u/Several_Average2330

Has anyone installed a catted front pipe with everything else stock on a +22 BRZ/86? I am curious if you notice any sound and/or performance gains. Ultimately, I would pair this front pipe with a catback or axle back .

Wondering if there is value installing it now in the mean time.

According to HKS, this front pipe:

Even with the catalyzer, it achieved 30 % greater flow capacity at the flow rate of 150L/s compared to stock during the flow bench testing.

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Immediate thoughts:

The ride is supple on the hitachi dampers. I haven't driven any other GR86/BRZ equivalent to compare.

It's an easy comfortable ride. Clutch and shifter feels good.

Steering response is direct. It is on the lighter side.

It's quiet. Can't wait to put an exhaust. Thinking HKS spec L2 paired with the HKS front pipe. 🤔

I love the interior especially against the yellow accents.

Kept the RPMs below 3,500. Can't wait to get over the break in and really get the sense of what the car is about.

I drove the car straight to the ppf shop from the dealer. It'll be there for a few days. PPF'ing 2/3 of the car and ceramic coating. I intend to do some cosmetic design as well.

Can't wait to get it back!

How do we think this engine will be remembered 15-20 years from now? I intend to keep mine until I'm old and grey. Looking forward to finding out for myself.

My excitement level is building! I have never test driven this car. I did test drive an FA20 maybe 7-8 yrs ago. Very calmly at that.

It'll be a whole new experience starting the engine for the first time. I will be driving straight to the tint/wrap shop from the dealer. PPF and ceramic coating off the bat. Excited to show you guys what I have planned for this twin!

I'm surprised I don't see this done more. It looks pretty good IMO. Especially with the DRLs. Gives the BRZ a more aggressive look.

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My plans fell through acquiring a Yuzu. I was so sad. I had my heart set on it. But as luck would have it, I managed to secure a BRZ tS Kaminari edition! It's 1 in 50 in Canada.

Can I just say, wow. Pictures do not do the car justice. It's really something seeing ours cars in person.

The Kaminari edition comes with the spoiler, vent accents and the STI V bars.

Here are a few pics I took at the dealership. First time I sat inside a 2nd Gen ZD8. It feels properly sporty. I'll take delivery within a week or so.

Excited for this new journey! 🍋