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Manual, RWD, 4 seat convertible to replace a Twin?
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Ohio Enthusiast
Yeah, I remember your earlier recommendation. I...
Yeah, I remember your earlier recommendation. I guess your endorsement comes from personal experience? My main concern is steering - does it have any feel to it? Based on reviews I'd think not....
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06-07-2024, 11:30 AM
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010910200 Front sway bar Bolt size?
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Ohio Enthusiast
Most big box stores don't carry a large selection...
Most big box stores don't carry a large selection of metric fasteners in the US, but they do have common sizes. If you're just looking for a match it should be enough, but if you want to actually buy...
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06-04-2024, 04:23 PM
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Brake straight line stabilty
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Ohio Enthusiast
What's your current alignment? As you alluded to,...
What's your current alignment? As you alluded to, rear toe-in helps with stability under braking.
Which brake pads are you running? Same compound front/rear? Some folks recommend staggered...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
06-03-2024, 08:24 AM
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Manual, RWD, 4 seat convertible to replace a Twin?
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Ohio Enthusiast
Not an oddball at all, I even thought about it...
Not an oddball at all, I even thought about it myself when starting this search. It would have been a great option if purchase prices were reasonable and maintenance was (relatively) cheap and easy....
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06-02-2024, 12:01 PM
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Manual, RWD, 4 seat convertible to replace a Twin?
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Ohio Enthusiast
Sure, but I already have a utility car (Odyssey...
Sure, but I already have a utility car (Odyssey minivan). And I have a fun roofed daily (the BRZ). The goal of the convertible is to add something different. A sporty wagon would be worse than the...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
06-01-2024, 07:55 PM
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Manual, RWD, 4 seat convertible to replace a Twin?
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Ohio Enthusiast
To keep y'all (and myself) entertained, I took a...
To keep y'all (and myself) entertained, I took a 2024 Mini Cooper S for a spin. It's the only modern FWD convertible still offered that I am aware of, and it's supposed to be pretty fun. What can I...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-30-2024, 10:21 AM
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What's the best setup to learn
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Ohio Enthusiast
I lost one center cap during autocross (I might...
I lost one center cap during autocross (I might have ran over a cone or two...) on RPF1s (so not as well fitting as stock wheel).
Afterwards I moved to dedicated track tires on the RPF1s and just...
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05-20-2024, 02:15 PM
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Manual, RWD, 4 seat convertible to replace a Twin?
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Ohio Enthusiast
Test drove a BMW 335is with the DCT. So glad I...
Test drove a BMW 335is with the DCT. So glad I did, it behaves like all the old-breed DCT - awesome when it guesses what you want to do, terrible when it's wrong. I much preferred the ZF 6 speed I...
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05-19-2024, 06:04 PM
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Manual, RWD, 4 seat convertible to replace a Twin?
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Ohio Enthusiast
FWD? No thanks. Although I think I would be...
FWD? No thanks.
Although I think I would be happier in a FWD with good steering feel over a RWD with numb steering. The more cars I test drive in this search the more I realize how important...
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05-19-2024, 02:37 PM
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Manual, RWD, 4 seat convertible to replace a Twin?
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Ohio Enthusiast
Getting back to the topic of convertibles, I...
Getting back to the topic of convertibles, I think I'll be going with an automatic (due to various reasons, chief of them being able to keep the BRZ). This also expands the possibilities quite a bit....
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05-14-2024, 06:21 PM
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Manual, RWD, 4 seat convertible to replace a Twin?
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Ohio Enthusiast
Any convertible RX8s I am not aware of? Or are...
Any convertible RX8s I am not aware of? Or are you talking about a Twin equivalent?
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05-14-2024, 03:50 PM
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Ohio Enthusiast
Numb steering is a big turn off, and all reviews...
Numb steering is a big turn off, and all reviews seem to agree that the Fxx BMWs are among the worst. I haven't test driven one to confirm, but after my test drive of a Mustang (that again all...
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05-14-2024, 11:43 AM
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Ohio Enthusiast
You and I have a very different definition of...
You and I have a very different definition of "recent".
My wife actually suggested cutting the roof off of my BRZ. To be fair, it's not like it hasn't been done, but such extreme modifications...
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05-14-2024, 09:28 AM
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Manual, RWD, 4 seat convertible to replace a Twin?
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Ohio Enthusiast
For sure, the Mustang was the better car than the...
For sure, the Mustang was the better car than the Camaro (by quite a margin). If the steering had some feel I might have went with it, but it was completely dead.
The ideal pony car for me would be...
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05-13-2024, 06:46 PM
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Ohio Enthusiast
Nice. I'll probably won't swing it for an M3, but...
Nice. I'll probably won't swing it for an M3, but an E93 is also on the radar. I do prefer the smaller and lighter E88 on paper (haven't driven either yet).
Did you have any issues with the metal...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
05-12-2024, 01:52 PM
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Engine rattle when AC turns on
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Ohio Enthusiast
Sounds like normal transmission input shaft...
Sounds like normal transmission input shaft chatter due to elevated RPM when the AC compressor is engaged. Do you have any stiffer transmission mount bushings and inserts? These amplify the noise....
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05-12-2024, 08:55 AM
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Manual, RWD, 4 seat convertible to replace a Twin?
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Ohio Enthusiast
Took a manual Camaro SS (coupe) for a drive...
Took a manual Camaro SS (coupe) for a drive yesterday. The shifter is only marginally better than the Mustang's (so I don't get the adoration to the Tremec or the hate on the MT-82) and the clutch is...
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05-12-2024, 08:39 AM
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Manual, RWD, 4 seat convertible to replace a Twin?
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Ohio Enthusiast
Thanks for the suggestion. I did consider an...
Thanks for the suggestion. I did consider an automatic as it opens up a lot more options, but I'm still holding off for a manual. Still, so far I'm disappointed with the manual option availability,...
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05-09-2024, 11:19 AM
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Ohio Enthusiast
I just took a 2024 manual coupe Mustang GT for a...
I just took a 2024 manual coupe Mustang GT for a drive (after sitting in a convertible to check the rear seat room).
All the reviews I watched and read are spot on. The Mustang is a great car, roomy...
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05-06-2024, 02:28 PM
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Rear End Shifts on Accel/Decel
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Ohio Enthusiast
I'd check all drivetrain bushings - rear...
I'd check all drivetrain bushings - rear subframe, diff mounts, transmission and shifter mounts and engine mounts. All of these contribute to the rear being squarely.
In addition, check your...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
05-05-2024, 02:39 PM
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Manual, RWD, 4 seat convertible to replace a Twin?
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Ohio Enthusiast
Manual, RWD, 4 seat convertible to replace a Twin?
The nice weather coming up and driving my wife's C8 with the roof off got me thinking about replacing my BRZ with a convertible.
My hard requirements are 4 seats (BRZ size is fine), RWD, manual,...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-05-2024, 01:06 PM
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A052 vs RE71RS vs Conti Force
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Ohio Enthusiast
They run the buy 3 get 1 free deal all the time,...
They run the buy 3 get 1 free deal all the time, no need to feel pressured. When I ordered my ECF last year I emailed them to check date codes and they asked me if I needed a code for the deal.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
05-03-2024, 04:10 PM
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Can I put a 2018 BRZ exhaust on my 2013 FR-S?
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265
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Ohio Enthusiast
Yes. The difference between the years is the...
Yes. The difference between the years is the axle-back portion (with some aftermarket exhausts supporting both pre- and post-facelift). Since you are replacing everything to the header you should be...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
04-30-2024, 03:11 PM
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fluid leak passenger side
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833
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Ohio Enthusiast
Mine are black (clutch) and yellow (brake) as...
Mine are black (clutch) and yellow (brake) as well, but Googling "subaru brz engine bay" shows some had yellow clutch caps. In the OP's picture it's obviously the clutch reservoir - it's way closer...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
04-30-2024, 02:50 PM
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fluid leak passenger side
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833
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Ohio Enthusiast
Sir, this is a clutch reservoir. (and mine...
Sir, this is a clutch reservoir.
(and mine is about as dark. I'm just too lazy to flush it).
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
04-28-2024, 01:42 PM
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Squirelly rear, what could be the cause
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Ohio Enthusiast
I would agree that wheel size isn't different...
I would agree that wheel size isn't different enough to explain the issue (unless they are extremely heavy wheels or something). Do you have the full alignment printout, especially the "before"?
...
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04-28-2024, 11:59 AM
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Front control arm bushings (KCA434 and W0905) installation and impressions
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Ohio Enthusiast
Do you street your car? How well are the...
Do you street your car? How well are the sphericals holding up? I daily my BRZ, including winter with snow and salt, so probably wouldn't work for me...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
04-26-2024, 11:00 PM
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Front control arm bushings (KCA434 and W0905) installation and impressions
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Ohio Enthusiast
You should be able to measure the bushing...
You should be able to measure the bushing diameter with the control arm on the car. The bushing protrudes from both sides of the arm and you can put calipers on it with the wheel removed (at least on...
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04-26-2024, 10:52 PM
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Front control arm bushings (KCA434 and W0905) installation and impressions
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674
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Ohio Enthusiast
You should be able to measure the bushing...
You should be able to measure the bushing diameter with the control arm on the car. The bushing protrudes from both sides of the arm and you can put calipers on it with the wheel removed (at least on...
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04-26-2024, 09:05 PM
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Which wheels clear 17+ BRZ Performance Package Brembos
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Ohio Enthusiast
Does anyone know if Enkei RPF1 in 17x7.5 ET48...
Does anyone know if Enkei RPF1 in 17x7.5 ET48 fit? The list doesn't include them in 7.5 width.
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