2018 BRZ tS - The Thread for Potential Owners

[yurikaze]

Originally Posted by SkyeHack

What are the first things you guys are planning on modify on your cars?

So far, I've got the following acquired;
JDM clear sidemarker lenses
STI front spoiler extension (cherry blossom red)
JDM tS rear STI emblem
JDM frameless rearview mirror (to replace the auto-dimming one mine will be receiving at the port)
TRD side stabilizing covers (will be painted gray or silver to contrast)
TOM's JDM rear taillights (probably won't end up running these, I just picked them up from Up Garage during my last trip to Japan.)

[yurikaze]

Originally Posted by amanzoli

Where is the wing? No STi tuned exhaust? It needs more STi parts IMO. That red engine compartment is ugly on this car. Would not buy this for that reason alone.

It was Japan-only. That year the tS didn't offer a wing, it had that lip spoiler instead.

[amanzoli]

In 2015 when Subaru released the Series.Blue they had another version over in Japan called the tS. When I saw it, I wanted to turn my series.Blue into the tS since it wasn't offered in the US. Well it is finally here. If my car wasn't so new, I would be tempted to trade it in, but I just don't think it would be cost effective at this point. I am glad to see Subaru changing things up a bit for 2018 and I hope they continue to do so in the next few years as well. Would love to see more STi parts on this car, including exhaust upgrade. For those of you who get to buy this, can't wait to hear your reviews.

[Veloist]

I updated the first post by adding the list because i'm pretty sure we'll hit 10 lol. Not certain if @davidvanchu was able to secure one, but when you do let us know what color you end up getting!
Also I'll be adding news articles and videos. Eventually those will be transferred to the future owner's registry if I'm able to start it first, nbd though haha.

ALSO as of now I can only track 405 VON's for the tS. Either one Subaru region hasn't gotten their distribution yet, or Canada's 100 units were being considered in the 500-unit count. Reserved and Sold Order vehicles aren't counted, but really does anyone really think 95 people have already reserved a tS?

[durtdonthurt]

Count me as number 9! Secured my crystal white a couple weeks ago and finalized the order today! It will be replacing my wrecked crystal white series.blue that a transient decided to run out in front of me while on the highway back on 11/10/2016. Unfortunately he didn't make it and I'm still dealing with insurance. I installed my Edelbrock supercharger and had it pro tuned for only 9 weeks before the accident. Anyway, ready to begin again with the tS! Cheers!

Originally Posted by yurikaze

1. Veloist Crystal White, Northern California
2. yurikaze Crystal Black, Southern California
3. SkyeHack World Rally Blue, unknown location
4. tennisfreak World Rally Blue, Texas
5. Lebby83 Crystal White, Pennsylvania
6. davidvanchu unknown color, Maine
7. Viper224 World Rally Blue, Maryland
8. Side World Rally Blue, Washington
9. durtdonthurt Crystal White, Oregon

Added more info to your tally.
California:2
Texas:1
Pennsylvania:1
Maine:1
Maryland:1
Washington:1
Unknown:1


World Rally Blue:4
Crystal White Pearl:2
Crystal Black Silica:1
Unknown:1

[amanzoli]

Originally Posted by yurikaze

So far, I've got the following acquired;
JDM clear sidemarker lenses
STI front spoiler extension (cherry blossom red)
JDM tS rear STI emblem
JDM frameless rearview mirror (to replace the auto-dimming one mine will be receiving at the port)
TRD side stabilizing covers (will be painted gray or silver to contrast)
TOM's JDM rear taillights (probably won't end up running these, I just picked them up from Up Garage during my last trip to Japan.)

I think another nice addition would be the STi fender garnish, as well as the STi exhaust.

[Side]

@durtdonthurt Are you planning to supercharge the tS?

I'll be keeping mine stock for a few years, but I eventually want to get a Jackson Racing Supercharger and Jackson Racing Dual Radiator/Oil Cooler.

[SkyeHack]

Originally Posted by amanzoli

I think another nice addition would be the STi fender garnish, as well as the STi exhaust.

Why you delete all your youtube videos? I want to see you car.

[yurikaze]

Originally Posted by amanzoli

I think another nice addition would be the STi fender garnish, as well as the STi exhaust.

As soon as the kouki STI fender garnish becomes available, I’m on it. I’ll probably stick with the stock exhaust for some time, as the car will be my daily with a 50mi round trip commute everyday.

[amanzoli]

Originally Posted by SkyeHack

Why you delete all your youtube videos? I want to see you car.

Not deleted, they were set on private. You can view them. Now.

www.youtube.com/saccarscene

[durtdonthurt]

Originally Posted by Side

@durtdonthurt Are you planning to supercharge the tS?

I'll be keeping mine stock for a few years, but I eventually want to get a Jackson Racing Supercharger and Jackson Racing Dual Radiator/Oil Cooler.

@Side
Yes, I am planning on it. I have been talking with Edelbrock and they said they should be getting back to me mid week this week on updates on the new kit and if I can get a relocation bracket for the alternator. I plan on putting maybe 2000 miles on the tS stock to break it in then swap my full header back exhaust, supercharger kit and oil cooler from the old one and then get another pro tune. Hopefully they have a good base by then otherwise it will be a couple day process for the tune. After I get all the parts swapped over and the series.blue back to stock, I will buy all the parts to fix it and sell it. Can't wait until this whole thing is over and into the tS!

[Veloist]

For the guys that use instagram, if you look up the #brzts tag, people from Australia are posting pictures from dealerships or their own cars. I wonder why they got it before us!

[SPCorBUST]

Originally Posted by Veloist

For the guys that use instagram, if you look up the #brzts tag, people from Australia are posting pictures from dealerships or their own cars. I wonder why they got it before us!

Going through that hashtag, seems like there is a cool gray ts for sale out there as well.

Very jealous.

[yurikaze]

Originally Posted by Veloist

For the guys that use instagram, if you look up the #brzts tag, people from Australia are posting pictures from dealerships or their own cars. I wonder why they got it before us!

I've noticed that their cars have the zenki wing, and don't come standard with the STI aerokit.