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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-06-2018, 07:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,299
Posted By lionbacker54
2013 BRZ Limited 6MT no mods 31,000...

2013 BRZ Limited 6MT

no mods

31,000 with no problems, not even crickets
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-15-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 23,082
Posted By lionbacker54
wow, really? that is amazing. 75% of BRZ's are...

wow, really? that is amazing. 75% of BRZ's are manual? that is crazy
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-15-2018, 07:19 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 47,647
Posted By lionbacker54
oh right. forgot to say it. did not crash

oh right. forgot to say it.

did not crash
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-05-2018, 11:27 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,925
Posted By lionbacker54
stang, we had a dull moment at work, so i...

stang, we had a dull moment at work, so i gathered everyone around to watch your videos on the frozen lake. everyone was slack jawed in amazement. very cool
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-05-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,925
Posted By lionbacker54
gonna chime in here. for first 4 winters, i...

gonna chime in here. for first 4 winters, i stored BRZ as garage queen. but then i kept hearing tcoat's words: "it's a 28K car that is meant to be DRIVEN, not garaged." so this winter i've been...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-05-2018, 10:02 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 47,647
Posted By lionbacker54
car next to me yesterday spun out and came within...

car next to me yesterday spun out and came within 3 feet of hitting me. scary as heck. at first i thought he was just merging into my lane without realizing i was in his blind spot, so i just...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-21-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,104
Posted By lionbacker54
helpful, thank you for posting

helpful, thank you for posting
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-21-2018, 09:20 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,073
Posted By lionbacker54
4 cars here 2003 volvo s40 (winter beater) ...

4 cars here

2003 volvo s40 (winter beater)
2015 toyota highlander (wife)
2013 BRZ (summer)
1993 toyota 4x4 pickup (trophy)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-26-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 479
Views: 100,579
Posted By lionbacker54
i also don't understand the anger towards the...

i also don't understand the anger towards the article. the fact that subaru worked very hard to get 5hp increase shows that they think it needs more power. car and driver is arguing that the effort...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-16-2016, 08:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,836
Posted By lionbacker54
have you thought about ordering one? that's what...

have you thought about ordering one? that's what we did for our highlander hybrid. just went to the dealer and specified the car we wanted, color, options, etc. offered $1000 over invoice. car...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-11-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 19,974
Posted By lionbacker54
i test drove both, and found the auto to be...

i test drove both, and found the auto to be sluggish. in fairness though, i am not familiar with paddle shifters.

i also don't think you would be at risk to "destroy" your clutch. i have never...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-10-2016, 09:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,042
Posted By lionbacker54
welcome!

welcome!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-17-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,796
Posted By lionbacker54
thumbs up, brother. car and plates look unreal

thumbs up, brother. car and plates look unreal
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-17-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,921
Posted By lionbacker54
first, welcome to the community! second,...

first, welcome to the community!

second, good on you for learning manual. save the manuals!

third, i agree with your decision to take the car and the warranty. i get that many would have just...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-17-2016, 04:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,209
Posted By lionbacker54
OP- happened to me too. you are not alone.

OP-

happened to me too. you are not alone.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-12-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,105
Posted By lionbacker54
welcome to the community! thanks for posting the...

welcome to the community! thanks for posting the sweet pics
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-18-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,781
Posted By lionbacker54
2013 Limited BRZ 6MT. 24K miles. No issues, no...

2013 Limited BRZ 6MT. 24K miles. No issues, no crickets, no condensation.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-09-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,224
Posted By lionbacker54
lol, amazon says it won't fit my 2013 BRZ, but...

lol, amazon says it won't fit my 2013 BRZ, but will fit a 2013 FRS
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-06-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,224
Posted By lionbacker54
car cover recommendation?

anyone here keep their BRZ/FRS outside during the snowy winter? i have always kept mine in a garage, and driven a winter beater. that however means scraping off ice every morning and starting the...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-06-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,224
Posted By lionbacker54
car cover recommendation?

anyone here keep their BRZ/FRS outside during the snowy winter? i have always kept mine in a garage, and driven a winter beater. that however means scraping off ice every morning and starting the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-03-2015, 10:53 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 69,426
Posted By lionbacker54
it's official. BRZ/FR-S is now on Consumer...

it's official. BRZ/FR-S is now on Consumer Reports' "Recommended" list for 2016
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-21-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 34,477
Posted By lionbacker54
the problem with the BRZ is that you kind of get...

the problem with the BRZ is that you kind of get spoiled. i bought mine a couple years ago, and it is somewhat impractical for a family man. however, i am now spoiled by the sporty feel and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-15-2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,510
Posted By lionbacker54
true. but if $30 of racer tape and prevent some...

true. but if $30 of racer tape and prevent some chips, it's worth it to me
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-11-2015, 07:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,510
Posted By lionbacker54
awesome. this is exactly the advice i was...

awesome. this is exactly the advice i was looking for. thank you
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-08-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 69,426
Posted By lionbacker54
i'm thinking that what happened is that in the...

i'm thinking that what happened is that in the first year, the problem with the crickets and tail light condensation caused some alarm. CR probably thought that future issues would likely pop up....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-08-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,510
Posted By lionbacker54
winter driving question

i have no problems driving the brz in the winter as far as the dynamics itself. i have good winter tires, and i have driven all my life in the snow.

my issue however is the low clearance of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-08-2015, 09:22 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 69,426
Posted By lionbacker54
FYI, i just saw that consumer reports has revised...

FYI, i just saw that consumer reports has revised their ratings of the BRZ and FRS. it's now better than average. in fact, they say that it's one of the biggest jumps that a car has made in...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-12-2015, 07:58 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,814
Posted By lionbacker54
i agree with SuperDave. it seems like your heart...

i agree with SuperDave. it seems like your heart is into the tS. car buying is emotional, not rational. i'd buy the tS
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-12-2015, 07:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,196
Posted By lionbacker54
this is true. i naturally drive laid back, and...

this is true. i naturally drive laid back, and get 31 mpg in mostly suburban driving. that drops to 29 in the winter with my snow tires
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-09-2015, 07:43 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 26,551
Posted By lionbacker54
here's my favorite one. the fact that he waved...

here's my favorite one. the fact that he waved "bye-bye" is priceless

Twin Turbo 370z Destroys GTR - YouTube
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