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Old 12-30-2013, 09:10 PM   #1
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Two months ago I picked up my BRZ with 12 miles on the clock. She has the Limited package and is a manual. The picture above is from the day I got her.

This thread is my build diary, so I'll be putting everything that I do to my car into here.

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As far as mods go, I don't plan on making a lot of visual changes. I like, for the most part, the stock look of the car. Boosting may happen down the road, but this car is my DD so I don't feel comfortable at the moment. I do plan on taking her to autox at some point, too.

Current mods:
  • Kartboy short shifter
  • Kartboy transmission rear bushing
  • Whiteline positive shift kit
  • MTEC shift springs
  • K&N drop-in air filter
  • OEM Audio 400+ kit
  • JPM Coachworks knee pads
  • debadged
  • TOMS tail lights - red

Planned mods:
  • shorty antenna / shark fin (still debating on which one to get)
  • catback
  • tint
  • wheels
If you have any mod suggestions let me know!
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Old 12-30-2013, 09:11 PM   #2
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I broke her in 1 week later.

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Old 12-30-2013, 09:12 PM   #3
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I just got done giving her a wax...

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...and taking off the rear badges.

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Old 01-03-2014, 08:13 PM   #4
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Looks good mate!
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It's been a while, here's some updates:

First, I got around to installing some shift mods. I need short throws so I installed these parts:

- Kartboy short shifter /w bushings

- Whiteline positive shift kit

- Shifter springs

- Swapped trans/diff fluid for Motul Gear 300

Holy shitballs, this setup is awesome. Super short, satisfying throws. The fluid change was noticeable, too.
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Old 05-04-2014, 02:03 AM   #6
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Recently, I got around to detailing my car. My buddy just bought an RS5, which was painted black, so it had a bunch of swirls in the clear coat. I hadn't clayed my car yet, which I was planning on doing since I bought the car, so we decided to spend all day detailing. I'm happy with the results.



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PSA, go clay your car. It's easy.
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Old 05-12-2014, 05:34 PM   #7
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Last week I bought some TOM'S tail lights and the OEM Audio 400+ kit from FT86 Speed Factory.

The speakers came last friday, as they appear to be ordered directly from OEM Audio, so I installed them on Saturday. Here's my written review about the kit.

I just got a notification from UPS for the tail lights, so I should have them on tonight!
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Old 05-15-2014, 04:05 AM   #8
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I couldn't get to the TOMS until today. They were a lot darker than I thought they were going to be but I dig them!

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Old 05-15-2014, 12:36 PM   #9
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those Tom's look great on silver.
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Great looking car, what mods you got planned??

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Great looking car, what mods you got planned??

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I'm looking into FI soon. The Vortech SC is high on my list. Other than that, exhaust, wheels, clutch, etc lol.
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I'm looking into FI soon. The Vortech SC is high on my list. Other than that, exhaust, wheels, clutch, etc lol.
Sweet! Gonna be a fun machine

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