2013 BRZ Build Thread (Previously Next Upgrade)

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Sh!t

 

I have a master cyl brace stainless lines and motul brake fluid on the way.

 

Derp, you crazay!

 

Yes.

 

Shift knob I'm making for my brz

 

So I got all the parts I wanted! Hopefully next week they all go in!

 

Tempted to powder coat the headers and maybe the front and over pipe. Thoughts?

 

Would help protect them even more from the elements but if its a decent brand they normally use pretty good stainless so would not do much for you.

 

Borla and Invidea, if there is really not that much to be gained besides appearance, I'll save a few hundred bucks.

 

Yes all powder coat really is good for is durability and apearance does not do much for heat reduction and stuff like that imo

 

What about GrimmSpeeds ceramic coating? Worth it? Experience?

 

A huge oversight in the coating discussion thus far in this thread is that coatings help keep those parts warm, which is important for flow, they are not just for shielding. I wonder if ceramic coating is that much better than wraps that it justifies the cost. That being said, if BRZ headers are below the engine, I would not wrap them. Just ask Ben how a car can become a Molotov cocktail.

 

Nah I'm good. Headers would be under the engine like normal. I got no issue with leaving as is. Just trying to make sure everything will last.

 

Was going to swing in after work today and see what costs will be.

 

Ballpark estimates of $240. Thinking I probably will ceramic coat them. I'll dig a little bit on Google tonight. Anyone else have any experience with coating the headers/front/up pipe

 

You gunna upgrade your gf's pooter too?

 

I really should...but I won't.

 

Well as of yesterday everything was put in! I want to thank all the guys at NF! Great work! Thanks for all the input and help here too. Now at 3000rpm I sound like a normal Subie at idle! Runs a bit rich but runs good.

 

the rumble sounds nice. congrats

 

Now, I just finished a weekend at BIR and am already pondering the next upgrade. I'm thinking suspension and sway bars. Unfortunately I know jack **** about them. Any input you guys and gals can give me? I dont want to slam the car but maybe a 1/2" or 1" drop.

 

I was looking thinking about this kit:

http://www.brz-parts.com/80445-1.html

 

I like my Isc coilovers. Fully adjustable rides like stock just with a higher spring rate(also adjustable) also didn't break the bank got them for under 1k new.

 

That link if it works, is for a full kit for 750 or so. I'll keep that in mind though.

 

I don't have sway bars and have not driven it on a track yet but the fair amount of curvy road driving I hhave done I can say I do not feel the need for sways with the coilovers

 

The spring rate on those hotchkis springs seems really unbalanced. The car has about 50/50 weight distribution. RCE's springs are at 250lb/in and 280lb/in (all around) depending on which spring you get. Both seem a lot more reasonable based on the cars weight and distribution. The hotchkis setup likely is rated as such to induce more oversteer and hit the dariftoos more better.

For sway bars, pretty much everything is good but size front and rear will give vastly different characteristics. Whitelines historically tend to rust quickly but that shouldnt affect peformance.

My personal opinion is you can get better stuff (than hotchkis) for about the same price that you can tailor to how you want your car to drive.

P.S. As for coilovers, you get what you pay for. Most generic coilovers start leaking and need to be rebuilt more often. If you have stiff enough springs and your damping rate is set high enough, the coilovers will dial out a lot of the body roll.

 

Leave the suspension alone till you can drive the car at it's limits.

Spend the money on track fees!

 

Track fees and tires. Though I will say the Dunlop Direzza ZIIs are amazing.

 

Digging up an old post. Over the winter, probably after Christmas, I will be trying to A) find someone (somewhere) that can order the Stage 2 Innovative Supercharger kit and B) find a shop to install it. Any thoughts recommendations? I've heard MAP is good for parts..

 

And would be able to finance would be nice.

 

Not sure if any of these are the kit youre looking for, but vivid/agencypower can usually order anything. They finance. Iirc, around the holidays they do lower financing. Honestly, youre probably better off getting a loan through your bank (rate-wise).

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/2013_Subaru_BRZ_turbo-supercharger-superchargers-c-4266_4424.html

 

My only piece of advice is to save up until you can pay for the kit in full. Smarter financial sense, and also if it blows up, you won't already be strapped for cash.

 

Finally the big moment has arrived! My HKS Supercharger has finally arrived in my loving arms! Pics to follow this evening.

 

Please keep your clothes on for said pics. For once.

 

Your not my supervisor! And I won't guarantee that there won't be stains...

 

That's not what the installation manual was referring to when it called for using break-in lube Neil!

 

Sorry it's late. Enjoy.

 

HKS GT Pro Supercharger Kit.

 

The inside of your engine bay looks really strange in those shot.
Is that carpet?

 

Complete thermal absorption. Shag carpet baby.

 

Sweet! Where does that old boy mount up?

 

Right in front And center.

 

Install it now, and don't bother tuning it. Post results later