Harrop TVS86 STi BRZ tS
 

Wish I was doing this under better circumstances, but here goes... totaled my car recently and I have a lot of rare, high-quality STI JDM parts (imported from Japan) that are up for sale to a good home.

Check out what I have here. Happy to add more pictures. Located in Reno, Nevada, and happy to do meet-ups in the bay/norcal for the large items. Buyer adds some $$$ for shipping.

For those interested vehicle VIN is: JF1ZCAB12E9604488

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FOR SALE:

STI ts GT Carbon Fiber Wing - $1500
(Imported from Japan) 1 of 3 known in the states. Excellent condition, but with some wear. You will need to get new mounting hardware. The Subaru part number you need is: E7210CA101 see link for part details.

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Subaru BRZ Premium Trunk - $300
No holes, no wing mounting. Ready for you to install. Has some nicks and scratches.

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Varis Arising I Carbon Fiber Hood - $1500
Imported from Japan by Evasive Motors. The Hood is painted in 2014 world rally blue and has a FULL clear bra. Comes with removable rain guards and pre-installed aero latches.

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STI ts JDM Front Bumper Shrouds/Accents/LED Dayliner Cover Extensions - $150
Imported from Japan parts. Has a full matte clear bra overlay. The clear bra has some damage and nicks but excellent condition underneath. Will need new 3M sticky tape for mounting. Comes with original mounting instructions and templates.

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APR Carbon Fiber Canards - $250
Comes with mounting hardware. Canards have a full layer of clear bra - 100% protected and in perfect shape.

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Very nice! Are you going to go with any other Cosworth stage upgrades?

Whats up! Well, I've been lurking on all of the the Cosworth SC threads (yours included) and the full set up is the eventual goal. The 6k is just too hard right now and I don't want to void warranty yet.

Tell me how much fun the SC on your car is! Looks beastly!

Personally, I think you'd love it. It's subtle, with little wine, but man that torque is very much welcomed. During DD, you won't notice it too much (or maybe i've grown used to it), but during spirited driving, it's soooooo much fun.

I understand the price is steep. Some can justify it, others can't. Depends on your perspective. I like the idea of this beautiful positive displacement supercharger on my engine. And the associated reliability of Cosworth. So for me, it was justifiable. ...but man my pockets were hurting for a while. Still kinda are. Haha! Also the tunes from what others are posting, are putting out good power on the dynos so you know its capable.

Oh, i'm still rocking the stock tires, so I get even more slipping now. ;)

Thats awesome. Yeah so many people bag on Cosworth products for the price, but I agree with you, the parts are BEAUTIFUL, the reliability and pedigree is a plus with proven results

The torque you put out with SC must feel great. I was really happy with the stage 1.1. The dip at 3000-4000 is evened out a little, but still makes me hungry for the SC. I wish you guys with the SC would put up some vids! Only stuff out there is from rallysport, but its brief and doesn't do a proper job of making you feel what the SC is like.

I'd put something out but I don't have a go pro or camera for that matter. Also, my set up is the 2.2, so no headers for that mean growl haha.

Oh and I just upgraded and ordered some Pilot Super Sports too. So more grip!

Gottcha, that makes sense then. Yeah those headers are something else. Makes me hesitant at times to do the full setup just due to the sound output. I think @Ernie L had that issue?

Are you planning on keeping 17s despite using pilot sports? I feel like I would need the extra grip that wider 18s offer just to feel safe while running with the SC? Your dash must get lit up with the TCS light going off all the time lol!

Yeah the cattless headers noise is a reason I don't want to get them. I'll probably get some catted headers of some sort and then custom tune. But that has to wait....

I'm going to keep the stock wheels because the wheels I do want, are too expensive (TSW Nurburgrings). I do slide easily and the TCS comes on mostly during launch, but I've been babying my launches. Of course, as soon as I downshift and take off, my tail end starts skipping or sliding. It's fun though :party0030:

Gottcha, yeah I feel you on pricy wheels lol. (got some 18" TRDs for sale to offset my recent purchase lol) I bet its fun to skip all over the place.

How does the balance of the car feel? Given the added weight up front, but more power and torque etc? The whole thing about the tS is maintaining balance and precise cornering capability while still keeping power low and naturally aspirated. Thoughts? stickier tires could mean you do these same things just at a higher speed :burnrubber:

The balance doesn't feel affected at all, tbh. But I'm also not a seasoned track veteran to know all of the fine details. Of course, I'm not saying I don't notice subtle details with my car, as I do. I will say, the SC does add weight to the front, but that goes without saying as you're adding something to the engine. And given the added power and torque, you don't notice it really. You just adapt to it. I'm sure you'd notice it if you went from your car to mine back-to-back.

Keeping the car balanced as with the tS model (or STI), is just one of those perks for fine tuning what the car already has. Like people added springs, or roll bars. I felt that was already there. I'm not be into the car sliding so I got stickier tires because I want the car to squeeze those corners.

It would certainly be interesting to feel the difference. I agree with you on the corner hugging sensation as well. I think the balance they achieved with many of the stock components is on point too, minus the stock tires. Interesting to see how the interplay of tS/STI parts will work with Cosworth components. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I'll be watching how your build progresses too!

Awesome build man!

Any reason as to why you decided to go Sti Brembo's?
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86917

I was planning on doing the same but after reading this I'm not so sure anymore.

I firstly I chose the STI brembos simply because they're what the tS uses. After that I went and did my research. I read through that thread completely as well as two others devoted to the brembo setup.


The conclusion I came to was that as long as you can properly flip the bleeders the front calipers will function optimally. (This is a complicated task however) beware that you're in for some work.


Common objections to the setup are weight and the rear brembos effectiveness. This setup does not exactly save weight, but lighter rotors put it more in-line with the ap racing kit. Are the rear brembos less effective than stock? From what I've read yes, but since I'm not doing hardcore tracking it doesn't matter. And if I was doing hardcore tracking I would justify putting away the coin for something like a near 10 grand brake setup. The shift in break bias is negligible and as others have proven, easily remedied.


Finally, the cost... To touch up the calipers and to get all the hardware came to a little over 2K. For an entire bbk that's unheard of. There are other kits which are more effective but for the price this is still a great, functioning and aesthetic upgrade. From what I've read you will still achieve better braking and heat absorption overall, so the setup is still a large improvement over stock.

Wow, really nice build so far!

update on the calipers...

This installation has been very painful. Realized the front drivers side caliper, top bleeder is leaking. The seat is ruined from drilling out the original bleeder cap and rethreading. I was forced to cap the bleeder with a brass screw-head to keep from leaking brake fluid. I Installed the calipers and equipment and it is still leaking. Before this weekend I thought this installation would be relatively easy, but now I am starting to reconsider. Complication after complication has made this process ridiculous.

Most likely going to have to go back to the stock setup and get a new brembo caliper to replace the ruined one.

Looks like its Christmas in July! Just received some new stuff in the mail today. Black STI lug nuts and brand new, replacement WRX STI calipers (Hopefully I won't screw these ones up). Should have the full brembo installation completed on Thursday. More pics to come. Still waiting on rear subframe collars and bolts as well as some interior pieces.

Very nice! What's the plans after the brakes?

Just some small stuff for a while. Some interior trim, new shift knob blah blah blah. Next big purchase will prolly be the new flexible v bars from STI. I need to cool it for a bit since I screwed up the original calipers I bought and had to buy brand new. This brembo conversion with the flipped bleeders has been a real bitch and a half... too far in to give up tho.

I feel ya on that! I want to get more but I can't!




BTW you need to add more Cosworth stuff ;)

hahaha trust me, I would have bought the supercharger and full exhaust system a long time ago. Just got a new job with double the cash flow so there could be some mods coming soon! Next cosworth component will most likely be the FP/OP combo tho.

BTW... have you been wondering where stage 3 is?!?! Been waiting for a release or word from cosworth... Thoughts?

So what is your opinion of the 1.1 kit as a whole, and on the exhaust how is the fit and finish tip alignment etc? Any pictures of the Cosworth exhaust on your car? Nice build!

Yes! I have been wondering. I know there's lots of speculation, but I'd really like to know what it is. Cosworth hasn't released any info on stage 3 which is a bummer :thumbdown:

Oh for the FP/OP, are you going to get it directly from Cosworth, or from Nameless? Since it's the same piece and all....

The exhaust is excellent. Sound wise there is boomyness, barks, braaaaps, just a huge range of interesting noises which heighten the drama of the car. It can be a little loud, but its something you get used to and love.

Fit and finish is also excellent. Easy install. The catback has shifted a little since I installed but its a very quick fix (just readjust the hangers). Be aware that the ground clearance is reduced a little. Not good for a slammed set up... which is lame anyway lol.

Here are some pics I took this morning.

I imagine stage 3 would have to be some sort of internals plus injectors and such.

Is the nameless FP/OP the exact same? The only 3" FP/OP I see from them doesn't have the resonator?

If I remember correctly, the inside diameter is 2.5" as I think Rally Sport Direct said so and so did someone else with the set up. I mean, my system runs fine so it doesn't seem to effect the overall performance if you did have the 2.5 vs 3" exhaust.

As for parts... internals would be inconvenient given we already placed a SC on top... I'd suspect larger injectors, maybe a pulley, and an intake. Either way, I'm super stoked to see what it is!

Ah gottcha. Is that what you're running then? instead of the actual Cosworth branded part?

Yeah, I have the Tomei overpipe, and the Nameless front pipe (catted o' resonated). It's basically the same damn thing hahaha

fer real... for half the cost lol.

Cant wait to see updates!

Just a side question - I thought the BRZ tS came with the rear STI spats? or no?

It does. They're on my list for install in the near future. One bit at a time haha


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haha yes yes one piece at a time :)
Very nice! Keep up the good work!

Thanks! Ill have some new goodies up tomorrow too... plenty of pics as well!

Nameless seems to be the most cost-effective route. I can do the FP/OP and headers for a little over 2K. Literally it is the exact same design too.

Yesterday was a big day. Finally installed the front and rear brembos. Most of the install was smooth this time around, largely due to the fact that I was using brand-new front calipers.

Flashback: On the original calipers I bought (already had trackdays on them) I had to drill out and rethread each of the allen screws as they were fused inside the caliper. While I am lucky to have access to a proper machine shop, it wasn't until after I had done the install on the original calipers that I realized each bleeder was not sealing properly (result of rethreading a thousandth too big).

Fast forward, with brand-new unused calipers the bleeder flip was a breeze. I was able to unscrew 3 of the 4 allen plugs by hand (still kinda hard) but not anywhere as bad as having to drill. The final allen plug was more difficult as I had to torch it and use a grab-it bit. The final plug was then easy to remove.

My advice on the bleeder flip: don't do it unless you have new/unused calipers. Otherwise you have to drill and rethread and you run the risk, like me, of screwing it up.

The rear brembo installation was pretty easy as well. There are not any bleeders to flip, so that makes life easier. The only problem I encountered was with my DBA Rotor. From my reading of other brembo install threads the only trimming to the dust shield was for the caliper. In my case the diameter of the dust shield was interfering with the rotor, so I had to cut the lip of the shield all the way around (see pic). Other than that the install was no problem.

Brembo Impressions: The added braking power up front is noticeable. You can certainly feel the front of the car dive under hard braking. The feel is excellent. I certainly feel confident braking later. With more brake upgrades (master cylinder brace, stainless lines, etc.) I'm sure the feel would be improved further. Overall, great performance and aesthetic upgrade. See for yourself!

DO IT!!

:cheers:

Are you liking the 18" rim setup? I am looking into the STI look for my 2015 BRZ.
But can't seem to find myself locked in on a tire & wheel package.
The 2015 Series Blue BRZ came with 17" STI Wheels right? But how do yours fit? and do you have any advise on if i went 18" with stock suspension?

The 18s are excellent. They fill the wheel well nicely and are just gorgeous. My only complaint is the offset. You don't need much, but a small spacer on the rears helps to make things look more flush. Still very good all the way around however.

Correct, the Series.Blue does come with 17" wheels standard.

I'm running stock suspension with TRD lowering springs and I don't have any complaints. I would suggest a drop of 1" - 15mm with these wheels however. I'd like to cash in on an STI suspension, but that's for later.

Build looks great man! I'm digging your brakes for sure!

When you're ready to make the plunge for the Stage 2... do it. I can't recommend it enough.

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There's just so much more power... everywhere.

Thanks!

I feel you on that. Looking at your numbers I don't doubt it. Cosworth components are excellent. Can't wait till I can put up some dyno numbers like yourself!

What's next for your build?


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Perrin Oil Cooler goes on this weekend before the first track day with the supercharger. After that, I'm leaning towards doing some functional exterior stuff... Considering the Driveway labs front 3" splitter and a rear diffuser, but I'm undecided on how aggressive (read: ridiculous) I want to go out back.