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OakmanSmalls · 09-20-2013, 11:57 AM

So while going through the forums I've noticed a lot of guys going for the "sti" version. While this was my initial intention, I've decided to go another route.

I came from an 08 sti hatch that was putting down close to 400whp. While it was fast and fun, I never could enjoy it. Bugs seemed to keep popping up, and I was always more nervous about driving it than I ever enjoyed it. So I sold it (and lost my ass) and bought the brz w promises of a fun car that would be reliable and get decent gas mileage ( I was getting 16-18 mpg)

I took delivery of my dgm premium mt brz in July. It didn't take long for the parts list to get quite long. At that point I sat down w a friend and we went over my plans for the car. It was then that he asked me what I didn't like about the car. This really opened my eyes as I couldn't think of one thing I didn't like functionally. Sure we could all use more power but even then it wouldn't compare to my sti. So we came up w a new plan. Stock+

I decided to build my car as I think it should have came from subaru. While my mods are in no way extreme the overall effect is amazing. Here's what I did:

Eibach sport lines on stock strut: 1.4" drop

Took the stock wheels off and sanded and painted them a satin black

Added 20mm spacers f/r to get flush

Drop in k&n filter

Invidia q300 catback

Perrin 2" shorty antennea

Tinted windows

Debadged trunk

Twm Abrams shift knob

I think the overall result is amazing. I've had guys come check it out knowing something was different but they can figure out what. This is exactly what I was going for. Most want to know why mine looks better than their stock car and then I hear the sweet words "this is how it should of come"

For those not looking to sink 10k into their brand new car this is a great alternative. I have around 2k into mine and all i still want to do is the side markers, taillights, and the rest of the exhaust (up pipe, over pipe, header.)

I'll try to post some pics later since I can't from my iPhone.

09-20-2013, 11:57 AM	#1
OakmanSmalls Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 80 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BRZ stock + So while going through the forums I've noticed a lot of guys going for the "sti" version. While this was my initial intention, I've decided to go another route. I came from an 08 sti hatch that was putting down close to 400whp. While it was fast and fun, I never could enjoy it. Bugs seemed to keep popping up, and I was always more nervous about driving it than I ever enjoyed it. So I sold it (and lost my ass) and bought the brz w promises of a fun car that would be reliable and get decent gas mileage ( I was getting 16-18 mpg) I took delivery of my dgm premium mt brz in July. It didn't take long for the parts list to get quite long. At that point I sat down w a friend and we went over my plans for the car. It was then that he asked me what I didn't like about the car. This really opened my eyes as I couldn't think of one thing I didn't like functionally. Sure we could all use more power but even then it wouldn't compare to my sti. So we came up w a new plan. Stock+ I decided to build my car as I think it should have came from subaru. While my mods are in no way extreme the overall effect is amazing. Here's what I did: Eibach sport lines on stock strut: 1.4" drop Took the stock wheels off and sanded and painted them a satin black Added 20mm spacers f/r to get flush Drop in k&n filter Invidia q300 catback Perrin 2" shorty antennea Tinted windows Debadged trunk Twm Abrams shift knob I think the overall result is amazing. I've had guys come check it out knowing something was different but they can figure out what. This is exactly what I was going for. Most want to know why mine looks better than their stock car and then I hear the sweet words "this is how it should of come" For those not looking to sink 10k into their brand new car this is a great alternative. I have around 2k into mine and all i still want to do is the side markers, taillights, and the rest of the exhaust (up pipe, over pipe, header.) I'll try to post some pics later since I can't from my iPhone.