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

11-11-2019, 10:30 AM

Replies: 22

Sold it

Views: 4,054

Posted By CJRhoades

The Alfa is gorgeous! Just wish it came in manual.

The Alfa is gorgeous! Just wish it came in manual.

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

11-09-2019, 10:10 PM

Replies: 22

Sold it

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Posted By CJRhoades

You've got me there. I couldn't get one of my...

You've got me there. I couldn't get one of my 275/35R19's in either trunk if I wanted to. I am enjoying the ease of packing and unpacking the trunks on this car though. The BRZ had enough space with...

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

11-09-2019, 07:22 PM

Replies: 22

Sold it

Views: 4,054

Posted By CJRhoades

Just for fun I looked it up. The BRZ has a 6.9ft³...

Just for fun I looked it up. The BRZ has a 6.9ft³ trunk, more with the rear seats folded but I couldn't find an official figure. The Cayman has a 5.2ft³ frunk and a 9.7ft³ trunk for a combined...

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

11-08-2019, 09:24 PM

Replies: 22

Sold it

Views: 4,054

Posted By CJRhoades

Bought it from Vroom online. If I...

Bought it from Vroom online.

If I could afford to own both I would.

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

11-08-2019, 07:09 PM

Replies: 22

Sold it

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Posted By CJRhoades

Traitor? I guess trader works too since I traded...

Traitor? I guess trader works too since I traded the BRZ in. But thanks, I'm really enjoying it. Needs an exhaust though. I really miss the Corsa I had on the BRZ. Finding out quickly that Porsche...

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

11-08-2019, 05:09 PM

Replies: 22

Sold it

Views: 4,054

Posted By CJRhoades

Sold it

I mostly lurked here but I figured I'd post a goodbye anyway. I loved the BRZ for the 3 years I had it but have always wanted a little more power. I thought about supercharging it but the headache of...

Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions

06-11-2019, 10:05 PM

Replies: 259

If you could buy a new exotic, would you?

Views: 32,150

Posted By CJRhoades

The newest one I could afford. I'm not really a...

The newest one I could afford. I'm not really a classic car guy.

Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions

06-09-2019, 02:46 PM

Replies: 259

If you could buy a new exotic, would you?

Views: 32,150

Posted By CJRhoades

My dream car is a Porsche 911 Turbo S, so yeah,...

My dream car is a Porsche 911 Turbo S, so yeah, definitely.

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

05-18-2019, 05:38 PM

Replies: 34

BRZ makes the top 10 for fatal accidents!

Views: 11,632

Posted By CJRhoades

It wasn't a list of cars most likely to run...

It wasn't a list of cars most likely to run someone over.

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

04-18-2019, 02:28 AM

Replies: 167

First test drive. Feeling disappointed.

Views: 18,968

Posted By CJRhoades

True enough. I think one of the biggest benefits...

True enough. I think one of the biggest benefits of a new car is the warranty though and if you're planning on dumping $10k worth of mods into it on day one that goes right out the window. I would...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

04-17-2019, 01:47 AM

Replies: 167

First test drive. Feeling disappointed.

Views: 18,968

Posted By CJRhoades

If you've got the money for a new BRZ + $10k for...

If you've got the money for a new BRZ + $10k for mods you may want to look at a used Porsche Cayman S. That's pretty much were I'm at with my lease ending later this year. All the handling of the...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

10-13-2018, 04:53 AM

Replies: 26

Brief rattle when getting on the gas at specific RPM.

Views: 8,400

Posted By CJRhoades

I have exactly the same rattle you're describing...

I have exactly the same rattle you're describing on my '17. Was in for an oil change at the dealer last week and asked them to check the heatshield or if anything was loose under the car and they...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

10-04-2018, 04:06 AM

Replies: 193

(PSA) If you're considering a BRZ I personally don't recommend it

Views: 31,555

Posted By CJRhoades

The transmission in my '17 BRZ is the worst of...

The transmission in my '17 BRZ is the worst of any car I've ever owned. Until it warms up. Then its the best of any car I've ever owned. Cars a lease though and I've only got at most another year...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

04-01-2018, 12:29 AM

Replies: 46

Does anyone take the 86 off the road during Winter?

Views: 8,279

Posted By CJRhoades

Nope, I throw on snow tires and drive. It's my...

Nope, I throw on snow tires and drive. It's my daily. I've got an unlimited wash pass so it gets washed at least once a week in the winter in an attempt to keep some of the salt off.
...

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

03-25-2018, 07:57 PM

Replies: 19,883

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

Views: 8,863,107

Posted By CJRhoades

Tried out launch control for the first time. ...

Tried out launch control for the first time.

LC test - YouTube

Forum: Software Tuning

03-25-2018, 01:25 AM

Replies: 6

OFT V1 vs OFT V2

Views: 8,446

Posted By CJRhoades

The V1 should suit you fine if you're just...

The V1 should suit you fine if you're just looking to flash tunes. I bought a V1 for my '17 the moment the beta tunes were released and aside from a few quirks it's been a great experience overall. I...

Forum: Software Tuning

03-24-2018, 04:23 AM

Replies: 661

OFT Openflash V4 tunes released for 2017+ with Launch/FFS

Views: 199,937

Posted By CJRhoades

Maybe thats just the difference between off the...

Maybe thats just the difference between off the shelf tunes designed with wider tolerances and a custom one designed for that particular car.

Forum: Software Tuning

03-24-2018, 12:51 AM

Replies: 661

OFT Openflash V4 tunes released for 2017+ with Launch/FFS

Views: 199,937

Posted By CJRhoades

Upgraded from v3.02 to v4.01 e85 tune tonight....

Upgraded from v3.02 to v4.01 e85 tune tonight. Only put about 20 miles on the car because I'm nearly out of fuel and the station I go to for e85 is closed for the night. Car feels great. Didn't try...

Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum

12-25-2017, 11:49 PM

Replies: 2,561

Pic of your GT86 - RIGHT NOW!

Views: 826,734

Posted By CJRhoades

https://i.imgur.com/pfCiQ2g.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/pfCiQ2g.jpg

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

12-16-2017, 01:39 AM

Replies: 14

Anyone painted or dipped their MY17 (non PP) wheels?

Views: 2,291

Posted By CJRhoades

Good to know. Thanks!

Good to know. Thanks!

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

12-16-2017, 01:21 AM

Replies: 14

Anyone painted or dipped their MY17 (non PP) wheels?

Views: 2,291

Posted By CJRhoades

I was thinking bronze, gold, dark grey, or maybe...

I was thinking bronze, gold, dark grey, or maybe white but I'm pretty open to other options. I was hoping to see some examples but if there really aren't any I might just have to just try something....

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

12-16-2017, 12:37 AM

Replies: 14

Anyone painted or dipped their MY17 (non PP) wheels?

Views: 2,291

Posted By CJRhoades

Which makes a big difference and you don't really...

Which makes a big difference and you don't really know what it'll look like until you see it.

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

12-16-2017, 12:06 AM

Replies: 14

Anyone painted or dipped their MY17 (non PP) wheels?

Views: 2,291

Posted By CJRhoades

I wouldn't have posted the question if I hadn't...

I wouldn't have posted the question if I hadn't already searched. I've found fewer than 3 examples of the MY17 wheels so far, which if you weren't aware are different from earlier models. It was my...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

12-15-2017, 04:58 AM

Replies: 14

Anyone painted or dipped their MY17 (non PP) wheels?

Views: 2,291

Posted By CJRhoades

Anyone painted or dipped their MY17 (non PP) wheels?

I just swapped over to my winter set and I'm thinking about plastidipping the stock wheels while they're off the car. Just looking for any pictures to get an idea of what color I might want to try.

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

12-13-2017, 03:01 AM

Replies: 185

2018 BRZ Orders Open. tS and 50th Anniversary Due April

Views: 44,915

Posted By CJRhoades

Yep, that puts it at a roughly $300 premium over...

Yep, that puts it at a roughly $300 premium over the Limited w/ Performance Pack. Same as I was seeing with Legacy/Outback/Impreza. Not a bad deal for what you get.

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

12-11-2017, 05:24 AM

Replies: 185

2018 BRZ Orders Open. tS and 50th Anniversary Due April

Views: 44,915

Posted By CJRhoades

It's not that light. Imagine twilight...

It's not that light.

Imagine twilight blue with most of the grey removed and some silver added in its place. It's difficult to describe but the colors are similar enough that they're difficult...

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

12-08-2017, 05:12 AM

Replies: 185

2018 BRZ Orders Open. tS and 50th Anniversary Due April

Views: 44,915

Posted By CJRhoades

We're currently building 50th anniversary Legacy,...

We're currently building 50th anniversary Legacy, Outback, and Impreza models at the Lafayette facility. Heritage Blue is very close to the Twilight Blue color available on Legacy and Outback but a...

Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment

11-24-2017, 01:44 PM

Replies: 11

Charging system voltage drops low occasionally

Views: 4,345

Posted By CJRhoades

This is normal and my '17 shows the voltage drop...

This is normal and my '17 shows the voltage drop to around 12 on the in dash display sometimes. It removes load from the alternator to save fuel when it can.

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

11-23-2017, 09:59 PM

Replies: 19,883

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

Views: 8,863,107

Posted By CJRhoades

Ordered a set of winter wheels and tires. 17x8...

Ordered a set of winter wheels and tires. 17x8 Drag DR-31's in bronze and 225/45R17 General Altimax Arctic's. Should be here next Friday.

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

11-21-2017, 11:22 PM

Replies: 13

Opinion on $109 ebay special lip?

Views: 2,556

Posted By CJRhoades

Thanks for all the replies guys. I'll probably...

Thanks for all the replies guys. I'll probably end up getting one but not until next spring when its a little warmer out. I'm at stock ride height so I'm not too worried about bashing it on anything.

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