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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-30-2015, 08:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,639
Posted By Katapaltes
There's something not quite right about that new...

There's something not quite right about that new shark fin antenna. Maybe it's too big? The previous stubby antenna looks better IMO. Other improvements in the 2015 outweigh this minor deficit,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-14-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 120,230
Posted By Katapaltes
Any chance the dark blue will come (back) to the...

Any chance the dark blue will come (back) to the States? I miss Galaxy Blue Silica bad. :'(


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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-05-2015, 12:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,378
Posted By Katapaltes
If you're buying a car new, get exactly the color...

If you're buying a car new, get exactly the color you want. Accept your second choice only when buying used or getting a great deal on new.
Forum: Northwest 12-07-2014, 09:16 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 28,599
Posted By Katapaltes
Condolences. To you and anyone else reading, I'd...

Condolences. To you and anyone else reading, I'd suggest avoiding making major financial decisions when under this kind of strain. (Buying or selling a car or house, quitting a job, etc.)
Best,...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-08-2014, 01:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,914
Posted By Katapaltes
Flat grey would look great on this car. I had the...

Flat grey would look great on this car. I had the first Supra model (1980) in taupe grey and it was gorgeous. Gunmetal would be nice too...


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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-04-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 572
Views: 222,814
Posted By Katapaltes
Hmmm... Sewell Subaru has a 2015 CWP Premium on...

Hmmm... Sewell Subaru has a 2015 CWP Premium on their website, but it could be an error.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-01-2014, 06:07 PM
Replies: 572
Views: 222,814
Posted By Katapaltes
Why are almost all the 2015's in the my area...

Why are almost all the 2015's in the my area (Dallas) Series.Blue, and the few ones on the lots that aren't are still WRB or white? Not much choice in colors there...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-10-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,828
Posted By Katapaltes
While most all cats hate to be in moving cars,...

While most all cats hate to be in moving cars, they often feel safer if they're in those travel kennels vs. being allowed to roam about the car.


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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-08-2014, 01:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,983
Posted By Katapaltes
Hood is aluminum, but I read on another thread...

Hood is aluminum, but I read on another thread here that trunk is steel.


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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-25-2014, 01:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,825
Posted By Katapaltes
My beloved Protege5 is still going strong; looks...

My beloved Protege5 is still going strong; looks and drives like new, even as I just passed 100k miles. Looking for a place with two-car garage so I can keep it and buy a BRZ too. Also note that...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-23-2014, 12:37 AM
Replies: 572
Views: 222,814
Posted By Katapaltes
Sewell Subaru in Dallas has seven 2015 BRZs "in...

Sewell Subaru in Dallas has seven 2015 BRZs "in transit" and six of the seven are Series.Blue. They've had no 2014 models in inventory for a couple months now.


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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-27-2014, 09:21 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 90,198
Posted By Katapaltes
In my mind, this kinda' has the same feel as...

In my mind, this kinda' has the same feel as "Those two guys shouldn't get married because it reduces the value of my marriage." :)

I'm sure I'd prefer your car (or a completely stock one) over a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-26-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,549
Posted By Katapaltes
I hope the BRZ gets the "dry carbon" look in the...

I hope the BRZ gets the "dry carbon" look in the pics on the following thread. The vast expanse of scratchable silver is a drawback for me.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62809
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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-23-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,583
Posted By Katapaltes
I was sitting in my buddy's red MR2 in a...

I was sitting in my buddy's red MR2 in a left-turn lane and he was explaining that he'd been hit twice so far because his car was so low. And then a gal hit us from behind.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-23-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 15,227
Posted By Katapaltes
I don't think Sharpton actually said that... ;) ...

I don't think Sharpton actually said that... ;)


OK, you made up for it with that one.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-23-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 24,877
Posted By Katapaltes
If those bright red shoulder flares on the...

If those bright red shoulder flares on the regular FRS seats make you, well... see red, then get the Monogram. No red shoulders.



OP wants Ultramarine paint, which is no longer available on...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-12-2014, 11:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,719
Posted By Katapaltes
Went to Plano, TX Subaru dealer this weekend and...

Went to Plano, TX Subaru dealer this weekend and a new BRZ on the lot had the gaps on both driver and passenger side. My friend noticed it without my even mentioning it.

Sent from my SPH-L710...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-10-2014, 12:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,564
Posted By Katapaltes
Ultramarine/Galaxy Blue Silica was unfortunately...

Ultramarine/Galaxy Blue Silica was unfortunately discontinued on the BRZ, but not on the FRS. I prefer it to the popular WRB; seems more mature and understated. You have two choices in a blue GT86...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-26-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,778
Posted By Katapaltes
Ran over to HF to buy their little 20 - 200...

Ran over to HF to buy their little 20 - 200 *INCH* pound wrench after reading this thread. Needed to tighten some bolts on the valve cover gasket of my Protege5. The wrench was missing one of two...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-16-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 971,747
Posted By Katapaltes
Yup, and a hatch would impact body rigidity from...

Yup, and a hatch would impact body rigidity from what I've read. Still, I would still buy a hatch instead if they made one. Went and shopped the Mazda 3 hatch last night. I'll be buying a BRZ or...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 04-10-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,474
Posted By Katapaltes
Find a reputable paint-less door ding repair...

Find a reputable paint-less door ding repair place. I had one ding removed ten years ago and the paint hasn't flaked off or anything. Pretty cool.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-10-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 179,142
Posted By Katapaltes
I don't care *where* you put that button; I would...

I don't care *where* you put that button; I would *love* to see rev-matching on a MT in this car. Even after driving MTs for decades, I still mess it up from time to time. I've actually been...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-10-2014, 09:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,488
Posted By Katapaltes
My Mazda fender got crunched in an accident a few...

My Mazda fender got crunched in an accident a few years back. As N1rve mentioned, the repair shop wanted to blend the adjoining areas of the hood and driver door and charge me as much as possible. ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-25-2014, 07:38 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 121,032
Posted By Katapaltes
Why do you mean by "discontinued blue"? Do you...

Why do you mean by "discontinued blue"? Do you mean that the Monogram is not available in Ultramarine?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-09-2014, 08:16 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 21,754
Posted By Katapaltes
You totally beat me to that.. :D So do we...

You totally beat me to that.. :D

So do we need to call our Scion dealerships now and order or what?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-08-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 21,754
Posted By Katapaltes
One word: Ultramarine. Galaxy Blue Silica is no...

One word: Ultramarine. Galaxy Blue Silica is no longer offered on the BRZ.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-05-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 655
Views: 217,134
Posted By Katapaltes
I'd buy a Monogram edition just to not have the...

I'd buy a Monogram edition just to not have the red shoulder flares on the seats. :)

I would prefer not to have a spoiler, though, if that's to be part of the package. I wonder if that could be...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-29-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 971,747
Posted By Katapaltes
If anyone has used the Sharpie technique, I'd be...

If anyone has used the Sharpie technique, I'd be curious to know if they removed the seat covers from the seat first. Doing so might result is less (or eliminate) ink bleed-through to the underlying...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-25-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 971,747
Posted By Katapaltes
Those damn red shoulder flares on the seats. ...

Those damn red shoulder flares on the seats. Seeing those after opening the door is like going on an Internet date and finding the guy/gal is 20 pounds heavier and five years older than their photo...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-24-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 31,913
Posted By Katapaltes
Yes, please, but...

Would love a shooting brake / hatch that looks as much like the current BRZ/FRS as possible OR one that's a little sport wagon. I had an '80 Supra (with a hatch) and loved it. My current Mazda...
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