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brufleth
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Forced Induction
05-14-2013, 08:27 AM
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what's the difference between twin screw, centrifugal, single turbo and twin turbo?
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31,900
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brufleth
I'm glad to actually see someone explaining this...
I'm glad to actually see someone explaining this so well. I see so many people talking about lag on a dyno where the car is running pretty much steady state. As someone who works with jet engines...
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Mid-Atlantic
03-26-2013, 04:46 AM
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She was only 3 months old
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9,672
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brufleth
Probably wouldn't amount to much. Sounds like...
Probably wouldn't amount to much. Sounds like they have no obvious long term injuries. The lawyer would take a third and then health insurance companies involved would have first dibs on any money...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-15-2013, 06:50 AM
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105
Tada talks FT86 Convertible, BMW, dogs, beer, and spawning multiple 86 models
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40,202
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brufleth
Looks like the BMW 1 series three door. ...
Looks like the BMW 1 series three door.
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/1series/3door/2012/showroom/index.html
I was just on vacation in London and Paris and the three door and five door...
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Mid-Atlantic
02-25-2013, 07:02 AM
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Gauging recent OTD price on BRZ
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brufleth
Up here they're actually selling them for less...
Up here they're actually selling them for less than MSRP without haggling (and this is from a large reputable dealer I've bought two cars from).
...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
02-15-2013, 08:41 AM
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Attempted BRZ headlight theft, happened to anyone else?
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24,338
Posted By
brufleth
I live in a poor city with a pretty high crime...
I live in a poor city with a pretty high crime rate. I can't believe how much people go after Civics and Integras. Even beat to shit piece of crap ones get parted out right in our private parking...
Forum:
Southeast
02-06-2013, 11:35 AM
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Full Blown Turbo Kit Install This Weekend Gulf Breeze/Pcola/FWB
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brufleth
Sorry to hear about that man. The ECUs I work...
Sorry to hear about that man. The ECUs I work with (non automotive) are pretty tough to brick. Even if the control software is totally messed up the ECU has a boot/operating/loader software that's...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
02-05-2013, 06:55 AM
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285
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Subaru Dealer Whitelist (positive experiences, truthful dealings)
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195,365
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brufleth
I know you do your own work on your car so maybe...
I know you do your own work on your car so maybe it isn't a concern but just in case, DO NOT take your car to CitySide for servicing. They have the worst service department I have ever dealt with or...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
02-05-2013, 06:47 AM
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227
Perrin True Cold Air Intake Installation and Review!
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119,969
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brufleth
Getting the bumper reseated on my car is a...
Getting the bumper reseated on my car is a massive headache. Even after several attempts by experience body work guys it doesn't sit quite right on one corner. It is very easy to run into problems...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
01-23-2013, 12:43 PM
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This car really hates the cold weather
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15,527
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brufleth
I agree with pheoxs. Sounds like your...
I agree with pheoxs. Sounds like your transmission is cold. The fluid in there is thick and will lead to sluggish feel and unsettling noises. Just be gentle while it warms up after you start...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
01-23-2013, 07:25 AM
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227
Perrin True Cold Air Intake Installation and Review!
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119,969
Posted By
brufleth
Since you're in Somerville I hope you're not...
Since you're in Somerville I hope you're not letting A-Plus fix that bumper scuff. They replaced a bumper on my Subaru and failed to etch it...at all. The paint just peeled right off.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-17-2013, 12:33 PM
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Simmons BRZ Autocross Build, w/JSC Speed
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69,547
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brufleth
Your car came from the village next to where I...
Your car came from the village next to where I grew up.
Really nice looking modifications. Are you using this car just for events or DD too? I ask because I wonder how the lowering and...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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01-03-2013, 07:01 AM
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Hella Fail
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47,834
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brufleth
What was it that actually went in that video? Or...
What was it that actually went in that video? Or did they just lose traction/control because the suspension was so messed up?
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-18-2012, 07:22 AM
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144
Camry hits my car, leaves (car cam)
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40,316
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brufleth
If I remember correctly your insurance can...
If I remember correctly your insurance can actually look up the car that hit you as well or better than the cops. At least I've had them help me when I've written down the wrong number. The video...
Forum:
Exterior Parts - The Rest
12-03-2012, 10:59 AM
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Now available!!! PTUNING Adjustable Front License Plate Holder w/ Tow Hook Mount
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7,124
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brufleth
I usually like to be able to see the driver but...
I usually like to be able to see the driver but that front bumper angle is pretty awesome.
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
12-03-2012, 10:36 AM
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Has anyone install a light weight flywheel?
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21,518
Posted By
brufleth
I read in another thread about someone getting...
I read in another thread about someone getting the stock cluck replaced (lots of talk about how they already burned it out) and he claimed they wanted something close to $2k with parts and such.
...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
11-29-2012, 06:49 AM
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Dealership is charging me $1725 to replace my OEM clutch for BR-Z
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54,655
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brufleth
That seems high. I think it was about $1800 for...
That seems high. I think it was about $1800 for me to get my clutch replaced on the WRX and they have to take half the car apart to do that. From what I've seen/heard it should be easier to replace...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
11-13-2012, 06:45 AM
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258
Tesla Model S
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62,583
Posted By
brufleth
Tesla took my favorite car (Lotus Elise) and...
Tesla took my favorite car (Lotus Elise) and turned it into an electric dog by blowing even more money on losing weight and then piling in hundreds of pounds of batteries.
For this I'll never...
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FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum
11-05-2012, 01:55 PM
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Scion FR-S to SEMA Caravan Event - [Part 2]
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9,239
Posted By
brufleth
Maybe they had to dent it to make the hood close...
Maybe they had to dent it to make the hood close properly? Sort of a last minute fix?
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
10-19-2012, 09:36 PM
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28
Pretty sure car hates the cold weather
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7,703
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brufleth
My WRX is bitchy when it first starts in the...
My WRX is bitchy when it first starts in the cold. Hard to shift and runs rough until it warms up. Could be a Subaru thing. Never had that happen with a Honda.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
10-19-2012, 05:31 PM
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158
18.5 mpg?
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29,905
Posted By
brufleth
The original post was over two months ago. Was...
The original post was over two months ago. Was there ever an issue discovered or was it just a matter of miscalculating their mileage? Seems like most people are getting around thirty give or take.
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
10-19-2012, 12:11 PM
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23
Dyno'ed an FRS with 104 octane in the tank!
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6,772
Posted By
brufleth
For a production ECU flash I would bet money that...
For a production ECU flash I would bet money that they didn't run the schedules out much beyond timing for 93 octane. There is no reason to do so and it would otherwise lead to customers using...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
09-28-2012, 09:18 AM
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82
Subaru BRZ XT Line Concept Revealed at 2012 Paris Autoshow
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34,597
Posted By
brufleth
Looks tacky. Nice to see the brakes from my...
Looks tacky. Nice to see the brakes from my current car on it. They should have gone for a darker red like BMW.
AWD means you'll be losing power through two more differentials and carrying...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
09-24-2012, 03:27 PM
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30
factory Turbo BRZ?
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16,194
Posted By
brufleth
Actually given the extra bits they'd need and the...
Actually given the extra bits they'd need and the amount of work it would take to get this all certified and such I wouldn't be surprised if it was even more than $35k. Maybe $35k with the lower...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
09-17-2012, 12:37 PM
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77
700 Miles Blown Clutch
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29,185
Posted By
brufleth
I just replaced the clutch on my WRX at 50k...
I just replaced the clutch on my WRX at 50k miles. I was not happy about it. Cost me $1800 at a dealer. Never tracked the car, I have experience driving stick (second manual car I've owned but...
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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
09-12-2012, 07:19 AM
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306
Why I got a dash cam
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108,007
Posted By
brufleth
In college I drove a crappy Ford Taurus from DC...
In college I drove a crappy Ford Taurus from DC to Atlanta and then on to the pan handle of Florida. Loaded with four people and packed with luggage I was at the limit of that car. I think it...
Forum:
New England
08-15-2012, 07:14 AM
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22
I start at Quirk Subaru this week!
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5,193
Posted By
brufleth
Thank you for the reply. I totally...
Thank you for the reply.
I totally understand the care dealerships are taking with the cars. I'm not running out to get one this instant anyway so I can wait a bit to get a test drive in. I was...
Forum:
New England
08-14-2012, 07:08 AM
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22
I start at Quirk Subaru this week!
Views:
5,193
Posted By
brufleth
What's Quirk's restrictions on test driving the...
What's Quirk's restrictions on test driving the BRZ? Planet wouldn't even let us sit in it despite having bought two cars from them in the past. I understand that the BRZ is in demand but...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
08-14-2012, 06:56 AM
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604
Check engine light just came on after 2k miles.
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202,475
Posted By
brufleth
You don’t sound like you’re a software...
You don’t sound like you’re a software engineering or at least not an integrated systems software engineer. We don’t patent software because it means giving our competitors details on what and how...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
08-13-2012, 02:01 PM
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604
Check engine light just came on after 2k miles.
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202,475
Posted By
brufleth
Oddly enough on my wife's 2005 Legacy you can...
Oddly enough on my wife's 2005 Legacy you can open a panel by the driver's knee and connect two cables, with that done you can get it to display codes on the dash display. It was strange.
Other...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
08-13-2012, 10:07 AM
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10
Tiny chip in Windshield
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4,649
Posted By
brufleth
I wouldn't let Safelite touch my car again if...
I wouldn't let Safelite touch my car again if they paid ME.
I had several windows replaced after someone used a brick to scratch up three windows in my car. The tech they sent out was totally...
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