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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-30-2019, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,890
Posted By Prax
My top oil galley plug just to the right of the...

My top oil galley plug just to the right of the throttle body reads around 15 PSI at idle and around 85 PSI at 6000RPM at 80 degrees right now. 2017 BRZ.

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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-19-2019, 12:25 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 44,164
Posted By Prax
Works great on my 2017 with Brembos. Couple...

Works great on my 2017 with Brembos.

Couple recommendations though:
- use bigger washers for the duct mount, the washers that came in the kit didn't fit over the bolts and the bigger washers hold...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-18-2019, 11:57 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 44,164
Posted By Prax
Replaced. An Amsoil oil container can easily be...

Replaced. An Amsoil oil container can easily be modified to fit. Recommend rotating it 90 degrees from what I have in the image. Uses all grommets, pump, and filler...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-10-2019, 08:40 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 44,164
Posted By Prax
The dust/heat shield is too small for the stock...

The dust/heat shield is too small for the stock Brembo brake kit rotors. The plate should cover the full diameter of the rotor. Edit: The effect should still be good, and the cooling should still be...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-14-2018, 05:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,234
Posted By Prax
720Form GTF1 Brembo Brakes Fitment

Hey all,

Does anyone have the 17x9 720Form RAI GTF1 (+35) fitting with the Brembo BBK?

My 2017 Series.Yellow needs some track wheels and rubber. I'm running -1.7 camber on the front with...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-03-2017, 12:38 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 165,005
Posted By Prax
Get yourself some 0W30, 5W30 or 5W40. Subaru...

Get yourself some 0W30, 5W30 or 5W40.

Subaru Japan recommends Castrol SLX Professional 5W40 in their recommended oil list, since it is their engine they might know a thing or two.

0W20 is for...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-02-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,022
Posted By Prax
I might have to delete the sound tube, really...

I might have to delete the sound tube, really wish they wouldn't engineer useless things like that.

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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-01-2017, 12:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,022
Posted By Prax
The car is very stock. It probably is normal,...

The car is very stock. It probably is normal, just a new sound I am not used to. Thank you for the info, I will probably just have to get used to it.

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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-30-2017, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,022
Posted By Prax
Slight "hiss" when letting off accelerating past 4500 RPM

Hello everyone!

The engine is finally broken in, oil is refreshed, everything is going great.

I noticed this small "hissing" noise that seems to sound like a really quiet mini blow-off valve...
Forum: CANADA 04-12-2017, 12:25 AM
Replies: 2,017
Views: 456,153
Posted By Prax
Are there any official/unofficial...

Are there any official/unofficial Edmonton/Calgary 86 meets? I have heard there is a YEG86 group, but their blogspot seems inactive...

Looking to have a car-full summer this year.

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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-01-2017, 02:38 AM
Replies: 2,565
Views: 553,967
Posted By Prax
Welcome to the Inazuma club! 1200 more kms and...

Welcome to the Inazuma club! 1200 more kms and mine is finally broken in!

How do you like it so far?

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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-30-2017, 09:07 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 178,124
Posted By Prax
Isn't the calcium issue more pertaining to...

Isn't the calcium issue more pertaining to turbocharged or supercharged cars?

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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-23-2017, 11:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,573
Posted By Prax
Inazuma / Series Yellow - Aftermarket wheels

I have been looking around for answers as to wheels that would fit the BRZ with the performance package. I would like to get a second set for my track days but even the dealership can't tell me if...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-12-2017, 01:11 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 178,124
Posted By Prax
Is that the advanced fuel economy 0w30? I...

Is that the advanced fuel economy 0w30?

I think that will be my standard as well since it meets all of the ILSAC GF-5 and API SN SM certifications in the service manual.

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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-12-2017, 12:02 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 178,124
Posted By Prax
This is also the high-performance specs for oil...

This is also the high-performance specs for oil recommended by Subaru in Japan:

LES PLEIADES Zero 0w30.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170312/6ccd0c7d1f8e5ed66c15869e1369630d.jpg

It's...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-12-2017, 12:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 55,524
Posted By Prax
This is also the high-performance specs for oil...

This is also the high-performance specs for oil recommended by Subaru in Japan:

LES PLEIADES Zero 0w30.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170312/6ccd0c7d1f8e5ed66c15869e1369630d.jpg

It's...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-11-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 178,124
Posted By Prax
I'll just leave this here. Old thread I know, but...

I'll just leave this here. Old thread I know, but none the less.

Japanese BRZ manual recommends up to 5w40. Maybe this is already known.
...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-11-2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 55,524
Posted By Prax
Considering the Japanese manual even recommends...

Considering the Japanese manual even recommends up to 5w40, I feel safe in choosing a good heavier oil based on the specs of their recommended stocks.
...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-07-2017, 12:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 55,524
Posted By Prax
It doesn't seem to matter how much I dig around...

It doesn't seem to matter how much I dig around the internet or read about oil and engine physics, I am still torn between 0w20 and 0w30. On one hand, I drive my cars hard and will be tracking my BRZ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-04-2017, 11:29 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 34,444
Posted By Prax
I love Mayfield Toyota. They have always treated...

I love Mayfield Toyota. They have always treated me and my wife quite well (both had a Yaris, we sold hers though). We even get Mayfield to service her Mazda 2.

I got my car through Subaru City...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-04-2017, 11:12 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 34,444
Posted By Prax
I felt the same about Toyota, I own a 2008 Yaris...

I felt the same about Toyota, I own a 2008 Yaris RS and it is the best car I have ever had. Most reliable, fun to drive, sport tuned suspension. I had a 2006 GTI before, and I honestly prefer my...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-04-2017, 08:57 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 34,444
Posted By Prax
Fair enough, it seems like it was an experiment...

Fair enough, it seems like it was an experiment that neither really wanted to fully support.

Glad they did it though, I love my BRZ!

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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-04-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 34,444
Posted By Prax
Go talk to Subaru, it's really a Subaru at heart....

Go talk to Subaru, it's really a Subaru at heart.

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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-02-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,459
Posted By Prax
$1000-$1500 probably (bumper alone is $400 ish) ...

$1000-$1500 probably (bumper alone is $400 ish)

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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-02-2017, 08:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,459
Posted By Prax
I'll be getting rubber mats after the first year...

I'll be getting rubber mats after the first year for sure. My poor Yaris mats were worn right through around 30k-40k miles. Clutch foot and accelerator.

Someone needs to make carpet friendly...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-01-2017, 07:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,459
Posted By Prax
Congrats!!! I have to admit, the Yellow is...

Congrats!!! I have to admit, the Yellow is starting to grow on me.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-01-2017, 01:35 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 31,736
Posted By Prax
The struggle is real!!! Sent from my Nexus 6...

The struggle is real!!!

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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-27-2017, 04:35 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 31,736
Posted By Prax
Yea, it's the same here. I don't want to have 3...

Yea, it's the same here. I don't want to have 3 sets of tires for one car though. Track tires, summer tires, good enough.

I already have 4 sets of tires between my wife's car and my daily driver,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-27-2017, 11:36 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 31,736
Posted By Prax
I ordered mine in the beginning of February and...

I ordered mine in the beginning of February and it came in after only 2 weeks (was already in the country). Now it sits in the garage waiting for winter to end and it just keeps getting colder and...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-24-2017, 01:46 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 54,748
Posted By Prax
Sounds like an early spring meet / shoot is in...

Sounds like an early spring meet / shoot is in order. Catch you then!

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