Ouhei's SWP BRZ

[Ouhei]

Hello there! I'm coming from the world of Honda's (I've owned 7) and just sold my 2006 s2000 and picked up a 2014 Satin White Pearl BRZ Limited. It's my first non Honda and even though it's only been a few days, I'm in love with the car.

Here's my old s2000:


Wrapped Up 05 by PictoriousPhoto, on Flickr

I chose the BRZ because I wanted something with more room, quieter on the road, newer and still a purpose built sports car. I shopped around and considered used M3s, Caymans, new Zs, and new Gen Coupes. Ultimately the BRZ felt like the best mix of driving feel, performance, reliability and affordability.

I picked up the car on Saturday and it came with a few dealer installed options:

- Chrome Fender Trim (I'll be removing these)
- Rear Bumper Applique (Keeping it on so long as it doesn't discolor)
- Wheel locks
- Trunk Mat
- Homelink Mirror

Here she is parked at home:


BRZ Nose by PictoriousPhoto, on Flickr


BRZ Front View by PictoriousPhoto, on Flickr


BRZ Rear View by PictoriousPhoto, on Flickr

Parts have been ordered! On their way so far:

- TOM's DOT LED Red Tails
- JDM OEM Clear Side Markers
- Yellow Lamin-X Fog Light Covers
- Perrin 4" Antenna
- MTEC Shift Springs
- ST Coilovers
- Gram Lights 57DR 18x9.5 +38 in Mag Blue
- Red/Black Rays Center Caps
- Project Kics Leggdura Lugs in Black
- Bridgestone RE-11 265/35/18

I still need to order a few parts, mainly the STI Front Lip. I'll post pictures as things start showing up!

[Drobinson1692]

ha i was gonna ask if you wanted to trade for my 2007 laguna blue s2k :P

[Ouhei]

Originally Posted by Drobinson1692

ha i was gonna ask if you wanted to trade for my 2007 laguna blue s2k :P

Haha, sorry I'm good

Parts have been ordered! On their way so far:

- TOM's DOT LED Red Tails
- JDM OEM Clear Side Markers
- Yellow Lamin-X Fog Light Covers
- Perrin 4" Antenna
- MTEC Shift Springs
- ST Coilovers
- Gram Lights 57DR 18x9.5 +38 in Mag Blue
- Red/Black Rays Center Caps
- Project Kics Leggdura Lugs in Black
- Bridgestone RE-11 265/35/18

I still need to order a few parts, mainly the STI Front Lip. I'll post pictures as things start showing up!

[Ouhei]

Parts started coming in! Huge thanks goes out to @GT Motoring for sourcing a lot of these parts at crazy prices for me.

RE-11's

DSCF0565.jpg by PictoriousPhoto, on Flickr

Slew of parts from @FT-86 SpeedFactory. Thanks for the candy!

DSCF0566.jpg by PictoriousPhoto, on Flickr

Took one of the TOM's out of the box:

DSCF0567.jpg by PictoriousPhoto, on Flickr

ST Coilovers:

DSCF0568.jpg by PictoriousPhoto, on Flickr

Installed the Perrin Antenna last night, aiming to install the TOM's and JDM SideMarkers this weekend!

[mfbmike]

Welcome to the 265/35/18 crew.



I've been meaning to pick up some mtec springs. That install doesn't look fun though.

[akahenry]

Damn. Already modifying suspension and wheels? What a baller haha! I subscribed to your build. Let me know when you receive and install your ST Coilovers! I'm looking into coilovers as of right now and am definitely considering the ST's, I just want more justification from other people.

[OICU812]

Straight to the big boy parts this guys going hard off the line I admire that. your s2k looked good nice and clean look forward to how your build on the BRZ goes.

What wheels you stuffin those fatty tires on??? pretty sure seen your car on honda forums but was black and some purple bits? Maybe I'm mixing ya up ...

[Ouhei]

Originally Posted by mfbmike

Welcome to the 265/35/18 crew.



I've been meaning to pick up some mtec springs. That install doesn't look fun though.

Can't wait to get them on, I've been wanting to try some RE-11's for a while but it's hard to spend that kinda cash on tires, luckily GT Motoring had a spare set from their track car laying around they wanted to sell so I got a great deal.

The MTEC install didn't look too bad, I'll probably try to install them when I have it on a lift for the ST coilovers.

Originally Posted by akahenry

Damn. Already modifying suspension and wheels? What a baller haha! I subscribed to your build. Let me know when you receive and install your ST Coilovers! I'm looking into coilovers as of right now and am definitely considering the ST's, I just want more justification from other people.

I'm not a fan of the OEM wheels and stock wheel gap so I wanted to get rid of them asap, haha. I'll be sure to write up a review of the ST's and all the other parts once I start installing things.

Originally Posted by OICU812

Straight to the big boy parts this guys going hard off the line I admire that. your s2k looked good nice and clean look forward to how your build on the BRZ goes.

What wheels you stuffin those fatty tires on??? pretty sure seen your car on honda forums but was black and some purple bits? Maybe I'm mixing ya up ...

I have Mag Blue 57DR's on the way! That was my car, I used to have custom purple RPF1's on there.

[Ouhei]

Ordered today:

- STI Front Lip
- STI Rear Gurney Flap
- JDM Exhaust Tips
- Moddiction Ti Anvil Shift Knob

Gotta finalize all the LEDs I want to get then I'll be done ordering things for a bit!

[Dman]

Raleigh! Get into the regional forums!! I'll wave if I see ya around...

[Beyer Subaru]

Gawd! I can't wait to see the tires mounted!!

[merlin2111]

I am loving the build. I have the exact same car. Those tails are next on my todo list along with adding the cwest sides to my sti lip. I would have loved to buy all the parts at once but slow and steady when you are saving for a house and paying for a wedding!

[Ouhei]

Originally Posted by Dman

Raleigh! Get into the regional forums!! I'll wave if I see ya around...

I've made 1 post there, haha. I'll be sure to check back often though. I usually go to Cars and Coffee meets when those get going.

Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru

Gawd! I can't wait to see the tires mounted!!

You and me both!

Originally Posted by merlin2111

I am loving the build. I have the exact same car. Those tails are next on my todo list along with adding the cwest sides to my sti lip. I would have loved to buy all the parts at once but slow and steady when you are saving for a house and paying for a wedding!

I bought my house last year and I don't have a wedding to save for (only been with my gf for 3 months, lol). All of this was paid for with a portion of the proceeds from selling the s2000, put 10k down on the BRZ, kept a good bit in the bank, and spent the rest on parts!

After this initial round of mods, things will be a bit more normally paced. I have a lot of house plans as well and that's often times more expensive than the car!

Congrats on getting married though!

[Proof]

That S2000 is clean good sir! Looking forward to see what comes this way