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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-16-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,766,852
Posted By g e
New drive belt, brake fluid, transmission fluid,...

New drive belt, brake fluid, transmission fluid, differential fluid, oil change, full alignment, pvc valve replacement and new Michelin PS/4 tires last week.

70k miles. Will replace spark plugs...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-31-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
Posted By g e
Not sweaty back so much… … but sweaty ass...

Not sweaty back so much…

… but sweaty ass is a BIG problem in the summer down here.

No pictures available. Sorry!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-15-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 194,733
Posted By g e
Service related: Subaru of Gwinnett in a...

Service related:


Subaru of Gwinnett in a northeastern suburb of Atlanta has been tops with me.

Helped me with a throw out bearing in my 2013 BRZ at 45k miles. Worked with SoA on my behalf...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-14-2023, 11:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,722
Posted By g e
Subaru of Gwinnett in a northeastern suburb of...

Subaru of Gwinnett in a northeastern suburb of Atlanta has been tops with me.

Helped me with a throw out bearing in my 2013 BRZ at 45k miles. Worked with SoA on my behalf and got them to kick in...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-10-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,156
Posted By g e
Yeah, hopefully it fixes my condition. Minimal...

Yeah, hopefully it fixes my condition. Minimal pain, it’s the loss of lower body and leg strength caused by stenosis that is the problem

The surgery cuts off the back of the spinal vertebrae and...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-07-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,156
Posted By g e
Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3 about 1-1/2 or two...

Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3 about 1-1/2 or two years old on the back. 10k miles

Fronts approaching wear bars. They will be replaced.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-05-2023, 10:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,156
Posted By g e
Thanks for all your replies. I’ve decided...

Thanks for all your replies.

I’ve decided to not move forward with summer performance tires this year

Couple factors-
Imminent release of new Michelin S5

Back surgery in July that will...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-01-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,187
Posted By g e
About 65,000 miles.

About 65,000 miles.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-31-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,156
Posted By g e
Firestone firehawk Indy 500

Looking at new tires

Ideally Michelins Sport 4S but reading good things about the Indy 500’s…

..but reports say can be ”twitchy” in rain

Just how “twitchy” are they?

Spin out happy at...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-31-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,187
Posted By g e
10 year old BRZ - Replace all hoses?

My BRZ turns 10 in November and I plan to run it til it or me drops dead.

Question about the longevity of radiator hoses, heater tubes, etc.

I believe in proactive maintenance and don’t want...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-31-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,042
Posted By g e
Nope. If next Gen happens it will be 4...

Nope.

If next Gen happens it will be 4 wheel electric.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-16-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,866
Posted By g e
Sad to read the 86 is no longer for sale in the...

Sad to read the 86 is no longer for sale in the UK because of pedestrian impact laws.

Too bad they can’t teach the fool pedestrians to look up from their phones once in a while
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-16-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,080
Posted By g e
If you have to ask…. Well, maybe look...

If you have to ask….

Well, maybe look around… play the field.

I know if my 2013 BRZ was no longer driveable I would move Heaven and Earth to get my fat ass into another alacantra Limited seat...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-15-2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,999
Posted By g e
My 2013 BRZ is silver and was in production for...

My 2013 BRZ is silver and was in production for only 1 or two years. It’s an elegant silver, far nicer than the silver they replaced it with.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-11-2023, 10:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,999
Posted By g e
Saw some colors not often seen

This past week in my area I saw two colors I’ve never seen in the wild:

British Racing Green

Yellow

Both were stunning and the green one had a stunningly beautiful gal behind the wheel.
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-11-2023, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 466
Posted By g e
Tech shop recommendations Atlanta

Looking for recommendations of good technicians metro Atlanta, preferably north and northeast suburbs.

Time to do some of the 60k service stuff for 2013 BRZ. Dealer has fantasy prices no thank...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-28-2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,940
Posted By g e
Dreadful. Simply awful. Just say NO to...

Dreadful. Simply awful.

Just say NO to shooting brake
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-26-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,383
Posted By g e
Keep it and rent a car/truck/van when you need...

Keep it and rent a car/truck/van when you need one.

Count up the number of times you have NEEDED a larger vehicle in the past 2-3 years.

If you are growing your family that’s another matter....
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-15-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,405
Posted By g e
My guess is the gas engine will be deleted after...

My guess is the gas engine will be deleted after this product run of 6-8 years to be replaced by electric.

Hopefully AWD.

Or maybe fusion power will be a reality then.

Just ask your...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-15-2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,405
Posted By g e
Automobile manufacturers were early adopters of...

Automobile manufacturers were early adopters of EDI- Electronic Data Interchange, it’s a huge enabler of JIT supply chain practices

Documents like Purchase orders, Advance ship notices, order...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-19-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,343
Posted By g e
Is there a manual headlight leveling dial on the...

Is there a manual headlight leveling dial on the Gen 2 cars?

My 2013 has that and let’s one dial in where the beams light the road. Up and down only.

My Limited has fantastic headlights. Far...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-01-2022, 10:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,599
Posted By g e
Just take off both wheels and stuff it in with...

Just take off both wheels and stuff it in with back seat down.

Not hard to figure out
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-11-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 413
Views: 57,344
Posted By g e
Without getting it in writing and signed by...

Without getting it in writing and signed by someone with the authority to authorize sales contracts, you got nothing

Many years ago as a young man, wet behind the ears and keen to buy my first...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-24-2022, 10:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 19,405
Posted By g e
My 85 pound Weimie is fine in the back seat. But...

My 85 pound Weimie is fine in the back seat. But he is a good jumper and can get in the back seat without a problem.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-16-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,002
Posted By g e
I have a Gen 1 BRZ Pressing the RECIRCULATE...

I have a Gen 1 BRZ

Pressing the RECIRCULATE switch maximizes the cooling. The aircon struggles when pulling in 99 degree air from outside

Works fine until someone farts.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-06-2022, 09:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,636
Posted By g e
I have BRZ Gen 1 and I find the driver seat is...

I have BRZ Gen 1 and I find the driver seat is really comfortable. Took a while to discover optimal seat back angle, and ideal steering wheel location. Also seat height.

I’ve been on several...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-06-2022, 09:08 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 47,294
Posted By g e
Got my new 2013 BRZ almost almost 9 years ago at...

Got my new 2013 BRZ almost almost 9 years ago at 58 years of age. How old am I now? 16 !

This car is a blast. Always has been. I’ll keep it until it falls apart or Toybaru announces the last gas...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-28-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 529
Posted By g e
The Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park

This past week I was in Estes Park for a wedding. I had a chance to slip my leash and went for a drive on The Trail Ridge Road, aka US 34. This is the highest continuous paved road in CONUS. The...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-02-2022, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,030
Posted By g e
A girlfriend from my days long past had a yellow...

A girlfriend from my days long past had a yellow 69 Caprice in outstanding condition. Yellow with black top if memory serves. I got to drive it half way across the country. Nice ride.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-19-2022, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,837
Posted By g e
Subaru of Gwinnett, NE suburb of Atlanta. Ask for...

Subaru of Gwinnett, NE suburb of Atlanta. Ask for Issa A-1 guy.
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