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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-23-2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,309
Posted By goldenfri
Personally, I wouldn't be worried unless it goes...

Personally, I wouldn't be worried unless it goes over 270. Mine '17 is stock and IIRC I've gotten it up to where yours was on the tail of the dragon, driving hard etc. Quality oils can handle...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-19-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 18,663
Posted By goldenfri
It's worth it, you should go. Plus you live...

It's worth it, you should go. Plus you live close, so it's not even that far. I travel there from MD every year, I love it down there. Not just the dragon, there are tons of roads around there that...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-08-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 95,221
Posted By goldenfri
Model year: 2017 Trim e.g. Premium, Limited,...

Model year: 2017
Trim e.g. Premium, Limited, Series Yellow: Limited
Type of Purchase (ToP)(Lease, Finance, traded-in): Financed
Color: CWP
Upgrades/Options e.g. Performance Package: Performance...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-24-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,625
Posted By goldenfri
:lol: Didn't mean to start yet another torque dip...

:lol: Didn't mean to start yet another torque dip complainer thread (but I should have know) I was personally just comparing it to my S2000, 2.5k-3.8k is so much more torquey in the BRZ and being in...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-20-2017, 02:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,208
Posted By goldenfri
FYI, if you are going in late May you may run...

FYI, if you are going in late May you may run into the 24 hour race (May 25-28th this year) I went last year and it was a blast. I intended to drive on the ring but made plans too early and the 24...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,864
Posted By goldenfri
Perhaps it was drilled for PDR and the plug fell...

Perhaps it was drilled for PDR and the plug fell out?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-08-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,245
Posted By goldenfri
Nope, still monster truck status. :)

Nope, still monster truck status. :)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-23-2017, 04:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,900
Posted By goldenfri
I actually love the steering wheel buttons on the...

I actually love the steering wheel buttons on the 2017, saves me from having to touch stupid piano black buttons and getting fingerprints/smudges on them.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-15-2017, 04:09 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 63,655
Posted By goldenfri
How much does it weigh vs stock?

How much does it weigh vs stock?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-06-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 26,040
Posted By goldenfri
As long as you aren't using something obvious...

As long as you aren't using something obvious like the banned super blue, then its very highly unlikely that they would even think you are using anything different.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-02-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1,061
Views: 206,307
Posted By goldenfri
Btw for those that doubted, I ended up getting...

Btw for those that doubted, I ended up getting the car for $1200 under invoice.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-01-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1,061
Views: 206,307
Posted By goldenfri
My car finally arrived today and I picked it up...

My car finally arrived today and I picked it up tonight. Woo!

Car is awesome, but there is a lot more vibration in the steering wheel on the highway than I expected. Is that normal on these cars?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-30-2017, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1,061
Views: 206,307
Posted By goldenfri
Man, you are really making me wish I went with...

Man, you are really making me wish I went with black. Those wheels look so good on a black car.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-25-2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,411
Posted By goldenfri
Jalopnik 2017 PP review

Didn't see this posted yet.

http://jalopnik.com/the-2017-subaru-brz-performance-pack-makes-the-best-brz-1791614057


The last line kills me:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-19-2017, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1,061
Views: 206,307
Posted By goldenfri
My guess is that CWP was really popular so they...

My guess is that CWP was really popular so they are taking longer. *waits for Tcoat's correction*
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-16-2017, 12:18 AM
Replies: 1,061
Views: 206,307
Posted By goldenfri
Looking sharp, love the black and gunmetal, thats...

Looking sharp, love the black and gunmetal, thats the combo I have on my S2000. I would have been tempted to go with black had I known the wheels would be gunmetal, but then I would remind myself how...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-13-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 1,061
Views: 206,307
Posted By goldenfri
Woo! Finally got a VIN and an ETA of 2/6/17....

Woo! Finally got a VIN and an ETA of 2/6/17. :happyanim:

Edit, additional data points:
Color: CWP
Ordered: 10/11/16
VIN 1815
Schedule date: 1/26/17
Estimated Arrival: 2/6/17
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-10-2017, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1,061
Views: 206,307
Posted By goldenfri
Assuming they are using some type of tech similar...

Assuming they are using some type of tech similar to the Ohlins DFV. Then that would allow them to handle high speed damping (big bumps) better while still being firm for performance driving. That...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-06-2017, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1,061
Views: 206,307
Posted By goldenfri
:w00t: Did you ask what color wheels it has? :D

:w00t: Did you ask what color wheels it has? :D
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-05-2017, 04:48 PM
Replies: 1,061
Views: 206,307
Posted By goldenfri
That doesn't look bad on white. I dig it. I do...

That doesn't look bad on white. I dig it. I do think black would look better on white though.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-04-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1,061
Views: 206,307
Posted By goldenfri
Congrats but something's definitely fishy there. ...

Congrats but something's definitely fishy there.

On my sales order it says:
MSRP: $29,660
Invoice: $28,131

I think you are probably seeing invoice for the Premium, but if they give you that...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-30-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,931
Posted By goldenfri
When I buy a car I want to get the best price...

When I buy a car I want to get the best price possible, but I also don't want to waste the sales person's time and I expect my time not to be wasted as well. I want the salesperson to do the least...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-23-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,931
Posted By goldenfri
The good/bad thing about the performance package...

The good/bad thing about the performance package is if they just called it the BRZ STI instead of an option package on the limited I bet you wouldn't be able to get it nearly as cheap as you can now....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-06-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 41,120
Posted By goldenfri
What DD did you get?

What DD did you get?
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 12-06-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,220
Posted By goldenfri
Why are you talking about your insurance, their...

Why are you talking about your insurance, their insurance should be paying for it... unless they don't have any.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-05-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,318
Posted By goldenfri
4 lugs and driving 4 miles is no problem. I...

4 lugs and driving 4 miles is no problem. I wouldn't daily drive it like that for months though, my brother almost lost a wheel driving around with 3 out of 5 studs on an impreza.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-29-2016, 03:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,874
Posted By goldenfri
Keep in mind the above is from someone trying to...

Keep in mind the above is from someone trying to sell you something and this information is all very biased towards the kit they sell. The BBK in the PP should be more than enough for lapping days...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-19-2016, 04:45 AM
Replies: 1,061
Views: 206,307
Posted By goldenfri
Hooked me up for sure, thanks again! That...

Hooked me up for sure, thanks again!

That said, It was surprisingly easy to get the dealers around here to go for $500 below invoice, like that was the first thing they offered, but most of them...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-18-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1,061
Views: 206,307
Posted By goldenfri
Well below invoice here.

Well below invoice here.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-16-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1,061
Views: 206,307
Posted By goldenfri
I have an order (placed this past week) for a...

I have an order (placed this past week) for a 2017 w/ PP and order ETA is indeed Feb 2017.
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