ZN6 - Track Car
 

Lava GT86 journey –
I purchased this car from another member on the forum back in March of 2020 as a fun summer car. The focus of this vehicle is to be a simple seat time track car that can still get me around town. For parts, my aim is to use high quality pieces with a “do it once, do it right” mentality. I am sourcing most parts through Sean Yack @ Subieland Canada, if you have any questions feel free to reach out. 2023 update: Bought a daily, this is a track car now.


2020: Stock/Stock-ish
https://i.imgur.com/ThYomlR.jpg
2021: Simple Seat Time
https://i.imgur.com/ANuYkIL.jpg
2022: Road Trippin'
https://i.imgur.com/ZYiP9Rq.jpg

Provinces/States visited:
- Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Colombia
- Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Ohio, Indiana

Now for the fun part! Modifications/parts:

Engine:

• APEXi Power Intake Filter - 503-T109
• MXP v2 Equal Length Header - MXP-MXHDFT86E
• Gerald Just Flex Fuel Kit
• Tactrix Openport 2.0
• Blitz Racing Oil Cooler - 10475
• Blitz Racing Engine Oil Filler Cap - 13852
• TRD Engine Mount - 12311-ZN600/12315-ZN600
• Cusco Oil Catch Can - 965 009 A
• Optima Yellowtop - D35 9040-218
• KoyoRad Aluminum Filler Neck - FN2320
• Blitz Racing Radiator Cap [Type 1] - 18560
• Blitz Racing Suction Hose Kit - 55723
• Blitz Racing Radiator Hose Kit - 18881
• Blitz Racing Temp Sensor Attachment - 19237
• Blitz Racing Nur-Spec VSR - 62095V
• Cusco Exhaust Muffler Hanger - A160 RM002B

Drivetrain / Suspension:

• Ohlins MP20 Road & Track coilovers - SUS MP20
• Raceseng Camber + Caster top hats - 3619101-0922-09251-09201
• RacerX Fabrication Front Endlinks - 0X0411-2
• SPL Rear Lower Camber Arms - SPL RLL FRS
• SPL Toe Arms - SPL RTAEL FRS
• Mtec Shifter Springs - MSL86
• Verus clutch fork + pivot - A0092A/A0068A
• Perrin Shifter Mount Bushing - PSP-INR-006
• Whiteline Rear Differential - Mount Bushing - KDT925
• Whiteline Front Transmission - Mount Bushing - KDT926
• Blitz Racing Strut Tower Bar Front - 96133
• Blitz Racing Strut Tower Bar Rear - 96101

Brakes / Wheels / Tires:

• G-Loc R12 front (Track) - GP929
• G-Loc R6 rear (Track) - GP929
• Endless MX72 Plus Pads (Street) - EP386472_Type_MX72_Plus_Full_Set
• Goodridge Stainless Lines - 28003-CL
• DBA 4000 Series Slotted Rotors - 4650S/42663S
• Project Mu Caliper Temperature Thermometer - ST-CPTL04
• Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35 - Hankook RS4 - 245/40/17
• Konig Dekagram 17x9 +40 - 255/40/17
• Project Kics Duralumin Hub Centric Ring - KICS-WU7356
• APR Extended Wheel Stud - 100-7729
• Muteki SR48- 32905B
• OEM 12-16 17x7 - X-Ice 215/45/17

Exterior / Aero:

• Subaru '12-'16 OEM Headlights
• Subaru '17-'20 OEM Taillights
• GCS 4th Brake/Reverse Light - GCS-SMOKED-4BL
• Project Mu License Plate Frame
• Blitz Racing Emblem - 13958
• TRD Canard - MS345-18004
• TRD Front Fender Aero Fin H8R - MS345-18002-E0
• DIY Verus "Inspired" splitter
• STI Side Skirts - SG517CA210 (ST96030AS021)
• BaysonR STI Style Rear Lip Aprons - RLIP-BRZ12-A-STI
• Nine Lives Racing GT86 Big Wang Kit - 69" Bottom Mount w/ CFD v2 Endplates
• Ebay Legsport Style Trunk Spoiler
• Toyota Japan Front/Rear Toyota Emblems - SU003-03216 SU003-03219

Interior:

• Bride Zeta IV Cusco Edition - BRD-HA1ACF
• ProCar Innovations Adjustable Seat Mount - SM-FRSL-A1
• Bride x DogFight SPL Side Cover Pocket - Black
• Bride Seat Belt Guide – Black - BRI-K26APO
• Subaru Frameless Mirror - 92039CA001
• Grazio & Co Blue Lens Mirror - RM-003
• TRD Sport Meter Install Kit - MS418-18001
• Blitz Racing Temperature Meter (Oil) - 19563
• Blitz Racing Temperature Meter (Coolant) - 19563
• Blitz Racing Pressure Meter - 19564
• Cusco Acceleration Pedal Attachment - 965 766 A
• Vertex Shift Knob - Monochrome V2 White w/ Black
• Vertex Shift Knob - Monochrome V2 Black w/ White
• TRD Duracon Shift Knob - 33504-SP010-00
• Perrin Drift Button - PSP-INR-353BK
• HKS String Mesh Pocket- 51007-AK447
• ACGG Center Console 86 Plate
• Toyota OEM ’16 FRS steering wheel
• Gerald Just Trac-Box
• Toyota JDM Black Interior Trim
• Toyota JDM Zenki GT86 airbag cover

Fluids:

• Eneos Racing Street 0W20 - 3901-300 (Oil)
• Redline MT90 75w90 - 50304 (Transmission)
• Motul Gear 300 - 100093 (Differential)
• Project Mu G-Four 335 - GF001 (Brake/Clutch)

Misc / Tools:

• Cusco Jack Assist Ramps - CUS-A517-SL99
• AiM Sports SOLO DL
• Zamp RZ-56 Helmet
• Alpinestars Tech-1 Start v2
• Subaru Sunshade - SOA3991520
• Toyota Key cover - 89751-33070

Previous parts:

• RS*R 2" Drop Springs
• Endless RF650 Fluid
• Stock 17x7 - Michelin AS3+ - 215/45/17 / Bridgestone RE71-R - 215/45/17
• TRD USA Catback
• Whiteline Adjustable end links
• GReddy x KW Coilovers
• SPC Camber Bolts
• New to me OEM ’16 FRS seat
• OFT v1
• OFT v2
• JDL coated UEL header
• OEM BRZ tS Shift Knob
• Dasaita 7” w/ Car Play
• Radium Master Cylinder Brace - 20-0104-00
• Project Mu Master Cylinder Cap - ACC-TC18
• Perrin Engine Mount Kit - PSP-DRV-055
• Bride FO Seat Rail - BRI-T902FO
• Autopower Rollbar - 52783 D
• Bride Side Cover Pocket - Black - BRI-K22APO
• BaysonR US-Spec T-Style Front Lip - FLIP-PU-FRS12-UST
• TRD USA Intake Filter - PTR43-00085
• SARD High Pressure Radiator Cap - 61006

Ownership until now:

03/2020
- Purchase car
- Plate car
- Purchase odometer 231,xxx kilometers
https://i.imgur.com/jHBHnX7.jpg

04/2020
- First oil change
- Headunit swap
- New to me OEM seat + steering wheel

06/2020
- TOB + Verus Clutch Fork
- 17+ Taillights
- Oil change
- Brake service
- Suspension install
- First 86 track day @ Grand Bend Motorplex
- More tracking @ Grand Bend
https://i.imgur.com/ArSnjC5.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/opW6kYq.jpg

07/2020
- Tracking @ Grand Bend
- Tracking @ CTMP/Mosport DDT
- Tracking @ Toronto Motorsport Park

08/2020
- Tracking @ GB

https://i.imgur.com/DViY2ZI.jpg

09/2020
- Tracking @ GB
- Storage prep
- Final odometer 242,9xx kilometers

10-12/2020
- 2018 BRZ tS Shift Knob swap
- Parts pile grows: Blitz goodies, fluids, RPF1

lame

btw the seats and steering wheel are from a '16

Awesome to see this car being driven!

Thanks! It's a great car, and those first few years were just the break in.

Great build!

Some more parts for the car. Two months until spring, and it cant come soon enough!
SARD Radiator cap + Project mU master cylinder cap from a friend, and new shoes - 17x9 +35 RPF1 from Sean @ Subieland.

https://i.imgur.com/ZGdfziC.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/qGtgwhw.jpg?1

The poor old girl will be all new soon!

I do hope that through all of this you have at least washed the engine and bay!

https://i.imgur.com/DViY2ZI.jpg

I like this photo. It's different than most others. It tells a story. There is action, somehow, without any movement. It almost tells a story about grassroots motorsports, and has good composition and lighting. Well done!

Of course! When the bumper comes off in the spring for the oil cooler + some lighting upgrades, the bumper plate will be replaced as well.

Thank you! It's definitely one of my favorite pictures I have thus far. With the new wheels I'm looking forward to recreating this exact picture (and get back out on track :D ).