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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-19-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 19,188
Posted By Poodles
No, that's a Mustang. But what do I expect...

No, that's a Mustang.

But what do I expect for you. You troll in ever thread you're in...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-18-2017, 02:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,423
Posted By Poodles
Keep in mind this is based on normal EL headers. ...

Keep in mind this is based on normal EL headers. The Ace header is a very different animal compared to normal EL headers.

That said, I enjoy my Gruppe-S UEL with OFT E85 tune. If money was no...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-15-2017, 11:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 993
Posted By Poodles
Keep in mind a larger tire will lead to a smaller...

Keep in mind a larger tire will lead to a smaller gap between the tire and fender/wheelwell. You'll increase the chance of rubbing, plus you might lose steering feel.

Depends on what you're...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-15-2017, 03:29 AM
Replies: 794
Views: 162,301
Posted By Poodles
Ugh, too expensive for me :(

Ugh, too expensive for me :(
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 12-13-2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,002
Posted By Poodles
Hate to be "that guy" but dropping the insurance...

Hate to be "that guy" but dropping the insurance is dumb. If someone wants your car, there's nothing you can do about a flatbed truck taking it. Unless the vehicle is stored inside where...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-12-2017, 12:50 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 19,188
Posted By Poodles
Ahem... Consumer Reports 2017 Reliability ...

Ahem...

Consumer Reports 2017 Reliability

1 Toyota
2 Lexus
3 Kia
4 Audi
5 BMW
6 Subaru
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-01-2017, 02:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,014
Posted By Poodles
Yep, same as the one offered here. By "NA"...

Yep, same as the one offered here.

By "NA" I'm assuming he means "North America" though most of us would call that USDM spec...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-22-2017, 11:36 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 26,483
Posted By Poodles
Drove an NA2 and NB1 Miata for a long time (quite...

Drove an NA2 and NB1 Miata for a long time (quite heavily modded on both with header, full exhaust, coilovers, etc) and the BRZ felt like a Miata with more torque and the seating position and...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-16-2017, 01:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,606
Posted By Poodles
Boost leak. Elevation won't matter at all on a...

Boost leak. Elevation won't matter at all on a turbo unless it was at the very end of it's compressor map. 8psi is 8psi at sea level or mountain top (though you'll get more lag), that's why they...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-16-2017, 01:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,287
Posted By Poodles
Replace the whole assemble with LED fogs from The...

Replace the whole assemble with LED fogs from The Retrofit Source or similar (though TRS has been fantastic to me over the years).

I don't care what bulb you put in the factroy fogs (outside of...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-16-2017, 01:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,124
Posted By Poodles
Complex shape of the headlight is going to be a...

Complex shape of the headlight is going to be a pain to install. Also, anything that cuts my light output is a no-go in my book. If you want a darker look, paint the inside to get rid of the chrome...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-11-2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,328
Posted By Poodles
Wait, what? Miata glass is laminated,...

Wait, what?



Miata glass is laminated, all car windshields are (well, in the past maybe 50 years or so at least).

At least we don't have exploding sunroofs like some other cars are having...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-01-2017, 09:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 29,708
Posted By Poodles
I've heard this is nice...

I've heard this is nice https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-29100-Quick-Quad-Spreader/dp/B005GLQCKA

Also, as I happen to work at a parts store, I looked up brake pads for the normal and brembos......
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-25-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,129
Posted By Poodles
http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/...

http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/oh-my-god-who-the-hell-cares.jpg

Subaru has called it a diffuser since day 1, so while we all know it's not a "real" diffuser, using the term that...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-15-2017, 11:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,900
Posted By Poodles
Yep, on the Limited or higher. VVV ...

Yep, on the Limited or higher.
VVV





Nope, we've had em since the beginning, they might have made them standard on the Premium as well now though.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-06-2017, 01:06 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,260
Posted By Poodles
Vast majority of people only drive themselves to...

Vast majority of people only drive themselves to work and only have 1 person in the car, so perfect DD. Torque isn't an issue when you are going to get the automatic of course because we're talking...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-06-2017, 12:12 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 21,509
Posted By Poodles
Any financial planner will tell you to buy used,...

Any financial planner will tell you to buy used, if you have to buy a car. Cars are NOT investments, period. Cars are necessities at their lowest level and enjoyment at their best.

I chose new...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-26-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 804
Views: 160,423
Posted By Poodles
Premium my ass. The interior will smell like old...

Premium my ass. The interior will smell like old crayons in 10 years like very other VW, and it'll depreciate below the cost of any major component (engine/trans) right after warranty expires and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-16-2017, 05:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,776
Posted By Poodles
Side by side, the old WRB looks like a faded...

Side by side, the old WRB looks like a faded version of the new WRB. It's why I stopped looking for a 13-14 model once I saw them side by side.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 09-09-2017, 02:26 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 178,598
Posted By Poodles
Just found this thread. Hobby of mine is 3D...

Just found this thread. Hobby of mine is 3D printing as well, and yeah, PLA is definitely NOT good for mechanical strength on parts. ABS at least and you may have issues with glass nylon out of a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-03-2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,508
Posted By Poodles
Just makes the clutch harder to push if the...

Just makes the clutch harder to push if the spring is removed. You'll adapt to the feel in time and be thankful it's there in heavy traffic.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-10-2017, 12:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,421
Posted By Poodles
Parking brake down? (or in drive with an auto) ...

Parking brake down? (or in drive with an auto)

They might have forgot to plug them in.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-10-2017, 12:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,674
Posted By Poodles
Blue accent interior? It's a Series.Blue then. ...

Blue accent interior? It's a Series.Blue then. The chances of someone replicating the interior is essentially zero. There is also a thread with all the listed VINs:...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-06-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,514
Posted By Poodles
Yep, easy, but you'll have to remove the units to...

Yep, easy, but you'll have to remove the units to do it properly. It's also not going to be really deep yellow/amber like if the LEDs themselves were emitting yellow.

I've grown tired of the film...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-05-2017, 08:22 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 25,521
Posted By Poodles
5 pages and nobody posts this? ...

5 pages and nobody posts this?

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p57/viru52000/RTFM_zpsubscoefr.jpg

1) Do it warm.
2) Check both sides and go off the lower side.
3) It's not a range, it's...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-02-2017, 02:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,705
Posted By Poodles
1. No. Just get used to converting if needed. ...

1. No. Just get used to converting if needed.

2. Only with parking or headlights on.

3. EU and JDM exhaust tips are the same. Yes they'll swap, you just have to push the EU/JDM tips farther...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-27-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,277
Posted By Poodles
Some bushings CAN cause reliability and safety...

Some bushings CAN cause reliability and safety issues. If the arm doesn't move on only one axis, if the bushings are rigid, the arm will be forced to twist, eventually causing a failure from metal...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-23-2017, 09:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,687
Posted By Poodles
You know what they say about opinions... Usually...

You know what they say about opinions... Usually modded cars go for less for that entire reason. If he could pick the car up for cheap, it wouldn't be a bad buy.



I can understand wanting to...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-23-2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,161
Posted By Poodles
I wouldn't use it. The concentration required to...

I wouldn't use it. The concentration required to remove oil/grease is strong enough to etch aluminum. I've had to repolish aluminum parts because of it.

Real engine degreasers won't do that.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-19-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 32,968
Posted By Poodles
Usually because NA cars will break loose easier. ...

Usually because NA cars will break loose easier. A turbo car drives stock when not in boost so it can be deceiving.



No. Even on a turbo motor, if the engine is larger displacement, the...
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