WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

[exE36M3]

+ STi knock-off EBAY spoiler/lip. Urethane.
$110. Be sure to get the URETHANE one. It'll take a lot more abuse than fiberglass or "carbon fiber"

Plan about a 3 hour install job if you take your time. You'll need about 10 (#8 24x1") bolts for the main mounting points and another 4 (#8 24x1.5") for the corners and 10 fender washers. ALSO, you'll need some sort of 1/2" shim for the 4 corners. The original STi spoiler uses a box-like shape in the construction of the corners, the knock-offs aren't formed with this shape, so there's a 1/2" gap between the body and mounting point.

But once on, you see the fit and finish is pretty darn close too the STi unit for an easy $300-$400 less.

Oh and caveat - the shine is from Meguair's trim detailer. It's for rubber and plastic and makes blacks REALLY pop nicely.

[Khazzy]

Originally Posted by BadMoon

I have never owned a car that has took a beating like this before. Never. This is since January. This is just three sections of the car. I have more on the hood and other places.

This is the main reason I got a clear bra from the get go. Full hood, full bumper, mirrors, and 1/2 fender. It is well worth the cash with how low swooping this hood is.

[Frank5364]

I cant wait to get my windows tinted but dont know which film to go with????? Either formula 1 or huper optik extreme the non ceramic one i think. Any experiences with either or recommendations? I deff dont want disturbance with the electronics.......so please advice

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by Khazzy

This is the main reason I got a clear bra from the get go. Full hood, full bumper, mirrors, and 1/2 fender. It is well worth the cash with how low swooping this hood is.

Same here. Stone chips like that would drive me crazy.

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by Frank5364

I cant wait to get my windows tinted but dont know which film to go with????? Either formula 1 or huper optik extreme the non ceramic one i think. Any experiences with either or recommendations? I deff dont want disturbance with the electronics.......so please advice

I have Llumar ATR 20. I'm pretty happy with it, although it is not as dark as I'd like. If I could do it again I'd go with their ATR 15 instead. It's a metallized film, but it doesn't disrupt my electronics. I'm considering putting their Air 80 on my windshield.

Formula 1 is made by Llumar, so I'd have no problem trusting their quality. I'd do their comfort 15 or comfort 30, depending on what color your car is. It's basically the same thing as the ATR line that I have, but with a different name.

Edit: Today I put on a CravenSpeed 2" antenna and debadged my trunk.

[Frank5364]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

I have Llumar ATR 20. I'm pretty happy with it, although it is not as dark as I'd like. If I could do it again I'd go with their ATR 15 instead. It's a metallized film, but it doesn't disrupt my electronics. I'm considering putting their Air 80 on my windshield.

Formula 1 is made by Llumar, so I'd have no problem trusting their quality. I'd do their comfort 15 or comfort 30, depending on what color your car is. It's basically the same thing as the ATR line that I have, but with a different name.

Edit: Today I put on a CravenSpeed 2" antenna and debadged my trunk.

20 not dark enough?

[Frank5364]

I have satin white btw

[OoLong]

Installed the STI kit:

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by Frank5364

20 not dark enough?

I just moved to Las Vegas. 20% is not dark enough out here.

With satin white I'd probably go with 15% or 5%. White cars look good with black windows. My car is dark grey metallic, so I wanted a grey tint instead of a solid black window like 5% will give you.

Word of warning: 5% is fucking dark. You get used to it, but still. Visibility can be rough sometimes. I had a wrx with 5% and a 4runner with 3%. It looks great on the right colors.

[Frank5364]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

I just moved to Las Vegas. 20% is not dark enough out here.

With satin white I'd probably go with 15% or 5%. White cars look good with black windows. My car is dark grey metallic, so I wanted a grey tint instead of a solid black window like 5% will give you.

Word of warning: 5% is fucking dark. You get used to it, but still. Visibility can be rough sometimes. I had a wrx with 5% and a 4runner with 3%. It looks great on the right colors.

Well i was thinking 10% on rear and rear sides and then front side 15% and windshield visor 10 also. Would this look good? And what film should i use? Thanks a lot!

[gramicci101]

I've never liked mixing tint levels on rear and front windows. I don't think it looks right. F1 doesn't make a 10% tint, so I'd probably just do 15% all the way around. I would choose the comfort (F1) or ATR (Llumar) line, unless you just really want ceramic tint. I'm not a fan of the windshield strip, but then too I'm 6'5". I look through that part of the windshield.

Here are the product spec sheets for Formula 1 and Llumar. They're in PDF format, from their respective companies' pages.

[BadMoon]

Originally Posted by OoLong

Installed the STI kit:

That looks really nice.

[OoLong]

Originally Posted by BadMoon

That looks really nice.

Thanks man, but my wheel gaps are at the same level as monster trucks... Needs to do something about that

[Inextirpable]

Plasti-dipped my wheels black.