Trac-Box Install | FRS BRZ 86

[@seriesblueadventures9832]

Hey guys! This is RACECAR go brrr! (the maker of the switch panels). I'm actually using my old Series Blue Adventures KZbin account because I recently rebranded and haven't set a new one up yet. I'm making this post because Kevin Vo here made a fantastic video, but it came out just a few days before I announce a slew of changes to my switch panel offerings. I currently offer the switch panels (3D printed) and aluminum engraved faceplates with custom labels (machined) as two separate offerings, which adds up to a rather expensive buy if you want both of them. However, I'm about to announce "Version 2" of my panels, which replaces the 3D printed chassis with a CNC machined chassis, and includes the custom engraved faceplate, only for about $10 more than the old 3D printed version with the black vinyl covering. It's a significant improvement since you get custom labels for all your switches now, for a lot less if you wanted both (so basically, instead of $110 for a push-start panel and faceplate, it would be $80). SO, if you want to order, I suggest checking back in just a few days for the updated product lineup. And if you ARE someone who placed an order in December, I'll be reaching out to you once I get the new listings online, and asking if you want to switch your order before I make your panel. THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO, KEVIN! It's fantastic!

[@Synthwave89]

Phenomenal news, where can we check for availability of the new offerings? I'm interested in buying the tracbox (separate obvs.) and your new switch panel.

[@chrismbroome]

As as I understand from your website....you can use six switches and they can fit in the centre console. Not just restricted to four switches?

[@seriesblueadventures9832]

@@chrismbroome 4 or 6 switches if you have a key start car, as the cubby is larger. 4 switches only if you have a push-start car :)

[@chrismbroome]

@@seriesblueadventures9832 awesomeness...ive ordered one!

[@chrismbroome]

Hope to get mine soon 🙏🙏🙏

[@GymnasticsCoach83]

This is amazing! Since my tires are well above stock size due to the widebody staggered setup, the TPMS light always greets me. This is fantastic. God bless Gerald Just Projects and people like yourself to show how to install it.

[@KevinVo]

Happy to help!

[@jordanesguerra5999]

I did the exact setup! So good for track days.

[@rookietoprobuildz]

Can't wait to do this for my FRS 🔥

[@chrismbroome]

That's an awesome quick mod!

[@chrisprice4658]

It's not a racecar untill you have toggle switches lol I really enjoy your video's, clear instructions, great explanations, keep it up bro 👍👍💜☮️💙

[@pstoppani]

Excellent video, thank you. One of the best mods for track use!

[@KevinVo]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@Synthwave89]

Holy shit, I've been wanting to do this install for ages but the documentation on this thing is POOR. Thanks for posting this Kev!

[@KevinVo]

Now you have no excuse! Haha

[@seriesblueadventures9832]

Sorry for the lack of documentation. It's something that I've been meaning to improve upon, but just have been busy constantly making panels in my free time, lol. It started as more of a product targeted towards electrically-savvy folks who just wanted a clean way to mount their switches, but who already knew what they were doing for the rest of it. Plus depending on what you're wiring up, the way you wire it up can vary somewhat. I do need to sit down and write down some basics, though!

[@shinigami052]

I want the switches just because they look cool. I have been trying to figure out if the 2020 BRZ radio has a mute wire to hook up to my laser jammer and if there's a way to run a USB cable into the glove box so I can put my Carlinkit wireless carplay adaptor in the glove box.

[@KevinVo]

It's a slick setup!

[@ronniepearce3954]

That’s funny I just did this the other day haha

[@KevinVo]

Great minds think alike!

[@itsjohnnypanda2448]

wish the wrx has one

[@slothc7]

how did you daisy chain the power/ground? Did you add more wire of your own or just use what was provided? seems like what i got in my kit isnt long enough to do what you have shown. thanks - im a noob with electricals

[@KevinVo]

I was able to do it with just the wiring that was included.

[@slothc7]

@@KevinVo thanks! i need a separate video on just this LOL

[@spairo224]

Kevin: I just got my switches and my box just shipped, so I haven't even looked behind the radio yet. Where did you pickup your power and your ground for the switches? It may be plainly obvious once I open up the console, but I just like to have a plan before I start taking things apart. Thanks for the great vid.

[@KevinVo]

The plug that runs out of the trac box will have a power and ground wire that you can use for the switches.

[@kaiglembocki]

I couldn’t get the pedal dance to work but I think that’s because I kept button engaged on the handbrake the entire time tried it so many times LOL hope this works now

[@KevinVo]

This will make it a breeze!

[@MrDice347]

What about the premium interior with the push button start? I'm not sure if it would fit. Do you know if it would?

[@KevinVo]

There's a push to start version.

[@lmfdjtiko2]

hey the new gr86 and brz are coming out are you planning to buy one of them and modify? would be interesting to see what you would do with the new model

[@KevinVo]

I've got a deposit down on one 😉

[@CodyyFPS]

Hey, I am really confused and I wanted to know. @Kevin Vo How do you have an entire shop like that with 4k subs? You could have just bought it (or maybe work at it and can use it?) with money outside of KZbin but I always see content creators spending their youtube money on a garage or shop, kind of like Adam LZ. I just want to know because I want to do youtube for my project car eventually and I wanted to know how you acquired such a nice space.

[@KevinVo]

The shop is not mine. I work at Subispeed/FTspeed so I am able to utilize their shop. Honestly, I don't make much money at all on KZbin, but I enjoy doing it so I'll continue to do so as long as I'm able.

[@fl21289]

NICE!!! To bad i have the push to start there :(. I would love to find a way for the doors to automatically lock and unlock on this car. I have a 2019 86

[@KevinVo]

There's a push to start version of the switches as well!

[@basic1304]

so for that auto lock feature, does the 2013 frs have that?

[@KevinVo]

I don't believe it's something you can turn on without the trac-box.

[@basic1304]

@@KevinVo ok thx that’s what i figured

[@mjnpndm]

If only they had a 3 slot option for us push to start people

[@KevinVo]

Push to start guys are not left out! www.racecargobrrr.com/product-page/brz-switch-panel-push-start

[@mjnpndm]

@@KevinVo my man with the clutch 🙏🏻 thanks Kevin !

[@ElZeno1]

What kind of wire taps/connectors did you use for this?

[@KevinVo]

Everything used was supplies with the Trac-Box so you don't need anything else!

[@rookietoprobuildz]

@@KevinVo I'm glad everything is provided 💯

[@sappk4908]

Nice

[@chrismbroome]

I have the same keyed Toyota 86, so can you fit the six switch configuration?

[@KevinVo]

Yes, there is a 4 and a 6 switch option.

[@jessekiks]

My trac box causes CEL U0073. Looks like a canbus error. This makes my oft unable to communicate with ecu as well (can't clear code without unplugging the box. No response from Gerald. Help?

[@KevinVo]

I did get that code, but was able to clear it. Do you leave your pedal dance switch on when you start the car? Not positive, but that may cause it.

[@jessekiks]

@@KevinVo I do have all switches off when starting the car. It pulls the code and disables my obd2 communication so I can't even clear the code without unplugging the box.

[@KevinVo]

Interesting, I haven't ran into that issue yet so I couldn't tell you what's going on, unfortunately.

[@jessekiks]

@@KevinVo appreciate the replies anyways!

[@kaikulo6860]

Do you have a 17+ model? I’ve had the same problem, and noticed it was only on the newer model twins. I let my friend use it on his 15 frs and it seemed to work fine… any update?