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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-09-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 37,390
Posted By edward
The dealership traced the issue to a faulty...

The dealership traced the issue to a faulty wiring harness causing a bad sensor value to be seen by the ECU. The dealership replaced the wiring harness under warranty and the issue has been resolved!
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-30-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 37,390
Posted By edward
start61caster, Thanks for your quick response. ...

start61caster, Thanks for your quick response.

I apologize for the confusion, I am definitely aware of how to do it myself, but I really don't want to pay for parts when the car is still under...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-30-2015, 05:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 37,390
Posted By edward
Has anyone resolved their ignition coil CEL issues? (P0351, P0352, etc.)

Hey all,

I have a 2013 BRZ that's been having some issues.

About a year ago, it started throwing P0351 (Ignition Coil A) codes on the street, usually around ~5300-ish RPM at full throttle....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-26-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 186,556
Posted By edward
This issue happens to me on a totally stock car....

This issue happens to me on a totally stock car. About a year ago the dealer swapped the coils on the driver side of the motor, and recently the issue started coming back with the coil "B" code. I'm...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-08-2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,486
Posted By edward
I'm also looking into this exhaust, I'd love to...

I'm also looking into this exhaust, I'd love to hear first-hand experience with it.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-12-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 42,745
Posted By edward
Happened to me... I took the car back to the...

Happened to me... I took the car back to the dealer and they replaced the mounting bracket with a supposedly more reliable one. Apparently this is pretty common.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-12-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 38,197
Posted By edward
I have this issue intermittently. So far nothing...

I have this issue intermittently. So far nothing has fallen off the car...
Forum: Northern California 07-18-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,579
Posted By edward
Thanks for all the responses everyone! denkigrve...

Thanks for all the responses everyone! denkigrve - Count me in! Is there a facebook event, or other source for details?
Forum: Northern California 07-18-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,579
Posted By edward
South Bay Exhaust Demo?

Hey all, does anyone have an exhaust on their car that they'd be willing to let me have a listen to in person? I'm thinking about getting the WORKS axle-back, but I'm not sure if I should get the...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 05-27-2013, 12:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 32,098
Posted By edward
Good stuff. For those with an auto-dimming...

Good stuff. For those with an auto-dimming mirror, there is also ignition-key-switched power available in the headliner. (requires the V1 hardwiring kit, or any other loose-wire to RJ-11 V1 power...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-24-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,802,682
Posted By edward
You must be flexible! :bellyroll:

You must be flexible! :bellyroll:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-22-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 54,403
Posted By edward
Excellent explanation, thanks for that!

Excellent explanation, thanks for that!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-22-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 54,403
Posted By edward
Small addition: The rotational moment of inertia...

Small addition: The rotational moment of inertia in a mid-engine car is usually smaller than that of a front or rear engine car, which allows the car to turn more quickly. This also means that a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-22-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 54,403
Posted By edward
I disagree. However, if two cars are the same in...

I disagree. However, if two cars are the same in design, except that one car is mid-engined, and the other is front or rear-engined, then the suspension setup on the second (non-mid-engine) car will...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-22-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 54,403
Posted By edward
Isn't how the car feels the most important part? ...

Isn't how the car feels the most important part? Who cares if the designers are cheating Newtonian physics? A semi-related example would be the Nissan GT-R: It's a heavy car that goes around...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-20-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 39,302
Posted By edward
I don't think you'll be getting thousands of...

I don't think you'll be getting thousands of dollars in reparations, but I would talk to the manager and ask to buy the car at invoice price, from a different salesperson.

Good luck!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-20-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,980
Posted By edward
It's not the torque that makes throttle control...

It's not the torque that makes throttle control difficult, its that your turbo car sounds like it had an on/off switch for a throttle.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-20-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 54,403
Posted By edward
Forgot to mention this: Also, Porsche has won a...

Forgot to mention this: Also, Porsche has won a lot of races with an engine sitting behind the rear axle...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-20-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 54,403
Posted By edward
How the suspension is set up is WAY more...

How the suspension is set up is WAY more important than where the engine is located. Ideally, having most of the mass between the wheels (mid-engine) is what you want, but you can definitely screw...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-20-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,689
Posted By edward
Evo X. If you're looking for a used one, be...

Evo X. If you're looking for a used one, be aware that it could have been beaten on by its previous owner.
Forum: Northern California 05-15-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,069
Posted By edward
You're operating under the logical fallacy that...

You're operating under the logical fallacy that speed is the only factor contributing to safety, or a lack thereof. Going 120 on the freeway in a McLaren 12C is probably just as safe or unsafe as...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-15-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 371
Views: 60,571
Posted By edward
Scion's target demographic is kids. Subaru's...

Scion's target demographic is kids. Subaru's target market is college educated snow-belt residents. And lesbians. (jk jk :lol:)

Subaru races. Scion kinda does, but not really.

But really,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-14-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 60,571
Posted By edward
HIDs, LED daytime runners, Nav Screen (even...

HIDs, LED daytime runners, Nav Screen (even though it's not that good), black gauge cluster, front bumper, silver trim instead of fake carbon fiber, and brand image. The HIDs, the front bumper and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-10-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,232,590
Posted By edward
How are they? I'm considering doing the same.

How are they? I'm considering doing the same.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-10-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,137
Posted By edward
It's very easy to use. Much better than a...

It's very easy to use. Much better than a steering wheel button.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-10-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,199
Posted By edward
For all we know, the driver could have lost...

For all we know, the driver could have lost control while trying to avoid an obstacle, like a deer or a small child. Anyone who judges a driver with so little information is asking to look like a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-10-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 54,403
Posted By edward
WOW. Impounded for going roughly 85 miles per...

WOW. Impounded for going roughly 85 miles per hour. DAYUM.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-10-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 54,403
Posted By edward
The Audi B5/B5.5 shift throw is like 2-3 times...

The Audi B5/B5.5 shift throw is like 2-3 times longer than the BRZ
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-09-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 54,403
Posted By edward
Great pictures and review. Can't wait to hear...

Great pictures and review. Can't wait to hear your upcoming impressions of the 991.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-08-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,802,682
Posted By edward
http://i.imgur.com/BkPiv7a.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/BkPiv7a.jpg
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