Papa Smurf 2015 BRZ Build

[Papa_Smurf]

Decided to start a build thread for my daily 2015 BRZ. Ive had this car for a while now and have been periodically modding it when my wallet allows (im a poor college student). Let me know if you have any questions on anything that ive done and id be happy to offer you my insight. I apologize for the crappy photos.



Parts
Interior
- Diode Dynamics Full Interior LED Swap
- RAZO Shift Knob
- Cusco Spin Turn Drift Button for E-brake [Red]
Exterior
- Diode Dynamics Full Exterior LED Swap
- Always-On Module
- H16/PSX24W Multicolor Fog/DRL LED Bulb Kit
- Bluetooth RGBW Controller
- PERRIN Front License Plate Relocation Kit
- Rally Armor Mud Flaps [Blue]
- Helix Clear Side Marker
- Diode Dynamics 80mm Angel Eyes Kit ~Not installed
- OEM Chrome Fender Trim
- Raceseng Rear Tow Hook [Bronze]
- Valenti/Helix Sequential Smoked Tail Lights [Black Gold Edition]
- Valenti 4th Brake Light/Reverse Light [Black Gold Edition]
Wheels
- XXR 527 18x8.75 +35 [Matte Bronze]
- XXR Center cap 654 [Flat Black]
- Circuit Performance 73.1mm OD to 56.1mm ID Aluminum Hub Centric Rings [Silver]
- Muteki SR42 Lug Nuts [Burnt Blue]
- Circuit Performance VC3 Series Black Valve Stem Cap [Black]
Tire
- Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 245/40r18
Suspension
- Tein Flex Z Coilover
Exhaust
- Greddy EVO GT Cat-back
Drivetrain
- COBB Rear Shifter Bushing
- Kartboy Transmission Mount Insert
Engine
- Apexi High Flow Drop-in Air Filter
- SPT Oil Cap [Blue]
- SPT Battery Hold Down V2.0 [Blue]
- Raceseng REVO Lightweight Crank Pully [Black]
- OLM OBD 2 Bluetooth Adapter
Brakes
- Radium Master Cylinder Brace [Green]

Wheel Specs
Im running some XXR 527's 18x8.75 with a +35 offset squared. Tires are Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 245/40r18. In my honest opinion, i really like this setup. I was hoping to get as close to flush as possible, with a slight favor towards poke rather that sucked in since i do plan on lowering once i get my coils installed. As far as the tires go, i was hoping for some stretch but nothing drastic. Since i did plan on having a flush and lowered car i did think a little bit of stretch was necessary.



As for my specs, while i was a bit skeptical of XXR, i couldn't pass up the price and concave design of these wheels. Their in matte bronze which i have heard others have issues with the paint chipping but i haven't had any issues (im currently about a month into them). They sit flush on the rear and with an ever so slight poke on the front. The Sumitomo tires have been great, i haven't driven them in the winter yet so ill get back to you all on that. As for the specs, there is slight stretching but nothing extreme.

Front
First image is a bit misleading, the poke isn't as far as it seems in the photo.




Rear
The rears are about as flush as you can get. I love the look on the rear. Paired with the Rally Armor mudflaps, i think it looks great.




Exhaust
The exhaust is a Greddy EVO GT Cat-back system, its the spiritual successor to the EVO3. Simply put this exhaust is great. The idle tone once the car has warmed up is just what i wanted. It has a very deep and subtle burble. Be warned on a cold start the exhaust is pretty loud. Under load and at wot, the sound is very smooth and you can definitely tell your doing some spirited driving. Cruising, the system is not at all obnoxious. The EVO3 had a lot of complaints about drone but that problem has been solved for this system. During normal acceleration from a standstill, you notice the exhaust but it is not overpowering.



My one complaint about this exhaust is the large dual cans. You do lose about an inch of ground clearence. At stock height this is no issue at all. I have never had an issue of scraping. I am however a bit worried that once i install my coils it will become an issue. Ill get back to you all about this.

Note: This is officially sold for the FRS/GT86 so you will need to increase the diameters of the bolt holes on the mid pipe. The BRZ has a unique two-step bolt with a spring to hold the OEM cat-back and mid-pipe together while i believe on the FRS its a simple bolt. This is very easy fix and not a huge deal.



FUTURE
Also added some future, albeit ambitious future plans for the car as well.
Interior
- NRG Hub Adaptor SRK-125H
- NRG Gen3 Quick Release
- NRG Race Style Suede 320mm Steering Wheel
- Kenwood DDX635WBT Multimedia Outlet
Exterior
- Spec D Black Boomerang Style Tinted Head Lights
Suspension
- Blitz Front Strut Tower Bar
- Tein EDFC Active Controller Kit
- Tein EDFC Motor Kit EDK05-12140
Exhaust
- Tomei Extreme TI Front Pipe
- Tomei Extreme UEL Header
Drivetrain
- IRP Short Shifter V3 [Black]
Engine
- EcuTek Stage 2 Tune, License, Cable
- Blitz Advanced Power Intake System
- Perrin Intake Inlet Hose [Black]
- Greddy T518Z Tuner Turbo Kit
Brakes
- Wilwood 6R Drilled Front Big Brake Kit [Red]
- Wilwood 4R Drilled Rear Big Brake Kit [Red]
- Stoptech Front and Rear Upgrade

TL;DR
Thanks for visiting

[Papa_Smurf]

New Tein Flex Z coilovers from FT86SpeedFactory. Plan on installing them as soon as my schedule allows.

[86mod]

Looks good, man! Lots of mods already for a "poor college student" :P

[Route]

I have the same exhaust and I scrape mine multiple times everyday in the summer.