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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-25-2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,714
Posted By dontpanic
Want a BRZ? Check with CARMAX??

Interesting but probably of no significance: An acquaintance who works with the financial side of the company shared that they are seeing a lot of BRZs coming in and that currently 7-9% of ALL...
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 02-25-2014, 07:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,486
Posted By dontpanic
sometimes "in stock" really means "i can get that...

sometimes "in stock" really means "i can get that for you". My impression is that this is a smaller/niche business and as such may not have a huge warehouse full of stuff just waiting for your order.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-20-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,934
Posted By dontpanic
Surprising many still don't realize this is a...

Surprising many still don't realize this is a pretty damn fast car. Granted, it has middling acceleration but the speeds once can carry everywhere else make up for it... compare its lap times to a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-17-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,934
Posted By dontpanic
Threads like this remind me of how different...

Threads like this remind me of how different people's priorities can be...

A "good" set of tires is going to run you almost 800 installed, 700 if you get a deal. I can't imagine doing anything...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-14-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,983
Posted By dontpanic
Wonder in what form it will come to the North...

Wonder in what form it will come to the North American market?

A higher power version of the BRZ is inevitable (anyone who thinks otherwise is silly), particularly as other manufacturers are...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-10-2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,290
Posted By dontpanic
looks like it. the segment is still...

looks like it.

the segment is still evolving. for a while miata and to a lesser degree S200 pretty much owned the affordable, small, light, RWD segment. the 86's were initially targeted there but...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-08-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 23,374
Posted By dontpanic
I hear you. I'm jealous of those who live places...

I hear you. I'm jealous of those who live places where there is no traffic, no overzealous police, and roads of sufficient quality to allow one to regularly take full advantage of the performance the...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-06-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 81,068
Posted By dontpanic
no. ours flashes regardless of whether the alarm...

no. ours flashes regardless of whether the alarm is activated or not.

For those having trouble: the sequence has to be carried out rather quickly to work. its also a longer hold than 10s, closer...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-06-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 23,374
Posted By dontpanic
Depends on what your youthful innocence was worth.

Depends on what your youthful innocence was worth.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-06-2014, 07:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,418
Posted By dontpanic
Ahh the old 1/2MVsquared.... cant change mass,...

Ahh the old 1/2MVsquared.... cant change mass, cant change speed, cant change the total energy transfer of the collision. but changing velocity implies an acceleration which contains a time.......
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-06-2014, 06:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,778
Posted By dontpanic
Its a little tougher on some of the camera...

Its a little tougher on some of the camera intersections. They have studies and graphs that show that as they shorten the yellow interval revenue goes up. In some cases they are able to get...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-30-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,813,524
Posted By dontpanic
I was considering adding an innovate/sprintex to...

I was considering adding an innovate/sprintex to our car: I had the opportunity to test drive an FRS with the non-intercooled kit and innovate supplied tune... it displayed disappointing throttle...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-24-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,870
Posted By dontpanic
by mid to late summer 2013s should be sub $20K as...

by mid to late summer 2013s should be sub $20K as a two year old model, particularly if 2015 brings a power increase so some other meaningful upgrade.

oh, and here's the trade-in program link:
...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 01-20-2014, 10:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,032
Posted By dontpanic
congrats on medschool.... 1. SELL THE S2K ...

congrats on medschool....

1. SELL THE S2K

2. Buy beater Civic, save the balance of proceeds from S2K sale.

3. live like a pauper until residency - do not buy any depreciating asset with...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-31-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,666
Posted By dontpanic
why not wait for the inevitable model refresh in...

why not wait for the inevitable model refresh in a year or two. by then theyll have sorted out the hpfp noise etc. may even have a bit more power...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-29-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,257
Posted By dontpanic
intake/exhaust alone without tune are marginal if...

intake/exhaust alone without tune are marginal if any gains in real, measurable performance. they are more about sound.

IMO one of the most cost effective mods for performance is a good set of...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-20-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 22,293
Posted By dontpanic
Really? If you want a current example of how this...

Really? If you want a current example of how this exact scenario plays out look at what happened over at MINI... somehow they got from the delightful and cheeky R53 to the flabby Countryman and...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 12-20-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 164,100
Posted By dontpanic
Conflicting specs on Rydeen Duo - their lit has...

Conflicting specs on Rydeen Duo - their lit has it as a 12v unit:
http://www.rydeenmobile.com/downloads/DUO_Cam.pdf

Has anyone used this camera?...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 12-20-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 43,070
Posted By dontpanic
http://www.rydeenmobile.com/downloads/DUO_Cam.pdf...

http://www.rydeenmobile.com/downloads/DUO_Cam.pdf

according to the above spec the Rydeen Duo is a 12v not a 6v unit... is there an earlier Duo that powered off the HU?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-20-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,061
Posted By dontpanic
Soooo it would seem you got yourself the wrong...

Soooo it would seem you got yourself the wrong car. Not all is lost though.

Simplest and cheapest way to get a car more focused on acceleration:

1. Sell current slow car
2. Lease better...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-16-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,143
Posted By dontpanic
for the most part these things are pretty simple...

for the most part these things are pretty simple and bulletproof from a major mechanical standpoint. an abused ride is easily sussed out to a keen eye.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-16-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,204
Posted By dontpanic
used Cayman... still not sure i chose wisely. ...

used Cayman... still not sure i chose wisely.


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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-08-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,143
Posted By dontpanic
Check the build date and service records. Check...

Check the build date and service records. Check CarFax.

2013 was a relatively long build year that ran all the way through July of 2013. The BRZs produced in July of 2013 are noticeably tighter...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-08-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 390
Sticky: TSB / Recall
Views: 356,900
Posted By dontpanic
pretty sure its 07-59-07R. cant get the pdf tho....

pretty sure its 07-59-07R. cant get the pdf tho. sorry.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-06-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 19,233
Posted By dontpanic
yep! thats what we got... Sent from my...

yep! thats what we got...


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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-06-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 19,233
Posted By dontpanic
i had resigned myself to giving up a little bit...

i had resigned myself to giving up a little bit of performance (also a DD)... was blown away by how good these are. noticeably better than the pilot sport a/s plus which was darn good and a previous...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-05-2013, 11:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 19,233
Posted By dontpanic
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 87 vs 91

For those considering this wonderful tire and debating on the 87H vs 91W issue:

IMO: the 91W version are worth the bit of extra money, not much difference in impact harshness or road noise and the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-27-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,542
Posted By dontpanic
He uses Lamborghinis as DDs... He's driven the...

He uses Lamborghinis as DDs... He's driven the Veyron and the Pagiani... He has a Blastolene special and a jet bike... so to expect his skirt to be blown up by an FR-S is a poorly managed expectation...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 11-26-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 71,377
Posted By dontpanic
hoping its better in person...

hoping its better in person...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-26-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,100
Posted By dontpanic
yup. every one i've driven in does that. haven't...

yup. every one i've driven in does that. haven't bothered to chase it down.
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