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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 01-10-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 19,899
Views: 9,580,033
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: 19,899
Views: 9,580,033
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: 19,899
Views: 9,580,033
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: 1,215
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: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 11-22-2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,007
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: 5,007
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: 19,899
Views: 9,580,033
Posted By dodj
Had the windshield changed.

Had the windshield changed.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 11-12-2021, 10:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,918
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: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-24-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,893
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 First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-11-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,808
Posted By dodj
Coffee and a mask.

Coffee and a mask.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 05-04-2021, 12:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,887
Posted By dodj
There must be more to the story. Or maybe sketchy...

There must be more to the story. Or maybe sketchy insurance...

If my house burned to the ground after I put in more expensive windows, or flooring, or,.... but didn't tell the insurance company, I...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 03-14-2021, 09:23 PM
Replies: 19,899
Views: 9,580,033
Posted By dodj
After owning the car for 8 years, I found out...

After owning the car for 8 years, I found out there is a button above the licence plate to pop open the trunk without using the remote.........
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 03-11-2021, 11:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,214
Posted By dodj
......ok..... trying....but...... ...

......ok.....


trying....but......


not successful so far.....


gimme a bit o time
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 02-09-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,522
Posted By dodj
I only store it over night. I shoe my BRZ...

I only store it over night.

I shoe my BRZ with studded winter tires. With all the 'nanny' aids on, you can hardly throw this thing off the road. Best non 4x4 winter vehicle I have ever driven.
...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-04-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,643
Posted By dodj
Quite a few are. Not just car engines either.......

Quite a few are. Not just car engines either.... for decades.

I haven't done the job on this engine (I've 'glued' together other engines though) and I can't say I think doing a good job removing...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-04-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,643
Posted By dodj
Following the exercise to the letter is the same...

Following the exercise to the letter is the same for any multi part mechanical device. Leave a part or step out and it aint gonna work right.

Looking at a BRZ head.....I'm not a mechanic, but...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-03-2020, 01:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,643
Posted By dodj
IMO, changing valve springs can be done almost...

IMO, changing valve springs can be done almost anyone. It's not a hard job. Hard to screw up, but not hard to do right.

Had my recall done and they threw in a new serpentine belt and changed the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 11-28-2020, 03:48 PM
Replies: 19,899
Views: 9,580,033
Posted By dodj
Looked at it and thought...'it looks way better...

Looked at it and thought...'it looks way better than the new one'
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 11-24-2020, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 684,601
Posted By dodj
Maybe that's why they are called techs now...

Maybe that's why they are called techs now instead of mechanics. They technically only know one engine.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 11-16-2020, 06:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,573
Posted By dodj
Ah ha. My 56 year old eyes detected that extra 6"...

Ah ha. My 56 year old eyes detected that extra 6" in length....and the extra 3" in width...
So it's a BRZ with a Dad Bod...lol
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 11-13-2020, 07:59 AM
Replies: 3,496
Views: 692,556
Posted By dodj
My wife took two out of the freezer yesterday. I...

My wife took two out of the freezer yesterday. I will be tending the grill with a beer tonight.

Being northern Ontario...I will have to shovel a bit of snow first...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 11-13-2020, 07:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,573
Posted By dodj
Congrats. Hope you are happy with the move. It's...

Congrats. Hope you are happy with the move. It's got a lot of interesting styling bits, not sure if I like it or not. Time will tell.

But this is a BRZ/86 forum so I get to say I like the BRZ...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 11-03-2020, 08:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,357
Posted By dodj
I've never found a seven year old anything that...

I've never found a seven year old anything that came close to being like a new one.
I've bought both new and used but always been happier with the new ones. Used has always offered up some kind of...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-02-2020, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,200
Posted By dodj
I have HID on my '13, was in my friends '18 and...

I have HID on my '13, was in my friends '18 and didn't notice any difference although at the time I wasn't in his car to compare headlights. But if there was any difference it didn't jump out at me.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 12-18-2019, 02:45 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,806
Posted By dodj
That's the whole point! A thread like this is jus...

That's the whole point! A thread like this is jus shootin' the $h!t.
You head out in the BRZ with 35cm on the ground? Respect!
Myself if I see 10cm and over I opt for the truck. Which is also rear...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 12-02-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,806
Posted By dodj
Once the front starts plowing snow....you are...

Once the front starts plowing snow....you are done.


Car is awesome until you get 10 cm of snow on the ground. Then it should be parked until the roads are cleared.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 11-07-2019, 08:33 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 82,837
Posted By dodj
I have a big block 70's mopar, and not too long...

I have a big block 70's mopar, and not too long ago a guy said to me, remember back when that old guy had all the cool cars?
I said ya
He said, "you're now that guy.".
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-24-2019, 04:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,648
Posted By dodj
Tcoat....54000 plus posts...:confused0068: ...

Tcoat....54000 plus posts...:confused0068:




Ever get away from the 'puter and drive your car? ...lol
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-11-2019, 08:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,500
Posted By dodj
Yes I replaced my original Panasonic battery with...

Yes I replaced my original Panasonic battery with an AGM after two and a half years. The AGM is an 800cca piece.
It got to -26*C last night and it started just fine.....


Think I'll make up a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-01-2019, 11:51 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,029
Posted By dodj
Why did we ever get away from big block engines -...

Why did we ever get away from big block engines - enough room for everything - :confused0068:


Some of us didn't. My other fun car is a 440 4sp Challenger :burnrubber:
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