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MaverickMonk
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
01-08-2021, 10:56 AM
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A-Pillar Question
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MaverickMonk
While I like keeping all my safety features...
While I like keeping all my safety features personally, if its "wrong" to remove them its just as bad an idea to own a car that doesn't have them. If its ok to drive a car from <2010, which most...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-12-2020, 11:58 AM
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245 vs 225 on 8 inch wheel with RE71R
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MaverickMonk
Agreed, little bit of wobble at limits of...
Agreed, little bit of wobble at limits of traction and a little bit of steering mush for me with 8” wheels and 245 PS4s
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
03-02-2020, 04:00 PM
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996 911 vs FRS/BRZ
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MaverickMonk
The ergos on the BRZ are fine (although I wish...
The ergos on the BRZ are fine (although I wish the pedal box was a bit farther back), it’s the quality. I’ve spent probably 30hrs fixing up the interior, stopping squeaks, upholstering...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
03-02-2020, 02:59 PM
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19,878
WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?
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8,803,107
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MaverickMonk
Hahah or it will just get painted so many times...
Hahah or it will just get painted so many times that the first rock chip that hits it makes it look like someone cut a gobstopper in half, lol!
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
03-02-2020, 02:11 PM
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WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?
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Because I’m not paying money to repaint a 2013...
Because I’m not paying money to repaint a 2013 with 100k miles and 2 accidents, and there’s no way I’ll be able to convince them to do it for free lol. Hell as it is a good respray would cost half as...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
03-02-2020, 01:49 PM
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WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?
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MaverickMonk
Dropped it off. They’re going to take a third go...
Dropped it off. They’re going to take a third go at matching the SWP paint so my accident repair doesn’t make my car look like it’s made of junkyard parts.
I don’t expect it to go well to be...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
03-02-2020, 01:38 PM
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996 911 vs FRS/BRZ
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MaverickMonk
Thanks for the info. Unfortunate. I can’t imagine...
Thanks for the info. Unfortunate. I can’t imagine ever being comfortable spending 30k or more on a car (I’m the kind of risk averse pencil pushing nerd that hates financing and spending too much). On...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
03-02-2020, 11:43 AM
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996 911 vs FRS/BRZ
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MaverickMonk
Dang, and here I’m looking at my BRZ saying “this...
Dang, and here I’m looking at my BRZ saying “this is nice, but what next?” And that answer to me has been “cayman”. Specifically waiting I think nice 987.2s come down to ~23-25. I love the driving...
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
02-18-2020, 06:02 PM
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2022 Toyota 86 (Click-bait articles)
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76,440
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MaverickMonk
It’s amazing how much weight you can save when...
It’s amazing how much weight you can save when your car only fits two people, 5’10” and under...
/salty barely above average height dude
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
02-18-2020, 02:23 PM
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2022 Toyota 86 (Click-bait articles)
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76,440
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MaverickMonk
Shame it looks like it was drawn with a...
Shame it looks like it was drawn with a protractor. It looks like a PS1 rendering of a supercar. It's just polygons. But with a massive growth in the back end. For golf clubs of course.
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
02-18-2020, 12:55 PM
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2022 Toyota 86 (Click-bait articles)
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76,440
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MaverickMonk
Yup. I'm really liking my cheap, 100k mile brz....
Yup. I'm really liking my cheap, 100k mile brz. But when I think "What's next" I get a bit sad because... there's nothing. At least nothing I could daily for 8 years like I intend. Not unless I...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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02-18-2020, 10:41 AM
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FR-S / BRZ Brakes Upgrade Guide
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MaverickMonk
This spring I’m due for a brake refresh. ...
This spring I’m due for a brake refresh.
What are the options for light weight rotors for stock non PP calipers?
I know stock is 17lb/13.2lb F/R. Is $650 of 2-piece DBA5000 rotors the only way...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
02-15-2020, 01:01 PM
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New internal combustion car sales to be banned in UK in 15 years
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MaverickMonk
Well that would be news to me, as someone who...
Well that would be news to me, as someone who spent several years as a researcher writing grant proposals. But yes, I have no idea how it works.
May I ask what your sources are? I’m stuck at an...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
02-15-2020, 01:33 AM
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New internal combustion car sales to be banned in UK in 15 years
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MaverickMonk
Post docs, researchers and grad students are...
Post docs, researchers and grad students are barely paid at all, much less paid by a government conspiracy.
Furthermore, all grant money does is pay for the research. When a scientist or professor...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
02-12-2020, 10:49 PM
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Is there a high mileage thread for BRZ?
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MaverickMonk
I bought mine when it had 95k. It’s a 2013 too....
I bought mine when it had 95k. It’s a 2013 too. I’m just a glutton for punishment.
107k now, woot.
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
02-08-2020, 10:38 PM
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WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?
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MaverickMonk
Hit a deer and fender/bumper needed to be...
Hit a deer and fender/bumper needed to be replaced. They blended back through the door and the color... is not quite right. And by that it looks tan by comparison. Even worse, because they took the...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
02-08-2020, 09:25 PM
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19,878
WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?
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MaverickMonk
Picked it up from the shop after their 3rd...
Picked it up from the shop after their 3rd attempt to make the front half of the car the same color as the back half.
They’ve failed and I’m done with them. Guess at this point I should just rice...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-07-2020, 09:17 PM
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STX Rules and Setup Questions
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851,314
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MaverickMonk
Anyone have any ideas for making a Perrin gurney...
Anyone have any ideas for making a Perrin gurney flap QD? I really want the look on my car day to day, but with my driving I already have a snowballs chance in local STX much less if I push myself to...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
02-06-2020, 06:38 PM
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Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]
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MaverickMonk
I need a project. Sitting here throwing bolt ons...
I need a project. Sitting here throwing bolt ons on my car actin like I’m actually creating something instead of just spending money...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
02-06-2020, 10:08 AM
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My FRS Looks Like A Barn Find And It Needs A Bath
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3,508
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MaverickMonk
With that much dirt, the second that wash mitt...
With that much dirt, the second that wash mitt touches paint it’s going to instantly become sandpaper, and the paint is gonna get swirly as shit. Whether you buy any products or not you want to get...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
02-03-2020, 08:30 AM
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697
Show off your interior!
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440,696
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MaverickMonk
Any info on how you did the door handle pulls?...
Any info on how you did the door handle pulls? I’ve had the idea of doing a GT3 style door pull in my head for a while now.
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
02-02-2020, 11:21 PM
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4,438
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CSG and RCE tag-team suspension Q&A thread! Ask us anything!
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1,135,525
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MaverickMonk
Sounds fair, thanks again Andrew. Got some SPC...
Sounds fair, thanks again Andrew. Got some SPC arms to put on, and I guess I’ll skip the end links for now, I’m planning on spending a year once I’m on coils getting alignment setup before I start...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
02-01-2020, 05:38 PM
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5
Part # for MY17 window switches?
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1,521
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MaverickMonk
LeeC parts is the jam, got my window and hvac...
LeeC parts is the jam, got my window and hvac switches from them as well as some other random stuff.
Pro-tip, sticking a few squares of sound deadening on the flat parts of the unit, and some felt...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
02-01-2020, 03:51 PM
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Honda Sports EV concept unveiled in Tokyo
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5,569
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MaverickMonk
My long term goal once I own a house is a small...
My long term goal once I own a house is a small peppy and guilt free EV commuter to supplement my gas burning weekend car habit. I don’t care about range if all it is doing is taking me from my...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
01-31-2020, 11:42 PM
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58
Best places for stickers
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15,323
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MaverickMonk
Driver rear quarter window is the only useless...
Driver rear quarter window is the only useless window on the car, so it’s the only place I’d consider. My wagon was covered in outdoors equipment stickers because, well, that’s the right look for a...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
Sponsored by The Tire Rack
01-30-2020, 11:18 PM
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Wheel Directory: Apex Racing ARC-8 17x9 +42
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102,685
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MaverickMonk
Just wanted to say I’m in on the group buy and...
Just wanted to say I’m in on the group buy and looking forward to it. Anthracite (or my second choice of satin black) with some nice extended studs and open lugs should be a great look, and perform a...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
01-30-2020, 10:07 PM
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Will I need shortened endlinks for a 1.25 inch lowering?
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7,439
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MaverickMonk
I’ve been asking about this for a while regarding...
I’ve been asking about this for a while regarding whether I need different endlinks when I lower, and I’m still unsure, but I’m gonna put on my enjinear hat for a sec and think out loud.
Because...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
01-29-2020, 07:45 AM
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45
Is The Crossover The New Sports Car? FT86 Vs. BMW X7 M50i Vs. Supra & 8
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7,559
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MaverickMonk
Because “people who live in cities” is actually a...
Because “people who live in cities” is actually a whoooooole lot of people. The majority of people in the US live in expensive metro areas along the coasts. Most families are dual income, meaning...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-28-2020, 11:23 AM
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Cost of STX VS. SSC build
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11,136
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MaverickMonk
And here I’m in STX just because I knew I...
And here I’m in STX just because I knew I wouldn’t be able to not tinker with the car. Modding is half the fun! Heck, I’m still salty I wasn’t able to throw in a lightweight flywheel when the clutch...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-28-2020, 07:22 AM
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what more can i do for a lighter front end?
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31,331
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MaverickMonk
You are not mistaken, I just can’t read. They...
You are not mistaken, I just can’t read. They only have up through the 4000 series (single piece) for the rears. Shame, I was thinking they’d be a great way to shed weight without paying 2k+ for a bbk
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