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09-20-2013, 02:49 PM | #15 |
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That's basically what I have planned, I guess mine would be a little more than Stock+ though.
So far I've done side markers and drop in filter, and I still have planned: Smoked Spyder tails Works ABM Axleback Hyper Black Wheels/tires + springs (buying a set of 18x8's from a fellow FT86 Clubber) Tint Shorty Antenna And debating an ECUTEK flash just for my own personal enjoyment of a little more power. I've decided that I very much want to go for the whole silver/black theme, hence the smoked sides/tails, and black wheels. I think the colors complement each other very well (I'm also an Oakland Raiders fan, so there's that aspect too. :P)
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Couldn't see the "skinny" on the tires with the flaps... Over all car looks good though!
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Nice! I also have an STi that has some more mods to it, and for my BRZ I decided that OEM+ was the route I wanted to go as well.
My mod list so far. Apexi drop in air filter Whiteline front camber bolts Whiteline rear subframe bushing inserts Kartboy trans bushing insert STi clear corners Tom's tailights TRD steering wheel Winmax W4 brake pads Motul fluids in trans and diff I do have plans for wheels, tires, and suspension but I won't be going crazy with it. Minimal and fun mods. The STi will be saved for the more crazy mods haha. Thanks, Rick |
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Right now my OEM+ list is this so far
Stitched OEM Gauge Cluster Hood JPM Coachworks Alcantara Cluster Hood armrest( for comfort ) Perrin shorty antennae 2" Reverse Camera JDM smoked side markers with yellow LED swapped out fog and interior lights with white LED lights got 6000K HID bulbs for head lights Flat Black vinyl wrap on the dash pieces I have a couple more idea's for the interior part but exterior nothing more planed yet. Last edited by kakarot1657; 09-22-2013 at 11:20 PM. |
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I actually like the side markers on a white BRZ. I need the color contrast instead of everything just looking white. On any other color I like the white side markers. I do want to replace the stock fog lights with something that matches more to the stock HID's. Can anyone recommend which bulbs to buy for that?
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By spacing the stock wheels out w a drop it actually makes the tires look better. U can't see the profile unless u were laying behind the car lol. I'm glad other people have had this idea and like the results. I'll get pics up here tomorrow after I clean her up |
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http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/l...leds-pair.html Their no brighter then the stock ones but you'll get the look you want with them. |
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What I got right now: ~1k spent (I don't remember / can't find the receipt at the moment for the window tinting) Perrin inlet hose $135.02 (that noise generator had to go asap) Perrin drop in filter for stock airbox $60.80 Perrin shorty antennae 2" $36.34 Perrin fat black shift knob $60.33 GrimmSpeed license plate relocation kit $91.91 GrimmSpeed hood struts $142.21 Helix smoked side markers $69.99 (ebay) Window tint - Carbon 35 WeatherTECH all weather mats (these things are worth 10x their weight in gold, particularly if using this car as a DD) *All listed costs are included with price of items, such as shipping etc. What I plan for the future as funds enter my wallet. Performance: This comes out to roughly 5.5k if I factor in 10% for shipping costs Eibach Sportline lowering springs $223 Camber bolts $36 (rear) Crash bolts (front) Enkei RPF1 17x8" black $1064 Michelin PSS 235/40zr17 $812 Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar 16mm $333 Whiteline adjustable front sway bar 20mm $270 Cusco rear strut tower brace $190 Cusco front strut tower brace w/ master cylinder brace $267 Cusco engine room adjustable powerbrace $432 TRD airbox (deletes Perrin inlet hose) $365 (ebay) Perrin 2.5" resonated/catted catback exhaust + polyurethane hanger kit $955 Cosmetic: Looking at ~1.3k after shipping estimate of 10% plus whatever costs I incur for the DRL and headlight mods. Valenti smoked tails $369 (ebay) Valenti black 3rd brake light $235 (ebay) DIYish smoking out of the DRLs to match my Helix smoked side markers (unknown cost atm) Black out chrome pieces of the headlights (I'll link the thread about this when I find it) (unknown cost atm) JPM Coachworks Knee pads & speaker covers $272 LED bulbs all around $303 Looks like I will have sunk around 8k into my BRZ when all is said and done. I plan on leaving headers, front pipe, and over pipe stock at this point in time. Also plan on keeping the oem ecu at least until I am 100% all issues are gone and done. I have already had mine to the dealer for CEL issues and it is 2/3 of the way for qualifying under the Texas Lemon Law. Edit: Added a couple things I forgot and prices. Last edited by Turkish; 09-21-2013 at 12:23 AM. |
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My list is short:
Perrin inlet hose JDM Exhaust Tips Reverse Camera Window Tint WeatherTech Digifit That's it!
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Wasn't the point of this car was to make it your own? Everybody will be doing their own OEM+ one way or another. I know what I'm already planning...
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I like this insight. After two heavily modified WRXs, I was finding myself more worried about what was going wrong with the car and never wanted to drive it. With the BRZ, it will be so simple that the fear is gone. Simple mods may not make the short term improvements that you get the rush from but I have found simple mods is the key for enjoying your car all of the time.
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I just got the Sportlines put on my car about a week ago and I can definitely feel a difference in the ride quality. In fact, it's so bad that I hit a bump on the highway and it scared my gf. lol. I'm a little worried that my struts may have been damaged during the install. How would I be able to tell? Whenever I go over bumps I can hear something loose on the back wheels. Sounds like it could be something loose in the trunk, but I've checked everything. I'm afraid I may need to get some Koni Yellows. UPDATE: Took it to the shop and the found that the rear sway bar was loose. Took less than 2 minutes for them to tighten it up and now my ride is just as quiet as it was when it was stock. Thankfully it was nothing serious! Last edited by ericmpena; 09-24-2013 at 06:39 AM. |
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