Customer Showcase
2018 Subaru BRZ tS Track Car on 17" ARC-8 Wheels
This insanely clean BRZ tS has exchanged caretakers since we photographed it, but it remains one of our favorites to date. As you can see from the laundry list of aftermarket parts below, the original owner, James, was not gun-shy about modifying the car. With that said, it is evident that parts were carefully selected to improve performance on and off the race track, and aesthetic modifications were carried out with an overarching theme in mind.
It is quite easy for passionate enthusiasts to get a bit overzealous with modifications, and that often leads to a “Frankenstein build” where parts have a hard time working cohesively with each other – both from a performance and visual perspective. When that happens the car loses a bit of its identity along the way.
James really knocked it out of the park with this build, and we look forward to seeing how the new owner will carry the torch. We hope you enjoy the photos as much as we did.
MODIFICATIONS & SPECS
Wheels/Tires: APEX 17×9” ET42 ARC-8 Wheels in Satin Black (https://www.apexraceparts.com/shop-by-vehicle/subaru/brz-frs/17x9-et42-apex-arc-8-fr-s-brz-wheel.html) Hankook RS4 245/40-17
Power/Cooling: Jackson Racing Supercharger (C30) Jackson Racing Oil Cooler PTuning FlexFuel Kit PTuning Tune PTuning Race Header Perrin Overpipe JDL UQFP Perrin 2.5in Resonated CBE Deatschwerks 700cc Injectors Radium PCV Catch Can Forge BPV Jackson Racing 4 Bar Map Sensor Koyo Radiator Perrin Engine Mounts
Aero: Verus Non-Aggressive Rear Diffuser Verus Hood Vents BRZ tS Carbon Wing BRZ STI Lip Kit (Front Lip, Side Skirts, Rear Spats)
Transmission: Southbend Clutch – Stage 2 Endurance Southbend Cluth Flywheel Verus Gear Fork/Pivot JDM STI Transmission Mount
Suspension: Fortune 510 Coilovers w/ Swift Springs STI Flexible Strut Bar Verus Adjustable LCAs Whiteline Front Sway Bar Whiteline Front Sway Bar Bushings Whiteline Adjustable Front Endlinks Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings PTuning Custom Alignment
Fluids: Motul 300V 5W-30 (02/2020) Motul RBF660 (02/2020) Motul Gear 300 – Differential and Transmission (02/2020) Motul 5.1 Brake Fluid for Clutch (02/2020)
Brakes: Project Mu Racing 999 Brake Pads
Exterior: JDM Clear Sidemarkers Premium Auto Styling Vinyl Badge Overlays Premium Auto Styling Taillight Tint 35% Tint STI JDM Fender Garnish PTuning Front Tow Hook PTuning Rear Tow Hook
Paint Protection: Xpel Ultimate Plus PPF – Hood, Front Bumper, Fenders, Side Mirrors Xpel Fusion Plus/CeramicPro Ceramic Coating – Entire Car
Previous Owner / @javellin.motorsports Current Owner / @juanjayzee Photography / @danielkiserphotography
Tags
- Bolt pattern: 5x100mm
- Fitment type: Performance Street and Track
- Subaru, BRZ, ZC6 / Gen 1
- Wheel design: ARC-8
- Wheel diameter: 17"
- Wheel line: Flow Formed Classic Line
Matt Thompson
Matt became the JDM Product Expert at APEX Wheels in 2022. Prior to joining APEX, he worked extensively in automotive sales. As an enthusiast he made the shift from street driving to track driving in order to fully experience his cars at the limit without putting the public at risk. Matt has owned six Hondas (‘94 Integra LS, ‘95 Integra RS, ‘96 Integra GS-R, ‘06 RSX Type-S, ‘95 Civic VX, ‘17 Civic EX-T), two Subarus (‘15 Impreza, ‘22 BRZ), and is likely shopping for the next addition to his stable. When he’s not helping JDM owners figure out the best wheel setups for their cars, he enjoys playing racing video games and indulging his interest in automotive photography. Fun fact: Matt knows every quotable line in The Fast and the Furious by heart.
Have questions about wheels for your JDM vehicle? Use our contact form and ask for Matt.
