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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 05-23-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2,815
Views: 1,059,210
Posted By go2brz
Sent an e-mail to Japanparts.com to ask them to...

Sent an e-mail to Japanparts.com to ask them to build a LHF of the no gloss Carbon Fiber Dash panel for LHD models. Hopefully others will do the same and we can get this beautiful piece for our cars...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 05-21-2014, 11:43 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 43,467
Posted By go2brz
So much speculation and Toyota slobbering on this...

So much speculation and Toyota slobbering on this page.



This is not about supercars like a 450,000 LFA that Toyota sells at a loss for each unit. Or even an Supra replacement.

Tell me the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 04-22-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 19,904
Views: 9,388,898
Posted By go2brz
Well, my head unit is on the blink. Just turns...

Well, my head unit is on the blink. Just turns off and reboots one or more times each time I drive it. Subaru dealer ordered a new one for me under warranty.

So I am going to add a good backup...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 04-18-2014, 12:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,060
Posted By go2brz
I like that sliding armrest from Toyota. That...

I like that sliding armrest from Toyota. That might be the best compromise between all of the armrests. I always carry a steel thermos type cup of water with me, so having easy access to one cup...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 04-08-2014, 11:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,132
Posted By go2brz
This is a great for enthusiasts to drive who...

This is a great for enthusiasts to drive who cannot spend 70K for a Cayman or the new Alfa Romeo. I have to thank Subaru and Toyota for deciding to build this car. I have owned Alfa Romeo's and a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 03-08-2014, 03:04 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,897
Posted By go2brz
I was lucky and bought from a salesman who was...

I was lucky and bought from a salesman who was "no bull". He loved the car but admitted that it was so new that he was not an "expert" on it. He was a "Corvette" guy, and like the higher power...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 03-07-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 19,904
Views: 9,388,898
Posted By go2brz
Even my dealer made note of it. (A very good...

Even my dealer made note of it. (A very good service dealer actually, Sewell of Dallas) Several service techs and thier main BRZ mechanic feels that the sound improvement is very close to any...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 03-06-2014, 02:04 AM
Replies: 19,904
Views: 9,388,898
Posted By go2brz
Added the blue engine cover from Japanparts.com ...

Added the blue engine cover from Japanparts.com and an STI badge for the rear to go along with the one on the black mesh grille I installed over the factory grille. Not much but added more color to...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 03-06-2014, 01:30 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 27,984
Posted By go2brz
I wanted one from the first reports I had read,...

I wanted one from the first reports I had read, long before production began. I have owned a Lotus Europa years ago, and I always missed the incredible handling of such a light car. This is the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 03-06-2014, 01:17 AM
Replies: 2,815
Views: 1,059,210
Posted By go2brz
I have always used a credit card, but based on my...

I have always used a credit card, but based on my experiences with them. (5 orders over one year) it probably does not matter. They are very reliable and I have nothing but good things to say about...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 12-24-2013, 02:16 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 43,467
Posted By go2brz
[QUOTE=strat61caster;1403670]Link? I agree with...

[QUOTE=strat61caster;1403670]Link? I agree with the thrust of your post (This car would be entirely different in execution without Subaru) but I don't recall this story.[/QUOTE

Autoweek and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 12-07-2013, 03:08 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 35,505
Posted By go2brz
I have neither read or heard anything about...

I have neither read or heard anything about Subaru giving up thier engine, to get DI. and it would not be an equitable deal for Subaru. Toyota asked for a joint sports car and according to all...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 10-15-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,294
Posted By go2brz
Subaru of America seems to be resisting the cost...

Subaru of America seems to be resisting the cost of maintaining an inventory on these items. Shortsighted IMO, but SOA is very conservative. Not smart really, but they have to consider the costs...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-15-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 48,034
Posted By go2brz
I am an audiophile....I use the best equipment in...

I am an audiophile....I use the best equipment in my home that I can afford (actually more). Just my Adcom GTP0870HD Surround Processor (which upconverts all video signals up to 1080P, A Rotel 5...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 09-01-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 21,375
Posted By go2brz
Just drove a new Mustang V-6 rental car in SF. ...

Just drove a new Mustang V-6 rental car in SF. It is a big block of a car that has sloppy handling, overweight even with the V-6, and a lousy driving position. There is no comparison of these cars,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-27-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 35,505
Posted By go2brz
So you know that a "contract" exists........Have...

So you know that a "contract" exists........Have you seen a contract? Or do you just like to ask questions that you do not know the answer to? Large joint projects like this involve technology...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-24-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 35,505
Posted By go2brz
If one truly understands the automobile industry...

If one truly understands the automobile industry today as it has morphed into a few behemoths and a few semi-independents (BMW mostly as no mega-corporation controls them and Subaru being the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-20-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 49,472
Posted By go2brz
"Humans take luxuries for granted once they have...

"Humans take luxuries for granted once they have owned them, and expect nothing less in any new item they may buy. Car luxuries are no different.

I you want a DD that satisfies your minimum...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-06-2013, 01:36 AM
Replies: 457
Views: 164,900
Posted By go2brz
You should not be worrying about cars that have...

You should not be worrying about cars that have the power to pull more power out of the corners. If you are "racing" against cars with 100 or more HP than you, you should be in a class racing...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 07-19-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,846
Posted By go2brz
Factory Subwoofer Installed

Check out my report on the thread in:

Technical Topics > Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment

For the cost of the unit with installation, I believe this is the best value in making the...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 07-19-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 48,034
Posted By go2brz
OK, The factory "Kicker" Subwoofer and built in...

OK, The factory "Kicker" Subwoofer and built in amp with system crossover has been installed!!

The results: Fantastic!!

I am an audiophile and need my car to have a complete system that...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 07-14-2013, 12:57 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 48,034
Posted By go2brz
Installed price from my Subaru Dealer is $619.00.

Installed price from my Subaru Dealer is $619.00.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 07-12-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 48,034
Posted By go2brz
Ordered one today. It will be at the dealer on...

Ordered one today. It will be at the dealer on next Tuesday. Should have it installed by Thursday. I will report on the results.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 06-12-2013, 01:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,747
Posted By go2brz
+1 You need to try your best to make sure...

+1

You need to try your best to make sure this car is totaled by the insurance company. It will never be the same, especially in the long term if you have all the surfaces repaired and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 06-12-2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 24,229
Posted By go2brz
I'll buy a few of them if you can provide a site...

I'll buy a few of them if you can provide a site or link to purchase them from.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 04-22-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 19,904
Views: 9,388,898
Posted By go2brz
Installed the JPM Coachworks dashboard instrument...

Installed the JPM Coachworks dashboard instrument hood as soon as I got it today. Mathcing Alcantra to the seats with beautiful red stitching that looks perfrect. Also got the console knee pads and...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 04-20-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,564
Posted By go2brz
There is no car made by any manufacturer in the...

There is no car made by any manufacturer in the 80's that is as good as this car. I have a close friend who has a 355 Challenge Ferrari. It was built in the mid 90's (introduced in 95) and is a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 04-18-2013, 03:22 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 30,142
Posted By go2brz
I fought the law and I won............

I live in Texas and will never put a front plate on even though it is the law. Lived in Northern Virginia (DC suburbs) for years and never had a front plate on any of my cars even though it was the...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-14-2013, 03:59 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 73,760
Posted By go2brz
This car is a Subaru that could not be what it is...

This car is a Subaru that could not be what it is without the help of Toyota. Yet without Subaru it could never have been brought to production. It's true that Toyota designed the car body and gave...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 03-18-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 19,904
Views: 9,388,898
Posted By go2brz
Had a great drive through some of the best roads...

Had a great drive through some of the best roads in the Ozark mountains. Rode the "Arkansas Toothpick", had no traffic at all hardly and was able to exceed 100 mph several times on a twisty up and...
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