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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-01-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,691
Posted By firekat
Well, when I got home from a trip I went through...

Well, when I got home from a trip I went through the mail and got a card from the local Toyota dealer with an importunity to sell my FJ to them. It's over 10 years old, and they want it?

What...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-26-2019, 11:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,691
Posted By firekat
I am. Just checked their prices on a...

I am.

Just checked their prices on a Crosstrek - substantially LESS than what I paid for my BRZ, and they want me to pay 5K with my car traded in? Are they cracked in the head?

If they...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-26-2019, 11:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,691
Posted By firekat
Paid cash - so go figure.

Paid cash - so go figure.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-26-2019, 11:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,691
Posted By firekat
Subaru Trade "Up" offer.

Has anyone got anything like this? I got this solicitation about a week ago.

Does this mean that my tS is a desired item? Is it going up in value or does Subaru just do this as a matter of...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-18-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,988
Posted By firekat
Had a 4WD International Scout II. That had what...

Had a 4WD International Scout II. That had what I referred to a "Buggy Springs". Leaf springs mounted on both axles longitudinally. You could see them easily underneath the car very easily. The...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-17-2018, 11:05 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 383,556
Posted By firekat
I'm running the JR Radiator with the Harrop. ...

I'm running the JR Radiator with the Harrop. Both coolant and oil run a little over 190F most of the time. This is notably lower than stock readings. The only time I have seen these values creep...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-17-2018, 10:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,988
Posted By firekat
Didn't know that.

Didn't know that.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-17-2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,988
Posted By firekat
Transverse Leaf Spring? Been there, done that...

Transverse Leaf Spring? Been there, done that (Triumph Spitfire/GT-6).

Who votes for Torsion Bars? Did that too - Porsche 924 Turbo.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-13-2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,410
Posted By firekat
Think about it, plan it, execute it, evaluate it....

Think about it, plan it, execute it, evaluate it.

I started pretty quickly. The mods I did were thought out well before implementing. I am cheap and don't like spending money unless I get value...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-06-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,255
Posted By firekat
Triumph Spitfire, GT-6. The whole front end...

Triumph Spitfire, GT-6. The whole front end tilts up. I would sit on the front tire and adjust the valve clearances (solid lifters!) You could pull the transmission out of the car from the inside. ...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-06-2018, 12:58 AM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,766,916
Posted By firekat
Had Verus CF Driveshaft installed at The Racers...

Had Verus CF Driveshaft installed at The Racers Line. I don't have a good way to lift the car, so it was easier and less time consuming to have Neal do it.

Impressions:
Did not have a lot of...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 11-27-2018, 02:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,170
Posted By firekat
Skinny! Your not carrying much of a caboose,...

Skinny! Your not carrying much of a caboose, surprised your not getting sciatic type leg pain.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-21-2018, 08:31 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 95,340
Posted By firekat
I'm interested too! Looks great!

I'm interested too! Looks great!
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 11-17-2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,939
Posted By firekat
This looks really interesting. Would bring some...

This looks really interesting. Would bring some real polish to the instrument cluster.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-16-2018, 08:21 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 383,556
Posted By firekat
My experience is a 2018 BRZ tS with 2600 miles on...

My experience is a 2018 BRZ tS with 2600 miles on it. I am running a stock 95 mm pulley on a Harrop installation. The initial plan on the install was to go with a 90 mm pulley. Consultation with...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-16-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,933
Posted By firekat
Keep the rear seat backs up. A lot of noise...

Keep the rear seat backs up. A lot of noise comes through from the trunk area.
Forum: Northern California 11-16-2018, 07:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,824
Posted By firekat
One night while filling up on E85 at the Napa...

One night while filling up on E85 at the Napa station there were two guys there with a pickup filling up containers of E85 as they were at an event at the Point with their GTR, and they couldn't...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-03-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 53,120
Posted By firekat
Yup, like I say, I am getting an alcohol...

Yup, like I say, I am getting an alcohol addiction.

C U @ the Napa Station!
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-01-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 213,961
Posted By firekat
Anyone have the full text on the WSJ article?

Anyone have the full text on the WSJ article?
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-31-2018, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 213,961
Posted By firekat
So the question is will the announcement come on...

So the question is will the announcement come on November 5th or the 4th (Japan is a day ahead of the States) and will it have the details we all need, or is it going to be one more step in further...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-31-2018, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,415
Posted By firekat
Have a Delicious Tune kit on a Harrop...

Have a Delicious Tune kit on a Harrop installation.

So far so good.

You go E85 and you will develop an alcohol addiction!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-23-2018, 02:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,195
Posted By firekat
Had an old International Scout, pre- catalytic...

Had an old International Scout, pre- catalytic converter. We would get aircraft in after being ferried and there would be some remaining fuel in the ferry tanks. Take the tanks out of the aircraft...
Forum: Northern California 10-23-2018, 02:32 AM
Replies: 9,341
Views: 1,726,790
Posted By firekat
Well, I don't know where to post this, but since...

Well, I don't know where to post this, but since I am from NorCal I will use this forum:

Spotted:

Toyota 86. Wild color scheme, wing, and other added bits.

Taken from hotel van stuck in...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-01-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,350
Posted By firekat
Always trying to go for the best solution, what...

Always trying to go for the best solution, what is the good stuff that was left off?
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-01-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,350
Posted By firekat
Which tires & which pads?

Which tires & which pads?
Forum: Forced Induction 09-29-2018, 02:24 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 191,457
Posted By firekat
Saw someone who attended the Norcal group start...

Saw someone who attended the Norcal group start of summer gathering. He had this kit installed. He seemed pleased with it. Sorry I don't remember his name.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-25-2018, 04:08 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 17,986
Posted By firekat
For the short bit of time that I was driving my...

For the short bit of time that I was driving my car with the torque dip I learned to use it to my benefit, which you could do in the twisties.

Yes, the BRZ has shortcomings. All vehicles do in...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-21-2018, 09:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,834
Posted By firekat
Is there a guide like this for the 2018 MY BRZ tS...

Is there a guide like this for the 2018 MY BRZ tS version? I would like to know all the differences on the tS
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-12-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,151
Posted By firekat
This is my big concern about tower braces. When...

This is my big concern about tower braces. When you transfer energy it goes to the weakest link. Sometimes the tower braces are too strong and the weakest link will be the towers themselves.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-08-2018, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,957
Posted By firekat
Have not driven this one yet. It's on my list. ...

Have not driven this one yet. It's on my list.

Points to anyone that figures it out!
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