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Forum: Southwest

09-24-2018, 12:11 AM

Replies: 1,828

Texas: For Sale Thread

Views: 457,332

Posted By Chris S

FS: OEM Springs, bumpstops, dustboots, and crash bolts from '17 BRZ w/ Performance Pa

$50 takes it all. These have under 5000 miles, and are like new aside from a little bit of dust.

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-12-2018, 10:45 PM

Replies: 9

Track Pack worth it? DD that will see the track

Views: 1,667

Posted By Chris S

The PP is what got me over the edge to buy a BRZ....

The PP is what got me over the edge to buy a BRZ. Agreed, it's a great bargain! Mazda charges almost 3x as much for front Brembos and BBS wheels on the ND. I've had some nice coilovers on prior...

Forum: Southwest

04-16-2018, 08:22 PM

Replies: 1,488

[TX] DFW General Discussion

Views: 292,320

Posted By Chris S

I've had good results w/ Lonestar Window Tinting...

I've had good results w/ Lonestar Window Tinting in Hurst on 3 different tint installs.

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

04-08-2018, 04:51 PM

Replies: 37

S2000 to BRZ tS (long post)

Views: 19,404

Posted By Chris S

Nice comparison. I've owned and loved 3 S2000's...

Nice comparison. I've owned and loved 3 S2000's ('01, '03, & '08), and had some regrets selling the '08 until I got my '17 BRZ PP. Like many, I feel the BRZ's greatest shortcoming vs. the S2000 is...

Forum: Southwest

03-09-2018, 07:37 PM

Replies: 1,828

Texas: For Sale Thread

Views: 457,332

Posted By Chris S

Cobalt Friction XR2 FR track pads & front calipers - $125

SOLD

These are great track pads that are used, but have plenty of life in them and are less than 1/2 the price of a new set. They fit the front calipers of all years/models ex. the 17+ Performance...

Forum: Southwest

01-26-2018, 09:57 PM

Replies: 37

North Texas Track Thread

Views: 10,976

Posted By Chris S

I’m a long-time track junkie, and picked my BRZ...

I’m a long-time track junkie, and picked my BRZ for its great balance of fun, reliabitiy/ease of maint., and being easy on consumables.’

I mainly instruct for Apex, but my next event will be 2/10...

Forum: Southwest

11-12-2017, 09:31 AM

Replies: 643

North Texas Autocross Thread

Views: 105,537

Posted By Chris S

I'm probably going to instruct for Edge Addicts...

I'm probably going to instruct for Edge Addicts next Sat. @ MSR.

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

11-05-2017, 07:01 PM

Replies: 55

OEM Brembo Brake package worth it for me?

Views: 29,647

Posted By Chris S

I'm an HPDE instructor, and so far I've had my...

I'm an HPDE instructor, and so far I've had my stock '17 PP to the track twice, w/ no hints of fade either time. Oil temps did get higher than I'd like, so the car didn't get full 25 min....

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

10-28-2017, 10:55 PM

Replies: 55

OEM Brembo Brake package worth it for me?

Views: 29,647

Posted By Chris S

The PP was an absolute no-brainer for me. I...

The PP was an absolute no-brainer for me. I track my car, and the brakes, wheels, and Sachs shocks/struts are all great upgrades. Also, I don't believe anyone has mentioned how much faster and...

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

10-04-2017, 02:56 AM

Replies: 62

What made you guys choose BRZ/FR-S?

Views: 7,887

Posted By Chris S

I'm a long-time track junkie, and was looking for...

I'm a long-time track junkie, and was looking for a good combination DD/track car combo, since the WRX I bought less than 8 months earlier was a letdown.

Most of the car's positive attributes have...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

08-15-2017, 10:13 PM

Replies: 27

My 5th twin - 2017 Halo 860 - Louvers On!

Views: 9,859

Posted By Chris S

Wow, that's a dead ringer for my former '08 E90...

Wow, that's a dead ringer for my former '08 E90 M3. Loved it except for how much gas it slurped.

Enjoy your new 86, it looks great! I'm looking forward to completing break-in on my new BRZ w/...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-12-2017, 03:53 AM

Replies: 10

Excited to be waiting to schedule a custom roll bar installation!

Views: 3,140

Posted By Chris S

YMMV, but I learned the hard way w/ my previous...

YMMV, but I learned the hard way w/ my previous track car, a C5Z06. It had race buckets, a harness bar, and harnesses. It was great on track, but I hated driving it on the street. These cars...

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

08-09-2017, 11:28 PM

Replies: 37

Just bought a 2015 Series.Blue.. Too good to be true?

Views: 6,671

Posted By Chris S

If you really want to be safe, you need to do...

If you really want to be safe, you need to do that prior to purchase! All it would do now is make the owner feel better or worse about the purchase depending on the results. Regardless, it sounds...

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

08-08-2017, 09:49 AM

Replies: 22

does anyone run staggered 17" ?

Views: 3,673

Posted By Chris S

Actually, the hot setup for S2000's is...

Actually, the hot setup for S2000's is non-staggered. However, you need to tune the rest of the suspension to restore balance. When I first went to a square setup on my last S2000 (17x9 wheels w/...

Forum: Southwest

08-06-2017, 06:49 PM

Replies: 21

Texas 86 Day Cruise August 6, 2017

Views: 5,130

Posted By Chris S

Nice meeting y'all! I had a great time, and...

Nice meeting y'all! I had a great time, and discovered some new twisties in the area. Hopefully next time I'll be able to do the entire drive.

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

08-05-2017, 05:00 AM

Replies: 57

My S2000 vs GT86 Steering feel comments/questions. Anybody else own both?

Views: 31,938

Posted By Chris S

I've owned 3 S2000's, an NB, an ND, and recently...

I've owned 3 S2000's, an NB, an ND, and recently test drove an ND (in addition to doing an event w/ them @ Texas Motor Speedway a couple of years ago). Based on my finely calibrated butt meter and...

Forum: Southwest

08-03-2017, 11:07 AM

Replies: 38

BRZ traveling 140mph along N Fwy Houston before crashing

Views: 10,842

Posted By Chris S

A lot of cars these days have data recorders that...

A lot of cars these days have data recorders that provide such details. Not sure about the BRZ, but it's a possibility.

Forum: Southwest

08-03-2017, 04:10 AM

Replies: 21

Texas 86 Day Cruise August 6, 2017

Views: 5,130

Posted By Chris S

I'm looking forward to it!

I'm looking forward to it!

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

08-03-2017, 03:26 AM

Replies: 37

What kind of insurance rates can I expect?

Views: 8,477

Posted By Chris S

My rates went up a decent amount vs. my '17 WRX,...

My rates went up a decent amount vs. my '17 WRX, but it wasn't too bad.

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

08-02-2017, 07:49 PM

Replies: 19

2013 FRs vs 2017 WRX

Views: 8,890

Posted By Chris S

I bought a '17 WRX Premium on New Years Eve, just...

I bought a '17 WRX Premium on New Years Eve, just 7 months ago. Last week I traded it in on a new BRZ w/ PP, and I couldn't be happier. Discovered that awd turbos just aren't my thing, esp. when...

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

07-28-2017, 08:04 PM

Replies: 37

2017 BRZ limited wheels are Not Black.

Views: 14,252

Posted By Chris S

Clean, I'd prefer the black, but I appreciate...

Clean, I'd prefer the black, but I appreciate that the gunmetal finish is likely a good match for all the brake dust I plan to generate.

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

11-26-2016, 01:47 AM

Replies: 35

Tires for factory wheels

Views: 7,095

Posted By Chris S

I had Ventus Evos on my Civic Si (same OEM tire...

I had Ventus Evos on my Civic Si (same OEM tire size as twins), and recently replaced them w/ S-04's. No comparison, the S-04's are way, way better in noise, grip, and ride quality. I also had 3...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

10-31-2016, 12:00 AM

Replies: 57

My S2000 vs GT86 Steering feel comments/questions. Anybody else own both?

Views: 31,938

Posted By Chris S

I've owned 3 S2000's and an NB Miata. The...

I've owned 3 S2000's and an NB Miata. The difference in chassis rigidity between the S2000 and the NB is huge. I can't talk in engineering #'s, but I wouldn't be surprised if the S2000's chassis...

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

10-24-2016, 02:15 PM

Replies: 29

EE review of 2017 BRZ

Views: 6,729

Posted By Chris S

Not sure whee you got that misinformation. You...

Not sure whee you got that misinformation. You s/b able to find the Cayman's maint. schedule on Porsche's website. I had an '07 Cayman S, and it required no more maintenance than a typical boring...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

11-03-2013, 04:47 PM

Replies: 202

FRS/BRZ vs. 2013 Civic SI

Views: 108,561

Posted By Chris S

I just bought a '13 Civic Si sedan. I really...

I just bought a '13 Civic Si sedan. I really wanted a BRZ, but my 5 yo son insisted it isn't a family car, he didn't even like squeezing in the back!

As far as I can tell, the Civic Si is the...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

12-03-2011, 12:39 PM

Replies: 436

FR-S vs S2000

Views: 180,484

Posted By Chris S

I love my S2000 dearly, but I suspect a BRZ will...

I love my S2000 dearly, but I suspect a BRZ will replace it sometime in the distant future. Looks like a great track car in the making, just needs time for the aftermarket to develop and used cars...

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