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-   -   New owner here, convert from House of Honda! (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28148)

MightyMeeple 02-26-2013 12:03 PM
Congrats on the car! I love the white, and almost went with that color, except my previous car was white so I went with the WR Blue. I just got my car this past weekend; actually bought it from a dealer in Mass. I'm obviously still breaking it in, and can't wait to get her to open up!

BTW, I live in Durham and am hoping to get into AutoX and hopefully an HPDE sometime soon.

dammitcubs 02-26-2013 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k (Post 712822)
kchkwan, I left the S2000 because I needed a back seat, wanted a coupe and was tired of replacing the S2000's top. At 60k miles it had already worn a hole through it's second top (original replaced at 19k). The reason is a manufacturing defect that Honda has acknowledged via a technical service bulletin. However they rarely cover the cost to fix it and for this top both Honda and the aftermarket warranty I had denied the cost.


BRZNut, it feels just as strong if not stronger down low than the S2000. I feel like the BRZ's suspension is softer than the S2000's but that it stays flatter through turns than the S2000 (less body roll). I haven't had a non-VTEC equipped car since 1999 so its taking me a bit to get used to the more linear power delivery and lack of surge on the top end. Visibility out of the car seems better, however I'm having a more difficult time locating the front corners of the BRZ as it's hood is higher up than the S2000's. The hood height is really the only styling part of the BRZ that I think they could have done a better job with.
The two bumps on each side are the wheels. Hope that helps when creating your line.

DeepHunta 02-26-2013 09:11 PM
You lost your 9000 rpm redline :(

You got a car with almost perfect chassis construction :)

iLuveKetchup 02-26-2013 09:21 PM
Perfect chassis construction? What does that mean?

BBT 02-27-2013 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k (Post 712822)
kchkwan, I left the S2000 because I needed a back seat, wanted a coupe and was tired of replacing the S2000's top. At 60k miles it had already worn a hole through it's second top (original replaced at 19k). The reason is a manufacturing defect that Honda has acknowledged via a technical service bulletin. However they rarely cover the cost to fix it and for this top both Honda and the aftermarket warranty I had denied the cost..
Got a rip in my '00 S2k's top on Thurs, pulled the trigger on a BRZ on Fri.

Keeping the S2k for now, the car is way more fun than its trade in value. Though we'll see after the BRZ gets here on the 18th... :burnrubber:

WolfpackS2k 02-28-2013 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup (Post 758092)
Is it broken in yet? Would like to know your thoughts now that you've had the car about a month.
Hey bud, thanks for following up with me. It's actually not broken in yet:bonk: I went out of town for 5 days, skiing in WV with some friends. I didn't want to get my shiny new car covered in salt so I drove my GSR instead. BRZ is currently sitting at around 860 miles so I am so... close...!

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Congrats on the car! I love the white, and almost went with that color, except my previous car was white so I went with the WR Blue. I just got my car this past weekend; actually bought it from a dealer in Mass. I'm obviously still breaking it in, and can't wait to get her to open up!

BTW, I live in Durham and am hoping to get into AutoX and hopefully an HPDE sometime soon.
Very good to hear Meeple. I'm not sure if I'll hit up any Autox's but I am keen to jump into an HPDE sometime before summer rolls around. I'm thinking VIR (since it's so close and my S2000 wasn't allowed there). You ever attend Cars & Coffee?

Hindi 02-28-2013 03:38 PM
I came from a lightly modded s2k into my new frs, and I don't regret my decision at all. Well until I get on it going down the interstate. Other than that this car feels much quicker in and out of turns and sooo much easier to live with in traffic plus i dont have to remove the passenger seat to bring a set of spares autox days :) I'm sure you will be every bit as satisfied with your new purchase. Congrats!

sklimo 02-28-2013 04:34 PM
Welcome to the family!!

WolfpackS2k 02-28-2013 04:46 PM
Thanks guys!

I've already had the front end given the paint protection treatment. Next up I would really like to get a more attractive looking and better sounding (not to mention lighter) exhaust system. Any suggestions?

Shadowsong6 02-28-2013 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k (Post 763891)
Thanks guys!

I've already had the front end given the paint protection treatment. Next up I would really like to get a more attractive looking and better sounding (not to mention lighter) exhaust system. Any suggestions?
Nameless, especially if you plan on doing full exhaust.

BBT 02-28-2013 05:15 PM
Ive heard good things about the Milltek system, but I don't have any first hand experience.
http://millteksport.com/features-toy...scion.fr-s.cfm

MightyMeeple 03-01-2013 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k (Post 763725)
Very good to hear Meeple. I'm not sure if I'll hit up any Autox's but I am keen to jump into an HPDE sometime before summer rolls around. I'm thinking VIR (since it's so close and my S2000 wasn't allowed there). You ever attend Cars & Coffee?
I haven't made it to a Cars & Coffee yet...is it every Sat morning at the same place? Where and when?!

WolfpackS2k 03-01-2013 01:10 PM
^^&^^^thanks for the tips guys.

Durham has one of their own, but the Raleigh one is the first Saturday of every month at the Waverly Place shopping center in Cary. I probably won't be attending tomorrow's as I have a day long drinking event to attend at the Flying Saucer downtown:thumbup:

eljefe 03-01-2013 06:19 PM
Lots of former honda guys here. I still own one of my hondas, but i gave up my RSX-S to get my BRZ. no regrets.

Welcome!


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