2017 BRZ owners birthday gift advice needed - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JacobFT · 10-23-2017, 06:27 AM

Hello FT86 club thanks for the add.

About 3 weeks ago my father went out and treated himself to an early birthday present, a 2017 Subaru BRZ 2.0i 6-speed-manual and he is loving to say the least. So now his birthday is coming up in a month and I was wanting to get him something that is related to his new Subaru BRZ but I have no idea where to start. I was thinking maybe some cleaning products for his BRZ but the top of the range or something like that? What would you guys like as a gift on your birthdays? I have around £600 to get him a really nice gift and hoping you guys can point me in the right direction.

Cheers

StraightOuttaCanadaEh · 10-23-2017, 09:58 AM

That's a lot of money. You don't need anywhere near that. However, go to www.ft86speedfactory.com. If your dad has back problems, you can get him some STI neck and back cushions

Spuds · 10-23-2017, 10:40 AM

Does he do his own maintenance or detailing, or has he given any indication of wanting to start? Also, a drop-in air filter is always a good choice IMO. I'd recommend a dry-type over an oil type unless he's done modding before. Easier maintenance.

Edit: 2017s have some differences from earlier models, so if you get something car-specific make sure it fits a 2017.

PandaSPUR · 10-23-2017, 10:54 AM

Some good options:
- AlwaysOn module from DiodeDynamics
- Tap turn module from DiodeDynamics
- JDM arm rest
- Custom shift knob

DaBoBo21 · 10-23-2017, 10:59 AM

I would look into a detailing kit. Best gift I received for my wife and I's cars. We got a JaxWax kit for Christmas last year, awesome stuff. It's lasted all year for both of our 86s.

krayzie · 10-23-2017, 11:01 AM

Browse here:

https://www.sti.jp/sticollection/

https://www.sti.jp/parts/subarubrz_zc/

Get them here:

https://www.japanparts.com/

Here is the top of the range wheel cleaning kit:

https://www.subaruonline.jp/sti/accessory/STSG16101200/

Jordanwolf · 10-23-2017, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacobFT

Hello FT86 club thanks for the add.

About 3 weeks ago my father went out and treated himself to an early birthday present, a 2017 Subaru BRZ 2.0i 6-speed-manual and he is loving to say the least. So now his birthday is coming up in a month and I was wanting to get him something that is related to his new Subaru BRZ but I have no idea where to start. I was thinking maybe some cleaning products for his BRZ but the top of the range or something like that? What would you guys like as a gift on your birthdays? I have around £600 to get him a really nice gift and hoping you guys can point me in the right direction.

Cheers

Imo get a custom or exterior matching shift knob, stock one feels kind of cheap

paiceyfan · 10-23-2017, 04:56 PM

I would stay with some very basic stuff that doesn't take much work. I have some very classy plaques for the center console, the licence plate holder and the sills with BRZ written on them. Upgrading the rear lights is a good option, which is easy to do, but he may like what he has.

Alternatively...upgrade the sound system, as the 86 sound systems suck.

Good luck!

carsebuco · 10-23-2017, 06:24 PM

Imo don't try to force him into any upgrades, be it cosmetic or power related. Everyone has different tastes. As suggested, cleaning kits are very valuable gifts, especially since he seems to enjoy his new toy. If you're willing to spend that much money on him, maybe offer to have Opti Coat applied? That will surely make him smile.

Gunman · 10-23-2017, 07:36 PM

Detail kit!
http://www.zainostore.com/mm5/mercha...y_Code=prokits

TheRoops · 10-23-2017, 08:26 PM

An oil catch can might be a good practical gift.

bcj · 10-23-2017, 10:23 PM

The front window sun shades are good value to keep the interior cool.

Oh, England. Does the sun go that far around the corner? Wasn't sure.

wolffbite · 10-24-2017, 03:28 PM

Yup, I'd avoid mods unless you are getting him one that he has already expressed interest in. He might want to keep it completely stock.

Assuming he likes cleaning his own vehicle, a nice car care kit would be a good buy. You can get some decent pre-made kits, but it might be nice and mean more if you build him a kit with the products you like to use and if you have your own cleaning/care regimen maybe share that with him.

funwheeldrive · 10-24-2017, 03:34 PM

Buy him a gift certificate for a track day that he can use whenever he is ready to unleash the beast.

10-23-2017, 06:27 AM	#1
JacobFT Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Drives: BMW M3, Mazda MX5 Location: England Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	2017 BRZ owners birthday gift advice needed Hello FT86 club thanks for the add. About 3 weeks ago my father went out and treated himself to an early birthday present, a 2017 Subaru BRZ 2.0i 6-speed-manual and he is loving to say the least. So now his birthday is coming up in a month and I was wanting to get him something that is related to his new Subaru BRZ but I have no idea where to start. I was thinking maybe some cleaning products for his BRZ but the top of the range or something like that? What would you guys like as a gift on your birthdays? I have around £600 to get him a really nice gift and hoping you guys can point me in the right direction. Cheers

10-23-2017, 06:24 PM	#9
carsebuco How do I shift? Join Date: Nov 2016 Drives: '13 GBS BRZ Location: AZ Posts: 376 Thanks: 399 Thanked 129 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Imo don't try to force him into any upgrades, be it cosmetic or power related. Everyone has different tastes. As suggested, cleaning kits are very valuable gifts, especially since he seems to enjoy his new toy. If you're willing to spend that much money on him, maybe offer to have Opti Coat applied? That will surely make him smile. __________________

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10-23-2017, 09:58 AM	#2
StraightOuttaCanadaEh Wes Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: Artisan Spirits '17 86 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,871 Thanks: 1,255 Thanked 1,734 Times in 1,025 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That's a lot of money. You don't need anywhere near that. However, go to www.ft86speedfactory.com. If your dad has back problems, you can get him some STI neck and back cushions

10-23-2017, 10:40 AM	#3
Spuds The Dictater Join Date: Apr 2017 Drives: '13 Red Scion FRS Location: MD, USA Posts: 9,662 Thanks: 26,713 Thanked 12,718 Times in 6,301 Posts Mentioned: 88 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Does he do his own maintenance or detailing, or has he given any indication of wanting to start? Also, a drop-in air filter is always a good choice IMO. I'd recommend a dry-type over an oil type unless he's done modding before. Easier maintenance. Edit: 2017s have some differences from earlier models, so if you get something car-specific make sure it fits a 2017.

10-23-2017, 10:54 AM	#4
PandaSPUR PandaPandaPandaPandaPanda Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ Limited CWP Location: New York City, NY Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 776 Thanked 697 Times in 438 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Some good options: - AlwaysOn module from DiodeDynamics - Tap turn module from DiodeDynamics - JDM arm rest - Custom shift knob

10-23-2017, 11:01 AM	#6
krayzie Drive From Home Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: BRZ STI Performance Location: Filth City Posts: 4,912 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 3,111 Times in 2,007 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Browse here: https://www.sti.jp/sticollection/ https://www.sti.jp/parts/subarubrz_zc/ Get them here: https://www.japanparts.com/ Here is the top of the range wheel cleaning kit: https://www.subaruonline.jp/sti/accessory/STSG16101200/

10-23-2017, 08:26 PM	#11
TheRoops Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Series.Blue Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 211 Thanks: 117 Thanked 110 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	An oil catch can might be a good practical gift.

10-24-2017, 03:28 PM	#13
wolffbite Just the tip Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: 2017 DGM BRZ Location: BC, CANADA Posts: 633 Thanks: 921 Thanked 881 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yup, I'd avoid mods unless you are getting him one that he has already expressed interest in. He might want to keep it completely stock. Assuming he likes cleaning his own vehicle, a nice car care kit would be a good buy. You can get some decent pre-made kits, but it might be nice and mean more if you build him a kit with the products you like to use and if you have your own cleaning/care regimen maybe share that with him.

10-24-2017, 03:34 PM	#14
funwheeldrive Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: BANNED FOR TELLING THE TRUTH Location: MODS ARE ON A POWER TRIP Posts: 3,447 Thanks: 7,830 Thanked 3,022 Times in 1,409 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Buy him a gift certificate for a track day that he can use whenever he is ready to unleash the beast.

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