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Forum: New England 03-15-2019, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,229
Posted By Sovran
Seasonal tire storage?

Does anyone know of a place in the greater Boston area that will do seasonal tire swaps and store the ones that aren't in use? I'm a little cramped for storage space, and hauling wheel/tire combos...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-12-2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,994
Posted By Sovran
I currently commute 45 miles each way on freeways...

I currently commute 45 miles each way on freeways or well-maintained state highways, and there are lots of long downhill sections. '13 BRZ auto, everything stock. I'm averaging 36.4mpg in those...
Forum: Rocky Mountains / Great Plains 11-21-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,462
Posted By Sovran
Denver-South Detailers?

Can any one recommend a good, professional detailer in either the south Denver-metro area or the Boulder area? I went to The Works in Boulder, and they did a decent job with the actual detailing,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-17-2017, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,523
Posted By Sovran
I used to commute to downtown Boston every day,...

I used to commute to downtown Boston every day, and I bought a BRZ largely to make that (slow) commute more entertaining. It did that job very nicely. The biggest downside, as someone mentioned, is...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-29-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,968
Posted By Sovran
I got the repeater (thanks for the link,...

I got the repeater (thanks for the link, SpartaEvolution), and now it finally works properly. I have the same experience as jubella2, though. I have to hold the button for a couple of seconds for...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-27-2017, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,277
Posted By Sovran
FWIW, I picked up a tester and found that all...

FWIW, I picked up a tester and found that all three power sources (USB near Aux, 12V in console, 12V in glovebox) put out the same crappy 0.x amps in my BRZ. (It might have been 0.4a, but I don't...
Forum: Rocky Mountains / Great Plains 09-18-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 419
Sticky: Denver owners?
Views: 102,458
Posted By Sovran
I might turn out for that, depending on the date....

I might turn out for that, depending on the date. (Also not a FB person.)
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-12-2017, 02:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,968
Posted By Sovran
I've recently had almost exactly the same...

I've recently had almost exactly the same experience. The various sources of documentation don't agree with each other, and it's not a problem we should have to deal with anyway given that the new...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-05-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,299
Posted By Sovran
Well, damn. Maybe I'm the dumbass after all.

Well, damn. Maybe I'm the dumbass after all.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-04-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,299
Posted By Sovran
Sorry, I should have specified. I have the stock...

Sorry, I should have specified. I have the stock Fujutsu Ten HU for the BRZ. It's crap, but at least the text notifications (used to) work.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-04-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,299
Posted By Sovran
iPhone 5S won't transfer texts

Hi Folks,
I recently got an iPhone 5s, and the head unit will no longer notify me of incoming texts or read them aloud. That worked fine with my 4s running iOS 6. I did go in and delete the old...
Forum: New England 01-15-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,604
Posted By Sovran
Hmm. I wonder if I might have seen that car in...

Hmm. I wonder if I might have seen that car in Franklin, but with yellow headlight lenses, black-painted stock wheels, an exhaust, and modified tail-lights. It used to be parked regularly in the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-14-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,869
Posted By Sovran
It's proper. Odd, but proper. They're pretty...

It's proper. Odd, but proper. They're pretty easy to find by touch after a while.
Forum: New England 01-14-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,208
Posted By Sovran
Sorry I missed this one. I'll look out for next...

Sorry I missed this one. I'll look out for next time!
Forum: New England 12-11-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,056
Posted By Sovran
I've had my Michelins on the car for a couple of...

I've had my Michelins on the car for a couple of weeks. As others have said, they make cornering an adventure, and I found myself drifting a little even on my suburban commute. I haven't had any...
Forum: New England 11-30-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,346
Posted By Sovran
True. I'm hoping to find something to use in the...

True. I'm hoping to find something to use in the interim, though, because I park outdoors and there's no telling how long WeatherTech will take. $10 from Wal-Mart might make a decent interim...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-29-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 52,386
Posted By Sovran
I figured this out for AT cars. Come to a stop,...

I figured this out for AT cars. Come to a stop, and put the car into neutral instead of park. Then push the button. The engine will turn off but the accessories will stay on. Then put the car in...
Forum: New England 11-27-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 22,211
Posted By Sovran
I just received my Michelin X-Ice Xi3's on...

I just received my Michelin X-Ice Xi3's on steelies from TireRack. Sadly, I didn't have time to put them on the car before today's mini-storm. Oh well.
Forum: New England 11-21-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 42,662
Posted By Sovran
Back on topic, then. What do you folks think is...

Back on topic, then. What do you folks think is the real-world difference between a given set of snow tires on the stock rims vs. the same type on 16x6.5 steelies? I understand the difference in...
Forum: New England 10-31-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,207
Posted By Sovran
My car has pine needles in places where the sun...

My car has pine needles in places where the sun literally does not shine, but it's fine otherwise. Whew!
Forum: New England 10-26-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1,702
Views: 337,469
Posted By Sovran
Saw an Ultramarine FR-S waiting on Castleton...

Saw an Ultramarine FR-S waiting on Castleton street to turn onto Jamaicaway this morning around 9:00. I was heading into town on J-way and passed right in front of it, but I think the driver was...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-10-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 46,777
Posted By Sovran
I did some digging online, but I ended up buying...

I did some digging online, but I ended up buying CBS (code D4S) over the counter at my Subaru dealership. There were lower purchase prices online, but the shipping cost made it much more expensive...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-04-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,234
Posted By Sovran
If they update this for 2014, I'll be sorely...

If they update this for 2014, I'll be sorely tempted to swap out whatever hardware is different. I'd also be tempted to try to get Subaru to pay for it. Those touchscreen buttons are just so...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-26-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,753
Posted By Sovran
Just to confirm: where should Opti-Guard be applied?

I know this is an absurdly simple (and probably obvious) question, but I want to double-check before I take any action in regards to my purchase. Should Opti-Coat/Guard be applied to the wheels,...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-25-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,051
Posted By Sovran
Voice or GUI command to pause guidance?

Does the stock BRZ Nav unit have some way to pause route guidance and resume it later? I hate pulling off on a side street for gas or lunch or whatever and having to listen to it constantly...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-24-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 275,120
Posted By Sovran
I tried this on Saturday. I've driven 100+ miles...

I tried this on Saturday. I've driven 100+ miles since then with no clicking. Thanks! :thumbup:
Forum: New England 09-24-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 42,662
Posted By Sovran
My plan is to buy some 16" snow tires (probably...

My plan is to buy some 16" snow tires (probably Michelins for better tread life) with dedicated steel wheels, load about 120lb of something in the trunk (potting soil, fill dirt, etc), and drive with...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-17-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 669
Views: 214,500
Posted By Sovran
I filled up yesterday at 400mi exactly, which...

I filled up yesterday at 400mi exactly, which made me think of this post. I put in 11.444 gallons, for an average of 34.95 gallons. About 80% of the tank was used during a road trip into the...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-07-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,729
Posted By Sovran
True, but I can't charge it, and not all of the...

True, but I can't charge it, and not all of the features (i.e. album art) work via bluetooth. I'm also not sure the sound quality is as good, but I don't have any data to support that.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-07-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,729
Posted By Sovran
Right-angle iPhone cable?

Has anyone found a decent, short iPod/iPhone cable with a right angle connector on the dock end? It would tidy up my interior if I could get a cable that points straight at the usb port (3" away)...
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