mothespaceman: 14' Satin White BRZ Build! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

mothespaceman · 05-22-2014, 11:36 PM

As most other build threads, my intention with this is to follow the build progress of my 14' SWP BRZ! Forgive me if it seems like it's back dated a bit, because it is. No SUPER MAWDZ done just yet! But after all, it's only been two months!

- Disclaimer: Many of the photos in here are in EXACTLY the same place due to it being my 'go to' spot across the street to take quick progress pictures.

Here we go!

The day that I picked her up from Subaru of Kennesaw, these guys were a pleasure to deal with, gave me a pretty fair price and took 10 extra steps to ensure I was happy.

Here is what I traded in, a lightly modded 2012 WRX. As we don't get much snow here in Atlanta (obviously) I HAD to try to get the most out of the AWD and snap some cool pictures.

A few other quick pics of the WRX:

And my other ride...

Back to the BRZ! After four long, long weeks... my coilovers finally came in!:

These were extremely well packaged and protected, as you can see here:

Build quality on these feels second to none, for a fairly budget oriented coilover system, I was extremely pleased with the finish and feel of these:

MUCH needed roller bearings to prevent that nasty spring pop:

A few quick install pictures, not as many as I intended... but I was just too stoked to have them on!

I had to all but max out the camber for wheel fitment:

Fast forward, in addition to the coilovers and familiar looking wheels, she also has 20% tint all around w/ 50% full windshield coverage.

UPDATE (so that as I continue, you don't have to cruise the whole thread)

Added some super sweet Cusco lower control arms for maximum alignment.

Also, fresh Michelin Pilot Super Sports! I now know why people rant and rave about these tires, they are beyond awesome!

After installing the LCA's, MPSS and a performance alignment from Gran Turismo East. The ride height had to go up a few millimeters to get everything
within a 50% street 50% track alignment spec, but it drives and handles so much quicker, sharper and confidently than it ever has! Once all the parts
were installed, the tires and set up REALLY brought it all together.

N_A · 05-22-2014, 11:57 PM

Man I LOVE the CB1000R. If I ever get back to riding, that's one of my top choices. How do you like it compare to the 1000RR?

Maowc · 05-23-2014, 12:00 AM

Sweet. Keep it up. How does the coilovers feel? Soft on the bumps? Never had any fortune parts before.

mothespaceman · 05-23-2014, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N_A

Man I LOVE the CB1000R. If I ever get back to riding, that's one of my top choices. How do you like it compare to the 1000RR?

Thanks dude! I absolutely love this bike. I've never personally owned a 1000RR, but I imagine that its just a bit more... cramped. I've had a few cruisers as well as supersport bikes (600RR) and this thing is a great balance of both! Perfect in the mountains, and doesn't make you suicidal on long rides.

mothespaceman · 05-23-2014, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maowc

Sweet. Keep it up. How does the coilovers feel? Soft on the bumps? Never had any fortune parts before.

I took them on a pretty lengthy cruise around town on the factory setting (full soft) and they are very very tame over the bumps. So far, I'm very impressed.

Turbo95eg6 · 05-23-2014, 12:09 AM

Nice rides, lookin' good

mothespaceman · 05-23-2014, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo95eg6

Nice rides, lookin' good

Thanks dude!

Lonewolf · 05-23-2014, 01:42 AM

I love what you've done to the car...the winter pics of the Rex are also quite nice!

Slipstream · 05-23-2014, 02:18 PM

Looks fantastic! What are the wheel/tire specs?

mothespaceman · 05-23-2014, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slipstream

Looks fantastic! What are the wheel/tire specs?

Thanks dude! These are 18x9.5 +38 w/ 245-40-18 tires.

Roxy86 · 05-23-2014, 07:35 PM

white / gold combo. looks great!

superleggera · 05-24-2014, 12:32 AM

sharp looking car. the rpf1's look perfect on there

mothespaceman · 05-25-2014, 02:24 PM

Thanks guys! Now, if only I can find and stop this suspension creak in the rear...

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alpine · 05-25-2014, 04:47 PM

nice set up! great coils and pictures

05-22-2014, 11:36 PM	#1
mothespaceman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP Location: Woodstock / Alpharetta GA Posts: 144 Thanks: 80 Thanked 117 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	mothespaceman: 14' Satin White BRZ Build! As most other build threads, my intention with this is to follow the build progress of my 14' SWP BRZ! Forgive me if it seems like it's back dated a bit, because it is. No SUPER MAWDZ done just yet! But after all, it's only been two months! - Disclaimer: Many of the photos in here are in EXACTLY the same place due to it being my 'go to' spot across the street to take quick progress pictures. Here we go! The day that I picked her up from Subaru of Kennesaw, these guys were a pleasure to deal with, gave me a pretty fair price and took 10 extra steps to ensure I was happy. Here is what I traded in, a lightly modded 2012 WRX. As we don't get much snow here in Atlanta (obviously) I HAD to try to get the most out of the AWD and snap some cool pictures. A few other quick pics of the WRX: And my other ride... Back to the BRZ! After four long, long weeks... my coilovers finally came in!: These were extremely well packaged and protected, as you can see here: Build quality on these feels second to none, for a fairly budget oriented coilover system, I was extremely pleased with the finish and feel of these: MUCH needed roller bearings to prevent that nasty spring pop: A few quick install pictures, not as many as I intended... but I was just too stoked to have them on! I had to all but max out the camber for wheel fitment: Fast forward, in addition to the coilovers and familiar looking wheels, she also has 20% tint all around w/ 50% full windshield coverage. UPDATE (so that as I continue, you don't have to cruise the whole thread) Added some super sweet Cusco lower control arms for maximum alignment. Also, fresh Michelin Pilot Super Sports! I now know why people rant and rave about these tires, they are beyond awesome! After installing the LCA's, MPSS and a performance alignment from Gran Turismo East. The ride height had to go up a few millimeters to get everything within a 50% street 50% track alignment spec, but it drives and handles so much quicker, sharper and confidently than it ever has! Once all the parts were installed, the tires and set up REALLY brought it all together. Last edited by mothespaceman; 07-07-2014 at 11:27 PM. Reason: Updates!

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N_A Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Raven Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 394 Thanks: 115 Thanked 181 Times in 121 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Man I LOVE the CB1000R. If I ever get back to riding, that's one of my top choices. How do you like it compare to the 1000RR?

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Roxy86 Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: Diesel daily / FR-S Location: United States Posts: 81 Thanks: 5 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	white / gold combo. looks great!

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superleggera Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: BRZ / MX5 / S4 Location: MA Posts: 232 Thanks: 31 Thanked 64 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	sharp looking car. the rpf1's look perfect on there

05-25-2014, 02:24 PM	#13
mothespaceman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP Location: Woodstock / Alpharetta GA Posts: 144 Thanks: 80 Thanked 117 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks guys! Now, if only I can find and stop this suspension creak in the rear... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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alpine Not what you think Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 718 GTS 4.0 Location: San Diego Posts: 454 Thanks: 182 Thanked 289 Times in 182 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	nice set up! great coils and pictures

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