Afghan Vet's 2013 GBS BRZ
I posted this truncated version of my build log on WRX Atlanta, so I thought it would be fairly easy to bring it over here.
I found out about the BRZ around November / December of 2011 when Ryan (Slade) told me about the cars. After a lot of reading and obsessing, I started to look for a car to test drive. I found an FRS to drive early in the summer of 2012, and then a dealer's BRZ that I begged a test drive. That sealed it for me, and then I just needed to find one. Hooked up with a good dealer near Charlotte, NC who had a car coming that met my criteria. I picked up the car in September 2012.
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After window tint.
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I had a buddy that started to use Opticoat, and after he did his WRX, I had him apply it to the BRZ. I liked the results, and I still like the ease of cleaning and the overall look
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As I mentioned before, I am an audio guy - Sound Quality. Most of the equipment was from my BMW, and I had a buddy stay for a week in a hotel and finish the entire build that week. Difficult task, but he pulled it off.
Pile of gear:
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My wife stayed out of the garage for a week - she couldn't stand to watch a 1 month old car get stripped.
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Midrange drivers
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Rear Subs
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I started to review another subwoofer, and I had the idea to install a subwoofer in the front of the car. I bought a JL Audio TW3 10" sub.
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'beauty panel'
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I am contemplating removing the rear 'wall' that has the two 12" drivers. The 10" sub is getting it done in the front, and I could potentially remove 60 pounds of weight and get my full trunk back (except for the spare :)).
I also wanted to add some of JPM Coachworks gear to the interior. This is the one piece unit that Alex and the guys molded in my head unit trim piece.
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Thanks for viewing!
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Beautiful build, and awesome car!
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I can't even begin to tell you how bad I want one of those cars.
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Jason I can't tell for sure from my phone but is that front sub firing up? If so, why did you chose firing up?
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x2 on everything said already.
Beautiful looking car. And excellent, clean install.
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benny
Beautiful build, and awesome car!
Thanks Benny!
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chad
I can't even begin to tell you how bad I want one of those cars.
I have really enjoyed it. You know, so many things I get 'used to', they kind of loose their shine, not this car. I honestly don't take it for granted. I've had it for a year, and it is still exciting every time I drive it.
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Jason I can't tell for sure from my phone but is that front sub firing up? If so, why did you chose firing up?
It is firing up Rich. We tried a couple different angles on it - even tried it inverted with the same sub in a slim truck box - and a combination of the sound and the most efficient use of space led to that decision.
BTW - are you going to make it to the meet on the 7th of September?
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purty car.
are you happy with the sound now?
thank-you for your service.