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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-10-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,797,242
Posted By dodj
If I followed your preferences it would never...

If I followed your preferences it would never move..lol
I live on a gravel road in Canada.....


And these cars are a blast in the snow and ice. And in Ontario..where there's snow...there's...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-23-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,797,242
Posted By dodj
I like the garage floor.

I like the garage floor.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-19-2021, 07:42 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,797,242
Posted By dodj
Blasted around in the snow. This car is great on...

Blasted around in the snow. This car is great on ice!
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 11-23-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 889
Posted By dodj
Thanks Ultra, Tcoat. I was hoping for a global...

Thanks Ultra, Tcoat.
I was hoping for a global function but will do as Tcoat suggests.
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 11-22-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 889
Posted By dodj
For instance, I am now subscribed to this...

For instance, I am now subscribed to this thread.....
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 11-22-2021, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 889
Posted By dodj
No, good to know, but not what I mean. Every...

No, good to know, but not what I mean.
Every time I post in ANY thread, the board automatically subscribes me to that thread.
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 11-22-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 889
Posted By dodj
Subscriptions

I seem to get subscribed to every thread I post in. A search indicated I need to change a setting under 'settings' , 'options'.
When I click on options I get the following:


Error: Call to...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-22-2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,948
Posted By dodj
Be handy if you knew someone with a 2017+ so you...

Be handy if you knew someone with a 2017+ so you could go for a ride and see if the difference is worth the effort to swap suspension components.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-20-2021, 04:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,948
Posted By dodj
I don't think any year BRZ has a smooth ride ...

I don't think any year BRZ has a smooth ride

A '75 Cordoba with rich Corinthian leather has a nice smooth ride....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-16-2021, 08:41 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,797,242
Posted By dodj
Had the windshield changed.

Had the windshield changed.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-15-2021, 07:04 AM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,797,242
Posted By dodj
Changed trans and diff fluids... a couple days...

Changed trans and diff fluids... a couple days ago.
Toyota WS ATF is pricey.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 11-13-2021, 06:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 47,348
Posted By dodj
Ok. The difference between 71*- ambient... and...

Ok. The difference between 71*- ambient... and 108* is about 4 table spoons of fluid.
So....really, getting the correct temp range...really doesn't matter.
Just FYI
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 11-12-2021, 10:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,572
Posted By dodj
As long as you are balanced...that's it. Pinion...

As long as you are balanced...that's it. Pinion angle... aka geometry.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 11-11-2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 47,348
Posted By dodj
So I took the overflow bolt out and about 1/2...

So I took the overflow bolt out and about 1/2 litre of ATF comes out. Wasn't expecting that.
Drivetrain cold. Hadn't run since the day before.
Normal? Or just overfilled from the factory.
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-07-2021, 06:04 AM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,797,242
Posted By dodj
Replaced both front calipers. Both had the lower...

Replaced both front calipers. Both had the lower piston siezed. Upper was fine. Fluid did not look contaminated.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-07-2021, 06:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,065
Posted By dodj
I had to google 'Evora'...Nice little buggy to...

I had to google 'Evora'...Nice little buggy to get around in!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-04-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,065
Posted By dodj
Oh I understand that, but you will also pay more...

Oh I understand that, but you will also pay more per year for that $100 deductible. I get $325 per year off my insurance for not having windshield coverage. Just pointing out how ridiculous...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-02-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,065
Posted By dodj
Just called. Speedy Glass...$550 installed. Came...

Just called. Speedy Glass...$550 installed. Came down a lot in a month.

Edit...they called back. Can do it for $343.00
Definitely not worth having windshield coverage on my policy. If I paid a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-01-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,065
Posted By dodj
Well I'm still ahead of the game having...

Well I'm still ahead of the game having windshield coverage deleted on my policy (-$325 a year x 8 years), but it's still gonna hurt...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-01-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,065
Posted By dodj
Ouch. Hope they have dropped a bit by now.....

Ouch. Hope they have dropped a bit by now.....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-30-2021, 08:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,065
Posted By dodj
Cost? Mine cracked a few days ago.

Cost?
Mine cracked a few days ago.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-20-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,442
Posted By dodj
Don't stop at uphill intersections for a bit...

Don't stop at uphill intersections for a bit until you get used to catching the roll back....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-24-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,565
Posted By dodj
As a follow up, replacing the struts eliminated...

As a follow up, replacing the struts eliminated the 'clunking' noise.
The DIY's on this site were very helpful, having never replaced a strut before. Especially explaining how a spring compressor is...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-19-2021, 07:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,609
Posted By dodj
Looking to replace our 2013 BRZ. I have to like...

Looking to replace our 2013 BRZ. I have to like the look of the car. To those people thinking of buying a BRZ to get it sooner even though they like the look of the front end of the 86 better...wait,...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 09-14-2021, 07:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,483
Posted By dodj
No idea. If it was simply expansion of the oil,...

No idea. If it was simply expansion of the oil, it would have been simple to alter the overflow tube to a suitable cold fluid height. The oil is going to expand the same % every time.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 08-31-2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 47,348
Posted By dodj
LOL I went to the Subaru dealer yesterday for...

LOL
I went to the Subaru dealer yesterday for crush washers and fluid. They didn't know what fluid or know what crush washers I needed. They said they have never worked on a auto BRZ....Go to Toyota...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-14-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,565
Posted By dodj
Ya, the cost of shipping across the border gets...

Ya, the cost of shipping across the border gets stupid sometimes. Not too long ago I ordered a 25$ part for my Challenger, 15$ shipping and a 30$ fee for paperwork at the border. UPS called it...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-12-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,565
Posted By dodj
I've been happy with Bilstein in other vehicles....

I've been happy with Bilstein in other vehicles. I'll look them up.
I'm at 50k miles on the BRZ.
Yes, good idea to check the rest while I'm under there.
By top mounts you mean the top mounts of...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-11-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,369
Posted By dodj
Coffee and a mask.

Coffee and a mask.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-11-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,565
Posted By dodj
No noise when i push down on the bumper. ...

No noise when i push down on the bumper.

Upon inspection the pass rear strut is very wet/leaking. Good chance it's the cause? Even if it's not the strut is shot. Being a 2013, I figure it's time...
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