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Trollhart · 02-20-2018, 05:23 AM

Hi everybody!

Since I finally managed to get my account approved, I figured that I could introduce myself and my BRZ with the modifications I have already done to it.

My name is Chris, I am 27 years old and I live in the city of Hamburg, Germany, and in 2015 I bought my BRZ with only some 60km (about 35 miles) on the odometer.

Present mod list (as of 3rd May 2022)

Exterior:

-STI Front Underspoiler
-STI Side Underspoilers
-STI Rear Side Underspoilers
-STI Front Emblem
-OEM BRZ Facelift Fender Inserts
-Replica Subaru Rear Diffuser
-OEM Sharkfin Antenna
-Ducktail Spoiler by Spiller
-Grimmspeed Hood Dampers
-Rear "Ínvisible" License Plate Holder
-Mishimoto Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
-SYMS Keyhole Mask
-OLM Red Anodized Fuel Cap Cover
-Black Trunk Emblems

Lighting:

-OEM BRZ Facelift Head Lights
-Valenti Red/Clear Tail Lights
-Valenti Red/Clear Rear Fog Light
-Valenti LED Sidemarkers
-OLM Nightseeker LED Fog Lights
-LED License Plate Lights
-LED Trunk Light Strip

Interior:

-STI Door Sill Cover
-STI Shift Knob
-STI Sound Changer
-OEM BRZ tS Shifter Surround with OEM VSC-Buttons in Black
-OEM BRZ tS Door Handle Applications
-OEM BRZ tS Climate Control Surround
-OEM BRZ tS Air Vent Rings
-OEM BRZ tS Steering Wheel Application
-OEM BRZ Facelift Radio Trim Piece
-OEM BRZ Facelift Gauge Cluster Hood
-OEM BRZ Facelift Climate Control Cover
-OEM BRZ Facelift Window Switch Surrounds
-OEM BRZ Facelift Climate Control Knobs
-OEM BRZ Middle Console
-OEM BRZ Floor Mats Red
-Illumaesthetic STI Style Gauge Face
-GCS Handbrake Button in black
-GCS Reverse Lockout in black
-Yospeed BRZ Badge matte black
-SpaceCitySpy Trunk Strap
-Mann Active Carbon Cabin Filter
-MTEC Clutch Spring
-DOMO!

Suspension and Wheels:

-Eibach Pro Kit 25mm/20mm
-Enkei Yamato 18" (Bridgestone Potenza Sport)
-LegalOne Lug Nuts blue
-Whiteline Adjustable Camber Bolts Front
-Whiteline Adjustable Camber Bushes Rear

Electronics:

-Pioneer AVH-ZL5150BT
-Valenti Euro Winker Relay (Comfort Flashing Feature)
-BW Rear View Camera

Here is the first picture I took of it bone stock.

Of course it needed new wheels, so I got some Enkei Yamato 8*18 +35.

They are one of the few nice legal sets available in Germany, as the authorities need certificates for everything, and enforce the rules quite harshly.

I actually planned for a drop, but would not have gottwn down my driveway at that time anymore, so this point had to wait for now.

The next point on the agenda was the horrible factory „stereo“.
For some reason the European market received some leftover 80s unit.

I replaced it with a Pioneer AVIC F-970BT, which fulfilled all my requirements and left some options to be added later.

Next up, the factory tail lights had to go, and were replaced with some Valentis (as everyone seems to do).

I used this opportunity to replace the Fog lights with units from a Subaru Forester, which is an upgrade to 2*55W, and also replace the license plate lights to LED units.

Left is the original Fog Light, and on right the replacement unit.

As my OCD kicked in, I also replaced the rear fog light unit with the Valenti one:

Next on my list was the first track day at Meppen Race Park, a small technical track in the middle of nowhere.
I was used to driving my RX-8 on the track, but the BRZ is quite a step up, but I still found potential for car and driver (mostly the latter) to improve.

I used a forced timeout due to a badly burned hand to collect some interior parts, as I found that part of the car to be lacking.
I basically ordered a mix of BRZ tS parts, as well as some from the 2017 model.

After I was finally able to work again, I couldn‘t wait to install everything and basically ripped the car apart to work on it 24 hours straight.

As the interior was basically out the car anyway, I decided to use the opportunity to install a rear view camera.

Some pictures of the finished work:

As I moved placed, I was finally able to give the car a slight drop with Eibach Springs and used the opportunity to install whiteline camber bolts in the front, and whiteline excentric camber bushings in the rear, and to have the car properly dialled in.

Next up, I wanted to get rid of the OEM excuse for a spoiler, so I got one custom made based on the TRD one (without the extensions).
I even managed to have it entered in the papers, which is a feat in itself.

Mounted it with some genuine Rocket Bunny rubber lip.

As the season was almost over, only sone little items remained:

I got some custom made lug nuts from the Honda NSX forum (ball seat is otherwise impossible to find for our thread size), as well as a trunk tow strap.

The season whas then properly ended with a driving skill training.

Over the winter, I didn‘t do much, except sourcing a used Bastuck Catback, which was to be installed after it finally got warmer again, but first up, there was our opening tour, which was a bit messy due to the weather

Quick shot after I was back home:

Installed the Catback a bit later:

Went on holiday and switched my ride for a short time:

After I was back in my BRZ, the next drift training was coming up!

For this season, I don’t have many plans, except for MTEC’s shift and clutch springs, as well as the obligatory season-start detailing session.

This is how she sits and looks right now:

Sorry for the long post, it‘s not that easy to cram 3 years onto 1 page

02-20-2018, 05:23 AM	#1
Trollhart Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Sport Location: Northern Germany Posts: 52 Thanks: 7 Thanked 68 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My 2013 BRZ, new parts (Nappa interior pieces, Likewise RLX lockout, and much more!) Hi everybody! Since I finally managed to get my account approved, I figured that I could introduce myself and my BRZ with the modifications I have already done to it. My name is Chris, I am 27 years old and I live in the city of Hamburg, Germany, and in 2015 I bought my BRZ with only some 60km (about 35 miles) on the odometer. Present mod list (as of 3rd May 2022) Exterior: -STI Front Underspoiler -STI Side Underspoilers -STI Rear Side Underspoilers -STI Front Emblem -OEM BRZ Facelift Fender Inserts -Replica Subaru Rear Diffuser -OEM Sharkfin Antenna -Ducktail Spoiler by Spiller -Grimmspeed Hood Dampers -Rear "Ínvisible" License Plate Holder -Mishimoto Magnetic Oil Drain Plug -SYMS Keyhole Mask -OLM Red Anodized Fuel Cap Cover -Black Trunk Emblems Lighting: -OEM BRZ Facelift Head Lights -Valenti Red/Clear Tail Lights -Valenti Red/Clear Rear Fog Light -Valenti LED Sidemarkers -OLM Nightseeker LED Fog Lights -LED License Plate Lights -LED Trunk Light Strip Interior: -STI Door Sill Cover -STI Shift Knob -STI Sound Changer -OEM BRZ tS Shifter Surround with OEM VSC-Buttons in Black -OEM BRZ tS Door Handle Applications -OEM BRZ tS Climate Control Surround -OEM BRZ tS Air Vent Rings -OEM BRZ tS Steering Wheel Application -OEM BRZ Facelift Radio Trim Piece -OEM BRZ Facelift Gauge Cluster Hood -OEM BRZ Facelift Climate Control Cover -OEM BRZ Facelift Window Switch Surrounds -OEM BRZ Facelift Climate Control Knobs -OEM BRZ Middle Console -OEM BRZ Floor Mats Red -Illumaesthetic STI Style Gauge Face -GCS Handbrake Button in black -GCS Reverse Lockout in black -Yospeed BRZ Badge matte black -SpaceCitySpy Trunk Strap -Mann Active Carbon Cabin Filter -MTEC Clutch Spring -DOMO! Suspension and Wheels: -Eibach Pro Kit 25mm/20mm -Enkei Yamato 18" (Bridgestone Potenza Sport) -LegalOne Lug Nuts blue -Whiteline Adjustable Camber Bolts Front -Whiteline Adjustable Camber Bushes Rear Electronics: -Pioneer AVH-ZL5150BT -Valenti Euro Winker Relay (Comfort Flashing Feature) -BW Rear View Camera Here is the first picture I took of it bone stock. Of course it needed new wheels, so I got some Enkei Yamato 818 +35. They are one of the few nice legal sets available in Germany, as the authorities need certificates for everything, and enforce the rules quite harshly. I actually planned for a drop, but would not have gottwn down my driveway at that time anymore, so this point had to wait for now. The next point on the agenda was the horrible factory „stereo“. For some reason the European market received some leftover 80s unit. I replaced it with a Pioneer AVIC F-970BT, which fulfilled all my requirements and left some options to be added later. Next up, the factory tail lights had to go, and were replaced with some Valentis (as everyone seems to do). I used this opportunity to replace the Fog lights with units from a Subaru Forester, which is an upgrade to 255W, and also replace the license plate lights to LED units. Left is the original Fog Light, and on right the replacement unit. As my OCD kicked in, I also replaced the rear fog light unit with the Valenti one: Next on my list was the first track day at Meppen Race Park, a small technical track in the middle of nowhere. I was used to driving my RX-8 on the track, but the BRZ is quite a step up, but I still found potential for car and driver (mostly the latter) to improve. I used a forced timeout due to a badly burned hand to collect some interior parts, as I found that part of the car to be lacking. I basically ordered a mix of BRZ tS parts, as well as some from the 2017 model. After I was finally able to work again, I couldn‘t wait to install everything and basically ripped the car apart to work on it 24 hours straight. As the interior was basically out the car anyway, I decided to use the opportunity to install a rear view camera. Some pictures of the finished work: As I moved placed, I was finally able to give the car a slight drop with Eibach Springs and used the opportunity to install whiteline camber bolts in the front, and whiteline excentric camber bushings in the rear, and to have the car properly dialled in. Next up, I wanted to get rid of the OEM excuse for a spoiler, so I got one custom made based on the TRD one (without the extensions). I even managed to have it entered in the papers, which is a feat in itself. Mounted it with some genuine Rocket Bunny rubber lip. As the season was almost over, only sone little items remained: I got some custom made lug nuts from the Honda NSX forum (ball seat is otherwise impossible to find for our thread size), as well as a trunk tow strap. The season whas then properly ended with a driving skill training. Over the winter, I didn‘t do much, except sourcing a used Bastuck Catback, which was to be installed after it finally got warmer again, but first up, there was our opening tour, which was a bit messy due to the weather Quick shot after I was back home: Installed the Catback a bit later: Went on holiday and switched my ride for a short time: After I was back in my BRZ, the next drift training was coming up! For this season, I don’t have many plans, except for MTEC’s shift and clutch springs, as well as the obligatory season-start detailing session. This is how she sits and looks right now: Sorry for the long post, it‘s not that easy to cram 3 years onto 1 page Last edited by Trollhart; 07-20-2023 at 09:46 AM.