BRZ Series Yellow STI inspired

[Elliotw]

Hello,
My name is Elliot and I creating a journal to track the build of my '17 BRZ series yellow. My goal is a OEM+ STI build. Today is just the start. Picked up the car 9/15/17 from Spokane WA and drove it home to Seattle WA. My last car was a 1995 BMW M3 which was awesome. But this I wanted to try something JDM as I have a huge euro bias. So I figured this was the time for me to pick up a BRZ. My dream car is a 997 GT3. I am super excited to start my build I already have a google spread sheet going before I even bought a BRZ.

Mod and cost sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

I haven't bought any yet but this is the stuff ive been looking at. Also the BRZ is going to be my track car so it is going to see a lot of days at the regional tracks here in the Pacific NW.

I got a smokin deal on this Series yellow I picked it up with 4,000 miles with tints and clear bra package for 23,900. Couldn't be happier with the deal.

Stay turned for whats to come next!

Here are my pick up pictures from Spokane




After getting home in Seattle

[pkolanko]

Wow! That is a great deal!! I got a 2015 series.blue with 1500 miles for 21k. I would probably pay your price to get all the 2017 updates. Congrats!

[Elliotw]

Originally Posted by pkolanko

Wow! That is a great deal!! I got a 2015 series.blue with 1500 miles for 21k. I would probably pay your price to get all the 2017 updates. Congrats!

Is yours series blue hyper blue or normal series blue? What color if not hyper blue?

[swarb]

Originally Posted by Elliotw

Is yours series blue hyper blue or normal series blue? What color if not hyper blue?

2015 series blue came in white or world rally blue.
2016 came in hyper blue

You should research much more, especially brake pads.

You should budget for tires.
You should not run staggered.
You should list your pad choice. Hawk hp+ aren't that great with stock power, and with a supercharger they definitely won't be enough.
You don't need rotors, stock rotors are fine.
You don't need stainless lines, money is better spent on better pads.
You don't need a supercharger to track.
You are better off learning the car as stock as possible, except for brake pads and brake fluid, oil cooler, and maybe tires.

Good luck have fun.

[TheBRZsKnees]

That really is a fantastic deal, especially considering what the car market is like around here. Have fun with it!

[Elliotw]

Originally Posted by swarb

2015 series blue came in white or world rally blue.
2016 came in hyper blue

You should research much more, especially brake pads.

You should budget for tires.
You should not run staggered.
You should list your pad choice. Hawk hp+ aren't that great with stock power, and with a supercharger they definitely won't be enough.
You don't need rotors, stock rotors are fine.
You don't need stainless lines, money is better spent on better pads.
You don't need a supercharger to track.
You are better off learning the car as stock as possible, except for brake pads and brake fluid, oil cooler, and maybe tires.

Good luck have fun.

Thanks for the tips. I want to get a lot of seat time on the stock powertrain. Do you have any recommendations for:
Pads?(stock)
Brake fluid
Oil cooler

I am going to run a different spread sheet with track running costs. (pads, tires, oil, etc)

Thanks,
Elliot

[Elliotw]

Originally Posted by ph4zon

That really is a fantastic deal, especially considering what the car market is like around here. Have fun with it!

Ya when I saw this deal I knew I had to pounce on it. Where do you do your fun driving in the Seattle area?

[Kiibiiin]

WWWAAAA that's so cheap! and beautiful car man! Welcome to the '17 club!! hahaha

[johan]

Originally Posted by Elliotw

Thanks for the tips. I want to get a lot of seat time on the stock powertrain. Do you have any recommendations for:
Pads?(stock)
Brake fluid
Oil cooler

I am going to run a different spread sheet with track running costs. (pads, tires, oil, etc)

Thanks,
Elliot

My buddy with a '17 PP did two track days with me on his stock pads/fluid and had zero issues. I'd just start with stock and see how they do for you.

Brake fluid - ATE Type 200. It's cheap and easy to find domestically, and while it's a DOT 4, it meets DOT 5 specs for heat. It's excellent, but for first track day - you might not need it.

Oil cooler - Just go Perrin. I spent a lot of time researching this for my supercharged BRZ and the Perrin has the fewest compromises while being the most complete. If you add boost later, you can upgrade it to a larger core.

Good luck! Keep her as stock as possible as long as possible.

[swarb]

Originally Posted by Elliotw

Thanks for the tips. I want to get a lot of seat time on the stock powertrain. Do you have any recommendations for:
Pads?(stock)
Brake fluid
Oil cooler

I am going to run a different spread sheet with track running costs. (pads, tires, oil, etc)

Thanks,
Elliot

Search!

Pads, I'm not familiar with the brembo setup so I can't give good advice. Check out counter space garage, they can give good advice based on your intended purpose. Or check the brake pads thread.

Brake Fluid, I use motul rbf600 which is bang for the buck and I just change/bleed it often. Also csg can give good advice, but there are a few others that are better if you are planning to get more serious.

Oil cooler for NA and for Forced Induction would be different(bigger), but you can just get the larger one and use a thermostatic plate so it won't 'over cool' the oil so it runs at warm but not too hot. I believe the Jackson racing supercharger comes with a oil cooler, but I'm not sure about the edelbrock kit.

[johan]

I also noticed you have the Cosworth SC on your list. I'd highly recommend you look at the Harrop instead.

[BaatLuk]

Congrats on the purchase! That seems like a great deal! Clean title and history?

[pkolanko]

Originally Posted by Elliotw

Is yours series blue hyper blue or normal series blue? What color if not hyper blue?

It's a 2015 which was in WRB or white. I have the white. This was the only year the under-body kit was standard, which i think makes it look bad ass.

[Elliotw]

Originally Posted by BaatLuk

Congrats on the purchase! That seems like a great deal! Clean title and history?

Yup