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Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-05-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 124,846
Posted By autobrz
I agree with your sentiment and can completely...

I agree with your sentiment and can completely understand, despite many others disagreeing and missing the point. :)

To me, the BRZ was too serious. It's body motions too well controlled to be as...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-04-2014, 02:00 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,049
Posted By autobrz
Hi, being a previous brz owner, I want to ask...

Hi, being a previous brz owner, I want to ask current owners and potential owners about a certain aspect of the fun that can get boring.

I set up my stock brz with 2.4* of front camber and left...
Forum: Southwest 03-27-2014, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3,762
Views: 814,913
Posted By autobrz
Just a note on the SWP paint match for the BRZ. ...

Just a note on the SWP paint match for the BRZ.

When i had my front bumper repainted at 2-day paint and body in Austin, they found the Subaru paint code for SWP but there were 3 shades to it.
...
Forum: Southwest 03-20-2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1,772
Views: 310,594
Posted By autobrz
Is Apr 6th a confirmed date for H2R mini school? ...

Is Apr 6th a confirmed date for H2R mini school?
The reason is, despite not having a BRZ anymore, is my Mazda 3 comes with a complementary driving course at H2R. :D I just found out today in a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-08-2014, 02:02 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,435
Posted By autobrz
I prefer to pay attention to what the car...

I prefer to pay attention to what the car actually feels like rather than what the car is like on paper. To me, there are many proper sports cars that drive and respond like proper sports cars in...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-16-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 29,746
Posted By autobrz
the real question is why do you need to save 1...

the real question is why do you need to save 1 second going 0-60 when you waste 3600 seconds per hour on the interwebz...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 12-05-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,176
Posted By autobrz
since upgrading to Kitkat 4.4, my Nexus 4 started...

since upgrading to Kitkat 4.4, my Nexus 4 started to display text messages in the headunit. It doesn't work too well though. It was playing back many old texts the first time. Hopefully it will...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-05-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,801
Posted By autobrz
dynamat absorbs vibration to reduce noises...

dynamat absorbs vibration to reduce noises produced by vibrating surfaces but does not block sound very well. some mass loaded vinyl will work better I think...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-05-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,240
Posted By autobrz
the water temp needs to be somewhere near the...

the water temp needs to be somewhere near the middle to be at normal operating temps, then oil takes about another 5 minutes to warm up to that. So, I would recommend letting your car warm up longer...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 11-27-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 591
Views: 415,612
Posted By autobrz
Has anyone logged oil temps on the track with...

Has anyone logged oil temps on the track with this oil cooler?

^^ my dealer is also still waiting on the oil cooler and connector.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-25-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,285
Posted By autobrz
not enough oversteer?

not enough oversteer?
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 11-21-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 352
Views: 97,522
Posted By autobrz
Congrats on getting the car that's right for you....

Congrats on getting the car that's right for you. :)
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-19-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,119
Posted By autobrz
for fuel economy and easy driving, just get the...

for fuel economy and easy driving, just get the cheapest full synthetic 0w20 oil at walmart :)
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 11-13-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,434
Posted By autobrz
This isn't a pr0n site.. why need teen section...

This isn't a pr0n site.. why need teen section :iono:
Forum: Southwest 11-13-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 1,772
Views: 310,594
Posted By autobrz
does the HPDE include instruction or is it just a...

does the HPDE include instruction or is it just a track day?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-10-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 18,659
Posted By autobrz
ive driven manuals since highschool but i think...

ive driven manuals since highschool but i think getting older and wanting to be able to take it easy on the way home after a long day of work, the auto makes a lot of sense. when i was younger, i...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-10-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 18,659
Posted By autobrz
i cant heel toe a manual either so auto wins for...

i cant heel toe a manual either so auto wins for me :)

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-08-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,266
Posted By autobrz
This sounds like a good plan. Thanks for the...

This sounds like a good plan. Thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 11-01-2013, 01:49 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,042
Posted By autobrz
An illustration of what I'm talking about: ...

An illustration of what I'm talking about:
http://youtu.be/uf-6rLVeR2o

2 drivers, one is faster in the frs the other is faster in the brz.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-03-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,102
Posted By autobrz
The stupid intake resonator is one of the loudest...

The stupid intake resonator is one of the loudest noises in the car. Once I plugged that up, the car became too quiet... except on really rough country roads where the tires make a lot of noise and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-01-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 28,138
Posted By autobrz
OK we agree. That's good because I was going...

OK we agree. That's good because I was going into the someone is wrong on the internet mode :lol:

I think you did misread me or maybe I misread mitosis. He wrote, "and at no point is the AC...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-01-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 23,851
Posted By autobrz
question, if the IA is the steering axis angle -...

question, if the IA is the steering axis angle - the static camber of the wheel, does that mean leaning the strut tops in without changing IA does not affect camber loss when steering wheel is...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-01-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 28,138
Posted By autobrz
I looked through the wiring diagram for the MT...

I looked through the wiring diagram for the MT fr-s and here's what I found.
reference: Official 2013 Scion FR-S & Subaru BRZ Electrical Wiring Diagram...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-18-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,647
Posted By autobrz
and yes you do need an alignment after installing...

and yes you do need an alignment after installing lowering springs. your toe will be wacky...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-17-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,471
Posted By autobrz
a lot of people like sports cars for looks and the occasional WOT

I think "normal" people don't drive cars fast enough to care about "driving dynamics" nearly as much as a very minority of the population.

It's more about looking cool and being able to pull away...
Forum: Southwest 09-07-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1,772
Views: 310,594
Posted By autobrz
i went to have lunch w the family after the run. ...

i went to have lunch w the family after the run. thx for the good time!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-05-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4,436
Views: 1,134,774
Posted By autobrz
wow the stock rear total wheel rate is very soft!...

wow the stock rear total wheel rate is very soft! That number agrees with my feeling driving the car stock.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-27-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,874
Posted By autobrz
the twins are doing something very good. they're...

the twins are doing something very good. they're getting the competition to move in the same direction. :)
Forum: Southwest 08-22-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3,762
Views: 814,913
Posted By autobrz
As a transplant from a small midwest town, I...

As a transplant from a small midwest town, I found Austin driving pretty aggressive when I first moved here. Now I'm probably used to it, it doesn't seem to bother me anymore.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-21-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,700
Posted By autobrz
the best answer I've heard so far is if you're a...

the best answer I've heard so far is if you're a good enough driver and consistent and fast enough to be caring for 1/10th of a second and actually care that much about winning then get the lightest...
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