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Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-31-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,934
Posted By shinbatsu
I traded in my 14' BRZ for a 15' WRX. It's not...

I traded in my 14' BRZ for a 15' WRX. It's not an STI, but the main thing I'd like to point out is the difference in power.

Driving the WRX home I was applying throttle like I used to in my BRZ...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-29-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 25,734
Posted By shinbatsu
People are incredibly surprised about two things...

People are incredibly surprised about two things I usually have to correct them on:

1) It's not AWD
2) It's not Turbo

Happens once in a while, but it seems like every person has the wrong...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-29-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 177,334
Posted By shinbatsu
My 2015 WRX will be ready for pickup tomorrow. ...

My 2015 WRX will be ready for pickup tomorrow. It's been a long time coming but the BRZ is finally getting traded in.

The BRZ is an awesome car. Drives like it's on rails and is ridiculous...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-07-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 52,258
Posted By shinbatsu
Gotta admit the car is a bit uncomfortable for...

Gotta admit the car is a bit uncomfortable for long haul drives.

Then again, I live on an island, and to us 40 miles one way is "long haul" haha.

I'm 5' 11" @ 240 (36 waist - fat but not...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-30-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 16,823
Posted By shinbatsu
2014 Mazdaspeed3 - Had one look at the front of...

2014 Mazdaspeed3 - Had one look at the front of the car, instant pass.

2014 WRX - Was too long to fit in my garage comfortably, MPG not so good. Didn't know the 2015 was going to be such an...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-30-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 60,575
Posted By shinbatsu
Scion Dealership: -Wouldn't budge at all on...

Scion Dealership:

-Wouldn't budge at all on MSRP, due to flat pricing scheme. Even when I offered to pay MSRP they wouldn't throw in anything as part of the deal.
-Wouldn't give me a straight...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-28-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,102
Posted By shinbatsu
I got the GodSpeed (knock off) bracket, it was...

I got the GodSpeed (knock off) bracket, it was like $15 cheaper than the Grimmspeed and installed fine.

I drilled a hole in the bumper cover before I installed it.

If you have a BRZ, the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-28-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,809
Posted By shinbatsu
Nationwide is straight up lying to you (typical...

Nationwide is straight up lying to you (typical for insurance companies)

I was in a minor accident with someone recently, they backed up into me while I was parked.

After filling in some...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-23-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 177,950
Posted By shinbatsu
Completed this last night. Took all of 10...

Completed this last night. Took all of 10 seconds. I ended up getting the Home Depot 7/8" Nylon Hole Plug @ .60 + tax

It didn't really make too much of a difference. I drive with my windows...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-23-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,119
Posted By shinbatsu
If I don't let the car sit for about 1-2 minutes...

If I don't let the car sit for about 1-2 minutes to warm up before driving, 1 -> 2 feels very notchy. After about 3-5 minutes of driving, 1 -> 2 is fine.

1500 miles on the odometer.

I've...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-23-2014, 04:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,364
Posted By shinbatsu
Might be selfish, but sounds good to me. ...

Might be selfish, but sounds good to me.

I have mine already, and it would make it feel that much more special.

One of the few cars I've seen get discontinued after four years (99-2002)...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-20-2014, 04:21 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 124,904
Posted By shinbatsu
Great read, thanks for sharing. I was (and...

Great read, thanks for sharing.

I was (and still am on certain days) in your situation, but with the 2014 WRX vs the 2014 BRZ. The BRZ was the clear pick to me, but then the 2015 WRX was...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-20-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 30,888
Posted By shinbatsu
I would have bought the FR-S (it was the first...

I would have bought the FR-S (it was the first car I looked at and test drove) but the dealership had the "no haggle" pricing setup, and that price was MSRP to the cent. No budge at all. Not even...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-20-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 47,919
Posted By shinbatsu
I followed the Owner's Manual exactly as stated. ...

I followed the Owner's Manual exactly as stated.

-No revs over 4k for the first 1k miles
-I also stayed below 60mph as well (dealership advice)
-No hard braking or WOT

The last 500 miles...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-20-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,613
Posted By shinbatsu
So far so good, but only had the car for 3 months...

So far so good, but only had the car for 3 months now.

Actually, the "infotainment" system or whatever it's called is a huge piece of s***

Trying to use it with Bluetooth from my phone or...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-20-2014, 01:33 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 47,919
Posted By shinbatsu
6MT. 1500 miles on mine, the dash is telling me...

6MT. 1500 miles on mine, the dash is telling me 32mpg average.

My commute is 75% freeway and 25% city

I use Costco 91 octane. Pretty fuel efficient for what it is.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-17-2014, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,914
Posted By shinbatsu
@strat61caster...

@strat61caster (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/member.php?u=23717):

I just wanted to follow up on this thread since I fixed the problem.

You were right, the rubber is spiral cut and will...
Forum: Hawaii 05-25-2014, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,500
Posted By shinbatsu
Thanks for the response. The stoppers near the...

Thanks for the response. The stoppers near the front don't seem to adjust. They spin but don't change height to be able to push on the hood and tighten the fit. The sales guy at the dealership said...
Forum: Hawaii 05-25-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,500
Posted By shinbatsu
Maybe someone in the local forum can help?

Posted this in the main BRZ forum and so far got 1 or 2 responses, but nothing concrete. 2 days no further responses, post is on it's way to being buried. Gonna try for help here.
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-23-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,914
Posted By shinbatsu
I went online and looked up some high res...

I went online and looked up some high res pictures of the BRZ engine bay, and it looks exactly like mine.

The stoppers have the same hole in it, and don't look like they change height.

I have...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-23-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,914
Posted By shinbatsu
Thanks for the responses! I took a look...

Thanks for the responses!

I took a look just now and I didn't see anything that was adjustable either on the underside of the hood itself, nor in the engine bay.

All I could find was what...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-23-2014, 02:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,914
Posted By shinbatsu
Hood Vibration Question

Just got a question for anyone with a BRZ or FRS that they daily drive on the freeway and have a bumpy roads.

I notice by hood has a very slight vibration (no sound) when driving on the freeway...
Forum: Hawaii 05-09-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,511
Posted By shinbatsu
Mine went in for some front end minor damage due...

Mine went in for some front end minor damage due to someone else backing up into me, took 1 month from incident to completed repair.

I went to Kuroda. Everything was done flawless, however they...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-09-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 195,699
Posted By shinbatsu
HI - Honolulu - Servco Subaru - Sales ...

HI - Honolulu - Servco Subaru - Sales

Sales: Dorinda Shimazu

The main reason I like this dealership is the people working at the Subaru side actually own cars like the BRZ and STI and know...
Forum: Hawaii 05-09-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,286
Posted By shinbatsu
The Guard has always been cryptic to me. It...

The Guard has always been cryptic to me. It seems to be more like the civilian structure than anything else. Most of the E-5's and 6's I see are GS-13 making the equivalent of an Lt Col. Then in a...
Forum: Hawaii 05-09-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 42,116
Posted By shinbatsu
The whiteout looks amazing. I'd say it was a...

The whiteout looks amazing. I'd say it was a great choice, common or not.
Forum: Hawaii 03-26-2014, 03:03 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 146,221
Posted By shinbatsu
Two black FR-S on Hickam Air Force Base today...

Two black FR-S on Hickam Air Force Base today around 1430. They were coming from the beach side so I'm assuming they were HIANG.
Forum: Hawaii 03-20-2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 42,116
Posted By shinbatsu
Just bought mine a few days ago. Upgraded from...

Just bought mine a few days ago. Upgraded from an EP3.

http://i60.tinypic.com/2135chl.jpg

Where do you guys meet? I'd like to hang out with a some fellow owners. Hopefully it's not too far...
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