Horrorbiz's BRZ
 

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I went to the Subaru dealership on a whim a few weeks ago to test drive a BRZ. I wasn't planning on buying one—at the time I had a 98 Impreza wagon with suspension upgrades, WRX wheels that I daily drove in addition to a 2011 WRX w/ lots of mods, making 305whp, 330wtq. Before I knew what was happening I was signing paperwork to purchase the BRZ. I sold the 98 Impreza, and I am keeping the WRX.

If I told 18 year old me (driving an 88 Chevy Celebrity) that I'd have a WRX and a BRZ when I was 30 I probably wouldn't have believed it, hah.

I have to say, aside from power (and the ability to romp through the snow without any concern), the BRZ is much better than the WRX in almost every aspect. I absolutely love it.

The only thing I have changed so far is the wheels. I'm currently running 18x8 et45, Enkei RPF1's with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's in 235/40.

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The day I got it:
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...and here's my WRX:

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...my old wagon:

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...and my first Subaru that started the obsession:

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Beautiful list of Subaru. Congrats. :thumbsup:

Thanks!

love the wheels.
Plan on any suspension upgrades?

Thanks! I'm leaning toward just doing the RCE Yellow springs.

Today I had the Eibach Pro-kit springs + bumpstops installed at Kaizen Tuning. I'm very happy with them. I think the 1" drop is perfect. It's crazy how much lower it is than my WRX which is lowered on The GTWorx RCE/Bilstein combo.

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I'll try to take some better pictures soon.

Looks good with the new drop on those rpfs. Wish I had a choice of two nice cars every morning going to work, lol.

I like subtle look w/ a 1" drop and RPF1's. It works flawlessly.

Thanks! Still can't believe I have both. I almost always choose the BRZ for what it's worth!

Thanks! I'm not a fan of slammed cars. I wanted to retain all of the fun this car provides!

I sold my WRX the other day and got a regular Impreza for winter driving/commuting. I'll be using some of the money I got back for some BRZ goodies. I already got Toms tailights and slear sidemarkers and I ordered the OEM fog light kit and rear diffuser. Here's some new pics my friend took (he's 860go on instagram)

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Looking awsome!! :w00t:

Whose black STi and where'd the owner get the fog lamp housings? I'm looking everywhere for them! lol just bought a GDB myself

That's my friend's car, I think he bought the fogs and housings as a set from someone used.

can you post more pics of headlights? :)

Haha are you being sarcastic?

:bonk: tail lights*** sorry

Lol thats a good pair to have. Awd for winter rd for summer, good choice!

Haha no problem. I'll try to take some new ones soon. I just installed the OEM rear diffuser.

I actually just sold the WRX... but I replaced it with a regular Impreza for daily driver / winter-duty.

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I threw some 05 WRX wheels on the BRZ for winter... but it'll only be driven when it's dry. My Impreza is the daily driver. I think the bronze actually looks pretty nice on the silver.

I have to say, between the small size, lightweight, and skinniness of these winter tires, the car is very tail happy. These may get me in trouble! Way too much fun.

I have a couple crappy photos of my car in winter mode. I only really drive it when it's nice out though.
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Also, I'm looking forward to Spring:
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Very clean!

Thanks!

Nice rides. I have a BRZ with 17x8 +45 RPF1s and just sold our 2012 WRX Hatch as well. Contemplating installing RCE Yellows. It looks like you didn't use/need any camber adjustment parts. Did you get the car aligned after the spring install? If so, what are your alignment specs.

I got my car tuned today at BrenTuning here in MA. I'm very happy with the results!
195whp/156wtq... the dip was pretty much obliterated. I have a Perrin drop-in filter, OpenFlash UEL header, and an Invidia Q300 catback.

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My BRZ was garaged all winter and I've finally been driving it again. I love this car so much. I started to question it over the winter when I wasn't driving it, but one good drive totally erased any doubts I had. With my current tune I am totally satisfied with power and I think I'll just enjoy it the way it is.