spike021's BRZ Adventures

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I have a friend who does some detailing as a side gig, and so I asked him to show me the ropes. I just got my TroqX kit today, so I'm going to be doing all the detailing myself. Chemical Guys also have a ton of 'how to' videos on YouTube, so you could probably do something like an Opticoat yourself. I won't deny it, it is an initial investment, but it's worth it in the long run, especially if you're a DIY guy

[Clipdat]

Oh yeah, he is extremely fucking pricey unfortunately. Same reason I never went to him.

But, it seems like he does quality work.

Originally Posted by spike021

I asked him for a quote and it seemed kinda pricey so I haven't done it yet :\

[jmark]

Originally Posted by brzaapi

I will be installing the RCE yellows here shortly. I will report back when I have impressions. Next I will be installing some G-Loc pads into the Brembos. I need more initial bite our of these suckers.

And glad you finally have your PP BRZ spike. I know you waited long enough.

Did you install the RCE Yellows yet?

[brzaapi]

Originally Posted by jmark

Did you install the RCE Yellows yet?

No I haven't. I am in the middle of an Edelbrock SC install. I was excited to see have the system on the car, more so than the RCE yellows.

But, I am finding some slight differences in the 17 manual cars athat conflict with the current edelbrock setup. Mainly the alternators are different from 13-16 to the 17MY cars. So this has been eating up my time while myself and CSG work our ways thru this problem.

Sorry to say, but once I get the EBSC worked out, the RCEs will go on.

[spike021]

Finished break-in! Wasn't able to capture it right at 1000 but I did it! In just under 2 months I learned to drive stick shift from total scratch, and have also learned rev-matched downshifts!

It's a bit rocky occasionally during shifts but they've gotten a lot smoother. I also rarely stall now.



I need to do a mod or two now that I'm here. I'll be installing a Perrin license plate relocator in the next week-ish, and will probably do some other mod soon.

Stay tuned!

[Clipdat]

Grimmspeed strut tower bar, Perrin silicone inlet tube w/ drop in filter, Grimmspeed/Perrin MCB, and axleback exhaust (2017 compatible!) of your choice all good first mod choices!

Edit: Mines Rd. TRIAL BY FIRE.

[stranger things]

Congrats @spike021

I still need to get better at rev matching on downshifts with this car. The throttle doesn't seem sensitive enough, so I just need to adjust. Hopefully the stage 1 tune (eventually) will improve throttle response.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by stranger things

Congrats @spike021

I still need to get better at rev matching on downshifts with this car. The throttle doesn't seem sensitive enough, so I just need to adjust. Hopefully the stage 1 tune (eventually) will improve throttle response.

Thanks!

That's an interesting take, because I usually feel that the throttle is pretty sensitive (it's my first car though, so I'm not used to other cars being more sensitive). Sometimes I don't blip it enough, or a little too much even, but generally when I get it right it feels pretty natural.

Have you had your FRS for a while?

[Clipdat]

OTS Stage 1 tune definitely made the throttle mapping A LOT better, imo.

(edit: at least for the 13-16, 17s have a different tune IIRC)

Originally Posted by stranger things

Congrats @spike021

I still need to get better at rev matching on downshifts with this car. The throttle doesn't seem sensitive enough, so I just need to adjust. Hopefully the stage 1 tune (eventually) will improve throttle response.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Grimmspeed strut tower bar, Perrin silicone inlet tube w/ drop in filter, Grimmspeed/Perrin MCB, and axleback exhaust (2017 compatible!) of your choice all good first mod choices!

Edit: Mines Rd. TRIAL BY FIRE.

My question is: has anyone with a '17 BRZ w/ MT actually tried the new drop-in filters? Must find out opinions first!

[Clipdat]

Here you go: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-Nuf1rHYgQ"]BRZ drop in filter install - YouTube[/ame]

Originally Posted by spike021

My question is: has anyone with a '17 BRZ w/ MT actually tried the new drop-in filters? Must find out opinions first!

[JeremyR]

I can vouch for the grimmspeed MCB...pretty solid and a notable difference in pedal feel

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Here you go:

Oh sweet!

@justinco this is you, right? Any opinions on it yet?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by spike021

Oh sweet!

@justinco this is you, right? Any opinions on it yet?

It is my experience that installing an open flow intake filter is the very best first step you can make in the world of modding. It is relatively inexpensive, easy to do and is a step that is required no matter what else your plans may be down the road anyway. You will see virtually no actual gains from one (they are all about the same no matter what marketing says) on it's own but gives a great jump off point. It was the very first thing I have done to every single car I ever modded for power (right back to my 55 Chev in 1973). Many cars require a whole new cold air intake to truly help but these were so well done from the start that just the drop in is a no brainer in my books.

Do it!