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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-22-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,252
Posted By cwik
Hi OP, did your rattling noise ever sound tinny...

Hi OP, did your rattling noise ever sound tinny or metallic noise? I'm curious if my issue is the same as yours:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiPot5KXxik&feature=youtu.be

For reference, he's...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-02-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,609
Posted By cwik
Literally?

Literally?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-11-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,936
Posted By cwik
What are you driving on when you notice it? On...

What are you driving on when you notice it? On some grooved highways, I notice a *lot* more tire noise and a slight amount of shuddering. Kind of like driving on a grated bridge, but not nearly as...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-25-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 25,491
Posted By cwik
I think they did upgrade the software with no...

I think they did upgrade the software with no improvement. I wasn't aware of any hardware changes... time to check back with my dealership.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-21-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 25,491
Posted By cwik
The map data is useless if it can't place me on...

The map data is useless if it can't place me on the map correctly. Driving in and around Vancouver, BC gave me at least 3 ulcers over the weekend.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-07-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,993
Posted By cwik
I received the first BRZ in North America, so in...

I received the first BRZ in North America, so in the first weeks, mine was the only one they had probably ever seen in real life.

The funniest moment was when I was on one of the express highways....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-24-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,656
Posted By cwik
Absolutely agree, and the address search is a...

Absolutely agree, and the address search is a great point. When you can type "ikea near seattle" on the crappiest of android phones and have navigation in seconds, yet you fight for minutes with the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-21-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 24,343
Posted By cwik
My insurance company wanted me to bring it to one...

My insurance company wanted me to bring it to one of their recommended body shops but I said I'd rather have the dealership do everything. I was notified that I may have to do a bit more paper work...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-15-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 24,343
Posted By cwik
They aren't super amateur either... Pretty...

They aren't super amateur either... Pretty methodical as they targeted my car with nothing inside to steal in a secure garage, didn't bother checking the trunk (which was basically empty), went for...
Forum: Northwest 02-15-2013, 01:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,783
Posted By cwik
Yeah, definitely getting the wheel lock lug nuts...

Yeah, definitely getting the wheel lock lug nuts replaced, and it occurred to me the keyless entry key number is in that manual... time to get that replaced too! Yippee...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-14-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 24,343
Posted By cwik
Attempted BRZ headlight theft, happened to anyone else?

Yesterday I found my BRZ had been penetrated and manhandled by someone else (read that as having the window smashed, everything in the glovebox stolen, the hood opened, and a lot of the bolts removed...
Forum: Northwest 02-14-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,783
Posted By cwik
BRZ break-in, downtown Seattle indoor garage

Yesterday morning I found my driver window smashed in, the contents of the glovebox stolen (yay, my wheel lock is gone, but not my wheels), and a ton of screws removed at the top of the bumper and my...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-28-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,131
Posted By cwik
http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/340091...

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/34009106.jpg
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-22-2013, 02:45 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,260
Posted By cwik
I hear you. I try not to drive my car for 2 days...

I hear you. I try not to drive my car for 2 days after eating Taco Bell.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-22-2013, 02:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,152
Posted By cwik
The first BRZ sold in North America was my first...

The first BRZ sold in North America was my first car ever.

I had looked at the used market before putting money down, but given the type of cars I was looking at, I had a hard time believing...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-16-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,359
Posted By cwik
Everyone who has wrecked their car begs to differ...

Everyone who has wrecked their car begs to differ :P
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-08-2013, 02:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,949
Posted By cwik
Will they also take out any scratches from people...

Will they also take out any scratches from people pawing up your car, or will it be on some platform?
Forum: Northwest 12-21-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,642
Posted By cwik
What really gets me is when STIs do this to me....

What really gets me is when STIs do this to me. It's like their offended, or trying to prove they made a better decision. C'mon man, we're on the same team!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-12-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 77,389
Posted By cwik
Test drives are your friend (and great source of...

Test drives are your friend (and great source of entertainment too). Don't do your dream ride, but get some crappy intersections in there. 2 things I find very helpful in test drives are to really...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-30-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 54,676
Posted By cwik
My mom learned to drive (not just stick, but...

My mom learned to drive (not just stick, but *drive*) on my dad's manual '76 vette when it was new, and my BRZ is the first stick car my girlfriend ever drove. Aside from tricky blindspots, I think...
Forum: Northwest 11-09-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,444
Posted By cwik
I've never done one of these events and I've...

I've never done one of these events and I've never been to Pacific Raceways, so I just want to make sure I'm prepared.

If I show up before 9 in a stock BRZ (no extra tires) with a full tank of...
Forum: Northwest 11-07-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,444
Posted By cwik
I'll have a more definite answer tonight for you,...

I'll have a more definite answer tonight for you, but I'm a 75% yes at the moment.
Forum: Northwest 10-15-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,851
Posted By cwik
I did see that, but wasn't sure if it was...

I did see that, but wasn't sure if it was supernoob friendly :). I don't want to waste other people's time learning the basics.
Forum: Northwest 10-15-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,678
Posted By cwik
I'm trying to find a place where I can test the...

I'm trying to find a place where I can test the limits of my stock BRZ. I've never pushed a RWD car to its handling limits before, and I'm wondering if this is an appropriate venue to do so (or...
Forum: Northwest 10-15-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,851
Posted By cwik
Looking for safe & legal place to hoon near Seattle

I would like to get some advice on places that I can legally test the handling limits of my BRZ, in a safe environment, either with or without an instructor, and preferably within an hour drive of...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-11-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 41,596
Posted By cwik
I'm getting sick of hearing people moan about...

I'm getting sick of hearing people moan about their insurance rates. I find it humorous if you honestly believed that a RWD coupe for less than $30K would not be crashed more than the average car.
...
Forum: Northwest 09-24-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 407
Views: 71,759
Posted By cwik
Something else has popped up for this coming...

Something else has popped up for this coming weekend, so I think I regretfully have to back out. Sounds like I'll be missing a lot of fun. Drive safe everyone, and hopefully I can meet some of you at...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-07-2012, 02:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,212
Posted By cwik
Sorry, wasn't signing for a while and missed your...

Sorry, wasn't signing for a while and missed your question. I took it in at 3000 miles.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-29-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 108,051
Posted By cwik
Technically there's no turn lane at that first...

Technically there's no turn lane at that first intersection, so you shouldn't have tried to pass/share their lane until they were completely out of the lane. However, them straddling the center line...
Forum: Northwest 08-27-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 407
Views: 71,759
Posted By cwik
I should be able to make it on the 30th. I'll...

I should be able to make it on the 30th. I'll bring my camera too (D7000, 50mm f/1.4, 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6, 11-16mm f/2.8). I've been shooting for less than a year, so don't expect oodles of great...
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