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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
05-16-2024, 08:43 AM
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Just 300 a month!!
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Funny enough, the first spottings I ever had of...
Funny enough, the first spottings I ever had of the 2nd gen Twins were in the Broken Arrow area of Tulsa while visiting the in-laws. Spotted them there long before we had any in our area. Haven't...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
05-06-2024, 09:13 AM
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Just 300 a month!!
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I think there is still some interest. When...
I think there is still some interest.
When I go to Cars and Coffee events, the number of 2nd gen twins is growing pretty rapidly, especially this year. But they are all Toyotas.
When I...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
05-03-2024, 09:04 AM
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Just 300 a month!!
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I saw those numbers in the news too. Pretty...
I saw those numbers in the news too. Pretty disappointing.
To me, it seems like Subaru has let the world forget the BRZ even exists. I don't recall ever seeing a single add or media product...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
05-03-2024, 08:52 AM
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30k service for 2022 BRZ?
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I don't think it's in the actual manual. I...
I don't think it's in the actual manual. I believe it's in the warranty booklet that comes with the manual if I remember correctly. It is in one of the bundle of books you get at purchase.
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04-01-2024, 09:30 AM
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DD/Canyon Tire Recommendations?
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I can't say how well they'd hold up to track...
I can't say how well they'd hold up to track work, but I was pretty impressed with a set of Yokohama Advan Apex v601 tires on a 435 MSport.
The v601's felt every bit as good as a set of Pilot...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
03-22-2024, 09:27 AM
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Hyper-flash recall notice
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I think the loaner offer is a standard thing from...
I think the loaner offer is a standard thing from Subaru NA for any recall work.
I too was offered a loaner when I made the appointment and took them up on it. However, when I showed up to my...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
03-15-2024, 10:33 AM
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Hyper-flash recall notice
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That's horrible. I was in the EXACT same...
That's horrible. I was in the EXACT same situation, I combined the 24-month service with the recall.
I don't see how the SA could NOT see the recall before you showed them the letter. When I...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
03-14-2024, 01:52 PM
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Hyper-flash recall notice
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The dealerships asking for an inspection aren't...
The dealerships asking for an inspection aren't reading the recall notice since it clearly states the the part on every vehicle within a certain production date/VIN range must be replaced.
Rather...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
03-11-2024, 09:47 AM
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Car Covers
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Desertnate
A high solids ceramic coating like CarPro CQuartz...
A high solids ceramic coating like CarPro CQuartz UK or Gyeon Mohs EVO would likely work better in this scenario. My daughter's cars got 3 years of protection while sitting in dorm parking lots.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-08-2024, 09:52 AM
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Help with SCCA Classing
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This is kind of how we operate. If a particular...
This is kind of how we operate. If a particular model of car is obviously classed wrong, or other glaring violations (e.g. a car with a stripped interior trying to run in a street class) then people...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
03-08-2024, 09:23 AM
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Car Covers
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This is what I'd do. Get all the painted...
This is what I'd do. Get all the painted surfaces and trim ceramic coated.
I'd also get a good fitted sun shade for the dash to help protect the interior, and maybe rig up something for the...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
03-04-2024, 09:29 AM
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Catback volume something between awe and borla type s
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Desertnate
I'm happy to see honesty like this. It's really...
I'm happy to see honesty like this. It's really helpful.
My desires are very similar to the OPs, and driving habits aren't too much different, if not slower from a daily commute standpoint.
...
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02-29-2024, 03:40 PM
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Do I Need Extended Wheel Studs?
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While extended studs might not be needed, I have...
While extended studs might not be needed, I have found longer lug nuts do wonders for making the wheels easier to swap.
I swap my wheels pretty frequently and went with some aftermarket...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
02-27-2024, 05:28 PM
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What did you do to your 2nd gen BRZ today?
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Desertnate
I haven't had an opportunity to push it really...
I haven't had an opportunity to push it really hard yet, but have found adding the crash bolts and getting a proper alignment to dial in some camber up front and zero the toe has gone a long way to...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
02-27-2024, 04:33 PM
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What did you do to your 2nd gen BRZ today?
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This is perfect. Thank you for taking the time...
This is perfect. Thank you for taking the time to write it up.
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
02-27-2024, 08:45 AM
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Hyper-flash recall notice
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I had the recall done on my car last Friday and...
I had the recall done on my car last Friday and it was a pretty easy process. I was due for an oil change, so it was all rolled into one visit. I called about three weeks ago to set up the...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
02-22-2024, 10:00 AM
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What did you do to your 2nd gen BRZ today?
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Could you do a quick (i.e. only a sentence or...
Could you do a quick (i.e. only a sentence or two) comparison of the three?
The only one I've heard in person is the MBRP, but I'm leaning towards the HKS. Mostly because the owner of the MBRP...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
02-22-2024, 09:41 AM
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What did you do to your 2nd gen BRZ today?
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Could you do a quick (i.e. only a sentence or...
Could you do a quick (i.e. only a sentence or two) comparison of the three?
The only one I've heard in person is the MBRP, but I'm leaning towards the HKS. Mostly because the owner of the MBRP...
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02-20-2024, 11:12 AM
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► APEX Wheels | Survey For New Wheel Designs, Fitments, & Finishes
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Desertnate
I'm probably not in your target customer base,...
I'm probably not in your target customer base, but I'll through in my 2 cents:
For finishes, I'm a fan of silver, bronze, or anthracite/gray. Black doesn't do anything for me. For a short time I...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
02-14-2024, 04:21 PM
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What did you do to your 2nd gen BRZ today?
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286,307
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Desertnate
I went with the OEM JDM's. They are a lot...
I went with the OEM JDM's.
They are a lot more than some aftermarket options, but I felt going with the OEM reduced the risk of the fit not being quite right or other quality problems like bad...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
02-14-2024, 09:26 AM
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1,506
What did you do to your 2nd gen BRZ today?
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286,307
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Desertnate
Thanks! It's a really easy job for the...
Thanks!
It's a really easy job for the most part. The only problem I encountered was the nuts holding the assemblies in place was really tight and did not come off as easily as the Youtube...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
02-12-2024, 10:34 AM
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What did you do to your 2nd gen BRZ today?
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286,307
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Desertnate
Swapped out the OEM side markers for JDM. Big...
Swapped out the OEM side markers for JDM. Big improvement. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240212/457cae4e31fba46f1fa2689d7b0911e5.jpg
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02-07-2024, 12:57 PM
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Hot take - BRZ Premium wheels are gunmetal painted base GR86 wheels
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Desertnate
Yep. The Limited's wheels are the same way. The...
Yep. The Limited's wheels are the same way. The GR's are black and the BRZ's are a satin gray.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-05-2024, 09:58 AM
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11
What style and color are you using for numbers?
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1,387
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Desertnate
I like the magnetic as well. I've never had them...
I like the magnetic as well. I've never had them fly off, but I've never used them at track speed either and the car only wears them at the events.
I've used mine across 4 years of events and...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-01-2024, 04:30 PM
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What style and color are you using for numbers?
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1,387
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Desertnate
Does the black border really help on a darkish...
Does the black border really help on a darkish car? I was thinking along the same lines, but without the ability to test it I wasn't sure.
I really shouldn't worry about aesthetics and just get...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-01-2024, 09:00 AM
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What style and color are you using for numbers?
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Desertnate
Thanks for the links to some of the other vendors...
Thanks for the links to some of the other vendors I'll have to look them up. I typically shop locally from SPS ( https://soloperformance.com/ ) since they are local, sponsors of our SCCA chapter,...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-31-2024, 09:47 AM
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What style and color are you using for numbers?
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Desertnate
What style and color are you using for numbers?
Our local region recently published the schedule for the upcoming autocross season and this got me thinking about anything I'll need. I'm in pretty good shape for everything but my numbers.
My...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
01-30-2024, 08:48 AM
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34
Hyper-flash recall notice
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4,898
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Desertnate
Just the tail light assemblies from what I've...
Just the tail light assemblies from what I've read. Should be a pretty quick/easy swap.
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
01-29-2024, 09:30 AM
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Hyper-flash recall notice
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4,898
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Desertnate
Thanks to everyone bringing up the issues with...
Thanks to everyone bringing up the issues with the dealer wanting to do an inspection. The letter an the e-mail I got from my dealer makes things sound straight forward and I would not even thought...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
01-18-2024, 05:01 PM
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Hyper-flash recall notice
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Desertnate
Just another data point: I got my letter last...
Just another data point: I got my letter last night.
I have to do that with almost every service visit. My car is the only BRZ they see (I think they've only sold a couple other than mine),...
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