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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-13-2020, 10:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,880
Posted By avp1
Here it is: ...

Here it is:

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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-13-2020, 12:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,958
Posted By avp1
I drove both long term: RX-8 for 8 years and BRZ...

I drove both long term: RX-8 for 8 years and BRZ for 7. No contest - Mazda was a better car. Even though mine required new engine at 50K miles and another one when I sold it with 95K on odometer....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-13-2020, 12:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,880
Posted By avp1
Farewell to BRZ

After 7 years of driving BRZ, I decided to move up and traded it in for a 2021 Toyota Supra 3.0



Surprisingly dimensions are almost the same, but Supra weights over 500 pounds more. It is not...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-02-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,753
Posted By avp1
You wll not feel -8 psi. Recently TPS light went...

You wll not feel -8 psi. Recently TPS light went on in my wife's truck. I checked pressure and all tires were between 20 and 22 psi. They had to be 30-32. Likely were low for some time but not...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-02-2016, 08:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,140
Posted By avp1
Two things : 1. Spend 2-3 weeks or more...

Two things :

1. Spend 2-3 weeks or more somewere you never were before. Far away country will do. Somwhere in Asia, Africa etc.
2. Find new girlfriend.


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Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 09-29-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,930
Posted By avp1
Some wheels require very specific non standard...

Some wheels require very specific non standard lug nuts. When you order these wheels they always come with set of lug nuts (I got them twice with sets of custom wheels from Tire Rack). You may be...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-17-2014, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,392
Posted By avp1
Start with wider wheels and tires (and better...

Start with wider wheels and tires (and better rubber, of cause). If you choose wisely, you can keep weight the same as stock. Then work on brakes - this is a weak spot in this car.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-19-2014, 09:10 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 59,215
Posted By avp1
If you do not need connection, just wrap wires in...

If you do not need connection, just wrap wires in good electrical tape (3M works best).
Forum: CANADA 01-29-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,719
Posted By avp1
Considering style of that post he likely smoked...

Considering style of that post he likely smoked pot all night long. Does not worth the answer.
Forum: New England 11-20-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 31,132
Posted By avp1
When you swap wheels, do not forget to RECORD...

When you swap wheels, do not forget to RECORD old sensors IDs from computer. You will need them when you put back summer wheels. I didn't do it, and it costed me a trip to dealer and $50 (even...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-07-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,022
Posted By avp1
First of all you need to decide what you want...

First of all you need to decide what you want more - performance or look. When you want look, get tires with radius larger than stock for an inch or inch and a half. And also get 18 or even 19 inch...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-01-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 57,137
Posted By avp1
It won't add you even 2 hp. Not worth to spend...

It won't add you even 2 hp. Not worth to spend money on snake oil. If you want to mod exhaust, you have to go with high flow cat or just straight pipe. Though it wont be streat legal in most states.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-26-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,764
Posted By avp1
He probably meant a choice of larger tire...

He probably meant a choice of larger tire diameter, and thus loss of effective torque. If one wants to keep it close to stock, 17" is perfectly fne.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-25-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,764
Posted By avp1
I wouldn't touch anything from Continental and...

I wouldn't touch anything from Continental and their sister brand. Dunlop, Pirelly, Michelin and very few models of Bridgestone are only brands I trust. When you own a sport car, get THE best tires...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-25-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,764
Posted By avp1
I am in NJ. Here is what I run on: ...

I am in NJ.

Here is what I run on:

Summer - Dunlop Direzza ZII - 17x8 wheels, 235/40-17
Winter - Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 - stock wheels/size

After two seasons I have no much to complain...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-25-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 19,329
Posted By avp1
I just put 235/40 tires with 8" wheels. Steering...

I just put 235/40 tires with 8" wheels. Steering feels much harder - more force to make car turn. Main advantage is much better braking for now. I do not think getting wider than 235 tires makes...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-25-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 72,490
Posted By avp1
Do not count on cheap solution. Probaby the...

Do not count on cheap solution. Probaby the engine has major damage now. Seems like ECU fired sparks at wrong time. Probably screwed up VVT control too. He best you can hope is crankshaft sensor...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-27-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 33,557
Posted By avp1
Proper funeral costs more than a set of decent...

Proper funeral costs more than a set of decent tires.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 12-01-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 59,215
Posted By avp1
You do not need a separate button. Mirrors are...

You do not need a separate button. Mirrors are wired to the same switch as rear window defroster.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-28-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 26,345
Posted By avp1
This car uses acousticly tuned intake to achieve...

This car uses acousticly tuned intake to achieve specified performance, so when decide to remove sound tube you should only plug small rubber hose and leave the rest of it intact. If you remove the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-17-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 35,717
Posted By avp1
With $2K after tax forget about new car. I make...

With $2K after tax forget about new car. I make three times of that and still was thinking if I should get this car or drive my old one for one more year. As for education, enroll in your state...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-14-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,520
Posted By avp1
Navigation unit of that class is usually sold for...

Navigation unit of that class is usually sold for $400-500 MSRP. HID lights, LED DRLs and some other small things also cost money. I suspect at the end of day you will save on insurance rates if you...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-08-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,022
Posted By avp1
This just demonstrates poor training of technical...

This just demonstrates poor training of technical staff at that dealership. You should complain to Subaru NA. They have customer's hotline for issues like this one.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-26-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 23,182
Posted By avp1
This car uses extremely high compression ratio...

This car uses extremely high compression ratio for a production car. Designers alleviated high octane requirements using direct injection. But still there s potential for detonation in the cylinder....
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-23-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,364,162
Posted By avp1
Then you shouldn't buy this car. Or tell your...

Then you shouldn't buy this car. Or tell your government to stop sabotaging owners of high performance cars.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-05-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 26,802
Posted By avp1
You do not need additional weight in the back....

You do not need additional weight in the back. Just keep steering wheel straight when start moving, and be gentle on the clutch. I drove RX-8 trough seven winters and never had a problem. I do not...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 09-04-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,459
Posted By avp1
3-5 years old used Corvette, Audi TT, Porsche...

3-5 years old used Corvette, Audi TT, Porsche (few models). They all could be found for around $30000. Most of them are two seaters though, which may not fit you requirements.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-03-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,948
Posted By avp1
You need to get used to high rev engine. 3000 RPM...

You need to get used to high rev engine. 3000 RPM is the lowest I would use for normal driving in this car. Everything below it is almost unusable. In my previous car (RX-8) it was 4000 RPM, but I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-02-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 22,687
Posted By avp1
The only auto transmission appropriate for a...

The only auto transmission appropriate for a sport car is one with dual clutch, like you can find in Audi and some other cars. There you practically have regular mechanical transmission with clutch...
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