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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

12-04-2018, 01:50 AM

Replies: 19,878

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

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Posted By dhuang

Finally felt like the fat kid. ...

Finally felt like the fat kid.

https://i.imgur.com/HFgYfhl.jpg

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

12-01-2018, 12:15 AM

Replies: 1,037

valve spring issue?

Views: 215,785

Posted By Ultramaroon

It's scientific. You wouldn't understand.

It's scientific. You wouldn't understand.

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-30-2018, 09:25 PM

Replies: 1,037

valve spring issue?

Views: 215,785

Posted By humfrz

I haven't read anything on this forum about...

I haven't read anything on this forum about anyone who has had a valve spring fail and had to have it (them) replaced.

I have no idea of how the manufactures found out they had a problem - :iono:...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-30-2018, 09:15 PM

Replies: 1,037

valve spring issue?

Views: 215,785

Posted By radroach

notout86 takatakataka

notout86 takatakataka

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-29-2018, 09:45 AM

Replies: 1,037

valve spring issue?

Views: 215,785

Posted By ermax

I have no doubt they will be fine with the task...

I have no doubt they will be fine with the task but I still would rather wait for them to get some practice. Have you ever done a job on a car, even using the service manual to the T and not walked...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-29-2018, 05:56 AM

Replies: 1,037

valve spring issue?

Views: 215,785

Posted By ermax

My biggest concern would be the packing seal....

My biggest concern would be the packing seal. Remember they were fucking that up straight from the factory in the beginning and that was on new surfaces that didn’t have preexisting packing to...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-23-2018, 01:08 AM

Replies: 1,037

valve spring issue?

Views: 215,785

Posted By steve99

luckly my car is not involved in the recall ;-)

luckly my car is not involved in the recall ;-)

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-21-2018, 05:18 PM

Replies: 1,037

valve spring issue?

Views: 215,785

Posted By steve99

Was talking to a guy conbected with subaru in...

Was talking to a guy conbected with subaru in Australia.

Aparantly because its safety recall they cannot refuse to do work on modified cars. However they could charge if the mods increase...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-15-2018, 03:37 PM

Replies: 1,037

valve spring issue?

Views: 215,785

Posted By Gonzos86

The really sad thing about this...is the fact...

The really sad thing about this...is the fact that I don’t trust any dealer mechanics. Why? Because in my 40+ years of car ownership, and every time I had a car repaired under warranty, they have...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-15-2018, 06:41 AM

Replies: 7

Valve spring recalls, bumping idle, low mileage, leaks, dealership, OH MY..

Views: 2,904

Posted By RZNT4R

As they age, electronic throttle need to be...

As they age, electronic throttle need to be cleaned.

Why?

Mechanical throttles used to have a separate idle control solenoid, electronic throttles control idle by turning the plate the other...

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

11-04-2018, 01:59 AM

Replies: 35

Question about coolant

Views: 15,141

Posted By humfrz

OK, OK, I got the picture - :D :lol: ...

OK, OK, I got the picture - :D

:lol:

humfrz

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

11-04-2018, 01:12 AM

Replies: 35

Question about coolant

Views: 15,141

Posted By humfrz

WOW! Maybe I shouldn't have used that popcorn...

WOW! Maybe I shouldn't have used that popcorn emoji - :D

I see you have put some thought into that situation - :thumbsup:

You must be a young fellow - :)

:cheers:

humfrz

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

11-03-2018, 10:12 PM

Replies: 35

Question about coolant

Views: 15,141

Posted By Ultramaroon

distilled or DI water is fine. Unless...

distilled or DI water is fine.

Unless there's some more volatile component mixed in there, I'm pretty sure you're just gradually increasing the concentration of the coolant if you top off with...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-02-2018, 06:22 PM

Replies: 1,037

valve spring issue?

Views: 215,785

Posted By ermax

Here is a thread where someone reported a broken...

Here is a thread where someone reported a broken spring. Pictures and all.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2553857

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-02-2018, 12:02 PM

Replies: 1,037

valve spring issue?

Views: 215,785

Posted By 96z2

I had a 2013 FR-S that I bought in June 2012 (car...

I had a 2013 FR-S that I bought in June 2012 (car was manufactured in April 2012) when they first arrived in the US. Kept it until November 2016 when it had a valve spring break on the passenger...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-02-2018, 07:37 AM

Replies: 1,037

valve spring issue?

Views: 215,785

Posted By Dadhawk

Well, remember that's the number that have been...

Well, remember that's the number that have been reported, which is likely through warranty work I would guess. If someone had the issue and had a 3rd party shop fix it for whatever reason (boosted,...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-01-2018, 08:02 PM

Replies: 1,037

valve spring issue?

Views: 215,785

Posted By ermax

Yeah, probably right. Mine is on the list but I’m...

Yeah, probably right. Mine is on the list but I’m not sure I’d want the dealer working on it. If it was a whole new engine I’d be down.

What is odd is I don’t recall anyone here complaining about...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-01-2018, 05:49 PM

Replies: 1,037

valve spring issue?

Views: 215,785

Posted By Northwest86

Depends on your dealership. Most of the times if...

Depends on your dealership. Most of the times if you see reviews on larger city dealers and they aren't bad they will be okay since they are fairly regulated and have the training needed.

Out...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

10-31-2018, 11:53 PM

Replies: 26

battery knowledge

Views: 5,210

Posted By Adam_L

Gotcha. OK, the other point I wanted to...

Gotcha.

OK, the other point I wanted to make was (it's common knowledge, but in case others didn't know) : batteries lifespan decreases when outside ambient temperatures are at their extremes...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

10-31-2018, 07:54 PM

Replies: 26

battery knowledge

Views: 5,210

Posted By stevesnj

Service manual says Alternator voltage output...

Service manual says Alternator voltage output should be between 11-14v.

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

10-24-2018, 11:51 AM

Replies: 18

blame springs or dampers most

Views: 2,263

Posted By N1rve

I would have to agree and say that the 2013 Scion...

I would have to agree and say that the 2013 Scion FR-S rides pretty harsh. I recently swapped my suspension to Tein Flex A coilovers and I tuned it to about 15 clicks and it's almost as soft as a...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

10-24-2018, 10:53 AM

Replies: 18

blame springs or dampers most

Views: 2,263

Posted By ZDan

Ride quality is almost all down to damping. ...

Ride quality is almost all down to damping. Crappy dampers will feel both *harsh* due to excessive high-speed damping, and "jiggly" due to insufficient low-speed damping. Decent dampers cost more...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

10-24-2018, 10:07 AM

Replies: 18

blame springs or dampers most

Views: 2,263

Posted By strat61caster

OE springs are as soft as you'll get, aftermarket...

OE springs are as soft as you'll get, aftermarket is stiffer. Maybe if koni offered their fsd that'd be the way to go but idk, everyone who buys a sports car wants to make it sportier, not softer. ...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

10-24-2018, 07:59 AM

Replies: 18

blame springs or dampers most

Views: 2,263

Posted By Leonardo

IMO... Dampers - Upgrade to koni yellow or...

IMO...

Dampers - Upgrade to koni yellow or Bilstein B6. This should (if any of the reviews are honest) give you a better and more comfortable ride.

Springs tend to not wear out. (though...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

10-24-2018, 05:14 AM

Replies: 18

blame springs or dampers most

Views: 2,263

Posted By 86MLR

Dampers Well in my opinion, mine were...

Dampers

Well in my opinion, mine were rubbish on anything but smooth roads, bumps and speed humps = crash bang.

My new coilovers are much more compliant on low speed bumps and speed humps, and...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

10-24-2018, 03:56 AM

Replies: 18

blame springs or dampers most

Views: 2,263

Posted By 86MLR

My 2017 PP Sachs suspension was rubbish in my...

My 2017 PP Sachs suspension was rubbish in my "opinionated" opinion......

They lasted 4k km before I swapped them out with some MCA Street Performance coilovers.

The MCA's are much much better...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

10-24-2018, 03:09 AM

Replies: 18

blame springs or dampers most

Views: 2,263

Posted By churchx

2013? OE shocks? Imho they might be to worn by...

2013? OE shocks? Imho they might be to worn by mileage. Try to get used set of MY2017 shocks from someone parting out after change to coilovers.

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

10-24-2018, 12:31 AM

Replies: 18

blame springs or dampers most

Views: 2,263

Posted By BlueWhelan

Coilovers won't necessarily be an upgrade...it...

Coilovers won't necessarily be an upgrade...it could very likely result in the opposite unless the dampers are high quality and tuned well. That said, if OP is willing to spend the money on a...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

10-24-2018, 12:08 AM

Replies: 18

blame springs or dampers most

Views: 2,263

Posted By FirstWinter

Dampers are more likely to fail first. How many...

Dampers are more likely to fail first. How many miles/km do you have on the car? Could try to get a fresh set of OEM dampers or upgrade to coilovers.

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

10-22-2018, 05:42 PM

Replies: 19,878

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

Views: 8,803,911

Posted By QueenBRZ

Well with my daily driving of this car and the...

Well with my daily driving of this car and the Racecomp Engineering SuperStreet-1 coilovers, I set the car all around 1 click away from full soft.

Initial impressions are IMPRESSIVE. The car...

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