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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-15-2023, 07:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,392
Posted By PenGun
No idea. I'll just log out.

No idea. I'll just log out.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-12-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,392
Posted By PenGun
OK. I am an old man, I have had a lot of vehicles...

OK. I am an old man, I have had a lot of vehicles in my time. My 69 Cutlass, I built with a 502, would get to 60 ridiculously fast. My 57 Sportster was not that fast, but my KTM 300 would drop almost...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-11-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,392
Posted By PenGun
Nothing I will think about. I am 76 and getting...

Nothing I will think about. I am 76 and getting tired of having my ass 6" off the ground, and although my left knee is still strong, I am looking forward to an SUV. As I said I need one.



As...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-30-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,717
Posted By PenGun
Yeah, no sychros on a truck either. My first...

Yeah, no sychros on a truck either. My first truck was a Ford with a 5 and 4 transmission set up. Now after finally getting it under control, you learned a clutch was not something you actually...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-30-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,717
Posted By PenGun
This went places I had not expected. My shifting...

This went places I had not expected. My shifting days are nearly over, as I am trading the BRZ, mint and 14,500 km on the cutie, for a Solterra in the next little while.



My fuel bill will go...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-27-2022, 05:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,717
Posted By PenGun
I can't shift down without double clutching. I...

I can't shift down without double clutching. I drove big rigs for many years.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2022, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,071
Posted By PenGun
I will have a cherry 13k km 2019 red BRZ for sale...

I will have a cherry 13k km 2019 red BRZ for sale soon. Essentially perfect. ;)
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-14-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,354
Posted By PenGun
So they have rolled over on the sports car...

So they have rolled over on the sports car concept, to fit American ideas about how a car should work. I am very pleased to have a 2019 myself. If things require some power, down 2 gears and 5 grand...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-15-2021, 07:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,032
Posted By PenGun
Got mine done today. No problems at all. There...

Got mine done today. No problems at all. There was a 2022 there and I can confirm they are ugly. Ugly front, ugly ridge under the doors and ugly ass, well compared to mine anyway. I did like the...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 11-26-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 35,085
Posted By PenGun
The Red ones are just better. ;)

The Red ones are just better. ;)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-16-2021, 01:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,332
Posted By PenGun
I have had the car for over a year. I built cars...

I have had the car for over a year. I built cars when I was young, I do know how this works.


I have possibly the best gas in NA for my car, Chevron Good Old Premium. No alcohol 94 octane...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-15-2021, 11:16 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,332
Posted By PenGun
What's FI? I'm very old. The motor at 12.5/1 and...

What's FI? I'm very old. The motor at 12.5/1 and happily doing 7 grand and does not have much left. You could do a few things but most of what needs to be done, is done. Its a 2 litre motor and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-15-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,332
Posted By PenGun
The car has little left to gain from anything...

The car has little left to gain from anything near stock. Its already pretty well maxxed for what it is. You can pull a bit here and there but outside of boost there's not much there.


I have...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-11-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,332
Posted By PenGun
You can easily eliminate the torque dip, by...

You can easily eliminate the torque dip, by staying above it. When you drive the car seriously you will never see that dip.


I dunno, kids these days. ;)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-23-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,802,735
Posted By PenGun
I have watched bears doing almost 40 mph through...

I have watched bears doing almost 40 mph through the bush.



My daughter who lived with the west coast bears near Tofino for 2 years, showed me the holes they make, when she was about 12. You...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-23-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,802,735
Posted By PenGun
I knew him for years, that's why I named him. You...

I knew him for years, that's why I named him. You are only prey if you fail the ritual charge test. ;)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-23-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,802,735
Posted By PenGun
I run into bears all the time. I have been...

I run into bears all the time. I have been wandering my mountains for 35 years and they are very common on Vancouver Island. I see mothers with cubs every year, and really if you know what you are...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-08-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 63,087
Posted By PenGun
LOL. If you are buying things to impress people,...

LOL. If you are buying things to impress people, you have other problems. ;)
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-18-2020, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 548,996
Posted By PenGun
So glad I bought my 2019. I would not have bought...

So glad I bought my 2019. I would not have bought this one. Its ugly among other things.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-12-2020, 05:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,174
Posted By PenGun
I just changed my oil. I'm 74 and it took me less...

I just changed my oil. I'm 74 and it took me less than 10 minutes, and half of that was waiting for it to drain. Its so easy with a set of ramps that I think you would have to be a fool to pay...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-21-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,901
Posted By PenGun
If you are driving the car to the store, say...

If you are driving the car to the store, say 2,000 - 3500 RPM, you will never have a problem, with torque dip . If you are driving the car hard, say 5,000 - 7,000 RPM, again you will never have a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-08-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,224
Posted By PenGun
The first time I drove it in anger. ;)

The first time I drove it in anger. ;)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-30-2020, 04:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,898
Posted By PenGun
I have to say after my first oil change: Damn...

I have to say after my first oil change: Damn that's easy. ;)



I have ramps and tools, and it was so nice to just spike the oil filter with a screw driver and twist it off while standing...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-23-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,018
Posted By PenGun
As I'm very old, the idea of spending all that...

As I'm very old, the idea of spending all that money for a different sound, just seems wrong. There is almost no advantage for power.


My 69 Cutlass, with a 502 Crate motor, had 3" from the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-23-2020, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,366
Posted By PenGun
In my experience clutch life has to do with how...

In my experience clutch life has to do with how you use it. Having drove semi trailer for a big part of my life, I may have useful opinions about this topic.



My clutches seem to last a long...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-25-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 25,356
Posted By PenGun
Thew torque dip does not matter at all. If you...

Thew torque dip does not matter at all. If you are using the car at all well, you will never see RPM that low. ;)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-14-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,555
Posted By PenGun
This is why I bought replacement insurance for my...

This is why I bought replacement insurance for my new 2019. Its about $570 CAN a year and I figured that was worth it.



Good luck with it man.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-13-2019, 02:58 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 63,087
Posted By PenGun
Turned 73 in September, so I bought a 2019 Red...

Turned 73 in September, so I bought a 2019 Red one. ;)
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-15-2019, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,801
Posted By PenGun
There is probably only about 20 horse total you...

There is probably only about 20 horse total you can get from intake and exhaust so I do take your point. I just find it strange someone would drop so much money on vanity basically. I am old. ;)

...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-15-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 95,224
Posted By PenGun
Got mine last week. A Red 2019 BRZ bought in...

Got mine last week. A Red 2019 BRZ bought in Nanaimo `BC Canada.


I went to look at cars, I had a bunch on my list and the BRZ was the first one I looked at. Love at first drive so I traded my...
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