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Old 03-24-2015, 02:12 PM   #11061
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STi BRZ tS rack bolts

Finally arrived from Japan! Got a chance to install them over the weekend with my suspension overhaul.

They're paired up with TIC aluminum steering rack bushings. No issues using these in conjunction just in case you were wondering. I'd image the effectiveness of the bolts would be comparative to a front lower member brace, though I've never been in a car with one. Only speculating.

There is some bolt length left if you did want to add a front lower member brace in addition to the tS rack bolts & bushings -- could be a little overkill at this point.

A bit tough to gauge how much handling has improved, if any. Either way, +++ HELLA Jay-Dee-EM OFFICIAL AuThEnTiC JAPAN POINTS.

In all seriousness, cool upgrade. Parts should be available in U.S. And you can probably find similar hardware online or in store, sans "STi ts" title.

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Old 03-24-2015, 03:05 PM   #11062
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That makes me think, that thing is really big and takes up valuable real estate in the back glass. I might have to try that myself.
True. Except that it's illegal to not have a third brake light. I mean, I'm all for BRAKING the law (teehee), but not having a third brake light would be seen as fairly blatant around these parts.

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Swapped mine for one of these http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75887

Has been the first thing anyone driving my car (who has driven a twin before) has noticed, or not noticed, immediately after sitting in the car.
Nice! I've been wanting the Password:JDM vII lower-profile one for a long while, but this raised one seems like a decent alternative as well. Thanks!
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Old 03-24-2015, 05:08 PM   #11063
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Swapped the winters for some Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3.
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Old 03-24-2015, 06:03 PM   #11064
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Stoptech slotted rotors, pads and SS brake lines front and rear! Also Muteki SR48 lugs





Feels good man

Still need to do fluid though, have some higher temp stuff just lazy about flushing the system :/
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Old 03-24-2015, 06:53 PM   #11066
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FIN-A-FUCKIN-LY figured out where a rattle was coming from based off a super old thread that I somehow missed. That shit was driving me crazy, and now I'm all smiles again.
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FIN-A-FUCKIN-LY figured out where a rattle was coming from based off a super old thread that I somehow missed. That shit was driving me crazy, and now I'm all smiles again.
What was rattling?
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Installed speedcam database to head unit thanks to @DoomsdayJesus.
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Old 03-24-2015, 07:22 PM   #11069
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Polished my cusco oil catch can.

Gonna order new hose.










Looks good! Let me know where you picked up the replacement hose
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What was rattling?
The key fob receiver in the rear deck... It started out with just a slight buzz and had been getting progressively worse. I thought it was the spot welds so I opened up the deck, cracked the welds, lubed everything and put some packing in the holes... Didn't fix the problem, turns out all I had to do was bend a little metal tab that's exposed under the deck and VIOLA no sound!
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Little teaser

This Saturday marks 1 year of ownership on the BRZ, so I decided to pick up a couple things for the car. Picked up some JDM Spec Buddy Club tail lights from fteightysix, and a Motiv Overpipe and Tomei 60S from FT86SpeedFactory. I'll post up some pics of the Tomei installed this weekend after the overpipe gets delivered on Friday. Can't wait

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Little teaser

This Saturday marks 1 year of ownership on the BRZ, so I decided to pick up a couple things for the car. Picked up some JDM Spec Buddy Club tail lights from fteightysix, and a Motiv Overpipe and Tomei 60S from FT86SpeedFactory. I'll post up some pics of the Tomei installed this weekend after the overpipe gets delivered on Friday. Can't wait
Do you have the pics of the JDM BC tail lights installed on your car? If you do, please post! If not, i'll wait!
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Looks good! Let me know where you picked up the replacement hose
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You can email them.
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This is a future DIY question: does anyone know how to blackout the inside of the stock tail lights so that it'll have a blackout housing?

I think that would look pretty nice.
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