Tweedbean

Well this isn't my first rodeo when it comes to these cars having owned two of its sister car the Toyota GT86.  This purchase was a little unexpected and happened very quickly but I cant wait to get stuck into it as its definitely a project.  
So I've had a search saved in ebay for years now looking at salvaged BRZ's, however it always seems to be GT86 that come up cheap as the BRZ holds its value better due to there being fewer of them.   Nothing significant has come of it until early last week when a 2013 Subaru BRZ with 41k on the clock popped up.  It ticked all the boxes with heated half leathers, back 3/4's spotless, engine running, theres just the small matter of half the front end missing.  It came up cheap so a quick conversation later to Turbo Monkeys in Burton who were selling it and I headed up there last Wednesday to see it.  It was as described so I left a deposit and arranged a tow truck to collect it.  It arrived today and I couldn't be happier.  And before anyone asks the other cars I have aren't going anywhere this is a +1 project. 
Spec wise its stock, pearl white, manual, heated half leathers, CD player etc.  It is a Cat S, I've seen why and will get it all checked out before it goes back on the road.  
So what are my plans, firstly acquire all the parts to rebuild it, I have a rad pack ready to go on which means its easier to move around.  I've never attempted such a project before, I normally start with at least a complete car, so this will be challenge and I am expecting bumps along the way.  Once I have all the parts I will fit as much as I can before it heads over to a specialist to ensure its all straight and lines up before everything is bolted down.
Not sure where I am going with the car right now as theres so many options, but one thing I do know is it needs a facelift as those tail lights are really dated.  So already have a list of parts to fit the 2017 facelift BRZ front end and I have 2017 style rear lights to be fitted later today.  I do know It will be getting a full respray as I've not seen many bodyshops match the pearl paint to a standard I would be happy with, a colour change to something none Toyota/Subaru for sure.  It also will be remaining stock body, no wide body kits here.  
I also have a HT Auto lip kit ready to go and a Top Sage rear diffuser lip to keep me ticking over while working on the boring stuff up front.  I'm tempted to take the approach of building what Subaru would have done if they had built a proper BRZ STI.   
Time for some photos:
Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr
The boot was full of parts clearly picked up off the road following the accident:
Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr
The front end, not so tidy:
Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr
And a better look of the front end damage:
Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr
 

Good luck with it.  You're far braver than me!

Nice project!  I always thought the sort of red that Toyota have shown for the GR Yaris would look good on a GT86, not sure whether it'd work with a BRZ 'tache though. 😉

Try these if you dont mind copies. Even with shipping will work out cheaper than the OEM ones.
https://baysonr.com/collections/subaru/products/12-18-subaru-brz-zc6-sti-style-side-skirts-abs

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

Welcome - another BRZ, excellent!
See @Samwise excellent thread about rebuilding his car...
 

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I like to do a bit of both  

Soon tempted....

For sale are the Crawford Billet Power Blocks removed from my GT86, although these also fit the BRZ.  CNC machined from Billet 6061 aluminum, the Crawford BPB's sandwich between the cylinder heads and the intake manifold to create longer intake runners. The lengthened intake runners enhance the volumetric efficiency of the engine which translates into an increase of 19 Horsepower, 15 Pound Feet of Torque, in addition to narrowing up the torque dip by 300RPM on a totally stock BRZ.  These currently retail for £358 from Fensport although they dont have any in stock.  I am looking for £285 delivered in the UK. Items located in CV7. http://www.fensport.co.uk/Parts/Model_108/Category_1/4959 Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr   This is the kit, I have all the bolts etc:  

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Sure that works.

Front and rear Toyota badges, I'd be interested.

would potentially be interested in the power blocks depending on price

A lot of people were interested in a part out of the Orange car I bought, so below are the parts I have currently removed from the car and are for sale.  There are more parts to come as I get time over the next week to remove them from the car.  Thanks for taking time to read the thread.  Prices have also been dropped.  All parts are located in CV7 Balsall Common and I am open to offers on all parts:
For Sale
Roof Spoiler in Orange - £180 delivered in the UK - http://www.gt86.org.uk/forums/topic/4368-for-sale-modellista-rear-spoiler-and-roof-lip/ Sold
Works Wheels Cusco Power Engine Braces Pair in Blue Perrin Battery Strap JPM Dashboard perrin oil filter cover Perrin Shifter Knob Perrin Intake Pipe Black Modellista Rear Spoiler in Orange Perrin Intake grimmspeed oil cap Beatrush Master Cylinder Brace Parts Available Soon
Crawford Billet Power Blocks Orange Samco Coolant Hoses Carbon Steering Wheel insert

There are definitely two sizes, see below image. The one you have is the 2.75" one, so you don't need to mess around with MAF scaling.
 

Agree with Tweed here, no need to remap just for an induction kit. I ran my Injen without a remap for 70K miles. It did lean out the fuel a little bit which seemed to result in a slight power increase. But it never caused an issue. Fuel/air ratio was just in a slightly better place than without. 

I would recommend a remap for the MAF scaling.
However, I drove the car with one of these on for 6 months without any issues other than a bit of idle drop now and again. It's perfectly safe to drive with it fitted and no remap.

how many miles has it covered? Is there any noticeable sound difference from inside the cabin?

For point 2, yes. God yes. Sounds awesome.

Hi all for sale is my Grimmspeed oil filler cap.  These are £105 new, I am after £80 plus your stock oil filler cap in return.  Delivery or collection available.
  Location CV7 Balsall Common  
 
Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr
GrimmSpeed Toyota GT86/Subaru BRZ Machined Matte Silver Oil Cap
  Kick out your old oil cap and tell it to hit the streets, we have a younger, much more attractive version to shine up that engine bay! The GrimmSpeed Oil Cap fits like OEM and allows room for intercooler piping or any hoses/cables.
FITMENT
Toyota GT86
Subaru BRZ
https://www.tarmacsportz.co.uk/gt86-grimmspeed-brz-machined-matte-silver-oil-cap.html

I have spare dash parts you're after - maybe we could do a deal?

@TTR might be interested 

Indeed I was mate, cheers
Just seen it on the "other" forum so message me on here or there James