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LeeMaster · 03-28-2013, 12:35 AM

Plasti dip stock rims to white, cheap mod and makes your car stand out imo

actinium · 03-28-2013, 01:06 AM

Clutch pedal adjustment and T1R mirrors. I HIGHLY recommend the mirrors they eliminate the blind spot and reduce glare at night, they're fantastic

husker741 · 03-28-2013, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by actinium

Clutch pedal adjustment and T1R mirrors. I HIGHLY recommend the mirrors they eliminate the blind spot and reduce glare at night, they're fantastic

So happy I decided to get them. I don't have the car but it will surely be one of the first things I install.

kludger · 03-28-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by actinium

Clutch pedal adjustment and T1R mirrors. I HIGHLY recommend the mirrors they eliminate the blind spot and reduce glare at night, they're fantastic

Can you confirm if this makes the heated mirrors feature useless?

Sounds like a good mod, but the heated mirrors is a must have for winter time around these parts...

MidnightRunner · 03-28-2013, 01:20 PM

25% tint for the sides, with 10% on rear (south florida sun is brutal). 12" pioneer sub, and upgraded 6.5" door speakers. Now that she sounds good, helping her breathe better is the next step.

actinium · 03-28-2013, 01:23 PM

I'm sure if you got creative or tried to get the mirror without the adhesive backing it could work. But short answer is yes it will make the heated mirror useless.

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MidnightRunner · 03-28-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Nourdmrolnmt1

6.5 speakers replace the stock (suggestions wanted)

Depends on how much you're willing to shell out. Diamond makes a top notch set with the hex. Focal has a few really nice sets out there that'll work as well. The 6.5 will need a spacer (maybe a shallow mount might drop in?), and don't forget that the stock speaker comes in at 2ohm. Hope that helps

husker741 · 03-28-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MidnightRunner

25% tint for the sides, with 10% on rear (south florida sun is brutal). 12" pioneer sub, and upgraded 6.5" door speakers. Now that she sounds good, helping her breathe better is the next step.

I'm debating what percentage to get. I'm moving to Florida this summer so I need good tint. How is it at night?

MidnightRunner · 03-28-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by husker741

I'm debating what percentage to get. I'm moving to Florida this summer so I need good tint. How is it at night?

I've usually run 15% on the rear in my past cars, and my thunderbird with 10% so I'm used to the rear being darked out. 15% isn't too bad, but if you want to play it safe 20% should do the trick. Not sure the ruling in NE, but down here the cops'll give you major sh!t for going not being 28% especially in a car that grabs attention. I had 25% on my old 300zx and I kept getting pulled over, while I never had a problem with my Mercedes sedan at 20%. Depending on the color of your car, I'd recommend 28% around and 20% on the rear.

(Btw if you have a dermatologist note that states that you have a "skin condition" you can get slightly darker tint, and get your windshield tinted as well... But you didn't hear it from me

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m.wood0213 · 03-29-2013, 02:20 AM

My first mod isn't really a mod put a logical necessity. License plate relocation kit.

86X86 · 03-29-2013, 02:57 PM

First was debadging. Just installed Perrin exhaust tips and shorty antenna.
Parts on order: WORKS air filter, armrest, fr-s mud flaps, GrimmSpeed LP relocater, and a few other tidbits.
Currently shopping for paint protection options in Alaska.

jimbobrand · 03-29-2013, 03:52 PM

My first mods were:
Grimmspeed Front plate mount
18x8.5" Rays Gram Light 57M's w/235/40/18 Hankook V12 Evos
Nameless offset/offset axelback
AFE Intake
White STI Duracon shiftknob
SPT Blue anodized oil cap and battery tie down

I still need to install the Kartboy rear endlinks I initially bought for my old Legacy and the Hella Supertones that I removed from my old Outback.

Neo Zuko · 03-31-2013, 11:13 AM

This thread gives me some ideas but I could use pics and links to some of these upgrades...

GregV · 03-31-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Neo Zuko

This thread gives me some ideas but I could use pics and links to some of these upgrades...

03-28-2013, 12:35 AM	#29
LeeMaster Red wine Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ(R.I.P) Location: Denied Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 1,268 Thanked 342 Times in 240 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Plasti dip stock rims to white, cheap mod and makes your car stand out imo __________________

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jimbobrand Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 240 Thanks: 29 Thanked 73 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My first mods were: Grimmspeed Front plate mount 18x8.5" Rays Gram Light 57M's w/235/40/18 Hankook V12 Evos Nameless offset/offset axelback AFE Intake White STI Duracon shiftknob SPT Blue anodized oil cap and battery tie down I still need to install the Kartboy rear endlinks I initially bought for my old Legacy and the Hella Supertones that I removed from my old Outback. __________________ Jim Brand 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium 6MT WRBP Oklahoma Subaru Crew-OKSC.org TXIC San Antonio

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03-28-2013, 01:06 AM	#30
actinium Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: Texas Posts: 21 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Clutch pedal adjustment and T1R mirrors. I HIGHLY recommend the mirrors they eliminate the blind spot and reduce glare at night, they're fantastic

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actinium Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: Texas Posts: 21 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm sure if you got creative or tried to get the mirror without the adhesive backing it could work. But short answer is yes it will make the heated mirror useless. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

03-29-2013, 02:57 PM	#39
86X86 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 GBS BRZ Ltd (MT) Location: Alaska Posts: 34 Thanks: 157 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	First was debadging. Just installed Perrin exhaust tips and shorty antenna. Parts on order: WORKS air filter, armrest, fr-s mud flaps, GrimmSpeed LP relocater, and a few other tidbits. Currently shopping for paint protection options in Alaska.

03-31-2013, 11:13 AM	#41
Neo Zuko Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Future BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This thread gives me some ideas but I could use pics and links to some of these upgrades...

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