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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-26-2019, 11:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,722
Posted By firekat
I am. Just checked their prices on a...

I am.

Just checked their prices on a Crosstrek - substantially LESS than what I paid for my BRZ, and they want me to pay 5K with my car traded in? Are they cracked in the head?

If they...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-26-2019, 11:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,722
Posted By firekat
Paid cash - so go figure.

Paid cash - so go figure.
Forum: Forced Induction 12-17-2018, 11:05 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 389,462
Posted By firekat
I'm running the JR Radiator with the Harrop. ...

I'm running the JR Radiator with the Harrop. Both coolant and oil run a little over 190F most of the time. This is notably lower than stock readings. The only time I have seen these values creep...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-17-2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,027
Posted By firekat
Transverse Leaf Spring? Been there, done that...

Transverse Leaf Spring? Been there, done that (Triumph Spitfire/GT-6).

Who votes for Torsion Bars? Did that too - Porsche 924 Turbo.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-06-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,340
Posted By firekat
Triumph Spitfire, GT-6. The whole front end...

Triumph Spitfire, GT-6. The whole front end tilts up. I would sit on the front tire and adjust the valve clearances (solid lifters!) You could pull the transmission out of the car from the inside. ...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-06-2018, 12:58 AM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,805,255
Posted By firekat
Had Verus CF Driveshaft installed at The Racers...

Had Verus CF Driveshaft installed at The Racers Line. I don't have a good way to lift the car, so it was easier and less time consuming to have Neal do it.

Impressions:
Did not have a lot of...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-16-2018, 08:21 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 389,462
Posted By firekat
My experience is a 2018 BRZ tS with 2600 miles on...

My experience is a 2018 BRZ tS with 2600 miles on it. I am running a stock 95 mm pulley on a Harrop installation. The initial plan on the install was to go with a 90 mm pulley. Consultation with...
Forum: Northern California 11-16-2018, 07:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,868
Posted By firekat
One night while filling up on E85 at the Napa...

One night while filling up on E85 at the Napa station there were two guys there with a pickup filling up containers of E85 as they were at an event at the Point with their GTR, and they couldn't...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-31-2018, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,494
Posted By firekat
Have a Delicious Tune kit on a Harrop...

Have a Delicious Tune kit on a Harrop installation.

So far so good.

You go E85 and you will develop an alcohol addiction!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-25-2018, 04:08 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 18,120
Posted By firekat
For the short bit of time that I was driving my...

For the short bit of time that I was driving my car with the torque dip I learned to use it to my benefit, which you could do in the twisties.

Yes, the BRZ has shortcomings. All vehicles do in...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-07-2018, 07:54 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 389,462
Posted By firekat
Like most things, drive it and or use it for a...

Like most things, drive it and or use it for a while before doing more radical changes, or more gross expenditure of funds. You could find that just getting used to it and adapting to the changes...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-06-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 389,462
Posted By firekat
Just a quick review on my installation - 2018 BRZ...

Just a quick review on my installation - 2018 BRZ tS

Just finished up the Flex Fuel installation on top of the Harrop install today.

I am surprised how smooth running the car is on E85. it...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-02-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 54,910
Posted By firekat
I concur on your observations. I can drive...

I concur on your observations. I can drive around the weight increase, a bit different technique than what I used previously. I am planning on doing a couple more mods to address the weight...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-06-2018, 02:08 AM
Replies: 371
Views: 96,611
Posted By firekat
Fitment? Looks OEM. Do a board search on...

Fitment? Looks OEM. Do a board search on Harrop, you will see other members installations.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-05-2018, 05:58 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 54,910
Posted By firekat
Did you do any bottom end work? Are you going to...

Did you do any bottom end work? Are you going to do Flex Fuel?

I just got my car back from the speed shop after the Harrop installation. I'm going Flex, so I already did the injectors/pump.
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-05-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 96,611
Posted By firekat
Updates to my tS: Verus gas pedal spacer ...

Updates to my tS:

Verus gas pedal spacer
Kiwi 3 OBD II module
Magnetic Front Plate Holder - DIY thanks to ft86club members
BMW Mini horns
Verus Air Oil Separator w/heating and oil return...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-26-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,605
Posted By firekat
Ok guys, I brought my car in for an early service...

Ok guys, I brought my car in for an early service after the run-in period. I brought up the issue with the service department and was lucky enough on a test ride to demonstrate the noise.

They...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-07-2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 28,418
Posted By firekat
It only takes you an hour to pull & detail your...

It only takes you an hour to pull & detail your wheels? Man your good, come over to my place & show me how!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-05-2018, 02:41 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 38,169
Posted By firekat
I am going the FI direction. I also was...

I am going the FI direction. I also was considering weight reduction, mostly to keep the original balance of the car. My first thoughts were of course the battery, either going lightweight and/or...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-03-2018, 12:20 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 28,258
Posted By firekat
Wow!

Wow!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-03-2018, 11:22 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 16,901
Posted By firekat
An average increase in CFM of 8.6% Should...

An average increase in CFM of 8.6%

Should be interesting to see how this works out. How much did the process cost?
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 06-19-2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,566
Posted By firekat
Just removed a glob of tree sap from my FJ...

Just removed a glob of tree sap from my FJ Cruiser.

Ice cubes.

Do it in the shade. Keep it on there and rubbing it, slowly. Remember that your trying to freeze it so that it will flake off....
Forum: Forced Induction 06-10-2018, 03:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,321
Posted By firekat
Not the torque "Monster" of your Ducati, I have a...

Not the torque "Monster" of your Ducati, I have a BMW S1000RR for the same purpose.

The BRZ is fun in it's own right, without having to go AGATT.

Just looked it up, my bike has about as much...
Forum: Northern California 06-03-2018, 12:08 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 45,993
Posted By firekat
Fun was had. Thanks to the organizers and...

Fun was had. Thanks to the organizers and sponsors!
Forum: Northern California 06-01-2018, 02:38 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 24,662
Posted By firekat
Forecast changed, going to be hotter than...

Forecast changed, going to be hotter than initially thought.

Was going to go on my motorcycle, too hot for that now! That would have saved some parking room!

We should not have said anything...
Forum: Northern California 05-29-2018, 01:23 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 24,662
Posted By firekat
NWS Targeted Forecast: ...

NWS Targeted Forecast:

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-121.72255039215086&lat=37.6045932430368
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-24-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 96,611
Posted By firekat
Correct, and that is the only thing that I am...

Correct, and that is the only thing that I am going to do. The only other thing that I have done so far is the accelerator pedal spacer to make it easier to heel and toe.

I like the way the car...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-24-2018, 01:31 AM
Replies: 371
Views: 96,611
Posted By firekat
1) firekat 2) 0489 3) Crystal White Pearl ...

1) firekat
2) 0489
3) Crystal White Pearl
4) Napa, CA

5) Car was purchased to afford a trade in on a 2013 Mini Cooper S Clubman that was giving me fits and had me spooked, waiting for the...
Forum: Northern California 05-19-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,529
Posted By firekat
The station is on Devlin Road off Highway 29,...

The station is on Devlin Road off Highway 29, South of Napa proper not too far from the airport. Two pumps with E85. As I was taking the picture of pump a guy in a Black 2013 BRZ pulled up, but did...
Forum: Northern California 05-17-2018, 01:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,529
Posted By firekat
Will be checking out the Napa station on my way...

Will be checking out the Napa station on my way back from the airport to go home on Friday (Live North of Napa). It's a brand new station located off 29.

See this link for E85 Stations for those...
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