Epic Headlight Customization + Wheels That Set This BRZ Build Apart!

[@wreak3r]

Chris, for seat belts. Pull it all the way out, clamp it so it has less tension, clean the belt then use dry silicone spray and polish the belt with it. No need to disassembly anything or even take it out of the car.

[@jakebrown2336]

I need to do this to my car! What is dry silicone spray? Like blaster dry lube with Teflon?

[@user-nifinei34jd9]

I also had to do it on my fj cruiser. I left it soak in soapy water for hours. Water turned into black muddy water.

[@joyoptimal6286]

This. works everytime

[@HighPr00f]

You can also remove it completely and power wash it before applying the silicone spray, getting all the body sweat and grit out of it

[@TheLiquidLunchMan]

Agreed, wash the entire belt, then silicon spray the belt and the mech. DO NOT use WD40 (or any oil based spray lube) as that turns into sticky goo when the delivery hydrocarbons evaporate!

[@tbillington]

Great episode Chris. The slower pace with more explanation (and bonus seatbelt content) was very enjoyable. And I think these are the best wheels you've ever had on any of the builds.

[@VMTyler]

Im not going to lie, my love for this channel started dwindling after the 240 and the burnt-acan. I popped in to watch a few videos but nothing really seemed to peak my interest. IDK why but this BRZ build is really doing it for me. Im turning my notifications back on now. Im really excited to see how this thing turns out!!

[@Andrew-vd2ko]

For me I am so very car getting a wide body kit... The custom work is only reason I watch odd video, most of the time I jump big sections of these rubbish videos...

[@esqueue]

1:36 I honestly laughed quite a bit when you said firstendary instead of primary. Hahaha Before anyone responds, yes, I know that it was said for humor and that literally why I found it funny.

[@1rstTry]

You must be fun at parties 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@esqueue]

​@@1rstTry You must have a miserable life.

[@Riley1524]

Believe it or not, cleaning the actual seatbelt itself works wonders. You'd be amazed how dirty they get and how that dirt and dead skin can weigh it down.

[@jwalster9412]

It's basically a carpet, so yeah.

[@tragicnomadic]

Plus one. I've leaned many subaru reels and it's shocking how well they work after a decent scrub and drying.

[@FirstLast-bi8xi]

This works a treat, use wool detergent and a soft brush then air dry.

[@bmanley80]

Yep. Patrols have this. Clean the belt. It reduces the friction and works.

[@PvtPapa]

Little bit of pledge on the seatbelt helps too once its clean and dry. Apply it and then rub as much as you can off and you won't get residue on your clothes.

[@morophineswordphich8229]

Chris, I found your lights! 2025 Toyota Crown Signia

[@T0adL0ader]

😂 I just posted the same thing Toyota C-HR head lights

[@brendanallen5849]

pretty clearly not the same. much thinner

[@TheCrazyMoparDude68]

If you are going to remove the headlights from the housing, you should go ahead and cut out the lens and make space for the cover you are making to sit flush. It would be easy to cut the lens cover and make a backing plate to replace the material, but leave it a centimeter (or what ever the thickness of cover will be). You could use you 3D scanner to and 3D printer to make the backing plate and include anchor points so you can use OEM bumper mounting hardware. It would ensue the end pieces stay secure and flush. Between the fact that the cover pieces will never lay flat against the headlight and that the gap changes depending on what angle you are looking from, it will just look cheap. Having the center pieces flush with the daylight running lights and the gap perfect no matter how you look at it looks professional. And it is also the difference between being invited to a SEMA booth and staying home. The wheels look great. I am not usually a fan of aero discs, but these ones look really good and will be even better painted to match the body color.

[@im_a_surfingdoggo]

Would love to see an episode featuring you driving the cars you’ve built. Just recording when you take them out.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

The aerodiscs are sick

[@sash328]

Yeah, 80's are back 👍 group B

[@JM-mn4ph]

I think Gator Glass from Gator Customs would be a cool idea for both the head and tail lights. You could have your style but retain night drivability

[@NRDTALKE]

You can use smart tint in the head light look in to it try white smart tint so you can still use the oem head light and when you swich off the smart tint it will be white and clear when you swich it on if you go white smart tinit 😊

[@NRDTALKE]

That can work to create the white in the head light

[@NRDTALKE]

Love the work you do .

[@darrenswails]

I wonder if he could bake the headlights to remove the covers, then paint the inside back of the lights

[@NRDTALKE]

@@darrenswails if he pains it it parmenent with smart tint you can swich between color and clear 😏

[@1rstTry]

You should research punctuation 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@tristonwilliams4033]

Chris do you have plans for an actual decent shop in the future?? Like a proper shop??

[@Marcoscr240]

@18:06 that was my idea I mentioned on last video, to put the headlights in the front vents! glad you decided to go that route

[@mquinn9ate8]

Firstondary?! = Primary 😂 the builds looking cool so far.

[@Marcel1984nl]

Really awesome build! Front looks great!

[@darthgerdz]

This is gonna be a very sick build.

[@AudreyH48]

I love the wheels and aero discs! Love the silver finish as well. I'm so happy silver wheels are making a comeback.

[@Avetho]

The Aerodiscs with the Prius light and grill shape actually looks pretty fire, not gonna lie, its a unique and cool look that flows together well in my opinion.

[@Nick-hm9rh]

If you Perma Mount the bumper you could also modify the headlights so the solid part lays in so at the end its the same height as the surface of the headlight wich would also help with the different view angles.

[@ryanstewart6121]

Love the content Chris. You are always crushing it and love when I see you’ve uploaded. Much appreciation from Utah!

[@Fernandosantanajr83]

Now this car looks good, love the headlights and Turbo fan wheels

[@konigwheels]

MRK1 looks killer on the BRZ. LFG!

[@Czajnickov]

I hope one day I can buy my dream s14 and put those wheels on it, it would look so good

[@jml7429]

I daily a FJ, and your tech demo was 100% useful! 🤘🏼

[@Dude_Eggs]

1:40 Firstendary

[@RealRickCox]

Wow.... those wheels look AMAZING!! Nice pick! And thanks #Nitto for supporting my favorite builder channel!

[@janriha9309]

Chris, there is ANTIHAFT 2000 spray with SEATBELT picture on it. I use that at work, works well for all kind of stuff.

[@taurota1554]

Awesome and outstanding as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.

[@nsn876]

I know you have a wheel sponsor, but damn this is crying out for some rotiforms!

[@ibrahimkhaleel437]

Nice to see brz content, been here since the original wide body tutorial days

[@BFIndustriez]

OAR 73-108-0010, Center of headlight-no less then 22" and no more then 54" from ground.

[@alexschindler]

That position for the headlights also looks like it might not be able to light directly in front of the car because of how far behind the bumper they would sit, easy to B is for Test with some beefy flashlights though.

[@Fast_Forward_Racing]

Probably bad on my part, but I want an update on TJ hunts no show appearance.

[@antoniokeck]

Me too....me too

[@groovymane]

Can’t wait to hate huh? 😂

[@antoniokeck]

@groovymane i love em both....its like mom and dad fighting but you dont know why lol

[@Jmoorelive21]

TJ was out of the state during the filming of that episode

[@hungryalien]

@@Jmoorelive21 ohh but didnt bother to leave word or inform chris about it?

[@Bigthoogs]

i will now be utilizing Firstondary into my daily vocabulary. Thank you. lol

[@WexWerxScott]

I'm starting to dig the look... Can't wait to see it all one color! I'm insanely jealous you're heading to Japan to buy a new car... I can't wait until I'm able to go there and get the 3 cars I want to import!

[@Ang3l_CY]

Chris just another tip, the adaptive headlights comes only on premium models brz/gr86 the non premium one is not adaptive so it should be cheaper as well, my opinion is have 1 of both

[@JudeusSamson]

Instead of headlight eyebrows you should call it a headlight unibrow. Any worries of wind vibration against the headlights while driving?

[@fortyfukinseven]

I REALLY REALLY hope you're getting one of those crazy vans! Probably an EVO VI or something though

[@kennethsiskin9958]

I enjoy your visions for the build you do!

[@super679theoriginal]

People saying NSX forget that you already mentioned the LFA in the other recent video. I pray it is an LFA because it’s one of my favorite cars and I just don’t see it often. I found your channel back during the evora build and I use it for reference when I’m messing around trying to fix my own. Need you to keep living the life I should be living 😭😂 Edit: I’m aware its not cheap. Thats why I was specifically speaking to the NSX guessers, who also went with “not cheap”. I was saying “dream bigger”

[@joealex65]

I can 100% assure you is NOT an LFA, a crashed one just sold for about half a million on Copart a few months ago, Chris ain't go that kind of money, and even if by some crazy miracle he could find one for a really good deal in Japan, he won't be able to import it to the US.

[@MegaNayton]

LFA is like a million plus to buy now adays i cant see it being one of those.

[@adamj.1645]

LFA =/= CHEAP

[@BETAsin]

Cheap will be something pretty niche like an ae111. Non of the known jdm cars are cheap anymore. Even rusted 86 hatchs are in the 5 figures.

[@pranavbhana7896]

Thank you for the FJ seat belt tip. I have the same problem with my seat leon. I shall attempt this fix.

[@oldman1944]

If you put headlights in that set back side section, they will have a huge shadow gap in the middle from being set so far back next to the front bar. Use that Rivian headlight shaped hole in the front if anything.

[@4200timeB]

Aero discs are so awesome,great wheels man. Also the headlight retro fit down low was a cool add for sure. So far this build is the best of the year...

[@bdjoof]

Jimmy Oakes pro car is the best. This is another b is for build chop shop ep🙄

[@highschooloutcastrecords1055]

I've been thinking since the last video about the headlight situation. Why make the cover removable? Install some LED accessory lighting in the gap similar to how the cybertruck does. Install 4 rectangle ones across the gap, 2 outers pointed down to factory spec of the BRZ of the dims, the others be full floods straight. Looking at it here, you won't be blocking much airflow with this lighting as it has the upper radiator support bar and hood latch.

[@CrazyChemistPL]

How about cutting off that triangular vinyl piece at the inner top of the headlight where it meets the hood, and making it just one line from one headlight cover, through the center hood extension piece to the other headlight cover?

[@Ricology56]

Classic Toyota Century V12. It's an epic car.

[@slnt-k2r]

Chris, what about adding the headlights like the Impreza... in the bumper more to the center. Will require some 3d printing

[@fullmetalf4i]

Looks so good! Only thing I'm worries about is putting the headlight in that vent and having the aero disc on the wheels, do you have enough venting to cool the front brakes?

[@gravity00x]

heck yeah on making the headlight cover permanent. its like a badass assassin look with a blindfold.

[@FattusCat]

Man's deffo getting a Suzuki Jimney

[@clinttopic9023]

Those Konig rims are SUPER nice!

[@marciomendesen]

Chris, regarding the headlights, i don't know if it is possible but why not trying to cover the section that you don't want visible with some kind of electric film that when you apply power to the headlights would transform into a clear film. Again, i don't know if it possible, just an idea.

[@bendooley550]

Finish the boat. Water season is just around the corner and it would be cool to see the party barge on the water for memorial day. Push the BRZ back a little if youre gonna hit sema in november/ december. At least play with the camper truck for camping season. I get that you need to build this, but now doesnt seem to be the time. Find a good stopping point and move to more time sensitive things. Just a suggestion.

[@TimotoRacing]

Is it possible to put some bike headlights in the bumper ?

[@kristian6622]

Can I ask no judgement at all, why you are trying to make the headlights look like a Ferrari Purosangue? Which is an SUV?

[@matthias6125]

Not sure if it's been mentioned before, but how feasable would it be to retrofit motorized 3 printed flaps for those eye brows as an homage to the OG 86? Maybe by making your own headlights or headlight covers at least.

[@Jake_DeLoach]

Maybe I’ve missed it, but what’s stopping you from opening the headlights and creating a fiberglass piece that fills that entire thing except for the DRL? It would look super clean. No bevel from the cover, etc. I think this is the way to go if you plan to do lights in the front vents anyway!

[@ChaFairchild]

This is going to sound weird, but the front end is starting to look like a Japanese mini version of a Dodge Charger... Maybe it'll look better as it gets closer to the finish line

[@MsOMGwtfnoOb]

I like this guy alway always going to the next level that people makes a man happy evolving has a human

[@markhendricks5308]

What if you just tinted that portion of the headlight instead of covering it?

[@jredmartinz]

For the love of all that is holy, please turbo it. You'll love it, it takes one weekend to do and will make the car so much more fun

[@marlostewart1107]

Lmaooo @ “first-ondary”. 😂

[@saban_6r]

I believe that Toyota Crown Sport (SUV not sold in the USA) headlights would work really well with what you are trying to do

[@davelangford2439]

The aerodiscs look amazing!

[@simonlynch4204]

Sorry, but those wheels with aero disc don't work for me. Something about the spokes curving and the aero disc... not quite hitting it.

[@connorohoare7470]

I might be wrong but was there a video where he said he was planning on going back to the old shop? The little garage ? Might have said he was getting some work done to it ? Kinda recently ( a few months ago)

[@stormsurfin]

coming along nicely

[@Incaensio]

Those wheels are so dope!

[@JaycobGTR]

It’s coming together so Good

[@CrappyCar]

Looking great team!

[@STUCASHX]

Enjoying the build as usual... 🤔 22:10 That side profile of the hood extension is not working imo... Don't know how I'd fix that though without having it in front of me. Where to push the compromise is the question eh.

[@Doubleeaglediaries]

NSX 😮

[@georgenovak6974]

Yes!!!

[@petrhrebejk7559]

NSX isn't cheap...

[@theonemanopinion2764]

Silicone spray for plastic parts! WD40 can make some plastics brittle. Plus silicone is a dry lubricant where as wd40 is wet. So once WD40 dries, there’s not a lot left to lubricants!

[@ThatOneLateGuy]

I still say make them popup lights somehow. Have the flap on the headlight tilt out of the way with some motors. That or copy the Alpina headlight pods in the center. that would look sick

[@quadmode]

Yo! I’m studying in Japan rn actually!!! Love to shake your hand if you are in Tokyo!

[@antoniorodrigues1670]

It would be amazing if you could put the headlight covers attached to some super thin motors and make them move and go behind the bumper when you turn them on

[@brencancer]

looking forward how sick this build. cool looking.

[@ChanoWilliams]

I like someone else's idea from the previous video of retrofitting a Prius front end to this car, because that's essentially what's happening here. Or maybe a 2025 Camry front end. The lights are just so specific to those bodies and very cool.

[@memertmemes2586]

Camry looks like garbage

[@ChanoWilliams]

@@memertmemes2586 Definitely an opinion. lol

[@CalgaryCooper]

MR2? Eclipse GSX would be awesome, 300zx, so many cool options. Excited to see what you get! Also, this build is looking fantastic so far!

[@karimhuerta597]

Those are mainstream car he can find in the USA, I think it will be an NSX or something more unusual

[@andrewharris7868]

22:01 that is such a sic look!

[@iamarawn]

Those wheels like this, are insane. I love them

[@seanhume6160]

Rims look so good

[@AceP40]

I thought doing a removable cover was jank as hell, so I'm glad you're planning on doing permanent headlights in a new location now.

[@sameerrafiq1694]

If u havent, u should check the new Camry headlights. Im sure thats what u wanted in the first place

[@adamj.1645]

Chris is coming home with a bosozoku van. Mark my words.

[@genericyoutubename-nx5xp]

The fiberglass resin we use on aircraft is very tedious, if you add just a little too much catalyst the resin will get VERY hot. We usually mix in a plastic painting cup and I've seen those cups melt. So when you essentially doubled your catalyst it made me cringe a little lol

[@IamMikeMessy]

That far recessed on the sides may cause shadows in front of the nose. Maybe put the lights on that 3 finger gap in front? Regardless, support whatever you do in reality lol 18:16

[@chrisbrensinger6211]

Did you check to see if the fj seatbelts are available from the dealer? Subaru seat belts are lifetime warranty, if they still make them and something is wrong with yours, you can get another from Subaru.

[@andressazman335]

great solution for the headlight😍its gonna be great

[@protodad1]

Autozam AZ-1! Hope you fit.

[@frameworkart3985]

like, comment, watched great build I love the BRZ normally, you make me love it more

[@joemonroe6966]

So many UB-40 cans, what are you lubricating? 😲

[@casualcombine]

looking great!

[@darkcloud23069]

wd40, while it has some lubricating properties, is not really a lubricant. A sprayable lithium grease would have been much better to use. that belt will likely start having issues again in a few months.

[@jwalster9412]

Unrelated, but WD40 is (not) banned in Canada

[@yyeo3880]

@@jwalster9412 that is not true!

[@jwalster9412]

@@yyeo3880 🤔

[@ashleyavenuemusic]

@@jwalster9412 No its not. (Source: I am Canadian)

[@Stealthm3p]

Definitely eyeing these wheels

[@dragonrider2.064]

The wheels are sick

[@Maticus_]

Chris is about to come home with a Mitsubishi Delica and I'm here for it.

[@oneeyedude20]

Question, how are you going to be able to drive at night if you covered the headlight?

[@sockojr]

Let’s hope for an S15 build next

[@T0adL0ader]

@BisforBuild do you think the head lights used in your render are actually the Toyota C-HR lights as they are longer and have a larger swoop than the Prius one's

[@thesaltlifewithmichealsarc867]

I think I've told you this before But with chop strand tear it don't template or cut Lay it with small bits large bits squares triangle circles overlapping. You'll get no delimitation or air pockets ever it's stronger and faster while also less filler required once done.

[@johanmichael6624]

Dumb question but are the lights supposed to be blocked by the front bumper like that?