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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-23-2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,273
Posted By goldenfri
Personally, I wouldn't be worried unless it goes...

Personally, I wouldn't be worried unless it goes over 270. Mine '17 is stock and IIRC I've gotten it up to where yours was on the tail of the dragon, driving hard etc. Quality oils can handle...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-12-2019, 10:14 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 74,746
Posted By goldenfri
+1 more for one. I would prefer the speed academy...

+1 more for one. I would prefer the speed academy version that defaults to off and you can turn it back on with the button.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-05-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 794
Views: 162,119
Posted By goldenfri
I'm guessing most if not all of the lost MPG is...

I'm guessing most if not all of the lost MPG is from the new tires.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-19-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 18,651
Posted By goldenfri
It's worth it, you should go. Plus you live...

It's worth it, you should go. Plus you live close, so it's not even that far. I travel there from MD every year, I love it down there. Not just the dragon, there are tons of roads around there that...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-09-2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 95,175
Posted By goldenfri
Just call up subaru corp and ask (number is 800...

Just call up subaru corp and ask (number is 800 5-subaru I think?). They will ask for the VIN of your other subaru then give you a coupon in the mail if they are feeling nice. I think you get $500 if...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-08-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 95,175
Posted By goldenfri
Model year: 2017 Trim e.g. Premium, Limited,...

Model year: 2017
Trim e.g. Premium, Limited, Series Yellow: Limited
Type of Purchase (ToP)(Lease, Finance, traded-in): Financed
Color: CWP
Upgrades/Options e.g. Performance Package: Performance...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-07-2017, 04:49 PM
Replies: 804
Views: 160,259
Posted By goldenfri
Sorry, but not true. The CR has great balance,...

Sorry, but not true. The CR has great balance, they went from 245-> 255 rear tires and added a stiffer rear sway and functional wing and retuned the suspension for it. Not sure how that's adding a...
Forum: Miscellaneous 05-04-2017, 11:55 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 13,606
Posted By goldenfri
Cool :thumbup:

Cool :thumbup:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-02-2017, 05:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,297
Posted By goldenfri
Get a better paying job, problem solved. ;)

Get a better paying job, problem solved. ;)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-24-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,620
Posted By goldenfri
:lol: Didn't mean to start yet another torque dip...

:lol: Didn't mean to start yet another torque dip complainer thread (but I should have know) I was personally just comparing it to my S2000, 2.5k-3.8k is so much more torquey in the BRZ and being in...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-24-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,620
Posted By goldenfri
I hate to tell you but once you get past 1k miles...

I hate to tell you but once you get past 1k miles you go right into the torque dip and it's pretty disappointing. There is a decent amount of torque before the dip which makes it deceiving. I was...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-12-2017, 04:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,813
Posted By goldenfri
I agree, lots of room for negotiation on these...

I agree, lots of room for negotiation on these cars, also teach your wife to drive manual. I finally got mine to learn and now she says she never wants to go back to auto.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-12-2017, 02:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,813
Posted By goldenfri
I say get the 2017 PP but why not buy one without...

I say get the 2017 PP but why not buy one without any miles on it?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-20-2017, 05:45 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 30,197
Posted By goldenfri
I agree with everything you said here.

I agree with everything you said here.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-20-2017, 02:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,205
Posted By goldenfri
FYI, if you are going in late May you may run...

FYI, if you are going in late May you may run into the 24 hour race (May 25-28th this year) I went last year and it was a blast. I intended to drive on the ring but made plans too early and the 24...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,855
Posted By goldenfri
Perhaps it was drilled for PDR and the plug fell...

Perhaps it was drilled for PDR and the plug fell out?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-08-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,224
Posted By goldenfri
Yup, CR suspension is great, but soo high up...

Yup, CR suspension is great, but soo high up...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-08-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,224
Posted By goldenfri
Nope, still monster truck status. :)

Nope, still monster truck status. :)
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-02-2017, 04:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,641
Posted By goldenfri
I agree 100%. AP1 is actually pretty slow...

I agree 100%. AP1 is actually pretty slow compared to the AP2, but the AP2 feels much more refined.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-02-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,641
Posted By goldenfri
Ah ok, glad I saw this before I went to the...

Ah ok, glad I saw this before I went to the trouble of trying it. :)
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-02-2017, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,342
Posted By goldenfri
Its bad... wash the car, a day or two later it's...

Its bad... wash the car, a day or two later it's already dusty after a week the wheels are covered. :-/
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-28-2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,641
Posted By goldenfri
Nice, I didn't realize that S2000 knobs fit on...

Nice, I didn't realize that S2000 knobs fit on the BRZ, Might have to try my old voodoo knob on for size.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-23-2017, 04:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,897
Posted By goldenfri
I actually love the steering wheel buttons on the...

I actually love the steering wheel buttons on the 2017, saves me from having to touch stupid piano black buttons and getting fingerprints/smudges on them.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-21-2017, 03:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,681
Posted By goldenfri
Bump, wondering the same thing.

Bump, wondering the same thing.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-17-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4,424
Views: 1,133,240
Posted By goldenfri
Why?

Why?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-16-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4,424
Views: 1,133,240
Posted By goldenfri
Same here, the PP setup is very good and quite...

Same here, the PP setup is very good and quite balanced, but I don't love the monster truck look. I used to have the swift-Rs on my S2000 CR dampers and they were great on the street with a bias...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-15-2017, 04:09 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 63,522
Posted By goldenfri
How much does it weigh vs stock?

How much does it weigh vs stock?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-08-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1,061
Views: 206,106
Posted By goldenfri
This, Do not get track pads for daily driving...

This, Do not get track pads for daily driving unless you like tons of dust and SQEEEEEEEEEE every time you stop.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-06-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 26,027
Posted By goldenfri
As long as you aren't using something obvious...

As long as you aren't using something obvious like the banned super blue, then its very highly unlikely that they would even think you are using anything different.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-06-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 26,027
Posted By goldenfri
No, its a maintenance item.

No, its a maintenance item.
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