Swift's Supercharged Black Limited BRZ
 

Picked it up tonight from Russel Subaru in Baltimore, MD with 7 miles on it.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...A3CEAD3DB9.jpg


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Last Update : 5/2/14
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-R...no/BRZNEW.pngg

List of Upgrades:
Engine/Drivetrain:
- Innovate Supercharger Kit (with Intercooler Upgrade)
- Raceseng Pulley (72.5mm)
- DeatschWerks 700cc Fuel Injectors
- EcuTek License & Cable (Tune via Moto-East)
- Perrin Cold-Air Intake (Black)
- FA20CLUB EL Manifold/Header (Catted)
- Perrin 2.5" Overpipe
- FA20CLUB Front Pipe (Resonated)
- Flowmaster 2.5" Cat-Back - Going back to OEM
- Perrin Oil Cooler (Black)
- Mishimoto Radiator and Silicon Hose Kit
- Omni 3-bar MAP sensor
- Perrin Rear Shifter Mount
- Motul 300V Race Oil and Motul Racing 300 Gear Fluid (Transmission/Differential)

Suspension:
- Eibach Multi-Pro R2 Coilovers
- Hotchkis Sway Bars (F&R)
- Front Cusco Carbon Fiber Strut Tower w/ Brake Brace
- Rear Cusco Carbon Fiber Strut Tower

Brakes:
- Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid
Fronts:
- Wilwood Brake Kit 14"/356mm x 32mm (6 pot calipers) two-piece rotors
- Carbotech XP-10 Pads and SS Lines
Rear:
- Carbotech XP-10 Pads and Speigler SS Lines (OEM rotors)

Wheels/Tires:
- ESM 004s Wheels (18x8/18x9)
- Dunlop Direzza Z2 (235/40/18 & 255/35/18)

Aesthetics:
- Bayson R Front Lip
- Bayson R Side Skirts
- Tom's LED Tail Lights
- SunTek CXP 35% Tint
- Perrin 2" Stubby Antenna
- OEM JDM Clear Side Markers
- Stealth Turn Signal Bulbs
- DC Sports Stealth Series EX-1017B Matte Black Exhaust Tips

Interior/Accessories:
- Cusco Leather Steering Wheel
- Sutty (Aussie) Custom Armrest
- STI Shift Knob
- Bluetooth enabled OBDII reader w/ Torque App (Android)
- Universal Cell Phone Suction Holder (For videos)
- Fulmer FM-A1 Helmet
- Alpine Stars 2013 Tech 1 Race Gloves
- Northstar Motorsports Removable Vinyl Race Numbers (#349)
- Lightweight Trailer Hitch

Ordered/Yet to Install:
- Whiteline Gearbox - positive shift kit bushing
- Whiteline Crossmember - mount insert bushing
- Whiteline Differential - mount in cradle & support outrigger insert bushing
- Hard Brakes Titanium Brake Backing Plates (Heat Shims)
- Brake Ducts and 3" Black Hosing (building custom brake cooling kit)


Items I'm waiting to order:
- ACT Street Clutch/Lightweight Flywheel
- Axle Exchange Aluminum Drive-shaft (12lbs)
- Moroso AOS
- Alcantara shift-boot
- FRSMod Chassis Brace Kit
- STi/Brembo Brake Kit (Rear)


Selling:
- OEM Brakes
- OEM Exhaust (Headers, Over-Pipe, Front-Pipe, Cat-Back)
- OEM Steering Wheel
- OEM Tail Lights

Dyno: (pre-intercooler/pulley, new one coming soon)
http://i.imgur.com/CMXlpPv.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sW0z5JH.jpg

congrats!

Ok, some shots in the morning:

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...B3A73C2064.jpg

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http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...F86C2DDC25.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...29265F26FB.jpg

Upgrades To Come:
LED Turn Signals (F&R)
JDM Clear Side Markers
Armrest
Red Overlays for the Tail Lights
Shorty Antenna
CS Style Front Lip and Side Skirts
Injen Intake

Eibach Multi Pro R2 Coilovers
Sway Bars
Strut Towers (F&R)
18" Work Emotion CR Kiwami or BBS LM (Hoping for 225 or 235 up front and 245 or 255 in the rear)

Upgrade of the brake package (coming from my M3 with competition brakes, I don't even feel fully safe in the BRZ)

More pics of the M!!!

Congrats BTW...lol.

I have a ton of pics here of the M3:
http://s271.beta.photobucket.com/use...rx8/library/M3

If you're interested in my build thread:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=368262

Absolutely awesome!!! My favorite color on my favorite M car of all time.

Congrats dude! A NOVA meet should be happening soon!

glad you got the car!

sorry we couldn't meet up the night you asked I was incredibly busy putting miles on her x_x

Next is a NoVa Meet!

Congrats!!

Ok, so some early driving and owning impressions.

Legacy cars:
Honda CRX SI (B16A)
Mazda RX7 Turbo (10th Anniversary)
Honda Prelude SI 4WS
Mazda RX7 Turbo
Mazda RX7 (3rd Gen)
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Mazda RX-8
Honda Prelude
Porsche 911 (996 C4)
Acura Integra GS-R Turbo (Track Duty)
Acura TSX
BMW M3 (e46)

BRZ - If I could sum it up..."works with nature, not against it." The lightweight boxer layout just offers so many advantages to all aspects of performance. As my Porsche friends say; "There is no greater luxury than performance."

I'm extremely impressed with the car and how well engineered it is. In it's stock form the chassis is incredible. I prefer a little more lateral grip, so I'll be eventually throwing some wider wheels/tires on. The gearing is awesome, very well done. I love the throw of the shifter, you can really bang out shifts in this car. The car has great responsiveness and a nice little punch of low-end momentum for being a pretty weak 200hp. I was afraid it would feel very week down low but not the case. I'm still breaking it in (only had a few days), so I'm looking forward to being able to go over 4K RPMS with it.

The best car I could compare it to in it's stock form as far as handling characteristics is the Porsche Cayman S. I actually think if it had comparable tires, it would have a better handling feel. Coming out of a M3 with competition brakes, the braking isn't quite as forceful. My only knock is I want an armrest and I wish there were a storage unit or two in the cockpit. Otherwise, cheers, very happy with the purchase and love my BRZ!

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...09A257D725.jpg

Yeah, I think my only adjustments would be a lowering the road noise a little bit, I love my BRZ.

Update:

So I received my Perrin Stubby Antenna (via XTR Performance)
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...4564BAEEE6.jpg

Comparison vs Stock:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...456AAB3622.jpg

Installed:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...4571CD0894.jpg

Also received my stealth bulbs for the front and rear turn signals:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...4579F240C3.jpg

Comparison vs Stock:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...4580326BC1.jpg

It got dark out when I was installing them, they look great but couldn't get a good picture.

Ordered JDM OEM Clear Side Markers (should be in tomorrow or Friday)

Next Up:
Armrest
CS Style Front Lip and Side Skirts
Eibach Multi Pro R2 Coilovers (or KW V3s)
Injen Intake (need to wait until I get some more mileage on the car)

Thats a nice driveway.. lol

Where did you order the bulbs from?

Sorry, I meant to include (ebay). Super fast delivery.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230816911674...84.m1439.l2649

Congrats and welcome to the community!

Where did you order them from? I want a set but I don't want to pay $100+ to import them. I figured some would eventually make their way to a stateside store for a lower price.

May I recommend against the Injen intake. Lots of problems reported here on the forums related to CEL's and stalling, possibly due to running a bit too lean on the stock tune. The Injen reportedly makes good noise, but the open faced design takes in heat from the header/radiator at idle. I have an Airaid, and the filter is fully shielded, which I think is a good design, but not ideal. The Airaid was a good price, makes a bit of power and good noise, but I'd still go with either
FA20club:
http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/...b/IMAG1250.jpg

or Perrin's:
http://blog.perrinperformance.com/wp...t1-550x410.jpg
to be released very soon. They both feature a filter outside the engine bay, under the bumper cover. I'll bet they will make more power on a dyno without a tune (with the hood closed) than the others that are out so far. They will both also offer a tune for their intakes that should make the most of them.

I'm going to install them today. I got them from a vendor member on here (Carson Toyota - Luis). I think they were $100 +$6 shipping. Probably the best price you will get on some OEM ones. I'm sure DEPO will make them for $30 a pair here pretty soon, but I hate the orange look, so whats $100.

Thanks, I'll look into those intakes, I want something black (matte) and sort of OEM looking. I'm only at around 600 miles so I'll wait until I get around 2K or so.

I hear you about the matte black intake. Thankfully I'm pretty sure Perrin and FA20Club will offer them in black or matte black. I forgot one other intake with a similar design from Vigilant Motorsports, also matte black: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22625 looks pretty nice!

I ran out for a lunch break today and decided to install the OEM JDM Clear Side Markers (in the post office parking lot).

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...23495D00B5.jpg

Comparison vs Stock (Same size, just an odd angle. The clear version has an area that protrudes out, makes it look a little more aggressive I suppose)
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...234FFF34EC.jpg

On the car:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...2356696291.jpg

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I'm waiting to receive some LEDs that light up amber. With the stock bulbs it looks similar to how a Christmas light would look. If the surface was more translucent, I'd keep it but it has some transparent aspects so it looks a little like a Christmas light.

Next Up:
Armrest
CS Style Front Lip and Side Skirts (Still on back-order/pre-order)
Eibach Multi Pro R2 Coilovers (or KW V3s)
Intake
Red Overlays or Black the Housing in the tail lights

Phase 2:
Sway Bars
Strut Towers
18" Emotion CR Kai or BBS LMs
Upgrade the brake package

Phase 3:
Innovative Motorsports Supercharger
or
AVO Turbo Kit

the clear markers look great! I'm tempted to get a pair!

I like where this is going!!!

For the tails, I'd recommend using BOTH a soldering iron with a bent knife edge tip and a dremel with a small cutting wheel to separate the chrome bezels from the housings. The only location I'd use the soldering iron is under the "beauty cover" plastic shield, which is a tight spot that you may not be able to fit a dremel in. The rest if the way around I'd use a dremel simply because the iron is messy, slow and dangerous because you can easily slip and melt unwanted areas inside the housing. Ask me how I know. Make sure you cut carefully and at good angles and consistent line as you go around the outside of the housing, keeping constant reference of where the bezel is inside because you need to allow enough clearance for it to slide out after you separate the lens from the housing. It's difficult because of the odd shape and angles of attack you have to patiently double check while you cut. Also sealing them back up well is critical. Use permatex black adhesive silicone sealant in a caulk gun liberally.

Visiting our sister company's office yesterday and had to park next to this guy:

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...B2C2BA32C7.jpg

I ordered the CS Urethane Front Lip and Side Skirts.

Very nice! Just subscribed. Interested in seeing the skirt on a fellow dark BRZ!


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Subbed, I can't wait to see what you decide to do next :)

I got this from (Dadhawk) on the forum.

Installed some new black/stealth exhaust tips.
DC Sports Stealth Series EX-1017B. $30 each from Pep Boys (I ordered online)

I figured for $60 what the heck, might as well try it out since I won't be buying an exhaust (maybe one day down the road).

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...52F57BF564.jpg

Comparison vs Stock:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...52FBDF5307.jpg

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One side done:
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http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...530DECFBC0.jpg

Finished product (took about 10mins) sorry the angle of the sun might make it look a little funny:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...53133693D8.jpg

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Ordered::
Super Mini ELM327 Bluetooth OBD2 OBD-II CAN-BUS Diagnostic Scanner Tool
from [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0090ZJPMK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00"]Amazon[/ame]

CS Style Urethane Front Lip and Side Skirts

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...Z13-PU-CS4.jpg

I also got 5 copies of Clayton Christensen's "[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062060244/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01"]The Innovators Dilemma[/ame]" coming in. I plan to pass some out at work for Christmas. A great read for those in the business field.

Snapped a few more pics:
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http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1355600807

Nice tips. I'm going with the Borla Exhaust myself.

I really like that front lip. I haven't seen them for sale that cheap yet. Looking forward to seeing it on your car. You'll probably convince me to get one, though I'll probably end up destroying it on some curb... :)

I like the sound of the Borla. If I go with an exhaust, I'll probably go that route. I'm a little too old to be driving around with an exhaust daily. I have a corporate job, so people would judge.


I've seen it on quite a few world rally blue BRZs and it looks great. I think it should look nice and flush with black. $170 shipped isn't bad. I was hoping to install it right before I get some coil-overs but I'm still waiting on the Eibach Multi-Pro R2s. I just hope it doesn't look funny with all that wheel gap and swallowing the tiny stock wheels. I like an aggressive OEM look, so once I lower the car, it's going to look mean.

That lip is sexy! Wonder if would it would fit my FR-S?

Nice start!

What does this thing do?

Hooks up to the car and see error codes so you can find out whats wrong with the car.

For $15 what the heck! It's bluetooth enabled. I got it to work with these apps:

Torque:
http://torque-bhp.com/

DashCommand:
http://www.palmerperformance.com/pro...mand/index.php

It should (the BRZ and FR-S) look identical from the bottom of the bumper. I want to say I think I saw someone do it but I can't remember.

FR-S:
http://www.club4ag.com/images/FRS_20...vent-20-47.jpg
BRZ:
http://s.images.boldride.com/subaru/....29.149096.jpg

That's pretty cool. Might have to look into that. I'm like you, for $15 dollar what the heck..

I got my bluetooth enabled OBDII reader in
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0090ZJPMK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00"]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0090ZJPMK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00[/ame]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...19554A3F24.jpg

Installed and worked (sorry the flash threw off the picture, I had a flashlight on the unit too). No issues with it hanging low, you can't even see it when sitting in the seat.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...19641E6A7D.jpg

Torque for Android:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...196C39212E.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...197525658E.jpg

DashCommand for Android:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...197B491CE4.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...7-12-21-58.png

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...1980EDD3C3.jpg

I have the free trial program for both. I wanted to wait and make sure the OBD II reader worked and figure out which app I like better.

CS Style Front Lip and Side Skirts should arrive on Wednesday. I need to borrow a drill so it might be a week or so until I get to installing them.

Update: I downloaded Torque Pro ($4.95) it's really cool, still learning it.

Nice, subscribed keep up the good work!

I got the lip and skirts in the mail today! I like the front lip, I didn't realize the skirts stick out more than they have height to them. Not too crazy about them but I will test fit and see if I want to install them.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...AE221BB502.jpg

where did you get the lip and sides from??

I got them from Bayson R Motorsports (fast delivery and packed well)

I saw this on ebay for the front lip (same one it appears) $149 shipped:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Subaru-...bd00ef&vxp=mtr

I plan to install next week. I also ordered the AEM intake from FT-86 Speed Factory.

So I returned home from my Christmas vacation to this:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1356829366

I ordered from FT-86 Factory. It shipped quick and arrived as promised. The kit comes complete with everything you need to install. You will need to use a small allen wrench that you don't in the OEM removal and reuse one bolt from the front of the airbox housing (Instructions, stickers, dyno, etc comes in box).
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...10B060C96C.jpg

Install:
It was dark out (cold and windy) but it's an easy job so I decided to do it right away. Total install time is about a 45mins to an hour. You will need a flat head/phillips screw driver set, and a 10mm socket wrench (extension comes in handy). The hardest part of the job was inserting the rubber seal that seals the intake plumbing into the airbox.

The kit itself is good quality, everything is included, it makes it really easy. The intake piping and box are both plastic. They feel a little cheap considering the price tag but oh well.

The OEM unit removed:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1356829372

Installed AEM:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1356829377

Box sealed:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1356829381

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1356829389

First run:
As instructed I disconnected the negative line from the battery. The car started right up with no issues, idle was fine, and NO CEL! I let the car idle for a few moments and packed up my tools. I went out for a little spin. The intake feels a little faint down low as I let the clutch out. Almost like the revs drop slightly quicker (but keep in mind I was out of town for a week not driving the BRZ). The intake is quieter than the stock unit w/ sound tube. I was hoping for a little more raw screaming at high RPMs but it just doesn't come. It has the sound of an intake but a pretty mild one. Nothing aggressive or exotic. It reminds me of a K&N drop in filter on other cars that I've owned. The car feels more responsive, the throttle comes alive on demand with no latency. 10HP? I don't know, it doesn't feel any faster but I only went out for one run. It seems to pull a little more efficiently but I don't notice any drastic power increase.

I will update when I get some more miles on it and see if I notice anything different. Overall it feels very OEM so that's good for me. No irattic revs, idle, or anything else odd going on. Is it worth it? I don't know for those on a budget conscious diet, but for me? I got a decent deal and a few hundred bucks is worth playing with for this car IMO.

Next Up:
Install the front lip and side skirts. I just got a new jack and need to find my drill. I need to see what a good solution for the side skirts are. I expect to get to it later in the week. I might knock out the front lip this weekend if I get the time.

I also found a great deal on Hotchkis Sway Bars through a group buy, so I plan to order. I'm still waiting for Eibach to release the Multi-Pro R2s. I don't think I'll be doing a whole lot more in the near term but we will see...

Second Run/Update:
So after being slightly disappointed, I knew I had to run it back out before I went to bed for the night. The first run was in my neighborhood and just out on the main drag. I was only really able to run through 1st and 2nd.

So I took it out down some twistes that I take almost every day. The intake does sound more aggressive (I think being away from the hustle and bustle I could hear it better, or possibly from being out in the windy cold, my senses were off on the first run).

The car pulls strong and consistent. The car really comes to life around 6-6.5K RPMs. As I mentioned on the first run it feels more responsive but after taking it down some backroads I realized that it was pulling a lot stronger. I'd believe a 8-10 HP increase. Overall, after the second run I feel much better about my purchase. It made the car a lot more fun on the backroads. I should have got some data logging on the OEM intake to compare. I guess I could one day if I got bored but I'm pretty sure the intake (and MAF tune) has provided a noticeable increase. This is all I'm doing for power until I drop the Innovative Motorsports Supercharger kit on. It's not going to have the same effect that an AEM would have on say an S2K, but overall very happy and would recommend. I'm looking forward to the FT-86 SpeedFactory review because Jeremy will have a reference to other intakes.