[Jordan Silveira]

Hey there fellow 86/BRZ/FR-S owners, I'm back for a brief update on what's going on with BRZ3N! I picked up the STI Performance Sports Muffler and had it imported from Japan! It's been a part I've long been desiring and I finally decided to pull the trigger. As usual, I like to fill any interested parties in on my impressions of it and moreover, what it means in the grand scheme of my BRZ3N build! As for aesthetics, it is truly a beautiful piece of automotive art. From the slanted exhaust tips, to the perforated pattern on the inside of each tip, to the subtle but yet tasteful STI impression that is donned on the anterior side of each exhaust tip. The craftsmanship and welds are obviously top notch as I've come to expect from my dealings with STI and Fujitsubo (rumor has it that Fujitsubo crafted this STI Sports Muffler).



Moreover, the sound and tone brought on from this muffler are what I would consider pretty much perfection from what I was seeking for BRZ3N. Call that bias if you'd like, subjective due to my full exhaust set up, whatever you'd like frankly. I won't even necessarily disagree. The difference in sound was immediately noticeable. The exhaust note became much deeper and throaty but not in a raspy or droned out way. I have come from the Honda and Prelude scene where fart cans and obnoxious mufflers are commonplace. THIS IS NOT THAT. How much of this is due to the Fujitsubo set up I have had on prior to this? I can't quantify it but admittedly, I'm in love with this addition and it may very well be one of my favorite things that I've done right next to my Series.SL OEMAudio+ sound solution.



Regarding the overall build of BRZ3N, getting the STI Sports Muffler was a huge step in that equation. It was a part I've been longing to get since I got BRZ3N! With that said, it's a rather nice feeling to be able to say I've completed a part of my car. As of today, my exhaust is complete! Fuji headers to the STI muffler is finished! I will admit I've often times flirted with pairing the STI muffler to the Fujitsubo Authorize R catback system. Naturally they are not compatible due to the use of a Y-Pipe from Fuji. As such, this would have either meant chopping the STI tips and welding them onto the Authorize R, or modifying the Authorize R to fit and correctly pair with the STI Sports Muffler. While not impossible, this would be certainly be a complicated job and not to mention incredibly costly! While I have not turned the page on this idea just yet, I will say I am currently more against taking on this Frankenstein experiment than going through with it. A small omission though...I was able to secure the Y-Pipe and Authorize R midpipe portion and have those in my possession if I ever want to tackle this task so never say never



Looking to the future of BRZ3N I still have quite a bit to do but I try to be transparent with my build when and where I can be. First and foremost, I still have to tackle my 30k maintenance. I have sourced all I need for the job, I just don't have the tools or space currently. Unfortunately, that means I have no official idea on when I'll start or get it done. That also means I haven't been driving BRZ3N much until I get this done. When doing that 30k maintenance I also plan on installing the MTEC shift springs, DSS 1-piece CF Driveshaft, STI Flexible Draw Stiffener, and Fumoto drain valve. Furthermore, I've also developed a squeaky clutch pedal . Now, before hitting 30k on the odometer I truly doubt it's the TOB going out! I have also read about the infamous marine grease fix used on the clutch fork. I truly believe this will solve the issue but I must first attempt it to see if it solves it. If not, I may be seeing an early TOB failure.



Lastly, for future alterations to BRZ3N I have picked up some blacked housing OEM tail lights that I plan on throwing on once I get new gaskets and the Tail As Turn Module from Diode Dynamics. I also picked up some STI fender blades that I need to play around with to see how I can get them to work on my HyperBlue colorway. I will probably need to paint them black and get a pinstripe professional to retain the red STI accent in each fender blade. Anyway, time will tell all. As always, thank you for taking the time to stop by and catch up on the BRZ3N build journey! I hope you enjoi following it as much as I have been leading it. Stick around as there’s always more to come. As I've discovered one too many times throughout my automotive building endeavors. Bless'm!