Tapped panels and all we really needed was this. Will add more later when we do the sub install if need be. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0112.jpg All in all the install wasn't too painful doing it with two people. Now I just need to find someone to help tune the sound once I get the sub installed. |
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Looks awesome, thank you for the support Steve! Justin Grimm |
Do you have the specs for the speaker sizes? What amp are you running?
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Sorry for late response here is what i have.
Amp http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1363004....html?tp=35782 Rear speakers http://www.crutchfield.com/p_091100C...SG.html?tp=102 Front http://www.crutchfield.com/p_091130A...-130A1-SG.html Its all really nice on the highs but I still lack the low end which Im picking up a second amp and sub to run that. |
Thanks for the reply, just so i have it straight?...the dash speakers are 5 1/4", the rears are 4", what are the door size? are these also 5 1/4"?
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Just installed tweeters in the dash and 5 1/4 in the door. I just pulled the stock speakers out of the dash for now.
UPDATES HOOOOOOOOOOOOO |
Did the fog light slash fourth brake light mod.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0132.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0133.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0134.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0154.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0155.jpg |
Quick oil change at 1k since I drive around 5 miles both ways to work. I usually have to go by months instead of miles.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0137.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0138.jpg |
Installed second amp to power mah sub.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0152.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0153.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0158.jpg Currently building a custom box so I can stash it into one of the corners. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0156.jpg It may not be pretty but for 12 dollars in mdf and everything else being free tis not bad. I plan on wrapping it in something thats around the house. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0157.jpg |
Also bonus claptrap I drew at work whilst the boss was out for the week.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0135.jpg Current plans for the near future: Perrin shift knob - purchased from forum mate Rally armor mud guards - At first glance I hated but they are sick after seeing it on a cbs Hood dampers - My older brother said he was going to get for me. I have the hood up all the time so it would be nice Whiteline rubber goodies - prices are getting low on this stuff so I'll pick up soon Far future: Summer wheels / tires: Most likely TSW Nurbs in bronze Coilovers: This is up for debate I don't want garbage but 2k for coils is out of the question. Intake: Perrin Tune: Most likely going to get a tune at the same time I get my perrin intake. |
Some new updates
Finished and painted sub http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0250.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0252.jpg |
New led foglight bulbs look 4 times better
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0159.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0160.jpg |
New goodies Grimmspeed battery tie down
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0256.jpg New bucket WITH FOAM HANDLES http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0258.jpg Rallyarmor flaps http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0255.jpg |
Put in some new supertones painted white
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0280.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0282.jpg |
New aero kit install
Old panels removed http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0292.jpg New panels http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0290.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0295.jpg Up on the jack stands http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0288.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0287.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0289.jpg |
Great job with the relief work! The car is looking great as well, love the mud flaps.
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I suddenly feel compelled to spend my vacation next week in NY. When did you go, and were you working with an organization to help out?
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More pics from different angles distances of the mid flaps !!
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The first day we were there we mucked out a couple houses. The second day they asked the 9 of us to lead 500+ volunteers since we looked like we knew what we were doing. So we ended up doing this every time we were there. I'll tell you what its the greatest feeling in the world to give someone hope where there is none. |
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http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...H/IMG_0253.jpg I have some parts coming in within the next week and I'll take some more pics. I usually have to buy my own gifts or people order mine late so expect alot more updates. |
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The third brake light is above the trunk inside the car. This is where most cars have them located. So technically adding this one makes 4.
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Loving the build so far, and much respect for your community service! |
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