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Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 08-11-2018, 12:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,739
Posted By Turbowned
Too bad they didn't offer the brakes in a...

Too bad they didn't offer the brakes in a different color; I'd prefer that subdued look with black or silver calipers on this color at least.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-11-2018, 12:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,819
Posted By Turbowned
Not significantly enough by themselves to notice...

Not significantly enough by themselves to notice a difference. Spend the same $1500 on a Civic VX or CRX HF and hypermile that thing instead of dailying the BRZ if you really want great mileage ;)
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-10-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 29,378
Posted By Turbowned
This has me wondering if it would not be easier...

This has me wondering if it would not be easier to just take the bare FA20DIT block and utilize everything external from the 86/BRZ, including cylinder heads if necessary. It seems like you would...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 08-09-2018, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,853
Posted By Turbowned
PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-05-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 32,661
Posted By Turbowned
You're not wrong; a BRZ/86 can be modified to...

You're not wrong; a BRZ/86 can be modified to compete with a 4C fairly easily.

However for someone like me who tends to get a new car every couple years, dumping ten grand into my BRZ isn't a...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-30-2018, 05:26 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 70,241
Posted By Turbowned
Subaru does not make the best engines compared to...

Subaru does not make the best engines compared to their Japanese brethren, let's be honest with ourselves. They're pretty hit-or-miss. If I had a nickel for every shortblock I saw replaced during my...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-30-2018, 02:01 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 32,661
Posted By Turbowned
Thought I'd revive this thread, since all the 4C...

Thought I'd revive this thread, since all the 4C discussion here seemed to end in 2014 before the car even hit our shores. Has anyone traded for a 4C yet and still lurking on the forum? Is anyone...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-30-2018, 01:49 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 70,241
Posted By Turbowned
I'd rather have a newer Cayman, but I wouldn't go...

I'd rather have a newer Cayman, but I wouldn't go with a base car. I did outrun a TPC Turbo kitted 987 Cayman running 305 section rear tires at the road course this past Friday, so maybe I don't need...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 07-29-2018, 05:11 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 205,498
Posted By Turbowned
Anyone happen to check to see if there's a US...

Anyone happen to check to see if there's a US part number for the STi carbon fiber wing, and if it's still $2500 or possibly a bit more reasonable than buying from Japan? Just curious...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-27-2018, 11:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,160
Posted By Turbowned
Just wanted to chime in on this. Yes, racing pads...

Just wanted to chime in on this. Yes, racing pads are a MUST. I have not run a lapping day on stock pads but I can say the four lapping days I've run with Winmax W5's has been incredible. I just did...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-27-2018, 01:25 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,755
Posted By Turbowned
Open lapping day at Pueblo Motorsports Park...

Open lapping day at Pueblo Motorsports Park tomorrow; next mod is an oil cooler and then I want to do some research on a catted equal length header, intake setup and a good flex fuel setup; it would...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-19-2018, 09:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,755
Posted By Turbowned
Moved out to Colorado Springs at the beginning of...

Moved out to Colorado Springs at the beginning of the month; got my first lapping day out here at High Plains Raceway with SCCA Track Night! I could use more power at this altitude, less rear camber...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 07-19-2018, 08:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,955
Posted By Turbowned
Interested in the oil cooler, I'll shoot you a PM

Interested in the oil cooler, I'll shoot you a PM
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-18-2018, 12:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,755
Posted By Turbowned
The car was brilliant at Lime Rock; I'm trying to...

The car was brilliant at Lime Rock; I'm trying to get a hold of pictures! I signed up for the intermediate group (novice, intermediate, advanced) and was pleasantly surprised to find myself getting...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-14-2018, 12:17 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,755
Posted By Turbowned
Signed up for SCCA Track Night at Lime Rock Park...

Signed up for SCCA Track Night at Lime Rock Park tomorrow; been my dream to get out on the track there ever since I started spectating at American Le Mans Series back in 2006. Finally going to make...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-14-2018, 12:16 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,755
Posted By Turbowned
Sorry, way late to the party here! There was no...

Sorry, way late to the party here! There was no sanctioning body; Palmer put the event on. Ran CCW, my best lap time from what I recorded on my last session (not my best, but I kinda forgot my car...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-08-2018, 11:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,755
Posted By Turbowned
Got back from my first track event at Palmer...

Got back from my first track event at Palmer Motorsports Park and I'm happy to report it was a great event! I had 2 hours of total track time and about 45 laps on the 2.3 mile course. The car was...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-02-2018, 09:58 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,755
Posted By Turbowned
Ok so this i probably another post for another...

Ok so this i probably another post for another time but, I installed the SPC rear control arms and front camber bolts. The rear arms allow for some ridiculous amt. of adjustment; roughly 5 degrees....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-22-2018, 12:49 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,755
Posted By Turbowned
W5 it is! Placed my order; thank you! Thanks to...

W5 it is! Placed my order; thank you! Thanks to those who suggested the GT3 brake ducts; found them dirt cheap on Amazon... hopefully they're the right ones.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-19-2018, 11:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,755
Posted By Turbowned
CSG David and CSG Mike, I'd like to go...

CSG David and CSG Mike,

I'd like to go with a set of Winmax pads, but given that this is the first set of dedicated track pads I've ever bought, I'm not sure which ones to go with. The W4/5...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 04-19-2018, 11:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,262
Posted By Turbowned
That does sound good!!

That does sound good!!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 04-17-2018, 11:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,262
Posted By Turbowned
Yeah I don't think they do a visual in MA,...

Yeah I don't think they do a visual in MA, either. Or if they do it's a cursory check at best "yep, has cats, next!"

How's the volume level with it? I'm running a Perrin catted front pipe and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 04-16-2018, 06:49 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 41,015
Posted By Turbowned
I went from a '13 BRZ and '04 WRX STi to an '05...

I went from a '13 BRZ and '04 WRX STi to an '05 Porsche 911S (355hp) and '03 Audi RS6 (515hp, tuned) and back to a BRZ. Do I miss the power? YES! Does the BRZ need more power? YE.... well, kinda.
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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 04-16-2018, 06:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,262
Posted By Turbowned
That P&L header: were you tuned when you ran it?...

That P&L header: were you tuned when you ran it? Any CEL issues? Concerned about passing emissions in MA which is basically as strict as it is in CA...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 04-16-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,393
Posted By Turbowned
I'll take that overpipe if it's still available

I'll take that overpipe if it's still available
Forum: Transmission and Driveline 04-16-2018, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,973
Posted By Turbowned
If you change your mind on shipping let me know.

If you change your mind on shipping let me know.
Forum: Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting) 04-16-2018, 05:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,763
Posted By Turbowned
Can you PM me a price shipped to 06002, business...

Can you PM me a price shipped to 06002, business address? Much appreciated!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-09-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,755
Posted By Turbowned
Thanks everyone so far for the really useful...

Thanks everyone so far for the really useful information! My first event is at Lime Rock on the 23rd; I plan to get track pads, Castrol SRF fluid, oil change to 5W30, front camber bolts and...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-28-2018, 11:03 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,755
Posted By Turbowned
Performance Pack track essentials

Hey guys,

Long time no post! I picked up a 2017 BRZ Performance Pack after selling my 911 last summer. Couldn't afford to track the 911 which sort of defeated the purpose of owning it, so I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 02-20-2018, 09:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,019
Posted By Turbowned
Very interested. Where in PA are you located?

Very interested. Where in PA are you located?
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