SPCorBUST's BRZ STI | Cusco | Jackson | Perrin Build Thread

[SPCorBUST]

Function > Form

Well I've been following the BRZ since the concept. It was a long wait but I finally pulled the trigger back in May 2013, and picked up my 2013 Satin White Pearl Manual Limited BRZ in June from Clint at Heuberger Subaru.

I started my "build" in June of 2013. I'm going for an "ego" street and track build using Cusco, STi, and Perrin as the main brands in my build, going for a classy, but low key exterior, and nearly every piece from the nuts, bolts, and bushings, to the brakes, coilovers, and interior upgraded. I want the car to feel communicative and balanced, but razor-sharp and frenetic when I want and need it to be.

I don't expect the engine bay to win any awards, as its not my primary focus and I don't want it to look too crazy/clean under there on purpose. I want it to look stock-ish (save for a few flourishes) for when I get my hood popped again, so I'm going (a little) out of my way to make it appear as such by being careful about what draws attention under the hood. On to the good stuff!


SETUPS

Setup 1: KW C38, Grams 550, 4bar, Delicious FlexFuel tune
Setup 2: NA, stock injector, Moto-East FlexFuel tune
Setup 3: JR C30, DW 700, 3bar, Moto-East FlexFuel tune
Setup 4: JR C30, HBP, DW 700, 3bar, Church FlexFuel tune
Setup 5: JR C30, HBP, DW 700, 3bar, Delicious FlexFuel tune, Built Motor
Setup 6: JR C30, HBP, DW 700, 3bar, Delicious FlexFuel tune, Closed Deck FA20, 1/2" Stud and Machined Head Work, JE Proseal, Built Motor


MOTOR
Jackson Racing C30 Supercharger Kit
Jackson Racing High Boost Pulley
Jackson Racing Oil Cooler
Perrin Crank Pulley
Perrin Accessory Pulleys
Perrin Radiator Hoses
Outfront Motosports Closed Deck
JE ProSeal Gaskets
1/2" ARP head studs
CP Pistons 12.5:1
King bearings
Carrillo Rods
GSC Beehive spring kit
Reimax Oil Pump Gear
OmniPower 3bar MAP sensor
Fumoto Quick Drain Oil Valve
Velox Cam Plate


ENGINE DRESS-UP
STI Oil Cap
STI Oil Filter
STI Radiator Cap
STI Battery Tiedown
Perrin Brake Cozy
Perrin Foam Filter
Nameless DI Ecu Cover
Subaru Blue Engine Cover
APR Carbon Radiator Cooling Plate
ZSPEC Scion FRS / Subaru BRZ Fastener Dress-Up


FUEL
Deatschwerks DW300 fuel pump
Deatschwerks 700cc injectors
Moto-East FlexFuel Kit


EXHAUST
Perrin 2.5" Resonated Catback Exhaust
Perrin Overpipe
Perrin Front pipe (catted)
Gruppe-S UEL header


DRIVETRAIN
STI Transmission Mount
STI Short Shifter
STI MT Shift Knob
TRD Quick Shift Kit (Instructions)
SouthBend Stage 3 Daily Clutch
Velox Billet Clutch Fork
Velox Billet Pivot Ball
Velox Bell Housing Cover
MTEC Clutch Spring
MTEC Stainless Steel Clutch Line
MTEC Shifter Springs
DSS Aluminum Driveshaft
Motul Gear 300 (trans and diff fluid)


SUSPENSION
STI Steering Rack Hardware (longer bolts, nuts, subframe fills/spacers)
STI Steering Rack Bushings
STI Rear Subframe Bolts
TRD Door Stabilizers
Cusco Front Lower Arm
Cusco Lower Control Arms
Cusco Sway Bar Front
Cusco Sway Bar Rear
Cusco Strut Tower Bar Front
Cusco Strut Tower Bar Rear
Cusco Power Brace Engine
Cusco Power Brace Front
Cusco Power Brace Rear Side
Cusco Rear Crossmember Brace
Cusco Rear Differential Brace
Perrin Rear Shifter Bushing
Perrin Steering Rack Lockdowns
Perrin Rear Endlinks with Spherical Bearings
Buddy Club Racing Spec Coilovers


BRAKES
Stoptech stainless steel lines
Stoptech pads
Motul RBF 600 (brake fluid)


INTERIOR
STI Steering Wheel
STI Steering Wheel Cover
STI Vent Grills
STI Center Panel Ornaments
STI Door Grips
STI Red Door Armrests
STI Shift Lever Cover
STI Engine Push Start Button
Perrin Trunk Pull Handle (red)
2015 Subaru Series Blue Dash panel
2015 Subaru Starlink Stereo System
2015 Subaru center console kneepads
2015 Subaru speaker grille and kneepads
Toyota EDM Center Armrest
Wheelhaus Fiberglass High Mount 3rd Brake Light
Diode Dynamics 5k LED door lights
Diode Dynamics 5k LED dome light
GCS Door Hinge Covers


EXTERIOR
STI Front Lip (Instructions)
STI Skirt Lip
STI Sideskirts (Instructions)
STI Rear Aprons (Instructions)
STI Dayliner Extensions
STI Fender Garnish
STI Ornament Front
STI Ornament Rear
STI Gurney Flap
STI Valve Stem Caps
STI Series Blue Wheels
TRD Aero Stabilizer Rising Cover Instructions
Tom's USDM tail lights
Valenti 3rd brake light red/chrome
Diode Dynamics Always-On Module
Diode Dynamics 5k LED side marker bulbs
Diode Dynamics 6k CREE LED fog lights
Grimmspeed Tow Hook License Plate
BeatSonic v2 Shark Fin Antenna
Bayson R rear diffuser (STI rep)
Window Tint


INSTALL QUEUE:
Perrin Positive Steering Response System (Offset)
Whiteline Roll Center and Bump Steer Kit
Whiteline Positive Traction Kit
Cusco Power Brace Rear End
M.O.R. Quick Bumper Disconnect


PARTS TO PURCHASE:
STI Rear Subframe Bushings
TRD Lightweight Flywheel
TRD LSD
TRD Fender Extensions
Cusco Rear Pillar Power Brace
Cusco Exhaust Bushings
Cusco Rear Differential Cover
Cusco Rear Differential Carrier Strengthened Collar
Cusco Rear Trailing Arm
Cusco Shift Lever Retainer Bushings
Cusco Grounding Kit
Cusco Front Lower Arm Plus
Rexpeed Carbon Hood Damper Kit
Rexpeed Heated Wide Mirrors
Velox Non-aggressive Rear Diffuser
Velox Fog Light Brake Kit
Ace 4-2-1 Type A Header 350 OP
AP Racing Sprint BBK
Radium PCV Line Oil Catch Can w/ Petcock Kit
Seibon TS Hood
Whiteline Rear Sway Bar Mount Support
Chargespeed Mirrors
Revolution Subframe Centering Bolts
18x9.5 +38 Weds SA10R Blue Chrome or 18x9.5 +35 Enkei NT03+M SBC


POSSIBLE ALTERNATES

JRZ RS Pro Double Adjustable Clubsport Dampers/Coilovers
Cusco Alternator Pulley Cover (needs modification)
Cusco Accessory Pulley Cover (needs modification)
Cusco Steering Rack Stays (vs Perrin PSRS)
Cusco Steering Rack Bushings (vs STI or TIC solid)
Cusco Transmission Mount Collar (vs STI transmission mount or Whiteline Positive Traction Kit)
SPOON Rigid Collars (vs STI Rear Upper Spacer or Torque Solutions Rear Subframe Bushings or Whiteline )
LegSport Super-Lock Rear Subframe Support Kit (vs Whiteline Positive Traction Kit)


TRACK EVENTS

9/14/2013 - Subiefest, Roval course California Speedway
2/28/2015 - 86cup, Buttonwillow


PREVIOUSLY

Delicious SC tune (old setup)
Moto-East SC tune (old setup)
Moto-East NA tune (old setup)
KraftWerks Supercharger Kit - C38 (sold)
Grams 550 cc injectors (sold)
4bar Map (sold)
TopSpeedAuto catback (sold)
Bayson R front lip (sold)
Bayson R sideskirts (sold)
SWP BRZ Fenders w/ Chrome (sold)
Bayson R rear aprons (sold)
Helix clear side markers
iJDMTOY Chrome LED side markers
STI Flexible Draw Stiffener (sold)
TRD Air Filter
SWP BRZ Front Bumper (one driver side tab broken)


FOR SALE SOON:

Bayson R rear diffuser (Chargespeed Rep, matte black)
K&N Air Filter
Subaru Valve Stem Caps
Whiteline Gearbox Positive Shift Kit
Perrin Rear Shifter Bushing
Perrin Reverse Lockout
STI Series Blue Rims (comes with stock Primacy's and TPMS)
STI Rear Subframe Upper Collars (unused, not compatible with Whiteline Positive Traction Kit)
Rallyarmor mud flaps
Grams 265 fuel pump
Perrin T-bolt Clamps (Black)
Unused stock oil pump gear

[SPCorBUST]

Here's Bridgette:

Car wash


Home


California Speedway


Buttonwillow

[SPCorBUST]

Reserved.

[SPCorBUST]

I drove the SRT-4 before the BRZ which was a FWD beast, having full bolt ons, a big wheel stocker, e85 and a fuel system to support it, a built suspension and just clean all-around. It still sits in the garage and is driven as my second car. Her name is Sloan, and here's a pic:



Family resemblance?

[ModBargains]

nice! do you ever head out to the irvine meet?

[charged86]

that's the best way to go on a srt4 stock turbo with a big turbine. bigger turbos usually break the car

[SPCorBUST]

Originally Posted by ModBargains

nice! do you ever head out to the irvine meet?

I do, I try to head out there on my way home from work, typically around 9.

[SPCorBUST]

Originally Posted by charged86

that's the best way to go on a srt4 stock turbo with a big turbine. bigger turbos usually break the car

I agree. Typically I drive the SRT-4 hard in the canyons, so the turbo can make enough power yet still be really responsive.

[TheProdigy]

Nice car man! Any pics of the Valenti's by any chance? I wanna see the 3rd brake light.

[SPCorBUST]

[Pkush]

Stumbled upon this. Mind sharing dyno sheets and your overall feel of the SC? Reliability?
Latest pics of the car?

Thanks!

[SPCorBUST]

Originally Posted by Pkush

Stumbled upon this. Mind sharing dyno sheets and your overall feel of the SC? Reliability?
Latest pics of the car?

Thanks!

After these videos were made and having owned the kit for a while now, I do have reservations about the overall design and quality of different components. Don't have time for an essay though.



[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LKYP99djJQ"]Parts and install review[/ame]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQo8Tj3t5-c"]Drive along review[/ame]

[SPCorBUST]

Kraftwerks C38 kit is out, and Jackson Racing C30 kit is in.

[RawrSoft]

I'm interested to see how it goes for you. I was seriously considering your c38, though carb is a concern. So i'm definitely looking forward to a comparison opinion.