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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 06-03-2025, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,746
Posted By Desertnate
I actually just switched to the AAWireless TWO...

I actually just switched to the AAWireless TWO adapter and it's been flawless.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 06-03-2025, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,026
Posted By Desertnate
My dealership swapped my battery out for free...

My dealership swapped my battery out for free while the was in for a routine service visit. YMMV.

The light just happened to come on while they were doing their check-in routine and the SA did...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 04-30-2025, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,746
Posted By Desertnate
Running AA or Carplay in my car has always been a...

Running AA or Carplay in my car has always been a bit iffy.

Some days it take multiple attempts of connecting and re-connecting to get it to work. Other's it attaches immediately. This issue has...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 04-08-2025, 10:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,615
Posted By Desertnate
This is always great advice and something I...

This is always great advice and something I always do. If nothing else, I use it as leverage with the finance department - "See if you can beat it!"

My daughter bought her first car a couple...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 02-26-2025, 12:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,563
Posted By Desertnate
Not that it is really relevant any more because...

Not that it is really relevant any more because it was so long ago, but I paid MSRP in January 2022. At the time, the 2nd Gen was brand new and finding one for MSRP was almost unheard of. I just...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 01-21-2025, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,563
Posted By Desertnate
A Caterham?! Wow! That's a special car. I...

A Caterham?! Wow! That's a special car.

I too prefer analog gauges and I am enjoying them in the loaner Outback from the dealer I'm driving right now. However, I don't mind a digital display as...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 12-30-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 35,041
Posted By Desertnate
I was at a Cars and Coffee this summer and a guy...

I was at a Cars and Coffee this summer and a guy with an E30 M3 had something like "NT4SALE" as his license plate.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 12-03-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,563
Posted By Desertnate
Take a couple road trips, or go for a few long,...

Take a couple road trips, or go for a few long, fun drives to nowhere in particular. You can knock out break-in pretty quickly that way.

I too only drive my gen 2 BRZ about 7K miles a year,...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 10-22-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,918
Posted By Desertnate
That is so dark it almost reminds me of BMW's...

That is so dark it almost reminds me of BMW's Carbon Black or Audi's Ming Blue. With those paints, it looked black in most cases until light hit the surface at the right angle and you get a flash of...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 10-18-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,918
Posted By Desertnate
It seems the only thing that makes this car...

It seems the only thing that makes this car special is the paint and the gray trimmed seats (from the GR86?). The other two items thrown in are common accessories. You'd think Subaru would at least...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 10-17-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 35,041
Posted By Desertnate
That's what kills me. People think they're...

That's what kills me. People think they're getting a "bigger" vehicle. Truth is many in the compact/small class have way less cargo room than a sedan/hatchback of similar size and you get the added...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 10-16-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 35,041
Posted By Desertnate
Sadly the list is pretty long these days. ...

Sadly the list is pretty long these days.

I'd start with vehicles like the Nissan Rogue, RAV4, CRV, and just go from there. Any of the anonymous styled, boring, mid- or small-sized SUVs on sale...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 10-15-2024, 02:53 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 35,041
Posted By Desertnate
Ooof! No way. Put a bullet in me first. ...

Ooof! No way. Put a bullet in me first.

The trunk opening (and trunk height) issue is real for me. When out-of-state family fly in to visit we always have to ask about their luggage and then...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 10-15-2024, 10:55 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 35,041
Posted By Desertnate
I'd go with some of the others already mentioned:...

I'd go with some of the others already mentioned: Civic Type R, Integra Type S, GR Corolla, GTI, Golf R, or the previous gen M2. I test drove a 2016/2017 and a 2018 competition. I really liked...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 10-10-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,070
Posted By Desertnate
I bought my '22 in January when markups were...

I bought my '22 in January when markups were crazy in some markets, but I too paid MSRP and the dealership advertised they wouldn't do mark-ups as a matter of corporate policy. Granted they wouldn't...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 10-04-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,070
Posted By Desertnate
Ditto where I live. In the depths of winter they...

Ditto where I live. In the depths of winter they are really nice since they heat up pretty quickly compared to the rest of the car.

When I'm just driving on shorter trips and the car never gets...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 10-02-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,745
Posted By Desertnate
Totally agree. With that perspective I think it...

Totally agree. With that perspective I think it has more than adequate power for daily life and even on the autocross course. I've not take it to the track, but don't see why it wouldn't have...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 09-30-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,644
Posted By Desertnate
I don't think I ever got an official survey...

I don't think I ever got an official survey from/on behalf of Subaru themselves. I did get one from JD Power and another from some other marketing data firm, but no mention of Subaru associated with...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-05-2024, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,098
Posted By Desertnate
Need to look into this. I'm constantly hitting...

Need to look into this. I'm constantly hitting that button and it's a real distraction while on course.

I'm not sure I've ever used those buttons in normal driving. The screen and knobs are...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 08-13-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,683
Posted By Desertnate
I don't have time to go back and watch the video...

I don't have time to go back and watch the video to see what type of phone the OP is using, but I wonder if it is an Android Auto vs Car Play thing?

I only say this because in my Wife's MDX when...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 08-12-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,154
Posted By Desertnate
This is what drove me to get a new shift knob. I...

This is what drove me to get a new shift knob. I really didn't like the shape and size of the OEM knob. It's far too small for my hands and hand position.



I have the delrin version of this...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 08-12-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,683
Posted By Desertnate
You got me beat by quite a bit. Mine is little...

You got me beat by quite a bit. Mine is little over 200.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 07-29-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,465
Posted By Desertnate
Interesting. I didn't because previous invoices...

Interesting. I didn't because previous invoices all showed 0W20. I'll have to ask the next time.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 07-26-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,465
Posted By Desertnate
That's what I was familiar with and found it...

That's what I was familiar with and found it interesting the dealership didn't follow that. I'm thankful they didn't without me asking. I am wondering if a bulletin was issued to the dealer service...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 07-26-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,683
Posted By Desertnate
This. I tried it out on my way home from work...

This. I tried it out on my way home from work and it works on my car with a build date of 9/21 and Android Auto.

The little circle icon doesn't appear at all on the options for that display...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 07-22-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,465
Posted By Desertnate
I'm not sure if everyone else is seeing this, but...

I'm not sure if everyone else is seeing this, but at my last dealership oil change they used 5W30 without me asking or saying anything about it. Makes me wonder if they just did that themselves, or...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 07-10-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,805
Posted By Desertnate
Hopefully someone with a non-US model will be...

Hopefully someone with a non-US model will be able to help. Ours doesn't have navigation and sounds like it is pretty bare-bones compared to what is offered in the Australian market. I always use...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 07-08-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1,522
Views: 374,446
Posted By Desertnate
I like the strip light better than the JDM OEM...

I like the strip light better than the JDM OEM option.

I discovered the strip light you have after buying the JDM markers. Had I taken a bit more time looking at options, I probably would have...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-01-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,264
Posted By Desertnate
I like this idea and it makes sense, but how...

I like this idea and it makes sense, but how would the indexing work when you start getting modified vehicles in the touring or other classes. The variety and combinations are nearly infinite.
...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 05-16-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,321
Posted By Desertnate
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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