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EddieBRZ · 04-20-2016, 12:54 PM

Hey guys

I've been lurking the forum for a bit and also posted here and there but I realized I hadn't introduced myself at all so here it goes!

I'm from Australia, Sydney. I bought my BRZ in October 2015. It had 9,000km on it and it's the 2013 BRZ S in pearl white which includes the STI package (coilovers, short shifter, strut bar, body kit, rims etc.). I was initially looking at an 86 but got a great deal on this one that I couldn't pass up on... in the midst of the final month of my university degree.

For the people in the area, if you see me around.. come say hi or give me a wave haha. I've seen a few 86 and BRZ around but noone seems to pay attention to others and kind of just floor it..

So far, I haven't done too much to the car, mostly because I'm new to modding cars and it's also still under warranty so I want to wait it out a bit. The previous owner installed an Ark Design catback exhaust which I haven't heard much about but its quiet at idle, deep tone up to 4K RPM and then gets much louder above that. Nice and subtle when cruising around, probably similar to the Invidia Q300.

I recently purchased an Anarchy Motive Mammoth shift knob in gunmetal. Huge thanks to Derrick who responded to my e-mails instantly and had fast international shipping.

I HIGHLY recommend a weighted shift knob for anyone who isn't a fan of the clunky gearbox when it's cold.. or just in general. This particular one weighs 625grams so it basically slides through the gates like a hot knife through butter. Incredibly high quality and perfect fitment even with the reverse lock-out and looks awesome too.

Also jumped in on a group buy for Valenti taillights and reverse light by pansontw which included a sequential indicator mod on the taillights. Big thanks to pansontw aswell for quick replies and well packaged shipping. I got them in smoked and it looks awesome on my white BRZ. Had a bit of help from Bearcat86 who taught me how to separate the triangle and the V light on the Valenti reverse light so great thanks to him as well.

Anyway, I haven't had a chance to take it out for some proper photos but here's a few I've taken randomly. I've covered up the number plate mainly because I want to do a custom one but haven't decided what yet.. Probably won't cover it up once I've got a less random one.

Thanks for looking!

Took the car for a bit of camping.. Fit the tent, an ice box, sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, Dune queen sized sleeping mat, and a couple of duffel bags into the car with the back seats down. Not bad!

The Anarchy Motive shift knob, slightly bigger than the STI shift knob that came with the car but still comfortable to hold. I think the STI one is around 150 grams whereas this is 625grams... HUGE difference.

Valenti smoked taillights and reverse light during the daytime when they're off. Black and white theme going on.. with a touch of red from the STI parts.

These turn on with the... headlights I think? Or also in Auto with the boomerang DRL's..

At night when on.. Previous owner changed most of the lights with bright LED's including interior ones. Very bright license plate LED.

After a late night of fishing with my mate who has an S2K AP2.

With the S2K AP2 and a DC2.

NyC Zn6 · 04-20-2016, 01:14 PM

Welcome and nice ZC6

Braces · 04-20-2016, 01:28 PM

Welcome. Nice looking mods. This forum is full of interesting people. Lots of good information. Lots of entertainment.

Enjoy your car in good health.

EddieBRZ · 04-20-2016, 01:35 PM

Thanks guys. Yeah I've been lurking a bit and learnt so much about the car but still have a long way to go. So much information on this forum it's awesome.

Hoping to keep the exterior a little subtle while changing things I'm not fond off.

Clipdat · 04-20-2016, 02:24 PM

Nice looking exhaust tips!

EddieBRZ · 04-20-2016, 02:28 PM

Thanks! I think it's 2.5" catback but with 5" tips. They look huge but they fill up the gaps nicely. Doesn't come out too far either which is good.

rookie · 04-20-2016, 04:33 PM

Congrats and welcome!

Jfheisenberg · 04-20-2016, 05:06 PM

Congrats, i did not know that in Australia there was a brz s version.

eSOLOR · 04-20-2016, 05:36 PM

Welcome. I've always had a thing for that spoiler even though no one really likes it. Do you have any better angles from the rear?

MisterSheep · 04-20-2016, 05:39 PM

Congratz and welcome to the forum!

mixtape · 04-20-2016, 05:52 PM

Damn it, you covered your license plate. Now I can't find out where you live and steal your car.

Jokes aside, welcome, congratulations, and enjoy your car in good health! I got my '16 BRZ in December and have loved it every minute since.

DaJo · 04-20-2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jfheisenberg

Congrats, i did not know that in Australia there was a brz s version.

Same... This is news to me too...

EddieBRZ · 04-21-2016, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rookie

Congrats and welcome!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

Congratz and welcome to the forum!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mixtape

Damn it, you covered your license plate. Now I can't find out where you live and steal your car.

Jokes aside, welcome, congratulations, and enjoy your car in good health! I got my '16 BRZ in December and have loved it every minute since.

Thanks guys! Haha I'll leave the license plate once I have something a bit more creative than the random one it's come with. Agreed, I'm loving every bit of this car! May not be the most premium build or feature packed but man is it fun to drive! I go for random drives all the time..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jfheisenberg

Congrats, i did not know that in Australia there was a brz s version.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaJo

Same... This is news to me too...

Haha, I didn't even know it was available in other areas.. I knew they sold it with the same kit but do they call it the BRZ S as well?

Quote:

Originally Posted by eSOLOR

Welcome. I've always had a thing for that spoiler even though no one really likes it. Do you have any better angles from the rear?

Yeah, when I first saw the spoiler I wasn't too sure about it. When you look at it head on it curves too much but from the side and behind its nice and subtle and looks great.

Angle such as this?

krayzie · 04-21-2016, 05:43 PM

The BRZ S package has been around in Australia since the car came out years ago, basically it comes with a bunch of STI Performance parts preinstalled.

BTW those aren't coilovers, they are STI Performance pink springs on stock shocks which are pretty good imo.

04-20-2016, 12:54 PM	#1
EddieBRZ Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ S Location: Sydney Posts: 25 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New member with a BRZ! Hey guys I've been lurking the forum for a bit and also posted here and there but I realized I hadn't introduced myself at all so here it goes! I'm from Australia, Sydney. I bought my BRZ in October 2015. It had 9,000km on it and it's the 2013 BRZ S in pearl white which includes the STI package (coilovers, short shifter, strut bar, body kit, rims etc.). I was initially looking at an 86 but got a great deal on this one that I couldn't pass up on... in the midst of the final month of my university degree. For the people in the area, if you see me around.. come say hi or give me a wave haha. I've seen a few 86 and BRZ around but noone seems to pay attention to others and kind of just floor it.. So far, I haven't done too much to the car, mostly because I'm new to modding cars and it's also still under warranty so I want to wait it out a bit. The previous owner installed an Ark Design catback exhaust which I haven't heard much about but its quiet at idle, deep tone up to 4K RPM and then gets much louder above that. Nice and subtle when cruising around, probably similar to the Invidia Q300. I recently purchased an Anarchy Motive Mammoth shift knob in gunmetal. Huge thanks to Derrick who responded to my e-mails instantly and had fast international shipping. I HIGHLY recommend a weighted shift knob for anyone who isn't a fan of the clunky gearbox when it's cold.. or just in general. This particular one weighs 625grams so it basically slides through the gates like a hot knife through butter. Incredibly high quality and perfect fitment even with the reverse lock-out and looks awesome too. Also jumped in on a group buy for Valenti taillights and reverse light by pansontw which included a sequential indicator mod on the taillights. Big thanks to pansontw aswell for quick replies and well packaged shipping. I got them in smoked and it looks awesome on my white BRZ. Had a bit of help from Bearcat86 who taught me how to separate the triangle and the V light on the Valenti reverse light so great thanks to him as well. Anyway, I haven't had a chance to take it out for some proper photos but here's a few I've taken randomly. I've covered up the number plate mainly because I want to do a custom one but haven't decided what yet.. Probably won't cover it up once I've got a less random one. Thanks for looking! Took the car for a bit of camping.. Fit the tent, an ice box, sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, Dune queen sized sleeping mat, and a couple of duffel bags into the car with the back seats down. Not bad! The Anarchy Motive shift knob, slightly bigger than the STI shift knob that came with the car but still comfortable to hold. I think the STI one is around 150 grams whereas this is 625grams... HUGE difference. Valenti smoked taillights and reverse light during the daytime when they're off. Black and white theme going on.. with a touch of red from the STI parts. These turn on with the... headlights I think? Or also in Auto with the boomerang DRL's.. At night when on.. Previous owner changed most of the lights with bright LED's including interior ones. Very bright license plate LED. After a late night of fishing with my mate who has an S2K AP2. With the S2K AP2 and a DC2.

04-20-2016, 01:28 PM	#3
Braces Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 17 Alfa Romeo 4C Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 987 Thanks: 570 Thanked 711 Times in 365 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Welcome. Nice looking mods. This forum is full of interesting people. Lots of good information. Lots of entertainment. Enjoy your car in good health. __________________ My 2013 Firestorm Red 13 FRS is gone. Bought the next best thing: 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C

04-20-2016, 05:52 PM	#11
mixtape Posts in the nude Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: 2016 WRB BRZ Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 390 Thanks: 587 Thanked 505 Times in 248 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Damn it, you covered your license plate. Now I can't find out where you live and steal your car. Jokes aside, welcome, congratulations, and enjoy your car in good health! I got my '16 BRZ in December and have loved it every minute since. __________________ 2016 Subaru BRZ - World Rally Blue [Build Thread] Instagram: @mixtography \| My Automotive Photography "Lesbian trees have no wood." - Scoobs McGee

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