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Swift's Supercharged Black Limited BRZ
Picked it up tonight from Russel Subaru in Baltimore, MD with 7 miles on it.
![]() ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last Update : 5/2/14 List of Upgrades: Engine/Drivetrain: - Innovate Supercharger Kit (with Intercooler Upgrade) - Raceseng Pulley (72.5mm) - DeatschWerks 700cc Fuel Injectors - EcuTek License & Cable (Tune via Moto-East) - Perrin Cold-Air Intake (Black) - FA20CLUB EL Manifold/Header (Catted) - Perrin 2.5" Overpipe - FA20CLUB Front Pipe (Resonated) - Flowmaster 2.5" Cat-Back - Going back to OEM - Perrin Oil Cooler (Black) - Mishimoto Radiator and Silicon Hose Kit - Omni 3-bar MAP sensor - Perrin Rear Shifter Mount - Motul 300V Race Oil and Motul Racing 300 Gear Fluid (Transmission/Differential) Suspension: - Eibach Multi-Pro R2 Coilovers - Hotchkis Sway Bars (F&R) - Front Cusco Carbon Fiber Strut Tower w/ Brake Brace - Rear Cusco Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Brakes: - Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid Fronts: - Wilwood Brake Kit 14"/356mm x 32mm (6 pot calipers) two-piece rotors - Carbotech XP-10 Pads and SS Lines Rear: - Carbotech XP-10 Pads and Speigler SS Lines (OEM rotors) Wheels/Tires: - ESM 004s Wheels (18x8/18x9) - Dunlop Direzza Z2 (235/40/18 & 255/35/18) Aesthetics: - Bayson R Front Lip - Bayson R Side Skirts - Tom's LED Tail Lights - SunTek CXP 35% Tint - Perrin 2" Stubby Antenna - OEM JDM Clear Side Markers - Stealth Turn Signal Bulbs - DC Sports Stealth Series EX-1017B Matte Black Exhaust Tips Interior/Accessories: - Cusco Leather Steering Wheel - Sutty (Aussie) Custom Armrest - STI Shift Knob - Bluetooth enabled OBDII reader w/ Torque App (Android) - Universal Cell Phone Suction Holder (For videos) - Fulmer FM-A1 Helmet - Alpine Stars 2013 Tech 1 Race Gloves - Northstar Motorsports Removable Vinyl Race Numbers (#349) - Lightweight Trailer Hitch Ordered/Yet to Install: - Whiteline Gearbox - positive shift kit bushing - Whiteline Crossmember - mount insert bushing - Whiteline Differential - mount in cradle & support outrigger insert bushing - Hard Brakes Titanium Brake Backing Plates (Heat Shims) - Brake Ducts and 3" Black Hosing (building custom brake cooling kit) Items I'm waiting to order: - ACT Street Clutch/Lightweight Flywheel - Axle Exchange Aluminum Drive-shaft (12lbs) - Moroso AOS - Alcantara shift-boot - FRSMod Chassis Brace Kit - STi/Brembo Brake Kit (Rear) Selling: - OEM Brakes - OEM Exhaust (Headers, Over-Pipe, Front-Pipe, Cat-Back) - OEM Steering Wheel - OEM Tail Lights Dyno: (pre-intercooler/pulley, new one coming soon) ![]() ![]()
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congrats!
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Ok, some shots in the morning:
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More pics of the M!!!
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I have a ton of pics here of the M3:
http://s271.beta.photobucket.com/use...rx8/library/M3 If you're interested in my build thread: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=368262
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Absolutely awesome!!! My favorite color on my favorite M car of all time.
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Congrats dude! A NOVA meet should be happening soon!
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glad you got the car!
sorry we couldn't meet up the night you asked I was incredibly busy putting miles on her x_x Next is a NoVa Meet!
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Congrats!!
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Ok, so some early driving and owning impressions.
Legacy cars: Honda CRX SI (B16A) Mazda RX7 Turbo (10th Anniversary) Honda Prelude SI 4WS Mazda RX7 Turbo Mazda RX7 (3rd Gen) Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V Mazda RX-8 Honda Prelude Porsche 911 (996 C4) Acura Integra GS-R Turbo (Track Duty) Acura TSX BMW M3 (e46) BRZ - If I could sum it up..."works with nature, not against it." The lightweight boxer layout just offers so many advantages to all aspects of performance. As my Porsche friends say; "There is no greater luxury than performance." I'm extremely impressed with the car and how well engineered it is. In it's stock form the chassis is incredible. I prefer a little more lateral grip, so I'll be eventually throwing some wider wheels/tires on. The gearing is awesome, very well done. I love the throw of the shifter, you can really bang out shifts in this car. The car has great responsiveness and a nice little punch of low-end momentum for being a pretty weak 200hp. I was afraid it would feel very week down low but not the case. I'm still breaking it in (only had a few days), so I'm looking forward to being able to go over 4K RPMS with it. The best car I could compare it to in it's stock form as far as handling characteristics is the Porsche Cayman S. I actually think if it had comparable tires, it would have a better handling feel. Coming out of a M3 with competition brakes, the braking isn't quite as forceful. My only knock is I want an armrest and I wish there were a storage unit or two in the cockpit. Otherwise, cheers, very happy with the purchase and love my BRZ! ![]()
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Yeah, I think my only adjustments would be a lowering the road noise a little bit, I love my BRZ.
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Update:
So I received my Perrin Stubby Antenna (via XTR Performance) ![]() Comparison vs Stock: ![]() Installed: ![]() Also received my stealth bulbs for the front and rear turn signals: ![]() Comparison vs Stock: ![]() It got dark out when I was installing them, they look great but couldn't get a good picture. Ordered JDM OEM Clear Side Markers (should be in tomorrow or Friday) Next Up: Armrest CS Style Front Lip and Side Skirts Eibach Multi Pro R2 Coilovers (or KW V3s) Injen Intake (need to wait until I get some more mileage on the car)
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Thats a nice driveway.. lol
Where did you order the bulbs from?
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Quote:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230816911674...84.m1439.l2649
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