WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY? - Page 1220 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

wild03 · 08-26-2018, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuckls

Autocrossed it!

Nice! I like the yellow and blue tape to reduce drag and increase HP

wild03 · 08-26-2018, 09:41 PM

I made my own armrest to replace the factory armrest/manual that came in the glovebox.

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Used a pre-stitched cover from ebay, from a wrx or something. then used recycled leather for the bottom. wood for the base, and mix of high density and low density foam, first time doing this sort of thing, it was fun and a learning experience.

Vten · 08-27-2018, 09:24 AM

Did a DIY alcantara steering wheel cover, not bad for the price !

speed-wiz · 08-27-2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Vten

Did a DIY alcantara steering wheel cover, not bad for the price !

Nice job!

radroach · 08-27-2018, 11:32 AM

@Vten that looks amazing! The french stitching looks gorgeous. Could I get you to do that on my car?

R_E_L · 08-27-2018, 01:52 PM

While I'm not a fan of Alcantara on steering wheels from a long term standpoint, I must say you did a fantastic job. That looks like it could be OEM, very, very nice.

tehShirt · 08-27-2018, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by wild03

I made my own armrest to replace the factory armrest/manual that came in the glovebox.

Used a pre-stitched cover from ebay, from a wrx or something. then used recycled leather for the bottom. wood for the base, and mix of high density and low density foam, first time doing this sort of thing, it was fun and a learning experience.

Nice work and resourceful thinking. Can you take a picture of it inside the car?

HeresMyMind · 08-27-2018, 08:41 PM

Installed my Vanity Plate!

RVL8 is the ski company that has sponsored me and my passion for 10+ years.

and my best friend lost his battle with prostate cancer so I got this for him (proceeds goto research)

-B

Vten · 08-27-2018, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by radroach

@Vten that looks amazing! The french stitching looks gorgeous. Could I get you to do that on my car?

Thx man ! I can help you out if you’re local in Columbus ohio

Gundam · 08-28-2018, 12:15 AM

I just installed my Helix Depo K Shade tail lights. Red lens, black housing.

dhuang · 08-28-2018, 03:21 AM

Took the better half of three days to install my OEM Audio Plus Reference system. Thank you OCD!

wild03 · 08-28-2018, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tehShirt

Nice work and resourceful thinking. Can you take a picture of it inside the car?

Thanks, I attached 3 pictures, last one is of it inside the car, did you want a different angle?

Since then, as a temporary fix, I made a cup of high density foam that fits tight on the first holder and added velcro to it to secure the armrest in place. I did find a heavy duty hinge. but attaching it might be tricky without drilling holes in the factory pieces which I do not want to do at this point.

BA9092 · 08-28-2018, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dhuang

Took the better half of three days to install my OEM Audio Plus Reference system. Thank you OCD!

Awesome!

I'm still on the fence about tackling this myself - both financially and tearing apart the entire interior.

How much better is it than stock?

Also, if you don't mind me asking, why did you have to get a custom harness made? (Got that info from your link.)

dhuang · 08-28-2018, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BA9092

Awesome!

I'm still on the fence about tackling this myself - both financially and tearing apart the entire interior.

How much better is it than stock?

Also, if you don't mind me asking, why did you have to get a custom harness made? (Got that info from your link.)

I had a previous '13 FR-S with the OEM Audio Plus System 400+, the V1 exhaust + UEL was loud on the car and the stock system was weak, so I got the system and it made a dramatic difference for that car.

Unfortunately the FR-S was eventually totaled, but I managed to salvage the sub + amp + dsp. I contacted OEM Audio Plus and they created a custom harness to work with my '17 BRZ and 400+ sub. The stock '17 had better sound compared to the FR-S, but still quite the difference going my "custom" OEM Audio Plus setup -- bass punchy, highs are rich, and mids are filled. I went with all CF speakers this time around, so I'm waiting the 200 listening hours for them to break-in.

As far as difficulty, you *could* do it in one day, but I had another car to use and therefore took my time, especially since I replaced all eight speakers in the car. You might get frustrated if you are working under a time crunch and having all the right tools will save you some frustration (trim removal tool especially).

08-26-2018, 09:41 PM	#17068
wild03 Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Drives: Silver 2017 Limited with PP Location: Florida Posts: 84 Thanks: 17 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I made my own armrest to replace the factory armrest/manual that came in the glovebox. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Used a pre-stitched cover from ebay, from a wrx or something. then used recycled leather for the bottom. wood for the base, and mix of high density and low density foam, first time doing this sort of thing, it was fun and a learning experience.

08-27-2018, 09:24 AM	#17069
Vten Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Too heavy Location: Columbus Posts: 788 Thanks: 91 Thanked 288 Times in 186 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did a DIY alcantara steering wheel cover, not bad for the price ! Attached Images

08-27-2018, 01:52 PM	#17072
R_E_L He's got this. Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: 50th Anni BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 569 Thanks: 251 Thanked 247 Times in 129 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	While I'm not a fan of Alcantara on steering wheels from a long term standpoint, I must say you did a fantastic job. That looks like it could be OEM, very, very nice. __________________ Don't worry, I'm certified... promise.

08-28-2018, 12:15 AM	#17076
Gundam Junior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2015 Series.Blue F91 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just installed my Helix Depo K Shade tail lights. Red lens, black housing. Attached Images

08-28-2018, 03:21 AM	#17077
dhuang Cannonball Record Guy Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Series.Yellow, 4C, Fit Location: Houston / Atlanta Posts: 493 Thanks: 480 Thanked 429 Times in 223 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Took the better half of three days to install my OEM Audio Plus Reference system. Thank you OCD! __________________ 2017 Series.Yellow 2013 Whiteout VINwiki - Changing Automotive History

08-27-2018, 11:32 AM	#17071
radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	@Vten that looks amazing! The french stitching looks gorgeous. Could I get you to do that on my car?

08-27-2018, 08:41 PM	#17074
HeresMyMind Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: CT Posts: 348 Thanks: 33 Thanked 165 Times in 94 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Installed my Vanity Plate! RVL8 is the ski company that has sponsored me and my passion for 10+ years. and my best friend lost his battle with prostate cancer so I got this for him (proceeds goto research) -B

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