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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

08-20-2018, 06:16 AM

Replies: 30

Stock tires and gravel roads don't mix

Views: 5,474

Posted By Geese1

Not sure. I was talking about this with my wife....

Not sure. I was talking about this with my wife. She want's me to get another car because she knows how much I enjoy driving. But as I said earlier, since it's become more of a luxury than a...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

08-19-2018, 07:32 PM

Replies: 30

Stock tires and gravel roads don't mix

Views: 5,474

Posted By Geese1

Oh, no doubt, it was definitely my fault. I...

Oh, no doubt, it was definitely my fault. I didn't see the turn in the road, and I'm sure there was probably something else I should have done once I hit the gravel.

It is what it is though....

Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues

07-26-2018, 09:55 PM

Replies: 4

Pictures not resizing in threads

Views: 3,260

Posted By Geese1

Pictures not resizing in threads

I just recently had to delete and reinstall Chrome due to some issues I was having. Got everything back up and running, but now I notice that the pictures in threads are not resizing, and are showing...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

07-10-2018, 06:40 PM

Replies: 40

Alignment recommendations

Views: 13,787

Posted By Geese1

Don't know if this makes the difference, but I...

Don't know if this makes the difference, but I had watched a video where they installed the camber bolt in the lower of the 2 holes, and then moved the lower bolt to the upper bolt position, and this...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

07-09-2018, 01:02 PM

Replies: 40

Alignment recommendations

Views: 13,787

Posted By Geese1

Thanks for the help everyone! Had the alignment...

Thanks for the help everyone! Had the alignment done this morning and she's handling great!

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

07-05-2018, 11:52 PM

Replies: 40

Alignment recommendations

Views: 13,787

Posted By Geese1

Alignment recommendations

I have my car set to get an alignment Monday morning, and I'm just looking to get a little advice on what settings I should ask the shop to go with.

I have the car lowered on RCE Yellow Springs,...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

06-24-2018, 07:12 PM

Replies: 19,909

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

Views: 9,385,296

Posted By Geese1

Finally got the RCE Yellow Springs installed this...

Finally got the RCE Yellow Springs installed this weekend. Was not as easy as the videos and tutorials make it out to be (at least for me), and ended up being a 2 day job.

Did the rears first,...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

06-23-2018, 09:20 PM

Replies: 6

2015 FRS Keyless Entry Not Functioning

Views: 3,654

Posted By Geese1

May be a silly question, but have you tried...

May be a silly question, but have you tried changing the battery? Might be it's just ran out of juice, and the spare key could run into the same problem even if it's just been sitting for a few years/

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

06-09-2018, 09:58 PM

Replies: 19,909

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

Views: 9,385,296

Posted By Geese1

Got the first oil change done. A little later...

Got the first oil change done. A little later than I planned (1628 miles), but should be all set now.

Was hoping to also get the RCE Yellow Springs installed, but things just didn't work out, and...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

06-08-2018, 04:04 PM

Replies: 9

How long to wait before getting alignment after lowering car

Views: 2,413

Posted By Geese1

Thanks for the info. Might be at the later...

Thanks for the info.

Might be at the later end of the range, as even if I do get the springs installed on Saturday, I typically leave for work around 4:30 a.m. during the week and don't get home...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

06-06-2018, 07:20 PM

Replies: 15

ebay 20% off coupon, today only

Views: 2,954

Posted By Geese1

Thanks for the heads-up! Just went ahead and...

Thanks for the heads-up!

Just went ahead and ordered some RCE Yellow Springs. Was going to get them next month, but since I found them brand new on eBay for $299, when you add on the discount I...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

05-29-2018, 09:26 PM

Replies: 226

Adequate/Inadequate power for DD on stock BRZ?

Views: 40,939

Posted By Geese1

My other choice before buying the BRZ was a...

My other choice before buying the BRZ was a Camaro 1SS 1LE. Was seriously considering one, but I ended up deciding I wanted something lightweight, and fun to drive year round.

While the Camaro is...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

05-29-2018, 09:13 PM

Replies: 19,909

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

Views: 9,385,296

Posted By Geese1

Thanks for the tip! Tried it out this morning and...

Thanks for the tip! Tried it out this morning and it's much nicer having some actual numbers to look at. :thumbsup:

I've read through the manual twice (before even owning the car), and I don't...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

05-28-2018, 06:21 PM

Replies: 19,909

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

Views: 9,385,296

Posted By Geese1

Not my first choice, but it was pretty dirty from...

Not my first choice, but it was pretty dirty from the rain we'd had during the week, and I didn't think I'd have the time by the time I got back from the tint shop.

Still used a waterless wash...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

05-25-2018, 09:14 PM

Replies: 19,909

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

Views: 9,385,296

Posted By Geese1

Gave her her first wash. Only had a couple of...

Gave her her first wash. Only had a couple of hours so I couldn't do a full detail like I wanted to (that will take me all day), but still got her nice and clean inside and out.

Then went down to...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

05-14-2018, 09:15 PM

Replies: 19,909

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

Views: 9,385,296

Posted By Geese1

Drove it! Not a big deal for most, but the...

Drove it!

Not a big deal for most, but the vehicle I put the order in for on February 26th finally arrived at the dealer today, and they were able to get it prepped and ready for delivery. Picked...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

04-08-2018, 03:49 AM

Replies: 73

VSC Sport and Trac Off don't work

Views: 16,206

Posted By Geese1

Awesome write up, much thanks for taking the time...

Awesome write up, much thanks for taking the time to type all of that up! I was already familiar with ABS, but it was pretty informative reading more in depth on the other two systems.

So...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

03-16-2018, 06:17 PM

Replies: 19,909

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

Views: 9,385,296

Posted By Geese1

Sounds good, I'll check out the thread. I was...

Sounds good, I'll check out the thread. I was thinking no more than an inch drop, since I need to run winter tires as well and those generally have a higher sidewall. Not sure if I could find 16"...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-02-2018, 10:40 PM

Replies: 191

Used FRS vs. new BRZ

Views: 29,253

Posted By Geese1

I'll be 46 by the time my car arrives. Married,...

I'll be 46 by the time my car arrives. Married, no kids, but this is also going to be my daily driver so not like it's a weekend toy. Don't think I'm the primary market for this car, but other than...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-02-2018, 08:07 PM

Replies: 191

Used FRS vs. new BRZ

Views: 29,253

Posted By Geese1

This is one of the reasons I've never bought a...

This is one of the reasons I've never bought a used car. Especially with performance cars, it's a crap shoot on what you're going to get, and you really have to be diligent in making sure all the...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-02-2018, 08:03 PM

Replies: 191

Used FRS vs. new BRZ

Views: 29,253

Posted By Geese1

I actually don't like the Performance Package...

I actually don't like the Performance Package wheels all that much, and after this first season with them they'll be relegated to winter use. I prefer the look of the standard wheels on the 17+ cars...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

02-26-2018, 07:04 PM

Replies: 22

Questions on factory ordering a car

Views: 5,203

Posted By Geese1

Well, should be all set. Stopped in to the...

Well, should be all set.

Stopped in to the dealership after work today and the order was completed and I got all the necessary paperwork. Now the waiting begins!

Only hiccup was that I noticed...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

02-24-2018, 01:15 PM

Replies: 22

Questions on factory ordering a car

Views: 5,203

Posted By Geese1

Just a quick update: Just got back from the...

Just a quick update:

Just got back from the dealer and we should be all set. We agreed on numbers, but I do need to go back in Monday after work to have him actually put the order in the system....

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

02-20-2018, 03:51 AM

Replies: 22

Questions on factory ordering a car

Views: 5,203

Posted By Geese1

Thanks for all the useful information, guys!...

Thanks for all the useful information, guys! Would love to add "thanks" to the individual posts, but I don't seem to have that functionality yet!

To answer a few questions, thanks to Veloist I now...

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