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Originally Posted by OakmanSmalls
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.)
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This is more or less what I plan to do / have done already.
What I got right now: ~1k spent (I don't remember / can't find the receipt at the moment for the window tinting)
Perrin inlet hose $135.02 (that noise generator had to go asap)
Perrin drop in filter for stock airbox $60.80
Perrin shorty antennae 2" $36.34
Perrin fat black shift knob $60.33
GrimmSpeed license plate relocation kit $91.91
GrimmSpeed hood struts $142.21
Helix smoked side markers $69.99 (ebay)
Window tint - Carbon 35
WeatherTECH all weather mats (these things are worth 10x their weight in gold, particularly if using this car as a DD)
*All listed costs are included with price of items, such as shipping etc.
What I plan for the future as funds enter my wallet.
Performance: This comes out to roughly 5.5k if I factor in 10% for shipping costs
Eibach Sportline lowering springs $223
Camber bolts $36 (rear)
Crash bolts (front)
Enkei RPF1 17x8" black $1064
Michelin PSS 235/40zr17 $812
Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar 16mm $333
Whiteline adjustable front sway bar 20mm $270
Cusco rear strut tower brace $190
Cusco front strut tower brace w/ master cylinder brace $267
Cusco engine room adjustable powerbrace $432
TRD airbox (deletes Perrin inlet hose) $365 (ebay)
Perrin 2.5" resonated/catted catback exhaust + polyurethane hanger kit $955
Cosmetic: Looking at ~1.3k after shipping estimate of 10% plus whatever costs I incur for the DRL and headlight mods.
Valenti smoked tails $369 (ebay)
Valenti black 3rd brake light $235 (ebay)
DIYish smoking out of the DRLs to match my Helix smoked side markers (unknown cost atm)
Black out chrome pieces of the headlights (I'll link the thread about this when I find it) (unknown cost atm)
JPM Coachworks Knee pads & speaker covers $272
LED bulbs all around $303
Looks like I will have sunk around 8k into my BRZ when all is said and done.
I plan on leaving headers, front pipe, and over pipe stock at this point in time. Also plan on keeping the oem ecu at least until I am 100% all issues are gone and done. I have already had mine to the dealer for CEL issues and it is 2/3 of the way for qualifying under the Texas Lemon Law.
Edit: Added a couple things I forgot and prices.