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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-02-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,524
Posted By Suberman
Your dealer is incorrect. The running in...

Your dealer is incorrect. The running in instructions are in your owners manual.

1,000 miles (900 miles will work as in Canada we use 1,500 km).

Drive absurdly carefully for around 300 miles...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-02-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,420
Posted By Suberman
Controlled deformation. The cheap bits fly off. ...

Controlled deformation. The cheap bits fly off.

The structure is engineered to convert kinetic energy into heat, noise and a little light by deforming progressively according to the rate at which...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-01-2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 76,425
Posted By Suberman
Correct. One impressive feature of this...

Correct.

One impressive feature of this high winding boxer engine is just how smoothly it delivers torque at very low rpm. Granted it doesn't produce much but if produces enough.

You can...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-28-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 186,603
Posted By Suberman
A lot too tall. How much? Try this...

A lot too tall.

How much?

Try this web page :

http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp

Or this even more interesting page:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-28-2014, 11:30 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 76,425
Posted By Suberman
In the olden days with a crash gearbox you could...

In the olden days with a crash gearbox you could miss a shift and get stuck in the intersection. Why that was thought to be a particular hazard is interesting in itself but in an intersection which...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-22-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 37,550
Posted By Suberman
Yes, some think this thread is about snow tires...

Yes, some think this thread is about snow tires versus all seasons.

Summer tires don't work on snow or ice. All season tires do work on ice and snow, some better than others. All season tires...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-22-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 76,425
Posted By Suberman
The clutch has nothing to do with the synchros....

The clutch has nothing to do with the synchros. The clutch is entirely separate from and outside the gearbox.

When you rest your hand on the gear lever you will partially engage the synchros at...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-21-2014, 07:26 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 76,425
Posted By Suberman
I like mine adjusted to the same height as the...

I like mine adjusted to the same height as the brake pedal. Some say you can go lower but my dealer advised to stop at brake pedal height. That's about half inch lower than stock.

I like it this...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-20-2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 76,425
Posted By Suberman
You've covered the bad habits. The...

You've covered the bad habits.

The questions are answered as follows:

1. Neutral, foot on the service brake. In the UK you must also set your handbrake or you fail the driving test. This is...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-18-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 37,550
Posted By Suberman
You're so far out of date you should be...

You're so far out of date you should be embarrassed.

Michelin has really cracked this problem. The other manufacturers will too just as soon as they figure out how Michelin did it.

Anything...
Forum: CANADA 01-16-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 47,484
Posted By Suberman
Funny, that's just what I said. I, however,...

Funny, that's just what I said.

I, however, am no longer twelve years old and have sufficient driving experience to know how much better this car could have been than it is. A Mazda MX5 with the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-16-2014, 10:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,533
Posted By Suberman
Brakes are possibly the most misunderstood mod...

Brakes are possibly the most misunderstood mod out there.

Whenever you're tempted to "upgrade" your brakes go out and see if ABS can be activated on warm dry pavement. If it can your brakes are...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-14-2014, 09:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,111
Posted By Suberman
Ethanol is high octane. There's no reason to...

Ethanol is high octane. There's no reason to avoid using it other than fuel economy suffers a bit since ethanol has less energy per litre.

Pretty much all North American gas has ethanol in it,...
Forum: CANADA 01-13-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 47,484
Posted By Suberman
Just reporting facts. You are imposing your...

Just reporting facts. You are imposing your commentary. I don't think I ever described this car in those terms.

However, the "evil little car and the good little car" is an apt description of its...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-11-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,658
Posted By Suberman
Most stock air intakes are high up for this...

Most stock air intakes are high up for this reason but it is important to know where yours is if you need to drive through puddles.

This car has a high intake.

Two other things you should be...
Forum: CANADA 01-10-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 47,484
Posted By Suberman
I had a good drive today now things are settling...

I had a good drive today now things are settling down out here. The BRZ romped up my icy slushy alley which is very steep. If I can drive up my alley I can drive anywhere in this city.

I have...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-10-2014, 02:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,034
Posted By Suberman
Stock rubber is a low rolling resistance tire...

Stock rubber is a low rolling resistance tire with soft sidewalls. The Primacy HP gives up grip abruptly as the sidewall rolls over and plays dead. It works fine up to that point. Better tires do...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-10-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 64,508
Posted By Suberman
Pulling the ABS fuse would disable the TC and VSC...

Pulling the ABS fuse would disable the TC and VSC to the extent the wheelspin is controlled using ABS reservoir pressure. It would not affect throttle control effects.

EBD is a "precursor" to ABS...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-09-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,679
Posted By Suberman
Adjustable rebound rates aren't really. The...

Adjustable rebound rates aren't really. The adjustability is mainly to allow one shock to work with several spring rates, to broaden the applicability of a coilover design.

The adjustability of...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-09-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,121
Posted By Suberman
Based on the one car I owned with an oil temp...

Based on the one car I owned with an oil temp gauge the oil takes at least twice as long to get up to temperature as the coolant. Longer in very cold weather. That's why it's important to use the 0W...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-09-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 27,958
Posted By Suberman
I think all the silver dash trim will swap out...

I think all the silver dash trim will swap out for the black trim on a standard car, or from an FRS. Funny, I was thinking of doing that actually.

However, this car will never deliver a Cayman...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-08-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,679
Posted By Suberman
Roll stiffness is the main factor for winter...

Roll stiffness is the main factor for winter conditions (or rain).

Selection of roll bar rate is probably more important than spring rate, per se.

Adjustable roll bars where you can increase...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-08-2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,391
Posted By Suberman
This can happen with any strength of fluid. What...

This can happen with any strength of fluid. What happens is the methanol evaporates out of the tiny hole in the jet and the remaining water freezes, blocking the jet. The remaining fluid in the lines...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-08-2014, 08:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,121
Posted By Suberman
Actually, I find the BRZ warms up quite quickly....

Actually, I find the BRZ warms up quite quickly. You can tell by the climate control. The engine itself warms up more rapidly than the temperature gauge would indicate because the temp sender is...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-07-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,186
Posted By Suberman
Oil pressure isn't relevant to engine protection...

Oil pressure isn't relevant to engine protection in the way you imply. The bearings are protected by rotational film shear causing wedging of the bearing on a cushion of oil. Very little oil pressure...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-07-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 57,128
Posted By Suberman
All truly quick racing cars are now equipped with...

All truly quick racing cars are now equipped with some form of automatic transmission. By that I mean the driver may select the desired gear but the transmission itself engages it. Missed shifts and...
Forum: CANADA 01-06-2014, 10:27 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 47,484
Posted By Suberman
This thread went viral while I was at work. Drove...

This thread went viral while I was at work. Drove the BRZ today to get the snow melted off in my nice warm and dry underground parkade. The awd Jaguar XF lives in my heated garage at home. The poor...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-06-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,517
Posted By Suberman
Tire rack has 7 but only 3 of those are street...

Tire rack has 7 but only 3 of those are street tires.

Also, that size is 3% too small, which is a lot.

225/50x16 is more common.

Over here finding the 16x7 wheels will be tricky enough. ...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-05-2014, 10:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,971
Posted By Suberman
The relatively short shift lever accentuates this...

The relatively short shift lever accentuates this "problem" but really, triple cone synchronizers are fairly stiff. That's why they fit them. The synchronizers are protecting the engagement dogs from...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-05-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,218
Posted By Suberman
.???? Countersteer reduces front slip angle....

.????

Countersteer reduces front slip angle. Countersteer is required to reduce grip forces exerted at the front axle to match side force exerted at the rear axle and avoid a spin out.
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