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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-04-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,833
Posted By bdbx18
Is it me or anyone else having a problem...

Is it me or anyone else having a problem determining what percentage of the brake pads are left on the BRZ? I don't have any issues with my other cars but I just don't know where to look even with...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-08-2015, 04:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,908
Posted By bdbx18
The smart geniuses at LM are not monitoring me...

The smart geniuses at LM are not monitoring me when they decided to not renew my home ins. Supposedly, 'new tech' insights says my house is located in a brush fire danger area that is not compatible...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 11-25-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,212
Posted By bdbx18
Hey, that's her! She had her arm hanging out the...

Hey, that's her! She had her arm hanging out the window and yelling "C'mon sonny, catch up". I think she may have her cat in the car as well.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 11-23-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,212
Posted By bdbx18
A regular Avalon

I do a daily distance of 40 miles one-way with a mix of freeways and canyons. So I've come across more than a few lets-see-what-you-got scenarios.

However, I was not prepared for a regular late...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-23-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,815
Posted By bdbx18
There's a difference between a short sprint...

There's a difference between a short sprint around the block test drive and a DD especially when you have a long commute. I've often been in awe of the BRZ's incredible seats but after 40k+ miles,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-31-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 29,026
Posted By bdbx18
Great to hear that it ended well. But take this...

Great to hear that it ended well. But take this from someone who is at the much older end of the demographics in this forum. Breath deeply and lower your expectations as you will (a) accomplish...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-27-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,893
Posted By bdbx18
With a perfect credit score and a last claim was...

With a perfect credit score and a last claim was more than 10 years back and many, many referrals to others because of the 12 month policies, after almost 20 years Liberty Mutual decided not to renew...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-22-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,907
Posted By bdbx18
I'm at 35k miles, about 20 miles a day in canyons...

I'm at 35k miles, about 20 miles a day in canyons alone where I occasionally go sideways. I wished it'll wear a bit faster as I'm looking for an excuse to go sp sports. Unfortunately, it looks like...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-22-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 43,861
Posted By bdbx18
Idk. I'm going off on what ebgs500e stated in #7...

Idk. I'm going off on what ebgs500e stated in #7 that doing the doors didn't make an appreciable difference for him. Moreover, if I did do the doors, there's a chance I'll create more rattles if...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-22-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 43,861
Posted By bdbx18
Ok, this is a disappointment. I bought some $200...

Ok, this is a disappointment. I bought some $200 worth of mlv, dynamat, glue e.g. and a bit of ccf. Then I took my interior apart on one of the hottest weekends in LA (100% in the garage). I...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-22-2015, 03:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,005
Posted By bdbx18
Absolutely fking yeah, kudos to you for man-ing...

Absolutely fking yeah, kudos to you for man-ing up. I don't know the gazillion times I've been in a fix due to my over-enthusiastic driving which could be so easily avoided by just (no pun intended)...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-16-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,228
Posted By bdbx18
I'm on the board for our pretty large HOA. I...

I'm on the board for our pretty large HOA. I vowed to be promote a local user friendly HOA but will continue to push for that. However, that said, it's almost like judging a fight contest. Some...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-12-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 80,940
Posted By bdbx18
Sorry to hear about the crap with the haters. ...

Sorry to hear about the crap with the haters.

My son inherited my 06 Civic when he got his license as a HS Junior. With the first few months, someone has been messing with his car, wipers lifted...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-10-2014, 01:42 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 30,820
Posted By bdbx18
Sadly, IMO, pricing will kill Alfas re-entry into...

Sadly, IMO, pricing will kill Alfas re-entry into the States. From what I've seen upclose, the 4C does not look like a $70k product let alone $100k. Not to mention the 4 cyl engine. The Alfas I...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-18-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,345
Posted By bdbx18
I put about 24k miles a year on mine and do check...

I put about 24k miles a year on mine and do check tire pressure regularly until about last year when I find it moot as it's always good.

Then last week, the light came on after a refueling stop in...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-16-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,715
Posted By bdbx18
Research? Seriously? All of us have the ability...

Research? Seriously? All of us have the ability to change our minds. One can research to death and make a purchase based on all available info at the time but things do change, life circumstances,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-28-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,945
Posted By bdbx18
BS on the drive eyes peeled and "give plenty of...

BS on the drive eyes peeled and "give plenty of space" preachers. Yesterday, I was running early for dinner with friends on NB405 in LA so I drove slower than my usual speed. The white Jetta on my...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-28-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 30,771
Posted By bdbx18
Miura

Nice to see a few GT86 / Miura fans here. The Miura has been my all time fav since forever. I doodled its profile not long after I could draw. I've seen Jay Leno in his Miura and I read the Adam...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-22-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,437
Posted By bdbx18
Damn. For about 22k I would have hopped in it...

Damn. For about 22k I would have hopped in it way before my BRZ. I so miss my HOV access with my Civic Hybrid. Yeah, the HOV lane gets clogged with the slow-poke drivers every so often but it sure...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-22-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2,577
Views: 827,371
Posted By bdbx18
I had a number of Bimmers in the past and was...

I had a number of Bimmers in the past and was eye-ing the 335 for awhile. And my local dealer has been calling about great deals on the 4-series which so happens to be in my cross-hairs lately (I...
Forum: Exterior Parts (Aero, Lighting, Etc.) 06-03-2014, 01:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 783
Posted By bdbx18
Sorry only tails.

Sorry only tails.
Forum: Exterior Parts (Aero, Lighting, Etc.) 06-02-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 783
Posted By bdbx18
FS: BRZ Tail lights - SOLD

Thanks for looking but SOLD.

Excellent condition (not one scratch), no condensation, plug and play Subaru BRZ tail lights with bulbs and connector. $120 including shipping from Socal.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-16-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,822
Posted By bdbx18
I never drive all my cars with recir off. But...

I never drive all my cars with recir off. But for safety venting reasons, auto manufacturers always default to having it off? At least with Bimmers, it is a programmable feature. Perhaps it's the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-29-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,778
Posted By bdbx18
I'll be majorly pissed if it happened to me. How...

I'll be majorly pissed if it happened to me. How often do you see new car prices lower than what you paid for? A new and lower trim level/less optioned model perhaps. Usually it's the other way.
Forum: Groupbuys 04-18-2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 377
Views: 21,024
Posted By bdbx18
Lightning Red for BRZ to 91302 please. Thanks.

Lightning Red for BRZ to 91302 please. Thanks.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-17-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 34,481
Posted By bdbx18
I covered mine some time back but they missed the...

I covered mine some time back but they missed the two vertical silver strips on the center console. I firmly believed my car performed better after the mod. The silver trim of the BRZ just hurts my...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-17-2014, 10:49 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,294
Posted By bdbx18
Yeah I used to do the topside dipstick method...

Yeah I used to do the topside dipstick method with my Bimmers which I'm told it is SOP. So when I had a longer commute and got a Civic Hybrid, I carried it over to that car which now has a roughly 5...
Forum: Southern California 04-15-2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 16,784
Views: 3,082,988
Posted By bdbx18
Northbound 405 was jammed last Fri so Waze tells...

Northbound 405 was jammed last Fri so Waze tells me to go on Lincoln through Marina DR and S.Monica. Just on Lincoln for 20 mins alone, I must have seen about 6 FRS/BRZs. Something about the beach...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 04-14-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,741
Posted By bdbx18
I know it's programmable on the Bimmers I used to...

I know it's programmable on the Bimmers I used to have. I don't know about the GT86.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-14-2014, 12:32 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 35,388
Posted By bdbx18
As a half a century old owner, I'd like to think...

As a half a century old owner, I'd like to think of my BRZ as my little red Alfa. Except much more reliable.

I stopped my car modding days about twenty years ago and I still cringe when I think...
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