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EddieBRZ · 04-20-2016, 12:54 PM

Hey guys

I've been lurking the forum for a bit and also posted here and there but I realized I hadn't introduced myself at all so here it goes!

I'm from Australia, Sydney. I bought my BRZ in October 2015. It had 9,000km on it and it's the 2013 BRZ S in pearl white which includes the STI package (coilovers, short shifter, strut bar, body kit, rims etc.). I was initially looking at an 86 but got a great deal on this one that I couldn't pass up on... in the midst of the final month of my university degree.

For the people in the area, if you see me around.. come say hi or give me a wave haha. I've seen a few 86 and BRZ around but noone seems to pay attention to others and kind of just floor it..

So far, I haven't done too much to the car, mostly because I'm new to modding cars and it's also still under warranty so I want to wait it out a bit. The previous owner installed an Ark Design catback exhaust which I haven't heard much about but its quiet at idle, deep tone up to 4K RPM and then gets much louder above that. Nice and subtle when cruising around, probably similar to the Invidia Q300.

I recently purchased an Anarchy Motive Mammoth shift knob in gunmetal. Huge thanks to Derrick who responded to my e-mails instantly and had fast international shipping.

I HIGHLY recommend a weighted shift knob for anyone who isn't a fan of the clunky gearbox when it's cold.. or just in general. This particular one weighs 625grams so it basically slides through the gates like a hot knife through butter. Incredibly high quality and perfect fitment even with the reverse lock-out and looks awesome too.

Also jumped in on a group buy for Valenti taillights and reverse light by pansontw which included a sequential indicator mod on the taillights. Big thanks to pansontw aswell for quick replies and well packaged shipping. I got them in smoked and it looks awesome on my white BRZ. Had a bit of help from Bearcat86 who taught me how to separate the triangle and the V light on the Valenti reverse light so great thanks to him as well.

Anyway, I haven't had a chance to take it out for some proper photos but here's a few I've taken randomly. I've covered up the number plate mainly because I want to do a custom one but haven't decided what yet.. Probably won't cover it up once I've got a less random one.

Thanks for looking!

Took the car for a bit of camping.. Fit the tent, an ice box, sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, Dune queen sized sleeping mat, and a couple of duffel bags into the car with the back seats down. Not bad!

The Anarchy Motive shift knob, slightly bigger than the STI shift knob that came with the car but still comfortable to hold. I think the STI one is around 150 grams whereas this is 625grams... HUGE difference.

Valenti smoked taillights and reverse light during the daytime when they're off. Black and white theme going on.. with a touch of red from the STI parts.

These turn on with the... headlights I think? Or also in Auto with the boomerang DRL's..

At night when on.. Previous owner changed most of the lights with bright LED's including interior ones. Very bright license plate LED.

After a late night of fishing with my mate who has an S2K AP2.

With the S2K AP2 and a DC2.

04-20-2016, 12:54 PM	#1
EddieBRZ Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ S Location: Sydney Posts: 25 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New member with a BRZ! Hey guys I've been lurking the forum for a bit and also posted here and there but I realized I hadn't introduced myself at all so here it goes! I'm from Australia, Sydney. I bought my BRZ in October 2015. It had 9,000km on it and it's the 2013 BRZ S in pearl white which includes the STI package (coilovers, short shifter, strut bar, body kit, rims etc.). I was initially looking at an 86 but got a great deal on this one that I couldn't pass up on... in the midst of the final month of my university degree. For the people in the area, if you see me around.. come say hi or give me a wave haha. I've seen a few 86 and BRZ around but noone seems to pay attention to others and kind of just floor it.. So far, I haven't done too much to the car, mostly because I'm new to modding cars and it's also still under warranty so I want to wait it out a bit. The previous owner installed an Ark Design catback exhaust which I haven't heard much about but its quiet at idle, deep tone up to 4K RPM and then gets much louder above that. Nice and subtle when cruising around, probably similar to the Invidia Q300. I recently purchased an Anarchy Motive Mammoth shift knob in gunmetal. Huge thanks to Derrick who responded to my e-mails instantly and had fast international shipping. I HIGHLY recommend a weighted shift knob for anyone who isn't a fan of the clunky gearbox when it's cold.. or just in general. This particular one weighs 625grams so it basically slides through the gates like a hot knife through butter. Incredibly high quality and perfect fitment even with the reverse lock-out and looks awesome too. Also jumped in on a group buy for Valenti taillights and reverse light by pansontw which included a sequential indicator mod on the taillights. Big thanks to pansontw aswell for quick replies and well packaged shipping. I got them in smoked and it looks awesome on my white BRZ. Had a bit of help from Bearcat86 who taught me how to separate the triangle and the V light on the Valenti reverse light so great thanks to him as well. Anyway, I haven't had a chance to take it out for some proper photos but here's a few I've taken randomly. I've covered up the number plate mainly because I want to do a custom one but haven't decided what yet.. Probably won't cover it up once I've got a less random one. Thanks for looking! Took the car for a bit of camping.. Fit the tent, an ice box, sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, Dune queen sized sleeping mat, and a couple of duffel bags into the car with the back seats down. Not bad! The Anarchy Motive shift knob, slightly bigger than the STI shift knob that came with the car but still comfortable to hold. I think the STI one is around 150 grams whereas this is 625grams... HUGE difference. Valenti smoked taillights and reverse light during the daytime when they're off. Black and white theme going on.. with a touch of red from the STI parts. These turn on with the... headlights I think? Or also in Auto with the boomerang DRL's.. At night when on.. Previous owner changed most of the lights with bright LED's including interior ones. Very bright license plate LED. After a late night of fishing with my mate who has an S2K AP2. With the S2K AP2 and a DC2.