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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-19-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,032
Posted By otter
Mildly annoying that this is going to take two...

Mildly annoying that this is going to take two dealer visits but similar boat - my dealer never sees BRZs so they don't keep anything on hand. Thankfully I never have to go there outside of recall or...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-07-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,330
Posted By otter
Tire gauges are a bit like a dyno to me -...

Tire gauges are a bit like a dyno to me - consistency matters more than accuracy. That said, the Joe's Racing gauges that many people use (incl myself) aren't terribly accurate over time. Just threw...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-19-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,505
Posted By otter
Plus Karwin is a great guy who's happy to provide...

Plus Karwin is a great guy who's happy to provide extra info to help with setting up his products.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-24-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,665
Posted By otter
I use a Harbor Freight tool bag :lol: Carries...

I use a Harbor Freight tool bag :lol: Carries what I need - not the most organized but it's really space efficient compared to a toolbox.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-19-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,330
Posted By otter
Personally I've only seen people on the shorter...

Personally I've only seen people on the shorter 245/40/17, not the 45.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-05-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,599
Posted By otter
Removing the clutch assist spring fixes most of...

Removing the clutch assist spring fixes most of this issue. Otherwise it's just a matter of getting used to the slower throttle response.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-03-2023, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,625
Posted By otter
Something was drawing on your battery if it died...

Something was drawing on your battery if it died that quickly. I've let the car sit for a couple weeks without use and it's been fine.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-28-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,330
Posted By otter
I'm really confused about what you're asking, I...

I'm really confused about what you're asking, I didn't shrink anything, I'm running the OEM wheel size (17x7.5).
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-28-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,330
Posted By otter
Wheels are 17". Did you mean tire diameter? If...

Wheels are 17". Did you mean tire diameter? If so, here's the diameters of common BRZ autox sizes on the Stones from TR:
OEM 215/45/17 - 24.7"
225/45/17 - 25"
235/45/17 - 25.4"
245/40/17 - 24.7"...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-28-2023, 01:33 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,330
Posted By otter
For shits 'n giggles I took a pic of mounted and...

For shits 'n giggles I took a pic of mounted and unmounted 255s side by size to see just how much they get squeezed down on the class-legal wheels.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-17-2023, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,689
Posted By otter
It's just part of the interior protection for...

It's just part of the interior protection for shipping. Dealer is supposed to remove it before delivering the car to the customer.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-17-2023, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,016
Posted By otter
I'll have to try it again. I've attempted in the...

I'll have to try it again. I've attempted in the past but was never able to get it to work regardless of whether in ACC or start mode.

Edit: car on worked perfectly for me first try. So nice to...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-14-2023, 11:28 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,928
Posted By otter
Nah, I'm passing on the remaining parts of the...

Nah, I'm passing on the remaining parts of the kit. I need something that can be easily removed for when I need the trunk space for hauling tires/tools/etc for autox. Once I saw that the sub was...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-07-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,928
Posted By otter
Thank you, that confirmed everything I needed to...

Thank you, that confirmed everything I needed to know.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-04-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,928
Posted By otter
If the video is posted online do you mind posting...

If the video is posted online do you mind posting the link? When they announced the sub availability I asked if they had a few pics of where the amp/processor components mount so I could get an idea...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-11-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,262
Posted By otter
Just note that the 2nd gen doesn't have the same...

Just note that the 2nd gen doesn't have the same trans fluid recommendations as the previous gen. It calls for LV - I put the Redline LV fluid in my trans at 5k miles. Haven't bothered with the diff...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-07-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,487
Posted By otter
Not answering your question but I also have a BRZ...

Not answering your question but I also have a BRZ and NA Miata and can throw out an alternative option that works great for me - beater truck as the 3rd vehicle for when you need utility.

As for...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-20-2022, 10:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,448
Posted By otter
Yes, two per headlight that you have to adjust...

Yes, two per headlight that you have to adjust equally. There's a blurb in the manual about it as well as markings/sticker on the housings themselves.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-17-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,448
Posted By otter
The output is fine but they're aimed too low from...

The output is fine but they're aimed too low from the factory, been meaning to adjust mine. Each headlight housing has two vertical adjustment knobs that you can get at with a long flathead...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-07-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,928
Posted By otter
Yes but I'm impatient. I also have pretty mixed...

Yes but I'm impatient. I also have pretty mixed results when just waiting for companies to tell me when they're ready to ship in the car parts world.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-06-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,928
Posted By otter
I'm trying to not bug companies too much lately...

I'm trying to not bug companies too much lately with "is it ready yet?" type requests buuuuuttttt.... anybody heard any update from OEM Audio+ yet on if the current December ETA is going to stand or...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-06-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,330
Posted By otter
It's also surface dependent. I'm on Koni yellows,...

It's also surface dependent. I'm on Koni yellows, Karcepts v1 front bar on the softest setting, and 0 toe all around - I can get the car to rotate well and power out of corners without plowing when...
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 10-23-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,946
Posted By otter
Admins never respond to this problem.

Admins never respond to this problem.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-23-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 42,861
Posted By otter
My BRZ is a base model (Premium? Limited? Can't...

My BRZ is a base model (Premium? Limited? Can't remember Subaru's stupid naming scheme). Had my door cards off yesterday to do a quick speaker swap and noticed that there's wiring and a blank panel...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-25-2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,330
Posted By otter
Sooooo who are the lucky few testing out the...

Sooooo who are the lucky few testing out the revised Karcepts bar in a couple weeks?
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-03-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,217
Views: 216,461
Posted By otter
This is me and I'm too tall to live with an ND2...

This is me and I'm too tall to live with an ND2 Miata. Just got out of CAMC and not looking to go back to a fat tire $$$$ class...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-03-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1,217
Views: 216,461
Posted By otter
My comment was definitely not aimed at you.

My comment was definitely not aimed at you.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-03-2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1,217
Views: 216,461
Posted By otter
My $0.02 - it's not a big deal for me personally...

My $0.02 - it's not a big deal for me personally to remedy the issue myself so I'm really not freaking out about it, but I get why it's a big concern for most. I'll be pulling my pan when I do my...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-03-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1,217
Views: 216,461
Posted By otter
GRM taking a more measured approach with some key...

GRM taking a more measured approach with some key extra info I hadn't seen yet about the dealership involved -...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-02-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1,217
Views: 216,461
Posted By otter
I haven't had time to pull my own oil pan yet but...

I haven't had time to pull my own oil pan yet but something that's stood out to me as I see everyone's pictures - there appears to be very little surface area on the engine side of the mating...
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