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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-07-2021, 11:06 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 31,014
Posted By Willie Swoopes
I can live with the new look. It's a smoother...

I can live with the new look. It's a smoother kind of beauty.

It's what's under the sheetmetal that counts, right?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-04-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 63,106
Posted By Willie Swoopes
Ohh! She better not her you say that. Being in...

Ohh! She better not her you say that. Being in Canada won't save you...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-04-2020, 11:13 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 63,106
Posted By Willie Swoopes
I've gained a year from my previous post ... 57 -...

I've gained a year from my previous post ... 57 - Can't be happier with DDing my Breeze.

My current garage is a one car 3/4 sized (can only exit driver side) detached garage. Moving to a bigger...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-12-2020, 07:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,738
Posted By Willie Swoopes
Fumoto valve for the win! I also picked up...

Fumoto valve for the win!

I also picked up hood pistons which are nice as well as splash guards, yellow fog light film, and JDM side marker lights (white lens/amber bulb).

None of this is too...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-17-2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,802,934
Posted By Willie Swoopes
We went to a drive-in concert at church. Nice to...

We went to a drive-in concert at church. Nice to get out with the ol' 2017.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-21-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,091
Posted By Willie Swoopes
How many similarities can you spot...

How many similarities can you spot...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-08-2020, 07:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,641
Posted By Willie Swoopes
I kind of feel that the car likes to cruise at...

I kind of feel that the car likes to cruise at about 2500 RPMs.

When I'm driving around town(small suburban) the cars seems satisfied with 2nd gear 25 MPH @ 2500 RPM/ 3rd gear 35 MPH @2500 RPMs....
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-27-2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 20,381
Posted By Willie Swoopes
"With age comes wisdom, but sometimes age comes...

"With age comes wisdom, but sometimes age comes alone." - Oscar Wilde
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-23-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,780
Posted By Willie Swoopes
The different numbers are interesting. I tried...

The different numbers are interesting. I tried going faster yesterday, but got stuck in the Mc Donald's drive thru for fifteen minutes. Then they gave me DIET Dr. Pepper; yuck!

Red One, if you...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-22-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,780
Posted By Willie Swoopes
"I wish everyone had a fancy gauge ... and an end...

"I wish everyone had a fancy gauge ... and an end to world hunger!"
(I'd definitely say this if I ever won a beauty contest)

Well time to go add a few more miles on my Blue Scoob. Its sunny and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-22-2020, 07:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,780
Posted By Willie Swoopes
What's your number?

Daily drive my BReeZe 7 miles (11+ kilometers) to work and sometimes between buildings in a small town. Speeds are like 25-35 MPH in town.

I realize this is an average, but why is it so low if I...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-12-2020, 07:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,458
Posted By Willie Swoopes
My 2017 BRZ has the back up camera displayed on...

My 2017 BRZ has the back up camera displayed on the infotainment screen.

It's 2 1/2 years old and I remember twice when the infotainment locked up on startup. I had to stop, turn off the the car,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-31-2019, 06:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,623
Posted By Willie Swoopes
Yeah I did the filler cap thing too. Ford Courier...

Yeah I did the filler cap thing too. Ford Courier Pickup (Mazda 1800) and drove 100 miles up state. Didn't notice until oil stated to leak out from the sides of the hood.

Now when I take off the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-30-2019, 05:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,623
Posted By Willie Swoopes
Crisis Averted

My 2017 was leaking oil!

So I checked the Fumoto Valve, nope.

Crawling around under the car showed the leak was further forward. My concern was a seal had failed after only 22K miles.

It was...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-16-2019, 04:08 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 63,106
Posted By Willie Swoopes
56 now and still daily with the 2017 BReeZe. ...

56 now and still daily with the 2017 BReeZe.
Yeah, also scifi, corvettes and Elo too.

But there is more to me than that.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-09-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,108
Posted By Willie Swoopes
Order one. Have it your way. Waiting is bad but...

Order one. Have it your way. Waiting is bad but eventually you'll start to forget, and then one day, you'll get the call.

My call came during my father-law's funeral. Did not expect that...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-29-2019, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,499
Posted By Willie Swoopes
I hear good things about Torque, but I don’t...

I hear good things about Torque, but I don’t believe it is available for the IOS platform.
Bill
Forum: Software Tuning 04-28-2019, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,057
Posted By Willie Swoopes
I have the WSIIROON OBDII adaptor and Dash...

I have the WSIIROON OBDII adaptor and Dash Command.

It is working great, but now I'm looking into putting the vehicle specs into the app.

Some things like Fuel Tank capacity and Tire Size I...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-28-2019, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,499
Posted By Willie Swoopes
Dash Command Settings

Hello all,

I'm playing with an ODBII WiFi reader and the Dash Command app to give me some data on my car's performance.

I am setting up the Vehicle Advanced Settings.

Does anyone here have...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-25-2019, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,608
Posted By Willie Swoopes
I too like the California Duster.

I too like the California Duster.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-15-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,733
Posted By Willie Swoopes
I see a few 86s around here, and wave, but...

I see a few 86s around here, and wave, but usually all I can see is a windshield glare.

In town I get the thumbs up from the kids, so I like cruising by the elementary/middle schools. That's not...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-30-2018, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By Willie Swoopes
Yeah I reset people's passwords regularly....

Yeah I reset people's passwords regularly. Sometimes its the user's fault, sometimes it isn't.

I actually like my newfangled push-to-start-keyless access!

But as Dark Pirate says, I'd feel...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-30-2018, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By Willie Swoopes
Wow. I don't want to be a pessimist, but ... ...

Wow. I don't want to be a pessimist, but ...

The video from Frank's Subaru doesn't show them actually locking the keys in the car.

Even the actors don't look comfortable locking their keys, and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-27-2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 657
Posted By Willie Swoopes
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays all

So what did you get your 86 for the holidays?

Mine got a new rack. (Actually from my wife)

Wishing you all the best.

Bill
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-15-2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,445
Posted By Willie Swoopes
Don't go changing, to try and please me You...

Don't go changing, to try and please me
You never let me down before
Don't imagine you're too familiar
And I don't see you anymore

I would not leave you in times of trouble
We never could have...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-07-2018, 09:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,294
Posted By Willie Swoopes
Computer Tech for public school "Windows Key...

Computer Tech for public school

"Windows Key - Restart - Wash - Rinse - Repeat"
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-25-2018, 07:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,586
Posted By Willie Swoopes
Learning to drive in the city (with a beater) is...

Learning to drive in the city (with a beater) is the best! I had a Ford 1800 pickup.

On trips I sometimes drive that way with my BRZ, sometimes. But now I live out in the sticks so everyone here...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-25-2018, 07:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,484
Posted By Willie Swoopes
I can see this thread is going to devolve into a...

I can see this thread is going to devolve into a Canada versus California wrestling match.

Guess I'll go make some popcorn and settle in. :thumbup:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-23-2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,797
Posted By Willie Swoopes
Don't like 'em! I don't like winter tires!...

Don't like 'em! I don't like winter tires! :mad0260:

They ride like tall SUV tires, all rubbery and wiggly when the temperature gets above 40° F.

But, I got caught in a snow storm that arrived...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-02-2018, 07:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 897
Posted By Willie Swoopes
With the Limited MY17, you should have gotten two...

With the Limited MY17, you should have gotten two fobs for keyless access and keyless start, they both have a small physical key inside them.

If you have the small metal tag with a 5 digit number...
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