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03-04-2021 09:02 AM |
spcmafia 18 BRZ
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Figured I might make a journal at this point before it becomes a bit difficult remembering what mods I have installed.
Let me get you all to speed about the journey. My first car used to be a Mazda 3, 2013 iGT 2.0. Great car, amazing gas mileage, handling, but lacking severely on power. April of 2020 is when I decided to pull the trigger and traded it on Carvana for the BRZ. Ever since I had a memory, I have been a car enthusiast but it was always watching from the background type of love for cars. The only place I could fantasize about the dream build was playing Need for Speed. Which is for some of us the only place where we can afford all the car parts we would like. Purchasing the BRZ, though is no R32, M3 E30, Silvia, is a good first step. Something that has helped on this journey is, I guess, my ability to pick up rather quickly on mechanic skills. So far, every single modification on the vehicle I have been able to install myself, it is the only way to learn. So far, I could not be more satisfied with this car, even though the boss lady does not fully embrace it, yet.
Current Mod list:
Engine/Transmission/Exhaust
- · Raceseng Crank, Alternator, Water pulleys
- · Perrin Rear shifter bushing
- · Motiv Over Pipe and Front Pipe (Uncatted) combo
- · Apexi N1 Evo Extreme Catback (Dual Exit)
- · OFT Stage 2 tune Steve99
- JDM Exhaust Hangers (6)
- Verus Engineering Clutch Fork and Pivot
- Revised OEM TOB
- Schaeffler Clutch Slave Cylinder
- Whiteline Transmission Mount
- GrimmSpeed Front Strut Bar
- 86Speed Gas Hood Shocks
- RACERX Oil Catch Can
Interior
- · Diode Dynamics White LED Dome light.(SMD12)
- · Diode Dynamics Red LED Door Light (SMD12)
- Raceseng Sphereology Shift Knob
Exterior
- · Bayson R CS Style Side Skirts
- Bayson R CS Style Front Lip
- Bayson R CS Style Rear Aprons
- True Focus Fab Rear Bash Bar
- LED lights replacement for Rear backup light housing removal.
- Diode Dynamics White LED Rear License Plate (HP5)
- Aishun Dtouch Racing Side window louvers (4-6-2021)
- SARD Style FRP Wing
Wheels/Tires/Suspension- AVID1 AV20 17s Wheels
- Michellin Pilot Sports A/S 4 225/45R17 (2/1/2022)
- Bilstein B14 Coilovers
Vehicle Maintenance
Just like modifications, I have performed all vehicle maintenance, except for tire rotation/alignment/balancing.
- · 13K Miles: Vehicle was purchased with indicated mileage. Decided to get rid of the cheap Car Quest filter and possibly cheap engine oil. For this I used Motul 0W-20 and OEM Subaru Filter.
- · 13K Miles: Replaced Transmission and Differential fluids with Motul Gear oil.
- · 20K Miles: Oil change (Motul 0w-20, OEM Filter) .Tire Rotation (Brought to local tire center). Headunit updated.
- · Fumoto Oil Drain Valve Installed.
- 26K Miles: Oil Change (Motul 0W-20, OEM Filter).
- 31K Miles: Oil Change, OEM Filter with Castrol Edge 0W-20 Full Synthetic, and Tire Rotation.
- 37K Miles: Oil Change, OEM Filter with Castrol Edge 0w-20 Full Synthetic.
- 43K Miles: Oil Change, K&N Filter with AMSOIL 0W-20 Full Synthetic.
- 46K Miles: Transmission and Differential Oil, going with AMSOIL for both.
- 50K Miles: Engine Oil Change, MOTUL 0W-20, OEM Filter
Vehicle Care
Under my ownership, this vehicle has not seen a single drive in car wash that uses brushes. I have been using touchless washes for the winter season.
- · Turtle Wax/ Adams Graphene Wax
- · Meguiars Interior/leather Dressing.
- · Meguiars Sealant 2.0 Mirror Glaze
- Updated Ownership as of 2023. Since 2020 the vehicle has gotten detailed at least once a year. I do it all myself ( Refer to Page 4 for results)
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