@jedi_shifu / muchikori’s 2018 BRZ

[Muchikori]

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for viewing my Build Thread.

On April 7th, 2018, I bought my 2018 Subaru BRZ Sport Tech RS.

The reason I bought this car was because I've always admired it's looks and how it's always been an eye catcher whenever I see one on the streets. The more I get into the car scene, the more I realize the BRZ is the best Starting Car for a beginner modder.

I started this thread so that I can track and see the progress I've done to the car. Plan is to stay NA and probably track it a few times.

Current Mods:
Installed

Cosmetic

• WeatherTech Floor Liners
• Upgraded LED lights (Interior)
• Tint
• Seat Warmer Switch Cover
• Smoked LED Side Markers
• Debadge
• Ceramic Coat
• Hella Horns
• Interior Wrap / Paint
• Blitz Oil Cap
• Blitz Radiator Cap
• Vland Dragon Scale Taillights
• Vland 4th Brake Light
• Vertex Steering Wheel JDM
• JDM Black Traction Control Switch

Performance

• ShiftSolutionsCo CS ShiftKnob
• OpenFlash Tablet
• Perrin Intake Inlet Hose
• K&N Drop In Filter
• A Car Guy's Garage Drift Button [Link To Shop]
• Enkei TM7 Wheels
• ADD W1 Oil Catch Can
• PLM UEL Header
• MXP Comp RS Catback Exhaust
• Perrin Rear Shifter Bushing
• Billetworkz Short Throw Shifter
• JDM Exhaust Hangers (Part) (Review 1 Review 2)
• Cusco Pedal Extender
• Tein Flex Z Coilovers
• Verus Bellhousing Cover
• Radium Master Cylinder Brace

Upcoming Mods:
Purchased. Waiting to Arrive / Install

• Emblem
• SuperPro Adjustable Endlinks

Future Mods:
Hoping to get these in the future

• MTEC Shifter Springs
• True Focus Fabrication "Shark" Bash Bar
• ...

Removed Mods:
Not Needed / Doesn't Work with Current Setup

• License Plate Relocate
• ShiftSolutionsCo Reverse Lockout
  

[Muchikori]

Here she is. Took these the moment I got home.

[Muchikori]

Update:

So i got my tints done last week April 25th but i still haven't taken a picture of it yet. My car's been dirty since the last "Spring Snow" here in Toronto. I'm also waiting to have a full week of sun then Will wash and take better pictures.

Also, I've been getting updates that my ShiftSolutions Co. shift knob is now in a facility somewhere here in Canada!!! Cant wait for it to arrive.

[Muchikori]

Update:

I reached 1000km Yesterday!

Also, I hate the roads right now.. so much potholes you can't even avoid it. feels like I'm being gutted every time i hit one

[Muchikori]

Update:

Drove to Blue Mountain, ON and finally got some decent pics of the Tint.

Windows: 23%
Quarter Panel: 7%
Rear: 17%

[Muchikori]

Update:

Finally got to install my ShiftSolutions Co. Shift knob!!! Drove around a bit last night and this morning and here's my initial reaction to it:

• Total Shift knob height was a bit shorter compared to when the stock shift knob was installed
• Since it's all metal, the shift knob is on the cold side this morning. (At least i wont be resting my hands there unconsciously anymore)
• It might just be placebo but i notice my shifts were smoother.
• Overall really satisfied with this.

Here it is installed:



Weight: Stock vs SSC




Before and after:




I also got the Candy Apple Reverse Lockout but didn’t get to install it yet because its just a PITA to remove since i don’t have the hammering pin. Broke a few of my allen keys.




We’ll see if i can install it tomorrow

[Muchikori]

Update:

Woooohooooo finally. After getting some blisters, i finally got this bad boy in!.

EDIT (2019/03/25): I notice that at 5000 - 7000 RPMs, this thing shakes like crazy and has this annoying clicking sound. Probably some rubberized tape would do the trick




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[Muchikori]

Update:

Bit the bullet and bought me an OFT! Gonna pick it up in store on Saturday (so excited)


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[Muchikori]

Update:

I got the thing!!!!!!!!

Gahhhh



Took me a while to get the proper OTS for a stock BRZ but here’s a quick vid that it was successful

[Muchikori]

Update:

Guys... I got the most awesome girlfriend... she got me the Perrin Inlet Tube + K&N Drop In filter as a gift for my birthday!!!

Still waiting for it to arrive tho...

In the mean time... here's an awesome photo of my car.

[Muchikori]

Originally Posted by ERA

happy birthday!

Thank you!!!


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[Muchikori]

Update:

The parts are hereeee!!!! The only sad part is that it’s raining right now and won’t be able to work on it today .

Will do it sometime this weekend when the weather is a bit cooperative

[sfdai0]

So how was the OFT? Worth it on a stock setup?

[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by sfdai0

So how was the OFT? Worth it on a stock setup?

It's worth it for the better throttle response alone!