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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-19-2018, 03:00 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 25,792
Posted By brzaapi
I will say that Manhiem MMR (the value that...

I will say that Manhiem MMR (the value that dealers pay at auctions for BRZs) on your MY14 with 48k for mileage is $13,200.00 in a window of 12.5 to 13.8.

So the average dealership is buying a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-13-2018, 07:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,571
Posted By brzaapi
As long as your expectations are realistic, you...

As long as your expectations are realistic, you should really enjoy that combo. So congratulations, glad you made a decision and in my opinion the correct one. Zach and DT are easy to work with on...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-05-2018, 07:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,055
Posted By brzaapi
OP: I have ran ACE and Delicious Tunings Flex...

OP: I have ran ACE and Delicious Tunings Flex Fuel kit on a couple of different BRZs. I can recommend the kit with no reservations. My main concern is that your expectations are realistic. The power...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-20-2018, 01:48 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 95,365
Posted By brzaapi
New tS owner

This is not my first BRZ, but I plan on keeping this one.

Mike
CWP
SN#475 (last 3 digits of my VIN anyway)
OKC OK

I'd love to say this car will remain stock, but I have had it less than 2...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-06-2018, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,492
Posted By brzaapi
Yes, it just lays in there, inside the rubber...

Yes, it just lays in there, inside the rubber grommet that is in the hole in the firewall. It does not snap in. It just slides through, so don't worry about it too much.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-01-2018, 03:16 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 52,890
Posted By brzaapi
Congrats, you will enjoy it I am sure. You can...

Congrats, you will enjoy it I am sure. You can say a lot of things about the Focus RS, but saying its not fun.....is not one of them. Damn fun car, and really opens up after the first 300 to 500...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-04-2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 46,014
Posted By brzaapi
I have to apologize for getting anyone's hopes...

I have to apologize for getting anyone's hopes up. It was 2013 when I purchased the Clear Engine cover and R struts from Suncoast. The clear engine cover was 695.00 kit purchase. The Struts were...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 11-30-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 46,014
Posted By brzaapi
The BRZ steering is faster than the Cayman, the...

The BRZ steering is faster than the Cayman, the 987 steering ratio is too slow in my opinion as well. I wouldn't say its less responsive than the BRZ. Now you do get more overall feedback(not just...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 11-07-2017, 12:28 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 46,014
Posted By brzaapi
....And even if you do use your VIN for...

....And even if you do use your VIN for verification you will still find some incompatibilities, and your ordered part wont work. I have to admit, buying parts for my previous P-cars is usually less...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-25-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 46,014
Posted By brzaapi
Just a quick thought on "Handling" from a guy who...

Just a quick thought on "Handling" from a guy who has tracked a 13 1LE Camaro, 987&981s and a few BRZs.

Grip and Handling are two very different things. As for what handling is, feel vs behavior....
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-20-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 46,014
Posted By brzaapi
I can't speak for Wolfpack, though we have both...

I can't speak for Wolfpack, though we have both owned and tracked similar cars....but most certainly you may want to go back to a cheaper car, and you should not feel bad about it one bit.

It...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-14-2017, 05:09 PM
Replies: 849
Views: 349,377
Posted By brzaapi
Its easy to take a lot of that development for...

Its easy to take a lot of that development for granted
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 09-14-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,837
Posted By brzaapi
I don't know about lap times, but I know I would...

I don't know about lap times, but I know I would probably have much more fun tracking a BRZ around VIR than any of the other 5 cars listed. Plus I would learn more as a driver in my opinion, compared...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-23-2017, 11:06 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 36,811
Posted By brzaapi
In my experience with BRZs I have driven several...

In my experience with BRZs I have driven several setups.

MY13 - Stock
MY13 - FBM premium turbo kit 91 and E85
MY15 - OFH OFT
MY15 - OFH OFT and Phantom ESC
MY15 - Ecutek Tomei UEL
MY15 - DT...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-15-2017, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4,944
Views: 1,458,299
Posted By brzaapi
I concur.....On the road you can not feel any...

I concur.....On the road you can not feel any difference in handling. The rear isn't more unsettled because of the extra weight in the front. The car doesn't understeer any differently because of...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-15-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,444
Posted By brzaapi
Both, is the right answer...but since you don't...

Both, is the right answer...but since you don't like that let me add what I can.

I will attack this as what order you should do both these mods in.

1. Header (unless you have to worry about...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-03-2017, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,037,155
Posted By brzaapi
I was not prepared for your post while having my...

I was not prepared for your post while having my morning coffee, you sir owe me a keyboard.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-02-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,037,155
Posted By brzaapi
Miikkkee.....don't show me this crap. I am trying...

Miikkkee.....don't show me this crap. I am trying to stay NA in my S2k, and with the BRZ going bye bye in the future it just makes me want to FI the Honda that much quicker. Good god, look at how...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-27-2017, 07:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,221
Posted By brzaapi
I wish I could comment, as I was about to do...

I wish I could comment, as I was about to do this. I have heard good things, and RCE has mentioned that there have been no issues with doing so.

However, I am selling my 2017 BRZ with PP, and...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-25-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,003
Posted By brzaapi
I know for a fact the 3 below fit just fine: ...

I know for a fact the 3 below fit just fine:

Kosei 17 x 8

TWS Forged 18 x 8.5

TWS Forged 18 x 9.5

I have had all 3 installed on my PP car, they fit with no issues.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-14-2017, 07:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,672
Posted By brzaapi
Google translate....that's cheating.

Google translate....that's cheating.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-14-2017, 07:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,672
Posted By brzaapi
Well you assumed wrong Mike, I cannot read...

Well you assumed wrong Mike, I cannot read Japanese.

I can read Japanese Candlestick Charts pretty well. I haven't done much with them, but I can read them.

In all seriousness though, I am...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-26-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 555
Views: 129,403
Posted By brzaapi
What!!!!!!, there are others....I thought I was...

What!!!!!!, there are others....I thought I was the only one. I am not alone in the universe.
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 06-05-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,089
Posted By brzaapi
Even beyond financial, sometimes you just want a...

Even beyond financial, sometimes you just want a car you can build yourself or work on yourself or is more playful and fun on the track. I have tracked many o'cars, and the cheaper ones allow to have...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-18-2017, 06:57 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 40,481
Posted By brzaapi
Hmmmm, all good points. And there is/was most...

Hmmmm, all good points. And there is/was most certainly a market, an emerging market in the states for these kind of cars. Well, at least for practical AWD hot hatch(sedans too).

And nothing...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-17-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 40,481
Posted By brzaapi
Well, I think it looks like a fun car. I really...

Well, I think it looks like a fun car. I really want to drive the SI and especially the R. But, I still think there are better FWD cars to play with. As for a DD they would both work depending on...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-16-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 43,933
Posted By brzaapi
This is true. Just feels like a true sports car....

This is true. Just feels like a true sports car. Nothing like hearing the engine right behind you getting pissed off. I do miss that.

We replaced the top cover and insulation with the sealed...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-15-2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 43,933
Posted By brzaapi
I think a lot of these comments have some...

I think a lot of these comments have some validity, and they are all skewed to that posters individual experiences and preferences.

You don't need to spend a lot of money to have fun tracking a...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-15-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 43,933
Posted By brzaapi
Maybe, but most Porsche driver are well under the...

Maybe, but most Porsche driver are well under the limit of their cars. Most BRZ owners are closer to its limits, cause it is ridiculously easy to find the limits of the BRZ.

But you put me in any...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-15-2017, 08:42 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 43,933
Posted By brzaapi
Well, I have owned several boxsters and Caymans....

Well, I have owned several boxsters and Caymans. Of all years, including a 981. One of my 987 was even turboed by TPC in Maryland.

I have now owned 4 BRZs, all in different states of power. My...
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