[Jordan Silveira]

Hey y’all, BRZ3N is back with another update. Since we’re at the end of Q2 and moving full steam into Q3 and beyond, I must admit it’s crazy how fast time flies and BRZ3N keeps getting a bit older but a bit more spoiled as time goes on. I have yet to install any of the bigger pieces from previous updates or what I’m about to reveal. Some will be put on in the very near future, while others will sit on the sidelines for a bit until the project is a bit more complete. So…since the last update I was able to pick up the following pieces:

I got an amazing deal on a DriveShaft Shop Carbon Fiber 1-Piece Driveshaft. A trip to Las Vegas with my fiancé filled with fun, laughs, singing, Carlos Bakery and of course Taco Bell Cantina! I mean who doesn’t love a Baja Blast Freeze with 2 shots of yummy tequila inside of it.

Speaking of my wonderful fiancé, she got the STI Battery Tie Down for my birthday to help pretty BRZ3N’s engine bay up a little more. Slowly but surely, I’m trying to get the engine bay completed but still need to install the flexible braces among other things.





I also picked up the JDM rear armrest for our cars. As per usual, since having a Series.HyperBlue means special HyperBlue stitching, I had to get it restitched to match the rest of the interior. Huge thanks to @boxer_boy for the help in progressing the BRZ3N build.





Lastly, and arguably the biggest piece from this update was my ability to scoop up the tS suspension from the USDM model. I must give a big shout out to @botbs for helping me get one step closer to bringing BRZ3N full circle along this journey to complete my desired build. This suspension setup refers to the Sachs Dampers and STI coil springs that can be described by Subaru through the following “the new BRZ tS adds STI-tuned front and rear SACHS® dampers and coil springs” now whether that means these Sachs Dampers are truly tuned any differently from the basic Performance Package Sachs Dampers will remain unknown. Either way, I’m sure it’s a marginal difference and insensible if at all actually different. Of course, these Sachs Dampers came with the tS STI coil springs that are found on the USDM model. While admittedly, I probably would prefer the JDM STI coil springs that lower the car by 15mm, I am going to take a chance with these coil springs that lower the car 10mm and see how it goes and how I like it. I personally thought their must be some method to the madness here as to why they brought over these springs that are clearly different from the JDM ones. Call me silly but I assumed that perhaps in the US they didn’t lower it as much for the insanely bad roads we have, the parking stoppers, the potholes, the curbs, driveway scraping, etc? Nonetheless, we’ll see if I’m left longing for “moar low”. Though, I’d leave you with this, I am not chasing for the lowest stanced car, as a matter of fact, I often march to the beat of my own drum and frankly dislike many of today’s car trends. I like to drive with a peace of mind not worrying about hitting every little thing because my car is so low. Moreover, I already drive an extremely bright and loud car due in large part to the paint, so I don’t need any extra or extreme attention by the likes of a big wing, loud exhaust, widebody, or as low as you go stance.








Anyways, thanks for tuning in once again and that is all that is planned for the moment. As it stands now, I’m approaching the 30,000 mark on mileage and in a perfect world I’d like to get the driveshaft, interior trim, armrest, flexible bracing, and STI grille emblem on by then. As for the dampers, springs, Brembos, Enkei’s, etc. I’m considering that one holistic project. I’m still trying to get the most use of my stock wheels and tires. I still need to powder coat the Brembos, buy some rubber for the wheels, secure some McGard STI lug nuts, STI valve stem caps, Radium MCB, and Stainless-Steel Brake Lines before I’m ready to throw it all on. As I’ve stated before on this thread, BRZ3N is my baby and while I do my best to take care of it I also joke that my car is built on a budget (the BoB BRZ). With that said, I had no intention of picking up all these pieces but that’s part of the thrill of how I build my car. There are certain highs and lows in the marketplace and when parts become available I have to do what I can to secure them. As of now it seems like we’ve hit a lull and you certainly won’t hear me complain. My wallet needs time to recover. If anything pops up though I’ll surely find a way to pick it up and add it to BRZ3N. However, if things stay as they are now, I am tentatively hoping to get the TRD MOMO steering wheel restitched and reupholstered, so I can add that in with the interior trim and rear armrest to have a mostly complete interior. Lastly, assuming things stay the same and the steering wheel gets reupholstered, I’d like to get the Brembos powder coated by the end of the year.

As always, thank you all for your time and checking out the BRZ3N build. I hope you enjoi coming along for the ride and like what you’ve seen. I appreciate you all! Feel free to share support, love, compliments, questions, quandaries, concerns, critiques, etc. Less Stress, More Love! I’m Out!