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Forum: Great Lakes 07-08-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4,441
Views: 822,616
Posted By DMDZK
As someone who was out there with Ayau I have to...

As someone who was out there with Ayau I have to second this. DCTC is certainly a technical course that lends itself to the BRZ's strengths. Though that doesn't change the fact that despite being...
Forum: Great Lakes 04-11-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4,441
Views: 822,616
Posted By DMDZK
I was planning on making some type of BIR visit...

I was planning on making some type of BIR visit this summer. any link for info on this Novice class?




The Exhuast has been changed, Installed Fabspeed's Cat back (axle back?)"Maxflow" non -...
Forum: Great Lakes 04-11-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4,441
Views: 822,616
Posted By DMDZK
Absolutely, this was the first time I used my...

Absolutely, this was the first time I used my gopro and learned 2 things.

First, POV shots are way less cool than other options. Really wish I mounted it to another car following or had it set up...
Forum: Great Lakes 04-11-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4,441
Views: 822,616
Posted By DMDZK
Thought I'd post up some of the Video I have from...

Thought I'd post up some of the Video I have from that day, so anyone who didn't make it out can see what was missed. Definitely a great time and well worth the money. Didn't get much footage of the...
Forum: Great Lakes 04-09-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4,441
Views: 822,616
Posted By DMDZK
I was out there this weekend as well and had a...

I was out there this weekend as well and had a blast in my first track outing. I was driving the grey Cayman that rolled in with Blue Miata, Blue Vette, and Grey STI.


It wasn't the chump cars...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-26-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,228
Posted By DMDZK
Unlike others here, when I cross shopped the...

Unlike others here, when I cross shopped the Cayman and the FRS/BRZ the Cayman won me over.

I find that the Cayman is incredibly neutral almost to a fault. If you are used the feel of oversteer...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,051
Posted By DMDZK
The BRZ is not coming with staggered...

The BRZ is not coming with staggered Wheels/tires, it will also have 215's at each corner.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-21-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1,288
Views: 287,581
Posted By DMDZK
The difference between 22k and 24k (2k) is...

The difference between 22k and 24k (2k) is roughly $35 - $40 per month, (assuming financing for 60 months at 5% - 8%) depending on interest rate.

For a lot people $40 a month matters a fair bit in...
Forum: Great Lakes 03-18-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4,441
Views: 822,616
Posted By DMDZK
For those of you who didn't make it to the auto...

For those of you who didn't make it to the auto show, or just wanna sit and play in a BRZ. When I stopped by Bloomington Acura/Subaru they had an automatic premium BRZ (blue) on the show floor.

...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-12-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,251
Posted By DMDZK
The tC isn't sold anywhere else as a Toyota. the...

The tC isn't sold anywhere else as a Toyota. the current gen xB was built with its predecessor (and Scion) in mind.

The first xB and xA were basically Japanese echos (tweaked enough for a sciond...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-12-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,251
Posted By DMDZK
I wouldn't put too much stock in looking at how...

I wouldn't put too much stock in looking at how the FRS works in scions line up. This car was a FT86 first and foremost. It wasn't until very late in the overall process that it was branded a scion....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-10-2012, 01:41 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 20,988
Posted By DMDZK
I'm not saying this is a good way to make...

I'm not saying this is a good way to make comparisons, but there is some merit to the 1:1 idea.

This is often the case when a US product is sold in the EU/Britain/Australia regions. i.e Movies...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-10-2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,986
Posted By DMDZK
Lol, where did you hear this, or did you just...

Lol, where did you hear this, or did you just make it up? the 2013 Lexus GS has been out and on sale for over a month...

http://www.lexus.com/models/GS/
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 03-07-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 217,678
Posted By DMDZK
It's not that the car would look silly with 19"...

It's not that the car would look silly with 19" rims. I agree that it would likely fill out the wheel wells pretty well. The problem is that 19" wheels are bad for handling/performance/cost/ride...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-01-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 64,375
Posted By DMDZK
I stand Corrected, Fog Lights/Spoiler seem like...

I stand Corrected, Fog Lights/Spoiler seem like easy add-ons. Leather and heated seats could be taken care of by the aftermarket/dealer.

The HAVC and Keyless entry will be...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-01-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 64,375
Posted By DMDZK
Depends what you are referring to. The...

Depends what you are referring to.

The following is a list of features found only on the Limited BRZ and not on the Premium (base model).

Leather/Alcantara Seats
Fog Lights
Spoiler
Auto...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-29-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 17,699
Posted By DMDZK
This is correct. Scion dealers can charge...

This is correct. Scion dealers can charge whatever price they want so long as it is clearly displayed in the store and online + all customers pay that same advertised price. If they wanted to they...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-29-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 17,699
Posted By DMDZK
You both realize that there is nothing about...

You both realize that there is nothing about Scion Pure Pricing that would prevent a dealer from charging over MSRP right? A Scion Dealer could charge MSRP + $2K and not violate a single Scion policy.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-27-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,460
Posted By DMDZK
Thanks for all the answers so far, after a few...

Thanks for all the answers so far, after a few more respondents I'll throw this all together in a spread sheet for everyone. Though from a quick glance it looks like the answers are all pretty...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-25-2012, 01:35 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,460
Posted By DMDZK
Much obliged, it has been corrected. I shall...

Much obliged, it has been corrected. I shall blame the whiskey, though I will not hold a grudge...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-25-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,460
Posted By DMDZK
Potential owner questionnaire

I haven't seen this thread done well in the past, so hopefully I don't get called out for re-posting a stale topic.

That said, I'm curious about a couple of pieces of information for the people...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-24-2012, 01:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,989
Posted By DMDZK
Whites, especially those without peal or flake...

Whites, especially those without peal or flake frequently make the film appear to have a yellowish tinge to it. Absolutely noticeable on a white car, at least to me.

Now, in regards to this, there...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-23-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,989
Posted By DMDZK
I have a lot of experience with (paint protection...

I have a lot of experience with (paint protection film) and work with a few companies that do a lot business with it. I will make this post as non-biased as possible but felt I should mention that.
...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-23-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 55,819
Posted By DMDZK
Sadly it doesn't matter how much you make, look...

Sadly it doesn't matter how much you make, look in the back of your warranty book. Almost every manufacturer has an arbitration clause. Which means if you have a dispute about coverage, they will pay...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-22-2012, 02:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,397
Posted By DMDZK
Not only this but they have said that the next...

Not only this but they have said that the next generation Mustang is meant to be smaller and lighter while hopefully improving power, economy and overall performance. Additionally it will have a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-22-2012, 02:01 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 55,819
Posted By DMDZK
This is pretty much correct, in America at least....

This is pretty much correct, in America at least. Essentially, the dealer has to show that the aftermarket part, or DIY workmanship caused the failure as opposed to a defect in materials or...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-21-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 22,729
Posted By DMDZK
Which, depending on manufacturer, have been know...

Which, depending on manufacturer, have been know to cost more than that even. I've seen $1500 dollar Nav packages, $900 HIDs, etc. I think 2k is a pretty fair price difference all things considered....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-21-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,329
Posted By DMDZK
Technically there are no true pre-orders... Many...

Technically there are no true pre-orders... Many people have deposits down, but this is being done on an unofficial level, with different rules, amounts, and terms at each dealer. We won't have any...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-21-2012, 02:54 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 62,235
Posted By DMDZK
Correct, that is both a USB and AUX port, it is a...

Correct, that is both a USB and AUX port, it is a pretty standard configuration now as well. Currently neither vehicle is being offered with a CD changer and I wouldn't expect it either. Industry...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-20-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,373
Posted By DMDZK
Both will cost a bit, starting with the BRZ will...

Both will cost a bit, starting with the BRZ will be cheaper. You could probably sell your stock BRZ head lights for a bit, which eases the pain of buying the GT86's. at that point I think badges +...
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