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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-24-2017, 12:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,532
Posted By Wired86
My brother and dad are the only ones I let drive...

My brother and dad are the only ones I let drive my car. My girlfriend has had one lesson in the BRZ, but she needs a few more. haha
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-22-2017, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,532
Posted By Wired86
Haha, luckily he did not. The video was a really...

Haha, luckily he did not. The video was a really cool surprise.

I forgot to post it a while back, but I am having BRZ withdrawals and just remembered it. Mine is stored away for winter. Wanted to...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-22-2017, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,532
Posted By Wired86
Lent my BRZ to younger brother...

Last summer I was going out of state on a business trip and decided to be an awesome brother and lend my 18 year old brother my new BRZ with 2k miles on it. He drove it around for a week during his...
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 04-18-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 409
Posted By Wired86
WTB set of XXR 527's

I want to buy a set of 18" XXR 527's in Chromium Black. If anyone has any and is willing to sell them let me know your price. If they have some nice summer performance tires on them (and are balanced...
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 04-18-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 845
Posted By Wired86
I've got the stock orange ones if you want. All...

I've got the stock orange ones if you want. All the clips are good on both and I have the stock bulbs as well if you want them. Let me know.
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 04-18-2016, 10:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 704
Posted By Wired86
WTB Yospeed Plate Holders

I am looking to buy some Yospeed billet aluminum plate holders (the BRZ ones). I would like 2 of them (one for the front and one for the back). If they are in really good condition I am willing to...
Forum: Great Lakes 04-18-2016, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,964
Posted By Wired86
Yeah, I thought about PM'ing you, but figured it...

Yeah, I thought about PM'ing you, but figured it wouldn't get to you any faster anyways.

Also, I found out this weekend that I'm not the only twin in Oshkosh. I saw a grey FRS in town twice and...
Forum: Great Lakes 04-16-2016, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,964
Posted By Wired86
Next time. Just got back to Oshkosh. It was a fun...

Next time. Just got back to Oshkosh. It was a fun car show though. :)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-16-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,450
Posted By Wired86
I did haul ass. I waited until 1k miles, then I...

I did haul ass. I waited until 1k miles, then I put 170ish miles of very spirited driving in some curves and hills. I was shifting at about 6k+ and was getting it up to about 100 constantly.
Forum: Great Lakes 04-16-2016, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,964
Posted By Wired86
Car show in Slinger, WI

Hey everyone! There's a car show in slinger Wisconsin today and entry is free. Come hang out! I will be entering my BRZ and going with my friends with the 86 Supra and the 350Z. :)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-15-2016, 06:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,450
Posted By Wired86
sounds about right to me.

sounds about right to me.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-15-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,450
Posted By Wired86
If I want to believe in aliens, I can do that. If...

If I want to believe in aliens, I can do that. If I want to imagine that my gearbox feels smoother to make me happier about the fact that the engine doesn't seem as loud, even though the gearbox is...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-15-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,450
Posted By Wired86
Okay, maybe I'm imagining things. Haha. Yeah, I...

Okay, maybe I'm imagining things. Haha. Yeah, I didn't think the gearbox should have changed, but it feels like it okay! Gosh.... get off my back. Haha. But really, everything does feel much more...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-15-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,450
Posted By Wired86
GT86Moi about 1250. murdoc yeah, maybe. They...

GT86Moi about 1250. murdoc yeah, maybe. They also did a full 26 point (I don't remember how many points it was, lol) inspection. Would they have reset the ECU for that? go_a_way1 that's what I...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-15-2016, 03:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,450
Posted By Wired86
Engine less throaty? What?

Got my BRZ's oil changed at the dealership the other day after having finished the engine break-in. I noticed today that there seems to be a significant reduction in engine noise. And maybe a loss of...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-14-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,719
Posted By Wired86
After hitting 1k miles on the odometer I took it...

After hitting 1k miles on the odometer I took it out for some spirited driving in the hills, country roads, and twisties of the Driftless Region near Platteville and found a great spot for a picture....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-09-2016, 02:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,719
Posted By Wired86
If I am not mistaken I am one of a kind in...

If I am not mistaken I am one of a kind in Oshkosh. Never have seen another one here, and there isn't any listed on the car map in the thread stickied in the general forums. This was not in Oshkosh...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-09-2016, 01:58 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 35,693
Posted By Wired86
This is a really good resource. It's encouraging...

This is a really good resource. It's encouraging to see that it is describing exactly what I've been doing these past few days into the corners and coming to a stop. I also realized that there seems...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-08-2016, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,719
Posted By Wired86
Had an exciting drive today. Wrx hatch drove past...

Had an exciting drive today. Wrx hatch drove past on the highway and gave me a head nod and a huge smile. Hit 1000 miles on my odometer. And just after that parked and had a jimmy johns driver roll...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-07-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 35,693
Posted By Wired86
I have way too analytical of a mind to not figure...

I have way too analytical of a mind to not figure out all the technicalities and such. Haha. That's why I love engineering explained.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-07-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 35,693
Posted By Wired86
Downshifting makes me happy. I will still...

Downshifting makes me happy. I will still occasionally brake if need be, but I think it is likely that I will downshift most of the time just to remain in gear. I will just have to keep a close eye...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-07-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,719
Posted By Wired86
Got those side markers in last night. It was...

Got those side markers in last night. It was actually pretty easy to do. I threw some amber LEDs in behind the markers to keep it legal in WI. It looks really nice.

http://i.imgur.com/w6jsUPv.jpg
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-07-2016, 10:24 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 35,693
Posted By Wired86
Update: Did this this morning while coming up to...

Update: Did this this morning while coming up to stops and it worked really well, especially when just before I got to the light and it changed green, I was already in the right gear to go!

Clutch...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-07-2016, 12:43 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 35,693
Posted By Wired86
Okay, sounds good.

Okay, sounds good.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-06-2016, 11:46 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 35,693
Posted By Wired86
Wouldn't heel toe just be: 1) Clutch in 2)...

Wouldn't heel toe just be:

1) Clutch in
2) brake + blip throttle (heel toe)
3) shift to lower gear
4) release clutch


So exactly what was said above, plus braking?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-06-2016, 11:38 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 35,693
Posted By Wired86
I actually watched that video about 5 times right...

I actually watched that video about 5 times right before getting my brz and once or twice since I got it a few weeks ago. haha. He has lots of great advice. I have just watched lots of videos and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-06-2016, 11:24 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 35,693
Posted By Wired86
That was a really solid post. I will likely read...

That was a really solid post. I will likely read and reread that as you gave me tons of good tips and advice. I plan to pair this expertise that you provided with:





Thanks for all the tips...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 04-06-2016, 11:05 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 90,674
Posted By Wired86
Just did mine with the helix dark smoke side...

Just did mine with the helix dark smoke side markers and amber LED's underneath. It was pretty easy thanks to this guide. Honestly though, after doing my driver side with the wheel turned the way it...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-06-2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 35,693
Posted By Wired86
Lol. This is exactly what I do. If you give it...

Lol. This is exactly what I do. If you give it enough gas it gives you a pretty smooth transition into the lower gear. I am just going to keep doing that and am going to stop holding the clutch in at...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-06-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 19,879
Views: 8,823,568
Posted By Wired86
I am about to go home and pick up my new side...

I am about to go home and pick up my new side markers to replace the nasty orange ones. I got some dark smoked ones and am going to install them tonight. :)
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