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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-26-2020, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,331
Posted By becausethexo
if you don't care to read this, just please ...

if you don't care to read this, just please
*NEVER BRING YOUR CAR TO SUBARU DEALERSHIP ON UPPER JAMES OF HAMILTON, ONTARIO*


As I said above, I had ordered a new MAF sensor replacement, since...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-26-2020, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,331
Posted By becausethexo
MAF sensor wire damaged (P0103 code)

Hello fellow BRZ friends,

This is the wiring that leads to my Mass Air Flow sensor (as you can probably already tell).


Is this something someone (me) with no mechanical experience or tools...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-20-2020, 08:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,233
Posted By becausethexo
From the independent shop.

From the independent shop.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-20-2020, 08:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,233
Posted By becausethexo
There's no way I can do this stuff, I have never...

There's no way I can do this stuff, I have never touched a car underneath before unfortunately.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-20-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,233
Posted By becausethexo
Oh no for all of it and then some it'll be about...

Oh no for all of it and then some it'll be about $1500 which was very surprising for maintenance!

I attached a link which is a screenshot of the full quote.


Main services in Canadian...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-20-2020, 03:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,233
Posted By becausethexo
A mechanic/auto service place I've brought car to...

A mechanic/auto service place I've brought car to recently to get an oil change/tire swap gave me this quote.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-20-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,233
Posted By becausethexo
Maintenance quote

Vehicle: Subaru 15 Automatic



I'm at 135,000 km and I've yet to replace my spark plugs, so I thought now would be a good time.. as well as a Transmission flush + differential fluid + brake...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-31-2019, 07:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,517
Posted By becausethexo
Interesting.. why are they trying to tell me the...

Interesting.. why are they trying to tell me the pads are fault then etc.
Other shop said they hear the issue but not sure what it is until inspection, wouldn't they tell me these are just automatic...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-30-2019, 11:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,517
Posted By becausethexo
It's much louder than that video I assure you, I...

It's much louder than that video I assure you, I should've tried capturing the video outside the car with someone else driving. And it squeaks too if I release veryyy slowly.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-30-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,517
Posted By becausethexo
After bringing it back from the mechanic shop...

After bringing it back from the mechanic shop (reputable place), they said there's "too much space" and something about the brake pads not making contact properly.. which is what is causing this,...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-25-2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,517
Posted By becausethexo
So I got the new pads & rotors put on, the ones...

So I got the new pads & rotors put on, the ones from ft86motorsports

I really thought replacing them (especially the pads) would resolve an issue I was having for the past few months when I...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-24-2019, 04:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,517
Posted By becausethexo
$180+tax labour to replace pads+rotors. I asked...

$180+tax labour to replace pads+rotors.
I asked him since it's all off already if replacing calipers would be included, guess not
"The calipers will require some additional time, with bleeding the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-24-2019, 08:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,517
Posted By becausethexo
Do you have a good suggestion for part(s) if it's...

Do you have a good suggestion for part(s) if it's rotors + pads.


Is this a fair quote?


"Thanks for contacting us. I would suggest you change the brake pads and rotors together, this will...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-23-2019, 09:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,517
Posted By becausethexo
I took some pictures today. Are these all vented,...

I took some pictures today. Are these all vented, anything visibly wrong with them?



http://i66.tinypic.com/1zqdlx5.jpg
http://i65.tinypic.com/s45sv7.jpg
http://i67.tinypic.com/nd054z.jpg...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-22-2019, 03:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,517
Posted By becausethexo
When I went to the dealership, they gave me an...

When I went to the dealership, they gave me an invoice quote for front/back discs 4x 131.94 = $526 as well as 4x brake pads, so I assumed this meant they were also indicating my rotors are worn.

...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-22-2019, 07:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,517
Posted By becausethexo
I also decided to attach the photos just in case:...

I also decided to attach the photos just in case:


Rear: http://prntscr.com/o583fi
Also rear: http://prntscr.com/o583kz
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-22-2019, 07:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,517
Posted By becausethexo
Replacing brake kit

I just surpassed 100,000km+ (goodbye warranty :() on my 2015 and probably for the past 20-30,000km I've been driving on 2mm left on my pads (according to dealership). I'm looking to buy a whole new...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-17-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,847
Posted By becausethexo
Can't book until May 7th! That's another 2 and a...

Can't book until May 7th! That's another 2 and a half weeks, probably another 2,500km on the car until then, bringing the car to about 23,000 km without an oil change by then (5 months). Wish I...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-17-2019, 06:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,847
Posted By becausethexo
Maintenance Recommendation

Hello there guys! I'm looking for some maintenance recommendations or advice as I'm looking to bring my car in for it's "routine" service within the next week or so! I've so far brought it in during...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-25-2019, 01:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,522
Posted By becausethexo
Based on the mods done to my car, my description...

Based on the mods done to my car, my description of the sound, and what you guys have been telling me has been done to the car, what would you guys estimate the cold-start RPM is at? I thought it'd...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-24-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,522
Posted By becausethexo
So I just did that and I get these results: ...

So I just did that and I get these results:


Your vehicle is not eligible for a free test. Please double check your VIN and try re-entering it. ...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-23-2019, 12:53 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,522
Posted By becausethexo
Another question is, how is my car still valid...

Another question is, how is my car still valid under warranty after having learned all of this? I've brought it in 3 times now.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-22-2019, 09:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,522
Posted By becausethexo
https://prnt.sc/mauqvr https://prnt.sc/maur61 ...

https://prnt.sc/mauqvr
https://prnt.sc/maur61


Anything?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-22-2019, 09:40 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,522
Posted By becausethexo
Do you think there's anything I can do in terms...

Do you think there's anything I can do in terms of reaching out to the dealership, having them pay for the OEM or some type of breach in contract or even end the financing term? Might be lawyer...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-22-2019, 08:43 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,522
Posted By becausethexo
Unfortunately I don't have pictures underneath...

Unfortunately I don't have pictures underneath (yet) and we just endured a pretty heavy storm.. so.


I have a picture under the hood, that's all.


https://prnt.sc/mau6jc
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-22-2019, 07:53 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,522
Posted By becausethexo
I feel like for a reputable dealership to have...

I feel like for a reputable dealership to have sold me a car with passed emissions in a province where apparently this is all illegal, it can't be THAT modified? Does that give any indication what...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-22-2019, 07:33 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,522
Posted By becausethexo
Isn't that the same thing as me just not turning...

Isn't that the same thing as me just not turning on my car and letting it sit (obnoxiously loud), but instead driving it off right away (which makes it quitier almost as soon as i hit drive/reverse)?...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-22-2019, 07:29 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,522
Posted By becausethexo
Okay but I don't understand why it was sold to me...

Okay but I don't understand why it was sold to me "certified and emissions tested" if it's illegal?


I bought it from Oakville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Ltd. a reputable dealership.


I also...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-22-2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,522
Posted By becausethexo
Does this change the loud-ness when actually...

Does this change the loud-ness when actually driving and hitting the road?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-22-2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,522
Posted By becausethexo
I wish I knew. I bought it used. I didn't even...

I wish I knew. I bought it used. I didn't even know it was cat-less until my dealership told me during a service.



In -20c weather right now, I'm literally turning it on for 3 seconds and...
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