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Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 07-06-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,291
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Is stock battery AGM or wet?

Hello,

My stock battery is about done and almost three years old. Is the stock unit AGM?

Any harm in going AGM other than wallet pain?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-26-2021, 02:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 751
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Best way to remove thread sealant from oil line fittings?

Hello!

I have a very small leak where the oil line goes into the adapter between the sandwich plate. I have opted to replace the line as well as the m22-AN10 adapter itself.

The m22 side of the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-30-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 894
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Are these track coolant temps acceptable?

Hi all,

Got a JR Dual Rad/OC put in. In a fairly hot day (70F and very sunny) the cooler did its job and kept the oil at around 230F the whole time on a stock power 2018. I noticed that the...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-19-2021, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 890
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Thanks! Yeah, I actually did do that this...

Thanks! Yeah, I actually did do that this particular time. I guess I did safe crank it for long enough...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-19-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 890
Posted By TheRealBFKR
A couple of seconds of oil pressure light after unscrewing oil filter

I am using the OEM oil filter (the black JDM one).

Lately, since I added an oil cooler, I have been particularly obsessive about my oil levels and oil pressure (I don't have much to go on since I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-01-2021, 04:31 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 184,782
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Thanks! So you are saying with the Dual and your...

Thanks! So you are saying with the Dual and your pressure increasing mods, you are basically always at 99+psi except for idle? What kind of pressure increasing mods are these...

What weight oil do...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-01-2021, 04:29 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 184,782
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Has anyone tried measuring the oil pressure with...

Has anyone tried measuring the oil pressure with this unit and see if the drop is significant?
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-29-2021, 04:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,871
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Insurance for nerds like me who are unable to...

Insurance for nerds like me who are unable to drop transmissions or engines in their non existent driveway
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-29-2021, 01:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,871
Posted By TheRealBFKR
"Do you track your vehicle?"

Are you obliged to answer this question truthfully if the dealership asks re: a warranty claim?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-28-2021, 07:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 715
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Did OEM coolant part number change for 2018+BRZes?

For some reason, every Subaru parts website is saying SOA868V9270 only "fits" up to 2017 BRZes. When I called a Subaru parts store earlier, they gave me a different Part Number ( I did not get a...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 04-28-2021, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,333
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Thanks you two! So essentially leave...

Thanks you two!



So essentially leave the most vunlerable plastic tabs on the bumper (the two near the headlights as the last ones to pop off?

Can someone elaborate why I should pull towards...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 04-28-2021, 04:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,333
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Removing bumper without introducing bumper sag

Hi,

My virgin never-removed-before 2018 BRZ bumper is coming off soon for an oil cooler install. What's my best course of action to minimize damage to the plastic clips so that I don't get the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-28-2021, 12:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,323
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Thanks everyone! Re: I will forgo sealant on...

Thanks everyone!

Re: I will forgo sealant on the ANs, and put sealant on the M22, as per instruction. Suppose I mess up and some sealant did get in the line, does anyone know if the oil lines are...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-27-2021, 09:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,323
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Thanks everyone. Bit the bullet and am excited to...

Thanks everyone. Bit the bullet and am excited to put it on this weekend.

Did you all use thread sealants on the M22 threads? It looks like the sandwitch plate itself has four M22 ports: two of...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-26-2021, 06:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,323
Posted By TheRealBFKR
DIY-ability for oil coolers and labor cost for installation

Hi friends,

Excited to start my second season of HPDE after sitting 2020 out due to the pandemic.

My BRZ survived 5 track days in 2019 with no oil cooler and just 5w30 oil. Playing with fire, I...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-23-2019, 10:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,741
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Got my stock '18 PP aligned today; a lot of R/R neg camber

Hi all!

I understand that stock, these cars only have toe adjustments in all four corners.

I hit a pothole and popped my 225/45/17 WinterSottoZeroIII of my front left wheel. Luckily, being the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-29-2018, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,985
Posted By TheRealBFKR
*mic drop*

*mic drop*
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 11-25-2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,066
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Update: new OEM sidemarker came and it fit...

Update:

new OEM sidemarker came and it fit snug. Everything is awesome and life goes on.

Cheers.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 11-13-2018, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,066
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Thanks my guy! May reach out to you in a few...

Thanks my guy! May reach out to you in a few months. Funds running low so I don't want to deal with having to buy two new clear housing + two new amber bulbs (I am a sheep and like to follow the law)...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 11-12-2018, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,066
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Rest in peace driver side side marker

Hi all,

So I have been using my car as intended and may have hit a certain orange cone going at speed. The result is that the plastic tab that holds in the side marker is completely broken (I...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-28-2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 215,821
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Mine was built in April 2018, would that make it...

Mine was built in April 2018, would that make it a somewhat late 2018?
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-08-2018, 10:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,456
Posted By TheRealBFKR
I think 3) is normal. My 2018 Limited and my...

I think 3) is normal. My 2018 Limited and my friend's 2017 Limited both do that. As did my old 2006 NC Miata actually. On the Miata forums, some people were actually speculating that the noise is...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-02-2018, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,384
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Thanks so much, spitfire. You have been...

Thanks so much, spitfire. You have been incredibly helpful in the last couple of weeks.

The shop did think the hard edge around the wheel well was an issue. They compounded (lightly sanded) and...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-02-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 974
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Hey! I couldn't find any info on any Contingency...

Hey! I couldn't find any info on any Contingency plans. But just so you know, in the time that you were gone, a Solo Spec Coupe class was made for the pre-2017 twins. Maybe fun checking that out if...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-01-2018, 11:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,924
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Sorry, I did not imply that TR's tool only works...

Sorry, I did not imply that TR's tool only works for winter tires and wheels.

It will 100% work for wide summer tires too! I got my PS4S'es that way.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-01-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,394
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Ha, I think I am going to leave the fix be. Going...

Ha, I think I am going to leave the fix be. Going to go crazy being this meticulous about paint on a DD :bellyroll:
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-30-2018, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,384
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Hey guys, Honestly appreciate the comments....

Hey guys,

Honestly appreciate the comments. I guess I was just afraid that it was going to start flaking... Dirt also gets trapped in the hard edge.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-30-2018, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,924
Posted By TheRealBFKR
Use TireRack! Their online tool is extremely...

Use TireRack! Their online tool is extremely helpful and helped me for my winter wheels for my perf pack brz
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-30-2018, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,384
Posted By TheRealBFKR
What is the name of this colored rubber strip in the wheel well?

Hi!

You may remember me as the idiot who hand compounded through his own clear coat (on the rear quarter panel, no less)

$800 later, I have got a good match without blending into the trunk.
...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-27-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,827
Posted By TheRealBFKR
It was an $808 job.

It was an $808 job.
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