Howdy,
I purchased myself a new 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited in Crystal White Pearl for a Christmas gift to myself. I have no prior track experience to speak of, but would like to learn. On the other hand, I worked nightshift for many years and have plenty of experience hooning around country back roads. Here in South Texas we have some fantastic roads that are well maintained, have 70mph speed limits on the straights, nobody but cows for miles, and low speed (25-35mph) rated corner after corner for hours of fun. My intention is to do judicious upgrades to the car over the next 4-5 years while keeping it looking as stock/clean as possible. As I gain more experience on track that will guide my modifications but I'd like to keep the car street legal and daily-drivable as I go.
I pay in a huge chunk of change to Uncle Sam every year, and I'm using my tax refund as my yearly mod budget to help keep it under control. I just got my check and first up for 2018 is going to be brakes, wheels, and tires. I'm learning as I go, and I'm primarily focusing on increasing the already great handling capabilities as well as my "safety margin". My focus is not primarily adding power, as I think doing so will just get me in trouble.
Parts Installed:
- Cusco Front Strut Bar w/ Master Cylinder Brace
- Cusco Rear Strut Bar
- K&N air filter
- Samco Inlet Tube
- Shrader Performance Rear Seat Delete
- Perrin Wing Riser Kit
- CSG Spec Brembo GT (BM4) in front, OEM brakes in rear
- CSG C2 (Front) and C1 (Rear) brake pads
- Spiegler stainless steel brake lines
- Volk Racing ZE40 Time Attack Edition (18x8.5ET44)
- APEX EC-7R Forged FT86 Wheels in Anthracite/Gunmetal (17x9ET30)
- Dunlop Direzza Z3 225/40R18
- Yokohama A052 245/40R17
- ARP Extended (3") wheel studs all around
- CSG Spec Racing Lug Nuts
- Jackson Racing Dual Radiator and Oil Cooler
- CSF Aluminum Radiator Filler Neck
- Samco Radiator Hoses
- APR Carbon Fiber Cooling Plate
- Stark Performance Automatic Transmission Cooler
- Fumoto Quick Engine Oil Drain Valve
- PTuning Lightweight Battery Tray
- Shorai LFX36L3-BS12 Battery (4.8lbs)
- PTuning Windshield Washer Reservoir Relocation Kit
- TRD Door Stabilizers
- Whiteline KSR210 Steering Rack Bushings
- Whiteline KDT925 Differential Cradle Bushing Inserts
- Whiteline KDT922 Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts
- Verus Engineering Side Marker Replacement
- AIM Solo 2 DL w/ Mount
- SPL Parts Rear LCA
- SPL Parts Rear Toe Arms w/ Eccentric Lockout
- RCE Tarmac 2 coilovers w/ 400/400 springs
- Vorshlag High Caster Camber Plates (Front)
- Vorshlag Spherical Shock Mounts (Rear)
- Motorsport Tech wheel spacers (various sizes depending on alignment specs)
- STI JDM Engine Mounts
- STI JDM Transmission Mount
- Torque Solutions Driveshaft Center Bearing Solid Bushings
- STI JDM Fog Light Bezels w/o Fog Light Holes
- Verus Engineering Transmission Tunnel Cover
- Trackspec T1 Hood Louvers
- Grimmspeed Pulley Covers w/ Tool Tray
- SPL Parts Front Endlinks - Short
- SPL Parts Rear Endlinks
- SPL Parts Bumpsteer Adjustable Tie Rod Ends
- SPL Parts Rear Traction Arms
- SPL Parts Front LCAs
- Chillout Systems Driver Cooling System
- Trac-Box w/ Series Blue Switches
Fluids and Filters:
- AMSOil Signature Series 5W-30 motor oil
- AMSOil Absolute Efficiency Oil Filter (EA15K20)
- AMSOil Signature Series coolant
- Motul Gear 300 75W90 (in Diff)
- Redline D6 ATF
- Castrol SRF brake fluid
Parts Waiting to be Installed:
- Modified Porsche GT3 Brake Ducts
- Killer B Motorsports Oil Pickup Tube
- Greddy Oil Pan Baffle
- Yperion Titanium Brake Shims for Brembo BM4
- OEM Diff Pumpkin w/ Cusco 4.56 FD & Solid Pinion
Parts on Order:
Planned Upgrades in the future:
Exhaust/NA Power:
- JDL 4-2-1 EL Header (double ceramic coated)
- JDL Overpipe / Front-Pipe combo (double ceramic coated)
- Fujitsubo Authorize RM+c Titanium/Carbon Fiber Resonated Single Exit
- Delicious Tuning Flex Fuel Kit Mk1+
- EcuTek-based tune by Zach Tucker for 93 and Flex Fuel
- Grimmspeed Exhaust Gaskets & JDL Locking Hardware kit
- Perrin Exhaust Hangers
- Verus CF driveshaft
- Fluidampr Crank Pulley
- Subaru JDM A/C Delete Kit
Aero:
- Verus Aggressive Rear Diffuser
- Verus Rear Spats
- Verus Rear Suspension Covers
- Cut rear bumper to prevent parachuting w/ single exit exhaust
Up to date photos:
