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Dan37BRZ · 09-07-2017, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ApexEight

Never really been a fan of them. Comparing them to your pic without them I think the rear looks way better bare. Kinda looks like they're just there just so they can say they've got a full lip kit for the platform, not necessarily because they look all that good. More pics would help though.

Yeah I'm having mixed feelings about them as well. I'll give it a few days to see if it grows on me.

Dan37BRZ · 09-08-2017, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Clipdat

Yeah, keep them. Completes the look of the kit, imo.

Have you given any thought to the TRD CF fender fins?

Yeah, I'm debating on going with either the STI fender garnish or the TRD CF ones. I kinda like the 2017 OEM 86 ones as well...

Clipdat · 09-08-2017, 03:29 AM

Some people might think "Why is there TRD stuff on a Subaru", but I say do whatever you want. I have them and the quality of the CF is top notch, it would really accent the CF kit you have. Carbon overload!!!

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Originally Posted by Dan37BRZ

Yeah, I'm debating on going with either the STI fender garnish or the TRD CF ones. I kinda like the 2017 OEM 86 ones as well...

Dan37BRZ · 09-10-2017, 07:47 PM

Update 9/10/17

Overnight parts from Japan

...TRD fender extensions. I ordered them unpainted and had my trusty shop paint the pieces for me. Turned out to be a perfect paint match. In reality, it took almost 2 months since it was back-ordered.

Installation was a bit daunting since the instructions were completely in Japanese, after carefully studying the diagrams I figured it out. Turned out to be pretty easy and everything fits with OEM precision as expected.

Added the extra subtle aggressiveness I was looking for.

Clipdat · 09-11-2017, 02:24 AM

I just realized you don't have JDM clear sidemarkers?!

Dan37BRZ · 09-11-2017, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Clipdat

I just realized you don't have JDM clear sidemarkers?!

LOL, I guess I'm not the norm but I actually like the stock amber markers.

Clipdat · 09-11-2017, 02:38 AM

Ah, well, all good! We all like what we like.

I just had my attention drawn to it by the fender flares and weren't sure if you were waiting to switch them out.

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Originally Posted by Dan37BRZ

LOL, I guess I'm not the norm but I actually like the stock amber markers.

Dan37BRZ · 09-21-2017, 03:04 AM

Update 9/20/17

Something a little different... haven't seen it on many US BRZs.

JDM S-Craft BRZ dry carbon nose cover

A little test fit in the garage, it fits absolutely PERFECT. Highest quality carbon piece I've put my hands on yet.

Still undecided if I want to install it or not, I would have to come up with a new front license mounting solution instead of my magnetic mount.

jubella2 · 09-21-2017, 12:02 PM

WOW

NINE · 09-21-2017, 02:37 PM

That is a nice piece. Was thing of going for an after market bumper but that is damn nice.

asdf · 09-22-2017, 02:31 PM

Your build progressed so quickly, damn!

I love those TRD fender extensions, your car is looking awesome!

Clipdat · 09-22-2017, 03:54 PM

Carbon fiber roof is next.

JazzleSAURUS · 09-22-2017, 04:36 PM

Good job. It's really difficult to stay so tasteful when you've done so many mods, I'm really impressed.

There were multiple times as I got through the thread where I was thinking, 'oh wait before he does X I've gotta comment and be sure he knows' and you routinely had a solution.

The B14's are very nice coilovers, I've seen people convert them to a non-conical Swift spring using a top spring mount, but the ST's are SUCH good sports car coilovers, (and my personal choice as well.)

Dan37BRZ · 09-24-2017, 11:50 PM

Update 9/24/17

Had a day off so I had a chance to install the new coilovers. Went with HKS HiperMAX IV GT's. Heard good reviews and great ride quality. Heading to alignment shop right after.

So pretty!

Final re-alignment numbers after the HKS install. I think I need to dial in another degree of negative up front.

09-10-2017, 07:47 PM	#144
Dan37BRZ Senior Citizen Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2015 WRB BRZ Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 267 Thanks: 43 Thanked 184 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Update 9/10/17 Overnight parts from Japan...TRD fender extensions. I ordered them unpainted and had my trusty shop paint the pieces for me. Turned out to be a perfect paint match. In reality, it took almost 2 months since it was back-ordered. Installation was a bit daunting since the instructions were completely in Japanese, after carefully studying the diagrams I figured it out. Turned out to be pretty easy and everything fits with OEM precision as expected. Added the extra subtle aggressiveness I was looking for. Last edited by Dan37BRZ; 09-30-2017 at 12:57 AM.

09-21-2017, 03:04 AM	#148
Dan37BRZ Senior Citizen Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2015 WRB BRZ Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 267 Thanks: 43 Thanked 184 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Update 9/20/17 Something a little different... haven't seen it on many US BRZs. JDM S-Craft BRZ dry carbon nose cover A little test fit in the garage, it fits absolutely PERFECT. Highest quality carbon piece I've put my hands on yet. Still undecided if I want to install it or not, I would have to come up with a new front license mounting solution instead of my magnetic mount. Last edited by Dan37BRZ; 09-30-2017 at 12:59 AM.

09-22-2017, 02:31 PM	#151
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09-22-2017, 04:36 PM	#153
JazzleSAURUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ LTD, 05 FXT Location: Western MA Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 561 Thanked 560 Times in 353 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Good job. It's really difficult to stay so tasteful when you've done so many mods, I'm really impressed. There were multiple times as I got through the thread where I was thinking, 'oh wait before he does X I've gotta comment and be sure he knows' and you routinely had a solution. The B14's are very nice coilovers, I've seen people convert them to a non-conical Swift spring using a top spring mount, but the ST's are SUCH good sports car coilovers, (and my personal choice as well.) __________________ SOLD: 2015 WRB BRZ Limited ('02 WRX BBS, S-04's, Stoptech Sport pads, MXP SP, AVO drop in filter, Mishimoto Intake tube, decatted header, OFT 93 Stage 2 EL Tune, Kartboy rear shifter bushing, Whiteline transmission and subframe lockout bushings, ST Coilovers, SPC Camber bolts w/smaller crash bolt, SPC LCA's & SPC Toe Arm bushings, Red TOMs, TRD Wing.)

09-24-2017, 11:50 PM	#154
Dan37BRZ Senior Citizen Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2015 WRB BRZ Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 267 Thanks: 43 Thanked 184 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Update 9/24/17 Had a day off so I had a chance to install the new coilovers. Went with HKS HiperMAX IV GT's. Heard good reviews and great ride quality. Heading to alignment shop right after. So pretty! Final re-alignment numbers after the HKS install. I think I need to dial in another degree of negative up front. Last edited by Dan37BRZ; 09-30-2017 at 12:59 AM.

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