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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-12-2021, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1,524
Views: 219,969
Posted By Yoshoobaroo
Got your order in? Share your build.

First ever new car here too! I’ve been that ‘buy a used German car for 1/4 what it retailed for’ guy for 15 years. BMW hasn’t made anything in 10 years that I want, so maybe a warranty will be nice...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-12-2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 55,580
Posted By Lantanafrs2
Not many vehicles get the endorsement from the...

Not many vehicles get the endorsement from the geese that this one did.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-07-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 194,044
Posted By OkieSnuffBox
See this is one of those things, because I'm...

See this is one of those things, because I'm turning into more of miser in my old age (39), a $30k car doesn't really seem affordable to me.

I know there are plenty here who make more, I'll just...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-06-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 194,044
Posted By Frost
I'll be totally honest with my situation, when I...

I'll be totally honest with my situation, when I was looking to buy a fun car, it was either a BRZ (cuz the Scion had a shit radio and AC), Lotus Elise SC or an S2000. This was back in 2015ish.
...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-06-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 194,044
Posted By Blighty
Totally disagree. The clearest point of...

Totally disagree. The clearest point of difference between these two cars is the engine.

In the efforts to give the enthusiasts what they wanted they have kept to their guns on the car, at the...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-06-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,213
Posted By OkieSnuffBox
This is why you don't delete the resonators. So...

This is why you don't delete the resonators. So many cars are ruined by guys removing all cats/resonators and running tiny mufflers because they want it LOUD, regardless of how crappy it sounds.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-05-2021, 11:18 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 65,090
Posted By Yoshoobaroo
Hooray, another thread with the same transphobic...

Hooray, another thread with the same transphobic bullshit.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-05-2021, 10:33 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 15,976
Posted By trippinbillies40
Not writing the rules here, not on the SAC or...

Not writing the rules here, not on the SAC or STAC. But, Docwalt and I just dont want to see anyone get protested and lose a jacket over something trivial like an OEM splitter that technically isn't...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-04-2021, 03:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,617
Posted By Frost
Yeah that example of a shitty roll bar install is...

Yeah that example of a shitty roll bar install is legendary. We use it in our safety schpiel in our schools at OTA. We actually go one step further and ask what roll bar you have installed and have...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-04-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,656
Posted By LanceLane174
I live in St. Louis. We definitely get snow. But...

I live in St. Louis. We definitely get snow. But I will not be driving it in the snow. I have 2 other AWD Subarus for that task.

I just want to be able to drive it all of the other cold days in...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-04-2021, 01:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,334
probably i had been looking at used brzs...

probably


i had been looking at used brzs for a long, long time. i kept waiting for a decent condition one to drop under 10k but was also entertaining buying a 17-20 with PP but once prices went...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-04-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,656
Posted By LanceLane174
Those of us that don't plan on driving in snow...

Those of us that don't plan on driving in snow and only want to be able to drive it in the winter (not in snow) don't care how bad all seasons are in snow. We only care about how much we are giving...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-03-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,900
Posted By nikitopo
Actual Spring difference GR86 vs BRZ

Here are the factory spring rate differences per car model. Source is the official SACHS Performance Coilover distributor in Japan, so it looks to be a quite reliable source.

Car model Front...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-03-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,656
Posted By soundman98
there it is. i was wondering how long it would...

there it is. i was wondering how long it would take before someone slams all seasons.

around chicago, all seasons are FINE. they shut down the roads and demand we all stay home in extreme...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-01-2021, 06:05 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 55,580
Posted By Frost
Right thats why I get mildly annoyed with his...

Right thats why I get mildly annoyed with his reviews - he could do so much more if he was at a track instead.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-01-2021, 12:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,515
Posted By nikitopo
GR86 RC grade

A couple of pictures of the upcoming barebones Race Competition (RC) have appeared. First generation 86 RC grade sported unpainted black plastic bumpers, but this time the GR86 RC wears body-colored...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-30-2021, 10:07 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 65,090
Posted By racingfool
Smurf blue, I like it. Grabber...

Smurf blue, I like it.




Grabber blue, 1970.
https://www.americanmusclecarmuseum.com/files/cars/thumbs/1970-ford-mustang-boss-302_8830.jpg

BigBadBlue, 1969....
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-30-2021, 05:17 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 65,090
Posted By wheelspeed
Laguna Seca Blue

I like it. It's not a real new color. When I see it, I think of the M3 Laguna Seca Blue. (Back around 2004 or something)
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-30-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 194,044
Posted By BrahmaBull1990
“That beautiful Swedish woman is into you!” ...

“That beautiful Swedish woman is into you!”

“Elbows too pointy; not into it.”
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-30-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 55,580
Posted By MisterGoober
This 100%, it's very hard to learn the limits of...

This 100%, it's very hard to learn the limits of the M2C if you don't have access to a track. The HP is great, but. you also reach ridiculous speeds very quickly which makes learning on the street...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-29-2021, 09:57 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 64,504
Posted By ermax
The valved intake may create a few dips but the...

The valved intake may create a few dips but the curve would be a lot worse without the valves.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-29-2021, 11:21 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 64,504
Posted By Frost
Don't forget that S2000s also only gained peak...

Don't forget that S2000s also only gained peak torque for SUCH a narrow band as well. The new twins are within 70-100% of max torque from 3500 to near redline.

S2000s? 125ish till VTEC kicks in yo...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-28-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 55,580
Posted By Kona61
Yep. Last time I was up on the Angeles Crest...

Yep. Last time I was up on the Angeles Crest Highway, I met up with a group of people. A C5 Vette built for the Tail of the Dragon, my car, 5.0 PP2 S550 Mustang, F87 M2, anddddd a stock FRS with...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-28-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 55,580
Posted By Pete
That's the dyno they refer to when they are...

That's the dyno they refer to when they are talking about it. They don't seem surprised and speculate that the published numbers are a 'worst case scenario' output.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-28-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 275
Views: 55,580
Posted By Pete
In the patreon video TheSmokingTire just put up...

In the patreon video TheSmokingTire just put up he talks about the BRZ they are reviewing. He says it is basically identical to the GR86, he couldn't even tell you any differences between the two.
...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-28-2021, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1,524
Views: 219,969
Posted By trippinbillies40
Just confirmed that short shifter is definitely...

Just confirmed that short shifter is definitely available. Getting added to the website shortly. Enjoy!
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-28-2021, 04:21 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 41,465
Posted By Lantanafrs2
Lots of times better equals less character....

Lots of times better equals less character. Antique fire engines have character as do steam tractors. There are good reasons for both being obsolete
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-27-2021, 08:52 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 15,976
Posted By dragoontwo
As of right now, it states that the entire diff...

As of right now, it states that the entire diff and r&p are shared with the older models. So yes.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-27-2021, 08:40 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 15,976
Posted By Blighty
Will the 2015+ diff final drive work with the new...

Will the 2015+ diff final drive work with the new cars?

Potential that is a part I'd be interested in.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-27-2021, 01:03 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,715
Posted By Kona61
If you truly want to learn how to track a car, I...

If you truly want to learn how to track a car, I have to 100% recommend a sim with a half decent rig and wheel. I learned to drift exclusively in sims and I can throw down pretty decently in real...
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