Jchon's 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited (Finally)

Discussion in 'Member Journals & Project Build Stories' started by jchon3, Aug 23, 2013.

  1. jchon3

    jchon3 Supporting Member

    I guess its time to start this journal...:sx:

    Picked the car up on May 10, 2013 from Stivers Subaru in Decatur.

    First off, i NEVER had this much fun in the WRX. I thought i'd have trouble getting over the loss of HP but the amazing handling characteristics more than make up for it (Smiles to prove it).

    CURRENT PICTURE
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    here are some pics so you don't lose interest just yet
    the day i got her
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    Took her up to Blood Mountain and had a blast despite the weather
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    Current Mods:

    Invidia Catless Front pipe
    Invidia N1 resonated Mid-pipe
    Custom axle-back muffler delete with JDM tips
    Lamin-x fog light covers
    Tom's clear tail lights

    Work Emotion XD9
    18x9F 225/40 Continental Extreme Contact DW (AWESOME tire btw)
    18x10R 265/35 "

    Mods Coming soon:

    RCE T2 Clubsports
    Vorshlag camber plates
    Cusco Adjustable LCAs

    I am very excited to see where this build takes me :wiggle:
     
    Last edited: Dec 25, 2013
  2. jchon3

    jchon3 Supporting Member

  3. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    Justin, are you running spacers in the rear?
     
  4. jchon3

    jchon3 Supporting Member

    No spacers. 10 inches of wheel lol.
    In dire need of those LCAs:rofl:
     
  5. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    how about a full profile shot?
     
  6. Mike@TSM

    Mike@TSM Member

    I dig the wheels man, looks great!
     
  7. Looks great! I'm going with XD9's in 18x10 all the way around in november, I cant wait to get off the stock wheels.

    Who painted your tail lights btw?
     
  8. jp233

    jp233 Member

    Very, very nice. Me likey. "I like it, a lot"

    Blood Mountain is SO MUCH FUN!
     
  9. jchon3

    jchon3 Supporting Member

    I did them myself :coolugh: 3 coats of VHT red and 2 coats of clear
     
  10. jchon3

    jchon3 Supporting Member

    Edit*

    Changed my mind on the V3s. I will be getting the RCE T2 clubsports
     
  11. jchon3

    jchon3 Supporting Member

    Some pics from the PCA/SCCA event last month. had a blast and even met a few of you guys out there!

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    Last edited: Oct 10, 2013
  12. Superdude

    Superdude Active Member

    Thanks for coming out! I was the TECH Inspection guy you met. That course was HUGE!, How'd the BRZ do out there?
     
  13. jchon3

    jchon3 Supporting Member

    Considering it was my first time i think i did ok~
    my personal best time of the day was 84 flat. James (White GD STi) was my instructor and i let him have a lap with my car and he was able to get a 77!

    Definitely will be back next season with my suspension set up and some more confidence!
     
  14. 06Scoobaru

    06Scoobaru New Member

    Just a tip! If James drives your car be sure he has his own personal car keys in his pocket when he exits your car. See you out there.:wavey:
     
  15. jchon3

    jchon3 Supporting Member

    Got the Tom's clear tail lights! took about 20-30 minutes to install them. I'm in love


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    Last edited: Dec 25, 2013
  16. jchon3

    jchon3 Supporting Member

    Also, went ahead and removed the useless rear seats. Im still looking for a viable rear seat "delete" option
    I do want to get a roll bar put in to mount the harnesses so still undecided which direction i am going to go with covering up the gap
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  17. integroid

    integroid Supporting Member

    you really need to lower the car. Looks like a 4X4;)
     
  18. outbacksprt

    outbacksprt Member

    so what scent are you running in the cup holder? passion fruit? or citrus :rofl:

    with the right price you could cover the gaps with aluminum. I did a rear seat removal in my buddies 2000 cougar we covered his rear seat and everything with aluminum and carpeted it. With the right kind of money anything is possible to cover up the rear. Personally I really don't understand why Subaru/Toyota put rear seats in the thing I mean you'd have to be a midget to have someone in the back and the way they are shaped you really couldn't put a baby seat in there safely. yes I've seen baby seats in the brz. yes it's a scary thought. I'll be interested what it looks like when covered. you going to go 5 point harness? or staying seat belts and getting like strut bars and stuff?
     
    Last edited: Dec 25, 2013
  19. jchon3

    jchon3 Supporting Member

    Harness, bar and fixed back seats!
     
  20. Tperk90

    Tperk90 Member

    Yeah I'm glad they put rear seats for insurance purpose but anytime I have a third friend in the car they pretty much have to lay across the back seat. Cars looking good and I dont remember where but I have seen some carbon fiber rear seat delete kits for the BRZ but they were outrageously expensive.
     

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