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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-18-2022, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,708
Posted By zygrene
AWE Touring exhaust - 2 month review

Hey all,

It's been a long time since I've posted but I wanted to get involved in the 2nd gen community. I've owned my '22 BRZ for 7 months and 9000 miles between daily driving and 6 track days....
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-09-2016, 02:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 734
Posted By zygrene
Clarion Builds NSX Review - A 90's Supercar for the 21st Century

I was recently given the opportunity to review the Clarion Builds NSX down in SoCal! Here's the full video:

Clarion Builds NSX Review - A 90's Supercar for the 21st Century - YouTube

All...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-22-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,084
Posted By zygrene
Lamborghini Huracán LP580-2 - Canyon Drive & Review

I had the opportunity to drive my first Lamborghini this past weekend in Monterey. What a car! You don't see many rear wheel drive, naturally aspirated supercars (or even sports cars) being produced...
Forum: Northern California 04-18-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,245
Posted By zygrene
Reviewed another JRSC-equipped car this past...

Reviewed another JRSC-equipped car this past weekend. This time a BRZ on pump gas with Pilot Super Sports! So much better than the stock tires. Enjoy.

Modified 280hp Subaru BRZ - POV test drive -...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-31-2016, 08:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,937
Posted By zygrene
2014 Scion FR-S (Supercharged) - my review

Check out my latest Youtube review of member 0351USMC's Supercharged FR-S with E85 flex-fuel conversion!

http://youtu.be/0bTCZwbLG8M


All comments/feedback are welcome.
Forum: Northern California 01-20-2016, 05:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,245
Posted By zygrene
Looking for modified BRZ/FRS for Youtube

Hi all,

My name is Fenton and I'm an up-and-coming Youtuber who reviews all sorts of enthusiast-owned cars. I'm looking for modified BRZ/FRS owners in the Bay Area who would like to be featured on...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-05-2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,543
Posted By zygrene
GTR Nismo laps Willow Springs

If yall haven't seen it already, Motortrend just tested the GTR Nismo against the C7 Z06 at Willow Springs. Despite the Z06 having far superior carbon ceramic brakes, stickier Cup 2 tires, 50 more...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 12-16-2014, 02:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,714
Posted By zygrene
FS: Black 1999 Civic Si EM1 (Bay Area, CA)

For Sale: 1999 Honda Civic Si Coupe (EM1) in Flamenco Black Pearl
VIN: 1HGEM1157XL088839

Location: South Bay Area, CA

Price: $7300 OBO

Pros:
- Completely stock
- 118.6k miles (daily...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-15-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,714
Posted By zygrene
I owned a 2011 A3 sportback 6MT. Had an intake...

I owned a 2011 A3 sportback 6MT. Had an intake and Stage 1 tune on it. It was fast and hell (when the front tires had traction) and had a great interior, but I sold it at roughly 25k miles. Had...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-12-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 26,211
Posted By zygrene
You're right, most if not all entry/mid level...

You're right, most if not all entry/mid level sport cars right now still offer manual as standard. I'm just hoping that doesn't change any time soon. With new sports cars equipped with individual...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-03-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 21,948
Posted By zygrene
Here's a shot I took of a friend with a T1i with...

Here's a shot I took of a friend with a T1i with 24-105mm F/4.0 L lens. Shot at F/8.0 1/30 ISO 100.

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/986/0ijy.jpg
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 11-11-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 35,595
Posted By zygrene
I drive a 2011 A3 as my DD. It's based on the...

I drive a 2011 A3 as my DD. It's based on the same platform as the mk6 GTI, but I think it sits a bit lower. My housemate also has a 2010 GTI so I've done some side-by-side comparisons between those,...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-05-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,640
Posted By zygrene
2nd favorite car of all time, after the NSX-R....

2nd favorite car of all time, after the NSX-R. Sub-sub-zero.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-19-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 56,308
Posted By zygrene
Debated between Cool and Uncool for a moment....

Debated between Cool and Uncool for a moment. Ended up going with Uncool. If there was a Neutral option I would have chosen that. I respect the fact that it's a 2 door, RWD, manual-equipped,...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-03-2013, 04:42 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 125,314
Posted By zygrene
Easily sub-zero. In my opinion it's the best...

Easily sub-zero. In my opinion it's the best sounding Japanese production car of all time. 4.8L V10 that revs to 9200rpm!

Lexus LFA: a symphony of sound (SkiddPlayer TV) - YouTube
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-23-2013, 01:50 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 49,967
Posted By zygrene
I'd say Elise, S2000, and Cayman are probably at...

I'd say Elise, S2000, and Cayman are probably at the top if we're looking at cars with the highest cornering limits. Maybe if you put the same grippy tires on all of the cars, the FR-S/BRZ would be...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-19-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 32,566
Posted By zygrene
For the record, switchlanez, I completely agree...

For the record, switchlanez, I completely agree with you, and the posts you made on that thread are both accurate and reasonably worded. The debate going on in there is hilarious. I especially like...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-14-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,484
Posted By zygrene
Sorry, but how does being German automatically...

Sorry, but how does being German automatically make it less cool than non-German car? There are cool cars from every market. German, Italian, British, Japanese, American, etc.

Personally I think...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-03-2013, 02:20 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 76,338
Posted By zygrene
When I was a kid, I hated convertibles because...

When I was a kid, I hated convertibles because they were "girly" and I preferred the styling of coupes, but after test driving a couple of S2000's with top down on a sunny Cali afternoon, I couldn't...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-21-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,405
Posted By zygrene
If you were to get the GT86, would you get it in...

If you were to get the GT86, would you get it in a manual transmission? That's another factor to consider. If you ever want to learn to drive stick, the earlier the better.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-21-2013, 01:45 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,405
Posted By zygrene
Just figure out what your priorities are first. ...

Just figure out what your priorities are first.

Driving pleasure, reliability, efficiency = GT86.
Practicality, luxury, overall baller status = Cayenne

No amount of steering feel in the...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-04-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 79,343
Posted By zygrene
So a couple days ago I purchased a used 2004...

So a couple days ago I purchased a used 2004 S2000, all stock except for Bilstein PSS9 coilovers. Comparing it to the few times I've test driven an FR-S, I'd say there are many, many things in common...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-14-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,913
Posted By zygrene
That's an insane deal for an original MR2 with 1...

That's an insane deal for an original MR2 with 1 owner and low miles. Get it checked out by a mechanic, and if it's clean, buy it. Hell if I could find a deal like that in NorCal I would think twice...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-13-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,519
Posted By zygrene
For what it's worth, I drive a 2011 Audi A3 2.0T...

For what it's worth, I drive a 2011 Audi A3 2.0T 6MT FWD. It's a very classy and practical hatch that gets great gas mileage. It's fun to drive, though torque steer and wheel hop are issues if you...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-03-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,783
Posted By zygrene
Sweet! I took that photo at the top there. :) ...

Sweet! I took that photo at the top there. :)

Might I suggest replacing it with this slightly photoshopped version:
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/9684/lineup4zoomps.jpg

Those other two...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 11-10-2012, 10:58 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 34,384
Posted By zygrene
Did a bit of noob photoshop work to make this...

Did a bit of noob photoshop work to make this wallpaperable:

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/9684/lineup4zoomps.jpg
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 11-10-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 34,384
Posted By zygrene
This event was tons of fun! Great food, great...

This event was tons of fun! Great food, great cars, great people, great driving!

http://i.imgur.com/bx7kA.jpg?1
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-05-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 2,069
Views: 530,641
Posted By zygrene
I test drove the auto 2013 GenCoupe 2.0T Premium...

I test drove the auto 2013 GenCoupe 2.0T Premium today while my dad test drove the 2.0T R-Spec manual. He hasn't driven manual in almost 10 years, but was able to drive the GTI fairly smoothly about...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-17-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 1,590
Views: 315,326
Posted By zygrene
My family's beagle, Sophie. These photos are...

My family's beagle, Sophie. These photos are nearly 4 years old but all I have at the moment. She around 4 when these were taken.

Playing with some strange shellfish by the lake:...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-16-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 39,486
Posted By zygrene
Another question for you guys: How do you REALLY...

Another question for you guys: How do you REALLY test drive new cars at dealerships, anyway? If the sales person sits in with you, do they usually let you speed around corners and such? I feel like...
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