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Old 05-29-2014, 10:04 PM   #1
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TM's Dark Grey Metallic BRZ II

After driving a BRZ stock for about a year, I finally let go of my wallet and started to mod my car. What a bad idea; I'm so addicted now.

Since my list of mods are growing, I might as well start a journal to keep track of them.

Performance:
Phantom FTS TQ-25024V Electric Supercharger with 1.5 Dump Pack
ProCEDE ESC Controller
Borla UEL Header
Nameless Frontpipe/Overpipe Combo with High-flow Cat & Helmholtz Resonator
TRD Catback Exhaust
aFe Pro Dry S Air Filter
Vishnu OpenFlash Tablet - OTS ESC Tune

Transmission:
TRD USA QuickShifter
TRD Rear Shifter Bushing
MTEC Shift Springs
Motul Transmission GEAR 300 73W90 (in 1-2 months)
Clutch Petal Height Adjustment
Clutch Pedal Travel Stopper Kit

Exterior:
BRZ Chrome Fender Trim
SPT Oil Filler Cap
SPT Battery Tie Down
Rydeen Duo Mini Backup Camera
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve
Ceramic Pro 9H Permanent Paint Protection
35% Llumar Window Tint
Debadged Rear Trunk
Removed Chrome Fuel Door Cover

Interior:
Custom Center Console Plaque
Phastek Red LED Dome Light
Phastek Red LED Footwell Lighting
Dynamic Diode Red LED Courtesy Lights
WeatherTech DigiFit FloorLiner
G1W-C Dashcam



Wishlist:
Whiteline Positive Shift Bushing
Beatsonic v2 Sharkfin Antenna
Toms Clear Taillight
Swift Springs BRZ
Lip kit, side skirts, rear spats
Enkei Raijin Wheels or something concave
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires
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Old 05-29-2014, 10:06 PM   #2
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Traveled to the next city to find this beauty in this color.




First track day at NJMP with AZP Installs

[ame]http://youtu.be/uRDBaxz0tno[/ame]

First time at the track - was driving really cautiously




First autocross with FLR-SCCA (novice school)


Peek-a-boo


Where's the owner?


Twisty roads are fun; even when you're not driving fast




Well, that's the end of that story...
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No time to lose. Rented a car, drove to Ohio, and picked this up one week later.


Learned my lesson this time; snow tires went on immediately






Fun in the snow


Dynamic Diode's red LED courtesy lights


A bit orange-y




First major performance mod


1.5 hours later


GTA Sprint Meet on the other side of the borders


Canadians are friendly
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Borla UEL Header Arrived











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Old 06-08-2014, 05:42 PM   #5
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Sound clips of your exhaust once your UEL Headers are installed, please!
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Did you install the supercharger yourself? How do you like it?
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Nice to see you back in action, and I'm glad you weren't seriously hurt...
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Old 06-09-2014, 11:42 AM   #8
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Sound clips of your exhaust once your UEL Headers are installed, please!
The UEL headers were installed a week ago. I will post up some sound clips for you sometime this week.

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Did you install the supercharger yourself? How do you like it?
Yup, it only took my buddy and I one hour and 45 minutes to install. Prior to this, the only other thing I've ever "modded" car-related was tire and oil change. If I had to install it again, it would most likely only take me only an hour. That's how simple it is to bolt on this supercharger!

I like it a lot. The ~3-4psi boost in the torque dip and surrounding range really makes a difference. It definitely pulls a lot harder than stock.
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Nice ride! So the car wasn't totaled?
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Thats a quality jack? Sorry but

nice mods though,
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Yup, it only took my buddy and I one hour and 45 minutes to install. Prior to this, the only other thing I've ever "modded" car-related was tire and oil change. If I had to install it again, it would most likely only take me only an hour. That's how simple it is to bolt on this supercharger!

I like it a lot. The ~3-4psi boost in the torque dip and surrounding range really makes a difference. It definitely pulls a lot harder than stock.
Are you running a stock tune on it? Ugh, this thing is so tempting, but I think my girlfriend would murder me if I got one.
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Nice ride! So the car wasn't totaled?
Car was totaled. I got the same exact car in the same exact color. Just 10,000 less miles on it.

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Thats a quality jack? Sorry but

nice mods though,
Lol, what I meant was I had to do things the hard way. Bought it at the closest store so I can swap it out during my lunch break because my tires come in. Thing did not work so I returned in.

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Are you running a stock tune on it? Ugh, this thing is so tempting, but I think my girlfriend would murder me if I got one.
I'm running the stock off-the-shelf tune from shiv / openflash tablet. Do it!!!
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Sound clips of your exhaust once your UEL Headers are installed, please!
Cold start + revs
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ukfsrx-Nvk"]Borla UEL Headers & TRD Catback Exhaust Cold Start - Subaru BRZ - YouTube[/ame]


Cruising
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFnW9-URBSk"]Borla UEL Headers & TRD Catback Exhaust Cruising - Subaru BRZ - YouTube[/ame]


Upshifts, Downshifts, WOT
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVFoghW7tng"]Borla UEL Headers & TRD Catback Exhaust Sound Clip 2 - Subaru BRZ - YouTube[/ame]
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