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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-06-2019, 05:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,476
Posted By BaatLuk
Hey sorry to bump an old thread. $419 for a brand...

Hey sorry to bump an old thread. $419 for a brand new JDM exhaust sounds like a solid deal. I googled "kspec racing" but couldn't find it. Was it a small local shop in your area? Anyone in SoCal able...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-21-2018, 02:09 AM
Replies: 4,440
Views: 1,136,525
Posted By BaatLuk
I posted this question in the other thread...

I posted this question in the other thread (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124639) regarding the USDM STI springs but couldn't get a clear answer, I am re-posting it here. I...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-21-2018, 01:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,801
Posted By BaatLuk
Yep the catalog says "not applicable to Limited...

Yep the catalog says "not applicable to Limited with Performance Package", which is very puzzling.

People have paired various aftermarket lowering springs e.g. Eibach, JDM STI pinks that were...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-20-2018, 03:20 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 31,693
Posted By BaatLuk
Will the USDM STI pink springs fit and work well...

Will the USDM STI pink springs fit and work well with the PP Sach dampers?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-20-2018, 03:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,225
Posted By BaatLuk
I wonder if these are the USDM STI springs paired...

I wonder if these are the USDM STI springs paired with Sachs dampers?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-20-2018, 02:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,801
Posted By BaatLuk
Anyone put these on the Sachs dampers yet? If so,...

Anyone put these on the Sachs dampers yet? If so, how did they work out?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-27-2018, 02:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,801
Posted By BaatLuk
Anyone know why these are "not applicable" to...

Anyone know why these are "not applicable" to Limited with Performance Package? Are they not compatible with the Sachs dampers or Subaru America is just saying that for liability reasons?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-10-2017, 11:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,779
Posted By BaatLuk
I had a false sense of confidence because this is...

I had a false sense of confidence because this is one of the largest Subaru dealers in LA and their body shop also repairs Porsches and other high-end cars and it was supposed to be a small repair. I...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-10-2017, 02:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,779
Posted By BaatLuk
The dealer resprayed at least a whole quarter...

The dealer resprayed at least a whole quarter panel (possibly more) without discussing with me first. The sales guy told me they were just going to "color sand" the spot and it would be done in 2...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-09-2017, 07:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,779
Posted By BaatLuk
There was no pre delivery inspection. Had I not...

There was no pre delivery inspection. Had I not discovered it before I drove off the lot, they would have probably denied it altogether. The bad repair job was clearly their fault regardless how much...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-09-2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,779
Posted By BaatLuk
Let's look at the facts here: 1. They tried...

Let's look at the facts here:

1. They tried to pass a defect to me in the first place.
2. First time they tried to repair the scratch by just filling in some color.
3. Second time they tried to...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-09-2017, 03:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,779
Posted By BaatLuk
Update: Upon a closer look this morning, the...

Update: Upon a closer look this morning, the repair actually does not look good at all. Found a lot of imperfections in the quarter panel where the repair was done - uneven spots in the clear coat...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-09-2017, 12:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,779
Posted By BaatLuk
Scratch was couple inches long and deep enough to...

Scratch was couple inches long and deep enough to be felt when I ran my hand over it. That scratch itself wasn't that bad. Hence I left the dealer that night without making a big deal out of it....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-08-2017, 11:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,779
Posted By BaatLuk
Thanks for making me feel better guys! Maybe it's...

Thanks for making me feel better guys! Maybe it's regional but when I brought my 2007 Legacy to a local Carmax here in SoCal for an appraisal, I thought they used a meter to check the paint. A door...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-08-2017, 10:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,779
Posted By BaatLuk
I am OCD :D I guess my main concern is that...

I am OCD :D

I guess my main concern is that if I trade in my car in 2-3 years, any dealer (including this very dealer that did my repair) or Carmax will use a meter to see if any paint work has...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-08-2017, 10:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,779
Posted By BaatLuk
Resprayed Quarter Panel - Diminished Value

I picked up my Series.Yellow back in September. On the day I picked it up, I discovered a scratch on the passenger side rear quarter panel near the wheel arch (a couple inches long). Unfortunately, I...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-30-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 29,851
Posted By BaatLuk
It's small and not hurting anything but once I...

It's small and not hurting anything but once I know it's there, I find myself starring at it more often than I should, it's almost become a distraction. The longer I wait, the less likely Subaru will...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-30-2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 29,851
Posted By BaatLuk
No but there is a small indentation (about 1-2 cm...

No but there is a small indentation (about 1-2 cm long but you can feel it with your finger) on the driver side glass. I already took it back to the dealer but of course they blamed it on me saying...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-28-2017, 11:14 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 29,851
Posted By BaatLuk
Anyone with 2015+ FRS/BRZ/86 have this issue?

Anyone with 2015+ FRS/BRZ/86 have this issue?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-26-2017, 10:54 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 21,246
Posted By BaatLuk
No need to make a video AND link it to this site...

No need to make a video AND link it to this site to explain why you bought an AT BRZ. It's your car, your money!

MT vs AT discussion is always entertaining. Here in America, driving MT is a...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-23-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 31,693
Posted By BaatLuk
Mr.Impreza, thank you! Car looks great with the...

Mr.Impreza, thank you! Car looks great with the STI springs! Interesting that you went with the STI springs instead of the TRD ones (rebranded Eibach pro-kit?), which are available in the US.
...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-23-2017, 03:45 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 239,195
Posted By BaatLuk
Looking for some advice here - the tint shop that...

Looking for some advice here - the tint shop that I spoke to uses 3M films. Price ranges from $100 to $300+. The differences are the type of film and duration of full warranty (labor + film). Here is...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-22-2017, 02:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 31,693
Posted By BaatLuk
Sorry to bump an old thread. Wondering how these...

Sorry to bump an old thread. Wondering how these will work with the OEM Sachs dampers that come with 17+ Performance Pack? Will they void the factory warranty (on shocks)? Too bad the pics are no...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-16-2017, 12:57 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 59,216
Posted By BaatLuk
So that's the STI "flexible bar"? It doesn't come...

So that's the STI "flexible bar"? It doesn't come back a MBC stopper like the Cusco, does it?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-14-2017, 02:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,176
Posted By BaatLuk
The switchback bulbs flash amber/white but with...

The switchback bulbs flash amber/white but with the JDM clear lenses, I only want the bulbs to flash amber. Is there a way to make the side markers lit with the low beams and flash in sync with turn...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-13-2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 59,216
Posted By BaatLuk
Sorry to bump an old thread. Came across the...

Sorry to bump an old thread. Came across the Cusco strut bar w/ MBC stopper and got very intrigued. Definitely a nice looking and quality piece even though I probably don't need it. Where did you...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-12-2017, 11:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,176
Posted By BaatLuk
I hope you are right about the legality of using...

I hope you are right about the legality of using clear lenses in the US. I'd love to convert the side markers to turn signals but I don't know of a way to make them lit in steady state with low beams...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-12-2017, 09:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,176
Posted By BaatLuk
Exactly right! I was going to do the full JDM...

Exactly right! I was going to do the full JDM conversion - JDM OE clear lenses, amber bulbs and turn signal conversion. However, I just realized that would turn off the side markers completely when...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-07-2017, 11:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,176
Posted By BaatLuk
So technically if I convert my side markers to...

So technically if I convert my side markers to act like turn signals (only flash and not lit with low beams/parking lights), that would be considered illegal?


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Forum: Southern California 09-30-2017, 11:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,121
Posted By BaatLuk
BUMP, any shop recommendations? Reasonable price...

BUMP, any shop recommendations? Reasonable price range?
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