WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

[Wally86]

Originally Posted by norcalpb

Made an oil cooler block off plate for the Cali "winter". .025" thick aluminum cut to size, wrapped in duct tape so it's black, and held on to the cooler by velcro tape. Temps are at least 20 degrees warmer on the freeway just cruising.

Shouldn't the sandwich adapter be doing this automatically?

[norcalpb]

Originally Posted by Wally86

Shouldn't the sandwich adapter be doing this automatically?

IIRC while the sandwich plate doesn’t fully open until 185, it is still opening the entire time it reaches that temperature and dripping oil into the cooler, so in my experience if it’s cold the temperature doesn’t even make it to 185.

[Wally86]

Originally Posted by norcalpb

IIRC while the sandwich plate doesn’t fully open until 185, it is still opening the entire time it reaches that temperature and dripping oil into the cooler, so in my experience if it’s cold the temperature doesn’t even make it to 185.

It only opens when it reaches the designated temp of the thermostat inside of it. Until then, it bypasses the cooler.

[norcalpb]

Originally Posted by Wally86

It only opens when it reaches the designated temp of the thermostat inside of it. Until then, it bypasses the cooler.

There’s always at least a bit of oil in the cooler even when the engine is cold, it is never fully bypassed.

[HaXx]

Hows your wheel bearings? Haha, winter wheel setup, u ever seen a widebody on 205's? 17x7+45. Raised the ride height last week on the coils too, took off the threaded bodies and lined it with permatex antisieze. You dont have to take the coils out to adjust ride height, but I wanted to give them a thorough cleaning, wire brushed the ride height threads etc

[Will BRZ]

Originally Posted by HaXx

Hows your wheel bearings? Haha, winter wheel setup, u ever seen a widebody on 205's? 17x7+45. Raised the ride height last week on the coils too, took off the threaded bodies and lined it with permatex antisieze. You dont have to take the coils out to adjust ride height, but I wanted to give them a thorough cleaning, wire brushed the ride height threads etc

Nice lol Doesn’t look too bad for winters. Smart taking the opportunity to remove the coils to clean and put antisieze on them before winter time.

[dpfarr]

Finished putting all the STI kit on today.

[Willpower]

Originally Posted by dpfarr

Finished putting all the STI kit on today.

So how do you feel about it after you got it on, and if you don’t mind me asking, what was the total cost?
I’ve been on the fence about this fir a long time. I love the front lip, and the rear spats, but the side pieces have always seemed a bit too much for me. I’d prefer a more understated look. I’ve wondered if painting the upper portion of them body color would help.
Anyway, would love to know your thoughts how they look in person on your car. Beautiful example by the way!

[Willpower]

I think it’s that rear kick up of the side pieces I’m not crazy about. Like maybe instead of being squared off it should have continued on the angle to follow the body line out?

[lvwds.tm]

Leveled up.



Placing an order for tires, LCAs, and toe arms tomorrow.

[dpfarr]

Originally Posted by Willpower

So how do you feel about it after you got it on, and if you don’t mind me asking, what was the total cost?
I’ve been on the fence about this fir a long time. I love the front lip, and the rear spats, but the side pieces have always seemed a bit too much for me. I’d prefer a more understated look. I’ve wondered if painting the upper portion of them body color would help.
Anyway, would love to know your thoughts how they look in person on your car. Beautiful example by the way!

Probably $850. I initially wanted the side skirts because I thought the car looked cheap with the orange peel texture below the door jam. I then though they would look funny without accompanying pieces and reasoned that the combination of each is how they actually work so I was able to excuse the price.

I like it, wish there 20 ts came with this shit like the 18 did.

[Willpower]

Originally Posted by dpfarr

Probably $850. I initially wanted the side skirts because I thought the car looked cheap with the orange peel texture below the door jam. I then though they would look funny without accompanying pieces and reasoned that the combination of each is how they actually work so I was able to excuse the price.

I like it, wish there 20 ts came with this shit like the 18 did.

Thanks for your perspective. Gorgeous car! Hope you have a healthy, safe and great holiday season!

[gen3v8]

Drove to GFB and bought parts for my 18 WRX STI

[Stephen W.]

Originally Posted by dpfarr

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I like it, wish there 20 ts came with this shit like the 18 did.

I loved it in the showroom, it looked so black. But now, two years later it's more of a charcoal grey. It doesn't even match the colour of the rear lower filler/exhaust surround. Even more maddening is that my car lives in the garage, (only 14,000 kilometers) so I can't blame it on the sun fading it.