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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-13-2026, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 508
Posted By norcalpb
By canister do you mean muffler? I have a GR86...

By canister do you mean muffler? I have a GR86 muffler and midpipe on my 2013 BRZ. I believe the whole system including header and front pipe will bolt up.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-22-2025, 11:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,033
Posted By norcalpb
So keep in mind I am not an engineer, but this is...

So keep in mind I am not an engineer, but this is my theory. I think MCA makes great products, but I am not a fan of this one.

I've also never heard anyone complain of noise either, but IMO it's...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-15-2025, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,466
Posted By norcalpb
Not that often as far as I know...have you...

Not that often as far as I know...have you considered just buying a completed, used abs unit from a newer vehicle that has the updated abs control module for track mode?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-25-2025, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,229
Posted By norcalpb
I'm going to check the play on mine this weekend,...

I'm going to check the play on mine this weekend, but I want to say yes.

Since the carrier bearing isn't serviceable, if I were you I'd just buy a used GR86 driveshaft and call it a day. Lighter,...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-06-2025, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,586
Posted By norcalpb
I really liked EBC yellowstuff for spirited...

I really liked EBC yellowstuff for spirited driving. They were a mistake using on the track though haha
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-25-2025, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,393
Posted By norcalpb
The noise is only on when you are in Track or...

The noise is only on when you are in Track or Drag mode.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-25-2025, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,423
Posted By norcalpb
Just to add my experience...I would top off the...

Just to add my experience...I would top off the AC every once in a while but the system would blow ambient temp air after just a couple days. It wasn't until I had the system fully evacuated,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-30-2025, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,103
Posted By norcalpb
I rely on my sound tube to hear the engine at...

I rely on my sound tube to hear the engine at high rpm. I have an HKS header and a GR86 catback so everything is very quiet and like you I can't hear my exhaust at redline on track.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-06-2025, 11:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,579
Posted By norcalpb
Some helpful tips: Pull the fuse for the...

Some helpful tips:

Pull the fuse for the fuel pump and try to start the car to get fuel out of the lines. As a second precaution let the car sit for a couple hours so the fuel can depressurize by...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-06-2025, 11:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,579
Posted By norcalpb
Yes the updated fuel pump can be used on the...

Yes the updated fuel pump can be used on the 2013-2020 cars.

Honestly, even though I was dreading the install, it wasn't that bad. Once you remove the intake manifold everything is right there in...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-30-2025, 11:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,579
Posted By norcalpb
Just as an update; the car is driving amazingly...

Just as an update; the car is driving amazingly now. See everyone in 2028 for my next breakdown :burnrubber:
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-20-2025, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,420
Posted By norcalpb
Replaced both O-rings under the crossover pipe...

Replaced both O-rings under the crossover pipe and this appears to have fixed the leak. The old O-rings weren’t ripped or torn but they felt like Laffy Taffy in terms of physically consistency. I bet...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-13-2025, 11:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,420
Posted By norcalpb
I'm at 310,000km so brace yourself! Just kidding....

I'm at 310,000km so brace yourself! Just kidding. I normally agree that replacing parts for the heck of it is unwise, but I already have new inlet/outlet hoses waiting to go in so I'm going to finish...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-12-2025, 10:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,420
Posted By norcalpb
For some reason the picture won’t load for me but...

For some reason the picture won’t load for me but with my concern being on the passenger side of the engine, where there are close to no coolant lines, I think it’s a coolant port on top of the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-12-2025, 05:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,579
Posted By norcalpb
I need a few more test drives to confirm, but...

I need a few more test drives to confirm, but switching to your car’s year fuel pump and a replacement pressure sensor has the car running well again. I’m not sure which of these made the biggest...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-25-2025, 12:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,579
Posted By norcalpb
Well I got another awesome 3 years out of her...

Well I got another awesome 3 years out of her before this next P0193! This time it came back with a vengeance. Nothing I did with my OFT helped the disabled throttle. It happened as I was warming up...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-29-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 192,732
Posted By norcalpb
I love how none of us knew we didn’t need that, I...

I love how none of us knew we didn’t need that, I say we all combine ours to make a mini statue or something
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 09-30-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 88,905
Posted By norcalpb
Yes it seems like most of us bought the whole...

Yes it seems like most of us bought the whole unit, then removed the module once it arrived.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 07-01-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 19,899
Views: 9,575,789
Posted By norcalpb
Saturday I did spark plugs. I’ve been reading...

Saturday I did spark plugs. I’ve been reading about this install for the last 11 years. I paid a shop to do it at 90k but decided to man up and do it myself this time now that I’m at 180k. Overall it...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-15-2024, 06:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,154
Posted By norcalpb
So after putting on a few hundred miles & a track...

So after putting on a few hundred miles & a track day I notice a slight improvement in peppiness but nothing major to write home about. I bought mine for $130 so I think it’s worth doing if you...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-10-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,154
Posted By norcalpb
Not that I can tell so far but I’ve barely driven...

Not that I can tell so far but I’ve barely driven the car since the install.

With the “new” bearing, U joints and new fluids everything feels very smooth but I will going to the track this Friday...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-08-2024, 04:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,154
Posted By norcalpb
Didn’t have anything to weight them with by...

Didn’t have anything to weight them with by unfortunately the gr86 is already on the car.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-07-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,154
Posted By norcalpb
https://i.imgur.com/1YeuoFO.jpeg They are...

https://i.imgur.com/1YeuoFO.jpeg

They are pretty identical but this section was different. Looks like they replaced the main U joint with a CV joint?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-05-2024, 09:04 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 192,732
Posted By norcalpb
I think they loosen those two bolts so that if...

I think they loosen those two bolts so that if the subframe sags when you remove the big bolt it doesn’t bend the bracket or put a lot of stress on it.

Also having those two small bolts loose...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-12-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,154
Posted By norcalpb
I’ll take some comparison photos later this month...

I’ll take some comparison photos later this month when my GR86 driveshaft arrives!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-12-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 62,951
Posted By norcalpb
I can’t remember where I heard this but I think...

I can’t remember where I heard this but I think these 2015 pink springs that come with paired with the STi bilsteins have a different spring rate than the 2013 pink springs. As usual could very much...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-04-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 192,732
Posted By norcalpb
Your description makes things a lot more clear!...

Your description makes things a lot more clear! Sound like the BFH was the proper remedy.



Very nice. You should consider getting the longer STi crossmember bolts as you’ll be removing the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-03-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,055
Posted By norcalpb
Sphericals will sometimes stiffen up after not...

Sphericals will sometimes stiffen up after not moving for a while, but it's nothing the power steering can't easily overcome nor should it be something that you actually feel through the steering...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-08-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 27,713
Posted By norcalpb
ZDan had excellent symmetry on his BRZ so even...

ZDan had excellent symmetry on his BRZ so even with lowering the car the numbers were very similar side to side.

My camber was -1.8 left and -2.4 right in the rear, so with that in mind do what...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-20-2023, 12:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 27,713
Posted By norcalpb
I've had both WL and SPC and they both have "SPC"...

I've had both WL and SPC and they both have "SPC" stamped on them so they are indeed the same. This is also the case for the SuperPro arms.
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