6 Months Later... chanomatik's 2013 BRZ Limited in Crystal Black Silica - Page 6

chanomatik · 11-01-2012, 07:28 PM

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chanomatik · 11-02-2012, 06:23 PM

These are 4.75" tips

AFe Takeda catback

For myself, I found a set of polished, 5" outlet, slanted, doubt-walled, rolled-edge with mesh lining at AutoZone. Cool store!

This should be a fun custom exhaust build.

Burrcold · 11-02-2012, 07:45 PM

Looks great! I picked up the JDM OEM tips (stupid expensive for just tips, but I hate the little ones that come on the USDM models).

chanomatik · 11-02-2012, 08:05 PM

Cool! I like those, too. I hate that we didn't even get those. Dang bean counters.

DrHeLpErZx · 11-15-2012, 05:06 PM

Nice build man!

chanomatik · 11-15-2012, 05:28 PM

Thanks! It's been a slow start.

I just bought my 5" exhaust tips today.

Calidrifter · 11-18-2012, 07:21 PM

It's refreshing to read a lengthy explanation rather than: because racecar.

chanomatik · 11-21-2012, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calidrifter

It's refreshing to read a lengthy explanation rather than: because racecar.

Thanks!

I just stumbled upon this article with pics of a BRZ in England that pretty much has what I've been aiming for: front lip, large exhaust tips and Prodrive GT1 wheels.

http://www.racingandwaiting.co.uk/20...ory-tuned-brz/

2point0 · 11-21-2012, 06:28 PM

So are they saying that's a package that can be purchased at the dealer? If so, it seems odd that they're using an aftermarket lip and not the STi piece. Looks like the HT Autos one to me, and that always makes me think "Batmobile". It sticks out too far. I really want the STi one, but I'm too cheap at the moment.

Either way, this car still needs side skirts and spats to make any lip look like it wasn't just tacked on.

I do love them Prodrives!

2point0 · 11-21-2012, 06:29 PM

I think I came across too negative. I'm just grumpy that I'm at work and there's really no point in being here today. Friday will be even worse...

chanomatik · 11-21-2012, 06:43 PM

Friday Worker! Sucker!

Yes, in England, Subaru sometimes allows dealerships to "upgrade" their cars while still maintaining their warranty. While I'm not crazy about the HTAutos lip either, I'm glad they're a heavy enough hitter to be considered as part of an upgraded performance package.

I'm sure the dealership is thinking the same as you, "STI lip... but much too expensive." Even if I had the money, I'm still waiting for the rear spats from STI to be released before I venture towards the front lip and side skirts.

I can't wait for us to start mapping out my custom exhaust set up! I hope it looks even half as good as I'm imagining it's going to be! I have no idea on what it'll sound like, but I think anything will be better than stock.

Eventually I'd love to put in an intake and delete the sound tube. Haven't decided if I prefer GReddy or Injen...

2point0 · 11-21-2012, 07:31 PM

That makes sense. We get shafted here in the US when it comes to power or really just anything cool. I mean, so what if we have strict emissions, why can't I have the big exhaust tips that were designed for the damn car?!?!?!

I also want to see what STi comes out with for spats. I want the whole thing to work together, even the HT spats look goofy to me. I could live with the Chargespeed but I can't live with the price for something that's going to see wear.

I just bought a Nameless axleback from another member last night after meeting up over the weekend to check it out. He drove me around a bit so I could hear it and his car felt much different than mine. The only engine-related mod he had was the Injen intake and I'm pretty damn impressed. The car pulled noticeably harder and I was surprised when he said it was just the intake. I thought he was tuned or something.

To be fair, he also had RPF1s and those are really light. But still. I'm not sure how I feel about the heat-soak potential of the Injen, but I believe the dyno graphs that show tangible gains.

I'll be installing the Kartboy pulley tomorrow or this weekend. I hear that's pretty noticeable as well. I'll know soon enough!

chanomatik · 12-11-2012, 12:08 PM

chanomatik · 12-13-2012, 06:32 PM

This rally STI from Sverre Isachsen at X Games 16 will serve as my inspiration for the Tron-like scheme I eventually want for my car for autox.

_davin · 12-14-2012, 03:31 AM

Hmm, I like it but it looks like painters tape.

chanomatik · 12-14-2012, 11:56 AM

That's not the point. I can have Clear Car Armor work on it. I'll have to come up with a design, but it'll be a blue vinyl following this rally STI's design. It inspired me when I first saw it and it took me a bit to find the original thread that showed it. It wasn't a big deal because Subaru apparently botched that event, so finding pics was a PITA.

Painter's tape would be fun.

chanomatik · 12-18-2012, 11:38 AM

We're going to try and make this Tron theme happen. They're excited! We'll go over the car with painter's tape first to get a layout of the contours and see what works, then decide on a blue that pops against the black paint.

I'm excited!

OrbitalEllipses · 12-18-2012, 12:04 PM

Neon underglow plz

Will be very Tron, I promise!

chanomatik · 12-18-2012, 02:20 PM

I might do it, just for you.

chanomatik · 12-18-2012, 07:09 PM

chanomatik · 01-07-2013, 05:01 PM

My automationLED.com LEDs came in over the weekend! 2 for tail light blinkers, 2 for head lights blinkers, 2 for side markers, and 4 relays for each blinker.

My STI clear side marker should be in this week.

My STI Duracon shift knob should be in next week.

My STI seat belt cushions should be in next week (thanks to Jive Turkey for showing them off!).

My BRZ carbon fiber-look keychain should be in this week.

Our family just ordered a Sony Alpha NEX-6 camera with standard zoom lens and wide angle, so you should start seeing more pics from me soon. I'm going to look into taking some classes to learn about photography. I have the imagination, just no technical prowess.

chanomatik · 01-09-2013, 11:48 AM

lol STI side markers came in last week, I just didn't realize it! I don't think I'll have time to install them until this weekend, maybe.

OrbitalEllipses · 01-09-2013, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanomatik

lol STI side markers came in last week, I just didn't realize it! I don't think I'll have time to install them until this weekend, maybe.

I had a similar experience with my STI push button.

chanomatik · 01-09-2013, 04:17 PM

First World problems, right? haha

kyletakahero · 01-09-2013, 04:19 PM

Noice. Time to get rid of that amber nonsexiness.

11-02-2012, 06:23 PM	#127
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	These are 4.75" tips AFe Takeda catback For myself, I found a set of polished, 5" outlet, slanted, doubt-walled, rolled-edge with mesh lining at AutoZone. Cool store! This should be a fun custom exhaust build. Last edited by chanomatik; 11-02-2012 at 08:04 PM.

01-07-2013, 05:01 PM	#146
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	My automationLED.com LEDs came in over the weekend! 2 for tail light blinkers, 2 for head lights blinkers, 2 for side markers, and 4 relays for each blinker. My STI clear side marker should be in this week. My STI Duracon shift knob should be in next week. My STI seat belt cushions should be in next week (thanks to Jive Turkey for showing them off!). My BRZ carbon fiber-look keychain should be in this week. Our family just ordered a Sony Alpha NEX-6 camera with standard zoom lens and wide angle, so you should start seeing more pics from me soon. I'm going to look into taking some classes to learn about photography. I have the imagination, just no technical prowess. Last edited by chanomatik; 01-07-2013 at 08:00 PM.

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11-01-2012, 07:28 PM	#126
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-02-2012, 07:45 PM	#128
Burrcold Scooby Newbie Member#: 336840 Join Date: Nov 2012 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Limited SWP	Looks great! I picked up the JDM OEM tips (stupid expensive for just tips, but I hate the little ones that come on the USDM models).

11-02-2012, 08:05 PM	#129
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	Cool! I like those, too. I hate that we didn't even get those. Dang bean counters.

11-15-2012, 05:06 PM	#130
DrHeLpErZx Scooby Newbie Member#: 216003 Join Date: Jul 2009	Nice build man!

11-15-2012, 05:28 PM	#131
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	Thanks! It's been a slow start. I just bought my 5" exhaust tips today.

11-18-2012, 07:21 PM	#132
Calidrifter Scooby Newbie Member#: 333730 Join Date: Sep 2012	It's refreshing to read a lengthy explanation rather than: because racecar.

11-21-2012, 06:28 PM	#134
2point0 Scooby Specialist Member#: 150248 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego-ish Vehicle: '13 BRZ Ltd WRB '67 Mustang	So are they saying that's a package that can be purchased at the dealer? If so, it seems odd that they're using an aftermarket lip and not the STi piece. Looks like the HT Autos one to me, and that always makes me think "Batmobile". It sticks out too far. I really want the STi one, but I'm too cheap at the moment. Either way, this car still needs side skirts and spats to make any lip look like it wasn't just tacked on. I do love them Prodrives!

11-21-2012, 06:29 PM	#135
2point0 Scooby Specialist Member#: 150248 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego-ish Vehicle: '13 BRZ Ltd WRB '67 Mustang	I think I came across too negative. I'm just grumpy that I'm at work and there's really no point in being here today. Friday will be even worse...

11-21-2012, 06:43 PM	#136
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	Friday Worker! Sucker! Yes, in England, Subaru sometimes allows dealerships to "upgrade" their cars while still maintaining their warranty. While I'm not crazy about the HTAutos lip either, I'm glad they're a heavy enough hitter to be considered as part of an upgraded performance package. I'm sure the dealership is thinking the same as you, "STI lip... but much too expensive." Even if I had the money, I'm still waiting for the rear spats from STI to be released before I venture towards the front lip and side skirts. I can't wait for us to start mapping out my custom exhaust set up! I hope it looks even half as good as I'm imagining it's going to be! I have no idea on what it'll sound like, but I think anything will be better than stock. Eventually I'd love to put in an intake and delete the sound tube. Haven't decided if I prefer GReddy or Injen...

11-21-2012, 07:31 PM	#137
2point0 Scooby Specialist Member#: 150248 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego-ish Vehicle: '13 BRZ Ltd WRB '67 Mustang	That makes sense. We get shafted here in the US when it comes to power or really just anything cool. I mean, so what if we have strict emissions, why can't I have the big exhaust tips that were designed for the damn car?!?!?! I also want to see what STi comes out with for spats. I want the whole thing to work together, even the HT spats look goofy to me. I could live with the Chargespeed but I can't live with the price for something that's going to see wear. I just bought a Nameless axleback from another member last night after meeting up over the weekend to check it out. He drove me around a bit so I could hear it and his car felt much different than mine. The only engine-related mod he had was the Injen intake and I'm pretty damn impressed. The car pulled noticeably harder and I was surprised when he said it was just the intake. I thought he was tuned or something. To be fair, he also had RPF1s and those are really light. But still. I'm not sure how I feel about the heat-soak potential of the Injen, but I believe the dyno graphs that show tangible gains. I'll be installing the Kartboy pulley tomorrow or this weekend. I hear that's pretty noticeable as well. I'll know soon enough!

12-11-2012, 12:08 PM	#138
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss

12-13-2012, 06:32 PM	#139
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	This rally STI from Sverre Isachsen at X Games 16 will serve as my inspiration for the Tron-like scheme I eventually want for my car for autox.

12-14-2012, 03:31 AM	#140
_davin NASIOC Supporter Member#: 260501 Join Date: Oct 2010 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, Alaska Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5dr SWP Ltd	Hmm, I like it but it looks like painters tape.

12-14-2012, 11:56 AM	#141
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	That's not the point. I can have Clear Car Armor work on it. I'll have to come up with a design, but it'll be a blue vinyl following this rally STI's design. It inspired me when I first saw it and it took me a bit to find the original thread that showed it. It wasn't a big deal because Subaru apparently botched that event, so finding pics was a PITA. Painter's tape would be fun.

12-18-2012, 11:38 AM	#142
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	We're going to try and make this Tron theme happen. They're excited! We'll go over the car with painter's tape first to get a layout of the contours and see what works, then decide on a blue that pops against the black paint. I'm excited!

12-18-2012, 12:04 PM	#143
OrbitalEllipses Scooby Specialist Member#: 178811 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: MoCo Vehicle: 2013 WRB BRZ :banana:	Neon underglow plz Will be very Tron, I promise!

12-18-2012, 02:20 PM	#144
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	I might do it, just for you.

12-18-2012, 07:09 PM	#145
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss

01-09-2013, 11:48 AM	#147
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	lol STI side markers came in last week, I just didn't realize it! I don't think I'll have time to install them until this weekend, maybe.

01-09-2013, 04:17 PM	#149
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	First World problems, right? haha

01-09-2013, 04:19 PM	#150
kyletakahero Scooby Specialist Member#: 185030 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, AK Vehicle: 2013 STi SWP Ltd. Slowest STi evaaaar	Noice. Time to get rid of that amber nonsexiness.