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Day 6: More parts are here Yesterday all my parts from Toyota arrived including new rubber bushes for mounting the rad assembly, both wing brackets and the wings themselves. Didnt realise how big the boxes would be for the wings, glad I took the bigger car. Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr Headlights Arrived Also the Vland headlights arrived, note they did arrived damaged, but Vlands ebay store were really helpful and quick to rectify the problem with a new set on the way to me. Quality so far looks good and I connected them up to the car last night to ensure the wiring on the car was intact and that the headlights worked. Vland headlights by James Baker, on Flickr Click the image below for a short video: The test went well with the DRLs and sequential indicators looking spot on. I now need to source some stock headlight bulbs and attach the ballasts as the stock bulbs are missing from the car but I do have two ballasts. I will see if I can steal the bulbs from an old set of Mini xenons I have in the garage. I know some people are cautious about aftermarket headlights, I will be very open and honest with my thoughts on them once installed so people hear first hand what they are like, will probably do a video review of them over on my youtube channel www.youtube.com/tweedbean Newly discovered issue When I returned from Toyota last night I decided to fit the wing brackets to see how straight the structure was in front of the front wheels. Passenger side bolted on no problem, all appears straight. The drivers side, not so easy, the rear two bolts for the wing bracket go in no problem, the front one, shown in the pic below, doesnt line up. This will be correctable via the specialist the car is going to to straighten everything, worst case I can buy that section from Toyota if it doesnt pull straight. I expected there to be more parts like this, so no surprise here. Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr

Day 4: Buying the parts to upgrade the headunit As there is nothing I can do RE the front end until parts arrive, its time to tackle some interior bits. The BRZ came with only a CD player headunit so I wanted to upgrade to a more modern headunit. I have purchased the Pioneer DA130DAB which has Apple Car play so I will have bluetooth calling, DAB, music streaming, sat nav etc, its actually the one from my old Mini clubman as the new owner installed an android auto headunit instead. So I have been doing some reading RE differences between replacing the headunit in the BRZ vs the GT86. I have created the following list based off what other BRZ owners have purchased: Cable to allow me to connect the stock USB port to the aftermarket headunit: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184019557009 Stereo bracket/surround, Ive heard all the options are a bit dodgy fitting so I thought I would try this one for now: http://www.roadradio.com/wiring-fascia-adaptors/ICT50-282/7429/ Harness adapter: http://www.roadradio.com/wiring-fascia-adaptors/PC2-17-42/4883/ Aerial Adapter: http://www.roadradio.com/wiring-fascia-adaptors/ICT21-147/7350/ Pioneer ND-BC8 Reversing Camera:

Day 3: Opting for a facelift front bumper and getting it ordered As the front end is completely missing from my car, I have to order every brackets, duct, plastic undertray, nut, bolt etc. There was nothing left of the original one. Its crazy how much that adds up to. I could go down the route of a pre-facelift bumper or aftermarket however I really like like the BRZ facelift front end and they dont come up second hand. There is one on ebay but what it doesn't mention in the ad is that its cracked, I know as I drove to see it and refused to buy it after to seeing the damaged. Pre facelift: Facelift: When buying from Subaru the facelift bumper skin is actually cheaper than the pre-facelift one. So I have ordered everything required from Subaru which comes to £617.92, the breakdown is attached below covering part numbers, quantities and prices. This list contains everything including ducts for air to the radiator, headlight brackets, stuff you wouldn't need to buy if you had an existing front end, but it doesn't cover fog light units themselves(Will get aftermarket ones), the moustache as I have the US part on order and the various nuts and bolts. The nuts and bolts alone came to £87.21 plus VAT. I have managed to source a number of these on the car, salvaged from damage parts or through ebay to get them cheaper, so shop around. Common items like the clips(909140007) that hold the weather seal in place, can be had 50 for £5.98 from ebay rather than £1 each from Subaru: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50pc-Interior-Door-Card-Moulding-Trim-Panel-Retainer-Clips-For-Subaru-Crosstrek/174035752811?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Not all can be sourced easily but I managed to find some of them, so go the bill down from £87.21 plus VAT to around £25 in the end, just by doing the above. I also need to buy washer covers however at around £50 a side I will wait until the car is ready for paint then source those. Parts will start to arrive this week which is great news, the longest wait is the slam Panel Shopping around for the slam panel The slam panel for the BRZ has been a pain, its spot welded on so it isnt a straight forward swap however I have a friend who can assist with that. Pricing for these vary dramatically. It used to be around £258 plus VAT for the entire unit from Toyota, however when I called to order they had made a mistake, the part had now been superseded and was something like £520 plus VAT after discount. A big difference, im sure you will agree, so I rang Subaru and they can get one in for £306 including VAT so much cheaper, only issue is its coming direct from Japan so there may be a 3 week wait, but the price difference is worth the wait as I'm not in a rush mega rush, even if I am impatient. So thats now on its way as well. Theres now not much I can do but wait for parts over the next 3 weeks as I have removed everything damaged that isn't welded on so I will take the time to fit a new head unit, fit rear lip kit and diffuser lip while I wait. I will be making fitting videos for those 3 jobs in the coming weeks.

Interested to hear which one you went with and how you get on? I have been looking at a set of these for a while but never pulled the trigger on a set.

This week I fitted Vland V2 tail lights to my Subaru BRZ. They are 2017 facelift style lights with the added bonus of sequential indicators. It was super easy and I made a how to video. The before and after difference is amazing, it really refreshes that back end. This is the updated video including torque settings for the bolts and ensuring you do a leak test once fitted. Tools required: 8mm socket and wrench Small flatheaded screwdriver https://www.instagram.com/tweedbean www.youtube.com/tweedbean Facelift Style Sequential Lights Vland by James Baker, on Flickr Debadged rear end by James Baker, on Flickr What a difference by James Baker, on Flickr

Thanks , yes this will be a keeper. To be very open about this build, as it helps others who want to do a similar thing, my aim is to have a road legal working BRZ with a facelift front end for a budget of £7000 all in including the purchase of the car. The car itself was £4200 and an additional £160 to get it transported to me. Currently I have zero labour costs as 75% of the work I can do myself, the only labour I will incur is the cost of welding the slam panel in and a check that the front end is straight. I have about 95% of the parts I need already on order or purchased used. I know there are going to be bits missing when I start to rebuild it but theres space remaining in the budget for that. This will then give me a cheap stock car to then go onto modify in the future. The cheapest BRZ on ebay/autotrader is £12,995 so for me its a much cheaper way (and more fun for me) of getting into a BRZ and I certainly wouldn't get near a facelift for that money. The only thing this does not take into account is paint, I could have waited and got second hand parts in the same colour as the car and within the budget, therefore I wouldn't incur any paint costs however my plan has always been to go for a none factory colour therefore is a separate cost. Even with the total paint costs and a number of mods I have already purchased out of the 7k budget, such as lip kit, rear lights, headunit etc I will be no-where near £12,995 cheapest BRZ.

Ive seen the Vland headlights in action and seemed good to me, but I will do a full and honest review on them. I know theres plenty of bulb options for them to which could help brightness. Worst case if they are pants then I can swap for some stock ones later on. Bodyshop wise, I use a place close to me called Autoworx, they have painted two cars for me now. My R53 which was a full respray colour change from blue to Porsche RS Green, I still own this car: Before: Clean by James Baker, on Flickr After: JUNE 2019 R53 by James Baker, on Flickr JUNE 2019 R53 by James Baker, on Flickr And my Mini Clubman, which I have now sold on. They resprayed the entire car this time no colour change it remained chilli red but I got rid of the ugly silver contrast roof etc. The bodywork was awful to start with, plenty of rust spots, dings etc they repaired the lot: Before: Another project by James Baker, on Flickr Another project by James Baker, on Flickr After: CLUBBY by James Baker, on Flickr CLUBBY by James Baker, on Flickr CLUBBY by James Baker, on Flickr Price wise it all depends on so many factors including the colour you pick, colour change vs keeping the same colour, size of car, amount of separate parts etc

Day 2: Time to get ordering parts, so far: Front Bumper Im going for a facelift front end so I will be ordering the bumper and all associated parts from Subaru including the facelight light trim etc The one part I left out this order will be the main grill/moustache, from what I understand the UK part come with two big holes to bolt a front plate on. As someone who runs removable plate brackets on all my cars, I have ordered a US spec part from ebay International. Headlights Having been impressed with the Vland rear lights and recommendations from another member I have purchased the Vland headlights. There are two reasons why I have gone aftermarket, firstly they have black housings, saving me joey modding a set of lights. The second reason is down to price, headlights are between £575-£700 each plus VAT and finding a decent pair of used BRZ headlights is very rare(Dont want to fit GT86 lights). I purchased my Vland headlights through their ebay store (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264414046349) They are listed at £419 delivered however I had an offer of £380 delivered accepted. Radiator Assembly Next up the radiator(£295+VAT)/fan(£232+VAT)/ac condenser(£280+VAT) assembly was destroy in the crash. New these were over £800 plus VAT, this doesnt include all the little brackets etc. Matt Baker over at MB Developments helped me out here. They are a Subaru specialist who are building a BRZ based track car, their build looks epic. They had no need for the stock parts and I managed to get all the above for £80 collected which is a super bargain and I really appreciate it. As a bonus is the entire assembly with motors, brackets, filler, pipes etc I was very lucky with this: Radiator, fan assembly and a/c condenser by James Baker, on Flickr Bonnet and Crash Beam Next up we have the main body panels so a bonnet new from Toyota is around £390 plus VAT, I managed to pick up a used one for £150 from SJ Autosport in Birmingham who are breaking a BRZ. I also picked up the crash for £50 from the same place, instead of £147.97 plus VAT from Subaru. The foam part is £25.49 plus VAT but I can reuse my old one which survived. Bonnet, wing and crash beam by James Baker, on Flickr Front Wings I also need both front wings, not many decent used examples about so I am going new on these, the one in the photo above is damaged so decided against using that. From Toyota the wings are £109 +VAT new compared to £151+VAT from Subaru so I will be getting them from Toyota. I also need the brackets that sit under the wing to hold it in place, again these are cheaper at Toyota at £19.71+VAT new compared to £20.87 from Subaru. Again going new with the brackets as they are easily bent.

Yep other than the rads, fans and airbox the engine is untouched. Also no airbags were deployed so interior is intact and in great condition.

First two mods already done I fitted Vland V2 tail lights to my Subaru BRZ. They are 2017 facelift style lights with the added bonus of sequential indicators. It was super easy plug and play. The before and after difference is amazing, it really refreshes that back end: Here is a how to video I made for installing them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_oGWm4Y2Y0 Facelift Style Sequential Lights Vland by James Baker, on Flickr What a difference by James Baker, on Flickr I decided I wanted to also debadge the rear end of all chrome lettering. Much cleaner, below is a link to a how to video on removing the chrome lettering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YO00wD4HgU Debadged rear end by James Baker, on Flickr I then set about stripping the front end removing the damaged metal such as wings, bonnet and parts of the slam panel. Basically anything damaged that wasnt welded in has now been removed. This is how I left it at the end of day 1: End of day 1 by James Baker, on Flickr Next steps are to call Subaru and Toyota tomorrow to order up all the parts needs for the front bumper as well as two wings, wing brackets and slam panel. I will share the part lists and prices as and when I get them for anyone thinking of doing the same. Most parts are cheaper from Toyota I have found, however the bumper is a Subaru only item so I need to go to them for that. Its crazy how many individual parts there are on the bumper alone. There are plenty more how to video coming up as I modify my BRZ, for additional updates please follow my youtube channel and instagram page: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=tweedbean https://www.instagram.com/tweedbean

Fancy doing another set at this price

Thanks, great to deal with

Assume these are pretty rear but thought I would post up incase anyone has a pair sitting around they want rid of.

Not fussed on colour, if anyone has gone aftermarket and has a BRZ facelift front bumper they want to sell on, please give me a shout.

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Posting up to say hello again, I was previously a member a few years a go with two GT86's, one of which I think is still on the forum with its new owner Gudzy. I am still very much into my new Mini's and have two at the moment however I am in process of purchasing a third project car, this time a 2013 Subaru BRZ. It has been in a front end smash so I will be repairing as much of it myself before passing it to a friend who can ensure everything is straight and fully lined up on specialist jigs etc. Once the car is in my possession I will be posting up a project thread and covering the build on my youtube channel: www.youtube.com/tweedbean If anyone is aware of anyone breaking a GT86/BRZ or may have items like bumper bars, wings, bonnet, fan assembly, a/c condenser etc please give me a shout. Going to source a facelift front end for it and get it running before I start on aftermarket mods etc. Details are limited on the BRZ right now, its a 2013, pearl white SE Lux manual. I've been and seen it, deposit placed, with it being delivered to me next Wednesday. Here are my previous two GT86's: Previous GT86 1 by James Baker, on Flickr Previous GT86 2 by James Baker, on Flickr And my current Mini's: JUNE 2019 R53 by James Baker, on Flickr Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr I have OZ Ultraleggera's in matt bronze to fit to this which have just arrived as well as plenty of other little tweaks.

Thanks, I've been chatting with him via instagram and he has already been super helpful.

Hi all, I am after the bonnet and front wings from a Gt86/BRZ. Preferably white pearl but open to other colours if the price is right as I will then need to get them painted. Please let me know if you have any or know of someone that does. After various other bits from the front end such as fan assembly/radiator/AC condenser/BRZ Headlights/BRZ facelift bumper Thanks in advance

Wanted Dashboard Panel/trim After the Dashboard Panel/trim as I am selling on my JPM alcantara covered ones. Both the left hand side and stereo surround panel is needed. Want front and rear Toyota logo badges in chrome Ive removed my carbon ones and need both the front and Rear toyota logo badges. The actually Toyota logo shape badges on the front bumper and rear boot handle. New or used is fine Wanted Stock Rear Control Arms I have wave ones I want to remove and put car back to stock, therefore I want stock ones to replace them with.

First image updated and price dropped to £60 collected

For Sale GT86/BRZ outdoor cover - custom made. Its very high quality. From that I understand this was over £150 new, I am after £60 collected from CV7 due to size and weight. Discovered a couple of tears and mark from storage, tear is at the bottom of the cover under the front license plate so shouldn't affect usage, these have been repaired with stitching as seen in photos. Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr Cut out for aerial: Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr Lining: Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr

For sale is my 2012 Toyota GT86 with only 15k on the clock. This car is lightly modified and has been professionally setup by Wallace Performance for handling, using a number of fully adjustable suspension parts listed below. Full receipts included. The car has been cherished from new and some of you will have seen the car on the forum based on posts from the original owner. She spared no expense and it has always been washed with snow foam and then the two bucket method. Always stored in a garage and well presented. I purchased this car a couple of months ago with the intention of starting a project however due to a change in personal circumstances I have decided to sell the car on. I have put zero miles on it other than driving it home from Scotland when I purchased it and it's then been stored in my garage under cover, on a trickle charger to ensure the battery life is maintained. The interior is in near perfect condition and is great place to be. It has a full service history by specialists as the original female owner wasn't a fan of the service at her local Toyota dealership so used well known independent garages: 13/07/2013 Wallace Performance Mileage 5234 07/09/2014 RA Motorsport Mileage 9799 13/11/2015 Fensport Mileage 12590 Now down to price, with the modifications taken into account I am pricing it competitively with a quick sale in mind at £12,500. At the time of list there were only two GT86's on auto trader cheaper than that, but they have atleast double the mileage this car has. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Located in Balsall Common CV7. Below is the spec and latest pictures: Factory spec * 2012 Toyota GT86 * Orange * Manual gearbox * Only 15,000 miles * Heated alcantara and leather seats * Full service history * Only ran on shell v-power * Female owner from new, until I purchased it in November * 10 months MOT Handling * Wave rear camber arms * Wave rear toe control arms * Litchfield lowering springs * Litchfield rear anti roll bar * Litchfield front anti roll bar * Professional handling setup, receipt included Braking * Stoptech discs * Carbotech XP8 pads * Motul 600 brake fluid Other * Cc'd shark fin aerial * Carbon Steering Wheel inserts * 3M Carbon wrapped rear boot handle trim

Sold

For sale are a set of three GT86/BRZ Samco Silicone Coolant Hoses which are used on the left hand side of the engine as pictured. These are the main three you can see in the engine bay. This set is normally a 4 piece set however the lower passenger side pipe which can barely be seen is still fitted to the car and is not included. I am after £25 delivered Info about hoses: SamcoSport have been the number one choice for serious Motorsport teams and tuners and modifiers for over a decade. All SamcoSport hoses are made by hand in the UK and each hose is 100% visually inspected before it leaves the factory. All Samco hoses meet or exceed the requirements of SAE J20 & are manufactured under an ISO 9002:2000 quality system. Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr

Price reduced to £25 delivered for these