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Kapla 03-12-2018 12:09 AM

Kapla BRZ Build Journal
 
Hey guys! I got my car brand new in April of 2016 and have been enjoying the hell out of this car. It's a 2016 Subaru BRZ Limited AT. Such a fun car and a great community to be a part of :D

Here are some photos from the past leading up to today:

https://i.imgur.com/mOou3HZ.jpg

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

Springs and 3 piece spoiler (Christmas!):

https://i.imgur.com/4Bjdwtl.jpg

A nice photoshoot on Treasure Island + SARD wing:

https://i.imgur.com/uG4jm0F.jpg

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

https://i.imgur.com/4pT97NH.jpg

A nice night shot:

https://i.imgur.com/fq9XGea.jpg

Currently going for a carbon look to compliment the dark grey metallic paint.

Current Mods Installed -

Front:
- STI Style Carbon Fiber Front Lip
- Perrin License Plate Relocator (Mod?!?)
- 5D Carbon Fiber Emblem Overlays

Sides:
- Decals for horsepower because racecar.
- Rally Armor Black Mud Flaps w/Red
- Gloss Black Fender Garnish Overlay
- Smoked Side Markers

Rear:
- TOMS Tail Lights
- Velox Rear Diffuser
- Raceseng Tow Hook
- Carbon Fiber 3 Piece Spoiler
- SARD LSR Rep Wing
- STI Style Carbon Fiber Rear Spats
- Corsa Full Catback Exhaust

Wheels + Suspension:
- 18x8.5 Enkei Raijin with 235/40/18 Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 Tires
- Eibach Pro Springs

Future Mods -
- STI Style Carbon Fiber Side Skirts
- Rear Louvers OR Rear Carbon Fiber Visor
- Carbon Fiber Hood (Not sure which style yet)
- Blacked Out Headlight Housing
- Jackson Racing Supercharger
- Delicious Tuning Flex Fuel Kit
- A lot more...

I'll also post up pictures of the interior as well as interior mods list soon!

Thank you for stopping by :)

Kapla 03-13-2018 06:06 PM

Originally seeing the overall cost of $400(ish) to purchase the OEM BRZ tS front and rear trim moldings, I attempted to find an alternative. I ended up going with the front and rear pinstripes from FT86speedfactory. Overall cost was about $42 not including shipping.

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

https://i.imgur.com/cMIVp4X.jpg

A few things to note:
- The front is not a molding and is simply just a precut vinyl, just like the rear
- The color is not the same as the OEM tS (of course), more of a red you would get from a reflective tape

My rear install is slightly off, so in the future I will possibly attempt to redo the installation. Luckily they send you 2 of each, which definitely helped since I messed up on the rear the first time.

JeremyR 03-13-2018 06:31 PM

Thanks for the review on the pinstripes..I saw them pop up on my ig feed and was wondering when someone would grab a set

Kapla 03-13-2018 08:13 PM

I'm glad I could help :) Hopefully you'll have an easier time than I did if you do decide to get these too!

Kapla 03-30-2019 04:15 AM

Just updating anyone that was following my build journal at all:

This car was unfortunately deemed a total loss due to an accident (other person was at fault). I will be creating a new thread on my new car and will explain my entire story of what happened and how I got to getting my new car. I'll be editing this post with a link just in case! :)

EDIT: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...23#post3201923


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