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FR-S / BRZ vs....
03-06-2019, 12:09 PM
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Who has upgraded... and regretted?
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Turbowned
Short story time: I bought a new BRZ Limited in...
Short story time: I bought a new BRZ Limited in 2013, got bored after spending nearly $20k in mods, parted it out and traded in for a 2005 911 Carrera S in 2015. Sold the 911 in the summer of 2017...
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Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons
02-22-2019, 11:43 PM
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FS: P&L catted & coated EL header, Perrin catted front pipe and res 2.5" catback
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Turbowned
Let me get it boxed up and I'll let you know...
Let me get it boxed up and I'll let you know soon. Thanks
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-01-2018, 11:12 PM
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Mods to avoid
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59,922
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Turbowned
Truthfully I enjoyed my first BRZ more after...
Truthfully I enjoyed my first BRZ more after returning it back to stock because I had less to worry about when driving it. No $3000 wheels to scrape off a curb, no loud exhaust to piss off the...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-01-2018, 12:01 AM
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189
Mods to avoid
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Turbowned
I had an emergency and needed to free up some...
I had an emergency and needed to free up some funds; unfortunately, my 911 and my RS6 were the most liquid things I had. I plan to get another 911 when the time is right, but next time I'll go with a...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-30-2018, 11:58 AM
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Performance Pack track essentials
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28,483
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Turbowned
Subaru makes their lug nuts out of putty; several...
Subaru makes their lug nuts out of putty; several owners have reported issues with stripped lug nuts and broken studs; mostly only on the front axle. I always hand-thread lug nuts before using the...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-30-2018, 10:24 AM
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Performance Pack track essentials
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Turbowned
The track day at Pueblo was absolutely fantastic;...
The track day at Pueblo was absolutely fantastic; there were only 9 or 10 cars there all day so it was practically like having a private event. I beat up on a 600hp supercharged Camaro 1LE, a 328i...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
10-10-2018, 07:52 PM
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Next Car Recommendation
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Turbowned
350Z, MR2 Spyder with a hardtop, Acura RSX...
350Z, MR2 Spyder with a hardtop, Acura RSX Type-S, E46 BMW 330i ZHP or BMW Z3 coupe, C4 Audi S6 or B5 Audi S4.
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
08-27-2018, 10:07 PM
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How Does the Alfa 4C Stack Up Against the Toyota GT 86 / Scion FR-S & Porsche Cayman?
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Turbowned
2,465 is very light; is it not the lightest...
2,465 is very light; is it not the lightest current production sports car? My 1989 MR2 weighed about that much and that was 30 years ago when cars weren't bogged down by hundreds of pounds in safety...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
08-25-2018, 11:48 AM
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JDL/Perrin Exhaust Set-Up?
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Turbowned
I have a Perrin 2.5" resonated with catted front...
I have a Perrin 2.5" resonated with catted front pipe and P&L catted equal length header which is very similar to the JDL one. I have to get an overpipe still, but the setup sounds great; just loud...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
08-20-2018, 04:30 PM
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35
Poll:
Poll: to mod or not to mod
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Turbowned
Stock size because it's cheapest and Potenza...
Stock size because it's cheapest and Potenza RE-71R because as a Bridgestone employee I get a hefty discount, and they're one of the best max performance tires on the market.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
08-20-2018, 01:13 PM
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Poll:
Poll: to mod or not to mod
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4,711
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Turbowned
This is my second BRZ. I spent way too much...
This is my second BRZ. I spent way too much modifying my first BRZ and realized I could've bought something better, so I did. The focus of my second one is to keep it close to the original formula...
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Engine Swaps
08-10-2018, 10:29 AM
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Toyota GT86 FA20DIT swap
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25,348
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Turbowned
This has me wondering if it would not be easier...
This has me wondering if it would not be easier to just take the bare FA20DIT block and utilize everything external from the 86/BRZ, including cylinder heads if necessary. It seems like you would...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
08-05-2018, 03:27 PM
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How Does the Alfa 4C Stack Up Against the Toyota GT 86 / Scion FR-S & Porsche Cayman?
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27,068
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Turbowned
You're not wrong; a BRZ/86 can be modified to...
You're not wrong; a BRZ/86 can be modified to compete with a 4C fairly easily.
However for someone like me who tends to get a new car every couple years, dumping ten grand into my BRZ isn't a...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
07-30-2018, 04:26 PM
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Base Cayman vs BRZ
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61,008
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Turbowned
Subaru does not make the best engines compared to...
Subaru does not make the best engines compared to their Japanese brethren, let's be honest with ourselves. They're pretty hit-or-miss. If I had a nickel for every shortblock I saw replaced during my...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-27-2018, 10:24 PM
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First things that fail tracking a performance package BRZ
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Turbowned
Just wanted to chime in on this. Yes, racing pads...
Just wanted to chime in on this. Yes, racing pads are a MUST. I have not run a lapping day on stock pads but I can say the four lapping days I've run with Winmax W5's has been incredible. I just did...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-19-2018, 08:28 PM
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Performance Pack track essentials
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28,483
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Turbowned
Moved out to Colorado Springs at the beginning of...
Moved out to Colorado Springs at the beginning of the month; got my first lapping day out here at High Plains Raceway with SCCA Track Night! I could use more power at this altitude, less rear camber...
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Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons
07-19-2018, 07:54 PM
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Nameless Axelback, Greddy oil cooler, Radiator
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Turbowned
Interested in the oil cooler, I'll shoot you a PM
Interested in the oil cooler, I'll shoot you a PM
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-18-2018, 11:12 AM
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Performance Pack track essentials
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28,483
Posted By
Turbowned
The car was brilliant at Lime Rock; I'm trying to...
The car was brilliant at Lime Rock; I'm trying to get a hold of pictures! I signed up for the intermediate group (novice, intermediate, advanced) and was pleasantly surprised to find myself getting...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-08-2018, 10:03 PM
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Performance Pack track essentials
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28,483
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Turbowned
Got back from my first track event at Palmer...
Got back from my first track event at Palmer Motorsports Park and I'm happy to report it was a great event! I had 2 hours of total track time and about 45 laps on the 2.3 mile course. The car was...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-21-2018, 11:49 PM
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78
Performance Pack track essentials
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28,483
Posted By
Turbowned
W5 it is! Placed my order; thank you! Thanks to...
W5 it is! Placed my order; thank you! Thanks to those who suggested the GT3 brake ducts; found them dirt cheap on Amazon... hopefully they're the right ones.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-09-2018, 11:47 AM
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78
Performance Pack track essentials
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28,483
Posted By
Turbowned
Thanks everyone so far for the really useful...
Thanks everyone so far for the really useful information! My first event is at Lime Rock on the 23rd; I plan to get track pads, Castrol SRF fluid, oil change to 5W30, front camber bolts and...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-28-2018, 10:03 AM
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78
Performance Pack track essentials
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28,483
Posted By
Turbowned
Performance Pack track essentials
Hey guys,
Long time no post! I picked up a 2017 BRZ Performance Pack after selling my 911 last summer. Couldn't afford to track the 911 which sort of defeated the purpose of owning it, so I...
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Wheels and Tires
04-05-2017, 10:54 PM
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12
Prodrive Japan forged GC-012L staggered
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5,881
Posted By
Turbowned
Sale pending!
Sale pending!
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
10-06-2015, 10:04 AM
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697
Show off your interior!
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440,344
Posted By
Turbowned
My pics are on page 3 of this thread, post #66....
My pics are on page 3 of this thread, post #66. Enjoy!
Forum:
Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
10-05-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies:
697
Show off your interior!
Views:
440,344
Posted By
Turbowned
I had a bunch of trim parts painted by a body...
I had a bunch of trim parts painted by a body shop; not sure what specific brand or product they used. It's not reflective in a way that's distracting at all. DO IT! It looks so good :)
Forum:
FR-S / BRZ vs....
10-01-2015, 02:45 PM
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230
Boosted BRZ/FR-S vs 997 Carrera S
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82,236
Posted By
Turbowned
5 months in and I already have as many miles as 1...
5 months in and I already have as many miles as 1 year of owning the BRZ; damn I love this car!! Thanks to 5 months' worth of commuting up and down a highway that's been torn up for construction the...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
09-15-2015, 03:45 PM
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372
FR-S / BRZ facelift and buttlift spotted!
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220,211
Posted By
Turbowned
Great! It looks worse than the current...
Great! It looks worse than the current generation. Nice work. Now all they need to do is keep the 200hp output and it pretty much guarantees they won't sell any!
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
09-02-2015, 10:49 AM
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148
FT86 vs. RX-7 FD
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79,298
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Turbowned
Friend of mine just "finished" his FD... for now....
Friend of mine just "finished" his FD... for now.
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
08-17-2015, 06:57 PM
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Porsche 991 GT3
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19,597
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Turbowned
Track insurance is available in the States. We...
Track insurance is available in the States. We also have way too much liability and litigation here with regards to event insurance and thus, event entry cost, so I wouldn't be in the least bit...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-17-2015, 06:46 PM
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48
series.blue used values
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10,157
Posted By
Turbowned
I've been working up the street from Planet...
I've been working up the street from Planet Subaru for 3 months now; those cars haven't budged. I'm kinda surprised you had a bad experience there; I thought they were all earthy-crunchy people over...
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