What did you do to your 2nd gen BRZ today?

[Cloven]

Looking to get my alignment dialed in and plan to retain stock suspension for the foreseeable future. Does anyone have a link/part number for the OE crash bolts mentioned repeatedly in this thread? Seems that is the best route for making minor improvements to the stock setup.

Secondly, can anyone recommend a trunk handle that doesn't require drilling? I'm not overly interested in a hack job retrofit of the first gen Perrin handle. At the same time grabbing the trunk lid drives me crazy.

[soundman98]

they've also got a full installation video as well.

the newest gen is going to have some minor differences in the dash trim fastening methods, but the rest of the speakers and wiring method should apply to the 2nd gen

[AK2112]

Originally Posted by Cloven

Looking to get my alignment dialed in and plan to retain stock suspension for the foreseeable future. Does anyone have a link/part number for the OE crash bolts mentioned repeatedly in this thread? Seems that is the best route for making minor improvements to the stock setup.

Secondly, can anyone recommend a trunk handle that doesn't require drilling? I'm not overly interested in a hack job retrofit of the first gen Perrin handle. At the same time grabbing the trunk lid drives me crazy.

Close the trunk by putting your fingers on the Subaru badge.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by Cloven

Looking to get my alignment dialed in and plan to retain stock suspension for the foreseeable future. Does anyone have a link/part number for the OE crash bolts mentioned repeatedly in this thread? Seems that is the best route for making minor improvements to the stock setup.

Secondly, can anyone recommend a trunk handle that doesn't require drilling? I'm not overly interested in a hack job retrofit of the first gen Perrin handle. At the same time grabbing the trunk lid drives me crazy.

i put a license plate frame on that gives a really nice lip to easily grab to close the trunk lid. too bad your bought the wrong gen for that feature!

[mycrors7]

Originally Posted by Cloven

Looking to get my alignment dialed in and plan to retain stock suspension for the foreseeable future. Does anyone have a link/part number for the OE crash bolts mentioned repeatedly in this thread? Seems that is the best route for making minor improvements to the stock setup.

Secondly, can anyone recommend a trunk handle that doesn't require drilling? I'm not overly interested in a hack job retrofit of the first gen Perrin handle. At the same time grabbing the trunk lid drives me crazy.

to answer part 2.. i grab the trunk rubber stop and yank it down from there. it's worked so far.....

[DocWalt]

Originally Posted by Cloven

Looking to get my alignment dialed in and plan to retain stock suspension for the foreseeable future. Does anyone have a link/part number for the OE crash bolts mentioned repeatedly in this thread? Seems that is the best route for making minor improvements to the stock setup.

Secondly, can anyone recommend a trunk handle that doesn't require drilling? I'm not overly interested in a hack job retrofit of the first gen Perrin handle. At the same time grabbing the trunk lid drives me crazy.

Crash bolts: 901000394 from Subaru | SU003-02818 from Toyota

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by mycrors7

Install oem audio plus speakers today
Man what a difference…. Genuinely night n day

Also took the Liberty to install a long strip of sound deadening across the door. I doubt It will help much as I didnt get full coverage, but it’s probably better than nothing!

Nice! I'm just waiting for them to release the Sub/Amp setup and then just do it all at once.

[Cloven]

Originally Posted by mycrors7

to answer part 2.. i grab the trunk rubber stop and yank it down from there. it's worked so far.....

I have mixed in this approach as well, waiting for the day that I yank it clean off...

[Rcode]

Originally Posted by mycrors7

Install oem audio plus speakers today
Man what a difference…. Genuinely night n day

Also took the Liberty to install a long strip of sound deadening across the door. I doubt It will help much as I didnt get full coverage, but it’s probably better than nothing!

When you say night and day, is there anything in particular that stands out over the OEM system? I'm really tempted to get this, but I'm a little hesitant because I feel it might not be enough for me. I'd prefer to just get a good subwoofer, but I don't want run any wiring to the battery this time around, so replacing the speakers is my only option.

My Fiesta has the stock audio but with a 300w rms sub out back that sounds really good, leaving me a bit spoiled. I'm gonna have to find someone who has this installed already.

[mycrors7]

Originally Posted by Cloven

I have mixed in this approach as well, waiting for the day that I yank it clean off...

yea i dont expect it to last long, but until i get my wing and get it mounted, itll survive lol

Originally Posted by Rcode

When you say night and day, is there anything in particular that stands out over the OEM system? I'm really tempted to get this, but I'm a little hesitant because I feel it might not be enough for me. I'd prefer to just get a good subwoofer, but I don't want run any wiring to the battery this time around, so replacing the speakers is my only option.

My Fiesta has the stock audio but with a 300w rms sub out back that sounds really good, leaving me a bit spoiled. I'm gonna have to find someone who has this installed already.

much crisper and clearer overall. louder volumes dont distort as easily.

[Liquidsnake]

Does anyone know a good audio installation place in Los Angeles mainly on the west side? I don’t trust anybody out here.

[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by mycrors7

to answer part 2.. i grab the trunk rubber stop and yank it down from there. it's worked so far.....

I just push the logo down, no need to touch paint.

[Jianlun]

Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

I just push the logo down, no need to touch paint.

I recently started pushing down by holding/pressing on the horizontal surface of the tail light enclosure (either side). Try it. Leverage is ok and fairly intuitive.

[mycrors7]

installed RSR sports-i coilovers today!