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Thorpedo · 03-02-2015, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by P3tras

P.S. I did start engine and driven ~3 meters forward/back. It started right away, just I did not run it for too long. I hear rumours that running engine without radiator and intake system is not very good

Uhhh... You ran it without any intake on it whatsoever, no rad, and empty of coolant.....?

P3tras · 03-03-2015, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Thorpedo

Uhhh... You ran it without any intake on it whatsoever, no rad, and empty of coolant.....?

Sure, also drifted around the street (if I crash, all could be repaired in one take). Any problems?

BlueSky · 03-03-2015, 10:16 AM

Nice, cant wait to see updates

oaroyale · 03-03-2015, 11:51 AM

I found "a part” for you on eBay. Direct bolt on!

Item: Subaru BRZ STI JDM ZC6 2012+ Front End Hood Bumper Fenders GT86 FR-S Headlights

URL: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...092946&alt=web

P3tras · 03-03-2015, 12:13 PM

LOL, too late and way too expensive

Thorpedo · 03-03-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by P3tras

Sure, also drifted around the street (if I crash, all could be repaired in one take). Any problems?

Nooo, no problems. It's your car! Why don't you take it for a good long drive to make sure everything is OK? Make sure there is lots of debris in front of the intake to keep things from getting sucked in. Rev it really high the entire time. The higher you rev it, the more air goes through the engine, and the air will keep the engine cool!!!

P3tras · 03-03-2015, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorpedo

Nooo, no problems. It's your car! Why don't you take it for a good long drive to make sure everything is OK? Make sure there is lots of debris in front of the intake to keep things from getting sucked in. Rev it really high the entire time. The higher you rev it, the more air goes through the engine, and the air will keep the engine cool!!!

Good idea, will do. Thanks!

P3tras · 03-15-2015, 06:23 PM

Had couple free days last week, thus decided to fix fuse box. Used fiberglass to cover damaged area:

Then I got it primed:

And lastly black paint. Spray can nozzle got clogged up after first layer (maybe 10 minutes between first and second layer was enough for paint to dry up in nozzle), thus spraying second, third layer was PITA. At the end it clogged up completely, but thankfully already had almost everything painted. You can only see some primer on left side. Anyhow, it is not part that you will look at often, so such DIY repair will work fine

Until the next time. Hopefully car will go to paint shop in couple weeks.

Ultramaroon · 03-15-2015, 07:07 PM

Super excited for you. Excellent work! I and my Hungarian heritage strongly approve of your resourcefulness.

n8dog11914 · 03-15-2015, 07:36 PM

It's great that you are saving the BRZ from a near certain future at the junk yard or scrap pile. Great job OP! I've always wanted to do a project like this one.

LucidMomentum · 03-15-2015, 09:19 PM

Are you planning to return it to stock? Or are you going to kick it up a notch or two?

Awesome project

P3tras · 03-16-2015, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by LucidMomentum

Are you planning to return it to stock? Or are you going to kick it up a notch or two?

Awesome project

Couple notches, but all small upgrades. In first place will change all fluids (engine, transmission, differential) to Motul. Will install LED side markers/turn signals (need to have functional side turn signals here). Will also install rear fog light, as it required here as well. Also got LED lights for number plate and interior. Installing aftermarket android based head-unit and rear view camera (already have camera and headunit is on its way). And lastly K&N panel air filter is on its way.

Got in contact with previous car owner. It turned out that this car was beloved and taken care of, just drunk driver ran through red light (and you know how it ended)

LucidMomentum · 03-16-2015, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by P3tras

Couple notches, but all small upgrades. In first place will change all fluids (engine, transmission, differential) to Motul. Will install LED side markers/turn signals (need to have functional side turn signals here). Will also install rear fog light, as it required here as well. Also got LED lights for number plate and interior. Installing aftermarket android based head-unit and rear view camera (already have camera and headunit is on its way). And lastly K&N panel air filter is on its way.

Got in contact with previous car owner. It turned out that this car was beloved and taken care of, just drunk driver ran through red light (and you know how it ended)

All sound like good plans. At least it's getting a new life in your hands!

P3tras · 03-18-2015, 06:45 AM

Lubes are in

I also forgot to mention, that I am also going to install under body panels

03-15-2015, 07:07 PM	#23
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P3tras Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: Subaru BRZ '13 WRB Location: Lithuania Posts: 202 Thanks: 33 Thanked 92 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	LOL, too late and way too expensive

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P3tras Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: Subaru BRZ '13 WRB Location: Lithuania Posts: 202 Thanks: 33 Thanked 92 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Had couple free days last week, thus decided to fix fuse box. Used fiberglass to cover damaged area: Then I got it primed: And lastly black paint. Spray can nozzle got clogged up after first layer (maybe 10 minutes between first and second layer was enough for paint to dry up in nozzle), thus spraying second, third layer was PITA. At the end it clogged up completely, but thankfully already had almost everything painted. You can only see some primer on left side. Anyhow, it is not part that you will look at often, so such DIY repair will work fine Until the next time. Hopefully car will go to paint shop in couple weeks.

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