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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-09-2024, 10:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 531
Posted By Lelandjt
Will do when the car arrives. I'm in the village...

Will do when the car arrives. I'm in the village in North Stonington. I can work on bicycles in exchange:)
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-09-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 531
Posted By Lelandjt
I guess it helps that when the car was brand new...

I guess it helps that when the car was brand new I had all the glass ceramic tinted. Kinda dark in the back with medium on the side windows and a strip on the top of the windshield. The rest of the...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-06-2024, 01:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 531
Posted By Lelandjt
It'll get used when the roads are clean.

It'll get used when the roads are clean.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-04-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 531
Posted By Lelandjt
Good points. I can imagine those things...

Good points. I can imagine those things happening. It just creeps me out having it sitting in the sun, more so than the winter weather. Though I guess the sun is mellower here than where I've been...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-04-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 531
Posted By Lelandjt
Car Covers

My BRZ is about to spend 15 months driveway parked in southern New England, so I want to get a car cover for it. Some snow, but minimal. Sun & heat, but nothing like SoCal. Any suggestions? After...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-21-2024, 02:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,604
Posted By Lelandjt
Could you list these mods?

Could you list these mods?
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-16-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 1,493
Views: 264,851
Posted By Lelandjt
I got the cheap ones from Amazon. They fit fine...

I got the cheap ones from Amazon. They fit fine and look like the ones pictured above. Big improvement on a silver car, probably any color.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-16-2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1,493
Views: 264,851
Posted By Lelandjt
I wonder what happens to the air when it hits...

I wonder what happens to the air when it hits those 4 different lips stacked on top of each other, but with 1cm gaps between each. Nothing productive I'm guessing...
To be clear my criticism is more...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-16-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,073
Posted By Lelandjt
I've carried my XC, Trail, All-Mountain, and...

I've carried my XC, Trail, All-Mountain, and Enduro MTBs (all current gen Scotts) in my BRZ but wasn't sure my DH bike would fit. I recently found out it does! There's still enough room in the back...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-31-2023, 02:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,318
Posted By Lelandjt
Ooh! So does this mean the brakes that come on...

Ooh! So does this mean the brakes that come on the USA Ts model will fit under my base BRZ's 17" stock wheels?
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-30-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,614
Posted By Lelandjt
My '04 STi had brakes that look the same as these...

My '04 STi had brakes that look the same as these and they fit under its stock 17" wheels. But will these brakes only fit 18s? I'd be pretty interested in getting the calipers aftermarket. I also...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-22-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,490
Posted By Lelandjt
Is this common? I understand their thinking but...

Is this common? I understand their thinking but it ruins a car's aero and a lot of cars probably have horrible buffeting at above legal speeds. Cars aren't really made to have their windows open...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-04-2023, 11:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,860
Posted By Lelandjt
I thought there would be enough demand for this...

I thought there would be enough demand for this that someone would be selling slightly larger 2-piece rotors and caliper relocating brackets. I got a kit like that for a '98 Impreza.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-31-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,860
Posted By Lelandjt
Yeah, that's a tiny step up in rotor size. I'm...

Yeah, that's a tiny step up in rotor size. I'm used to going up in steps of 20mm but the 17" wheels must be the restriction here. I'd really like to get the full kit with 4 piston calipers but having...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-30-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,860
Posted By Lelandjt
Larger rotors create more brake torque for a...

Larger rotors create more brake torque for a given squeeze. They can absorb more heat and they cool faster. Better calipers have their own advantages over stock calipers but the easiest, cheapest way...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-30-2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,860
Posted By Lelandjt
Yeah, I guess that's the best option. Kinda...

Yeah, I guess that's the best option. Kinda surprised it doesn't included rear rotors & caliper brackets.
I'd be nice if they'd sell the front rotors with brackets to run stock calipers.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-27-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,860
Posted By Lelandjt
Not willing to compromise 17" wheels. Don't want...

Not willing to compromise 17" wheels. Don't want to add significant weight, an extra pound on each corner would be acceptable. The stock brakes are pretty good for my use, just a touch better feel...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-27-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,860
Posted By Lelandjt
Lightest Better Brakes for 17" Wheels?

I'd like to upgrade the brakes under my 17" stock wheels if it can be done without adding weight*. I'd be looking for the largest diameter rotors and 4 piston front, 2 piston rear calipers that fit...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-24-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 962
Posted By Lelandjt
I see a difference between a car buyer survey...

I see a difference between a car buyer survey from the manufacturer and a service center survey from the dealer or manufacturer. One may influence future product offerings while the other surely...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-23-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 1,493
Views: 264,851
Posted By Lelandjt
Time to really commit and drop your insurance...

Time to really commit and drop your insurance down to state minimum liability*, and turn off traction control. Come on, you're a good driver, aren't you?

*I pay less than $500/year to insure my...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-15-2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 962
Posted By Lelandjt
New Car Buyer Survey

I assume everyone who's bought a new BRZ will get the same survey email from Subaru that I did. It takes a long time to complete but I hope everyone does it. It sure seems like they're interested in...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-03-2023, 10:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,140
Posted By Lelandjt
I'm pretty much always wearing flip flops or bike...

I'm pretty much always wearing flip flops or bike shoes, neither of which are great for driving. I keep a pair of these Amazon driving loafers in the flat tire repair compartments under the trunk....
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-19-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,927
Posted By Lelandjt
Very sweet. Trunk space was a deal breaker for...

Very sweet. Trunk space was a deal breaker for me. I figured if I couldn't put a bike or bike box in it I wouldn't use it enough. Until that revelation I was seriously considering an Evora, Emira, or...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-18-2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,927
Posted By Lelandjt
Can you find that without adding a lot of weight...

Can you find that without adding a lot of weight or losing the trunk space? I couldn't. M2 was the closest thing but just too heavy.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-13-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,493
Views: 264,851
Posted By Lelandjt
Last time I was over it was 20 yesrs ago on a...

Last time I was over it was 20 yesrs ago on a dirtbike. You should go drive it (North to South). Such a fun road with very tight switchbacks on the way up that this car loves in 2nd gear. Then flowy,...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-09-2023, 12:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,492
Posted By Lelandjt
I turned off my proximity key feature, party to...

I turned off my proximity key feature, party to save battery (also to use the trunk button pin feature). I think I'll make the same assumption about the BRZ that I've used for other modern cars: It...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-09-2023, 12:19 AM
Replies: 1,493
Views: 264,851
Posted By Lelandjt
Hit 1000mi on a straight away between uphill...

Hit 1000mi on a straight away between uphill switchbacks on Guanella Pass, so used the top end for the first time while power sliding out of the next one. Nice to not need to hold the rpm below 5k...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-06-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,088
Posted By Lelandjt
Dealer said the battery had a bad cell, they've...

Dealer said the battery had a bad cell, they've been seeing this some on recent new Subarus. Also, he agreed that if I'd disconnected the battery, then attached the jumper cables only to the BRZ's...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-06-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,492
Posted By Lelandjt
Dealer said the battery had a bad cell, they've...

Dealer said the battery had a bad cell, they've been seeing this some on recent new Subarus. Also, he agreed that if I'd disconnected the battery, then attached the jumper cables only to the BRZ's...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-05-2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,088
Posted By Lelandjt
My running T150 with dual batteries was connected...

My running T150 with dual batteries was connected with thick jumper cables to the BRZ's terminals and the dash wouldn't even come on. I don't think a little battery jumper would have done anything....
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