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Forum: Northwest 03-27-2022, 09:26 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 85,074
Posted By Seiryuu
Hello, anyone know a good shop to recommend for...

Hello, anyone know a good shop to recommend for maintenance and basic mods like springs that are opened on Saturdays?



I used to go to AR and I like them but they are closed on the Weekends....
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-20-2021, 01:14 AM
Replies: 4,468
Views: 1,421,670
Posted By Seiryuu
https://www.sti.jp/parts/subarubrz_zd/wheel/ST2810...

https://www.sti.jp/parts/subarubrz_zd/wheel/ST28100ZM010/


I'm guessing there is a really high chance it does... but just want to double check to make sure... does anyone know if the new STI...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-31-2021, 03:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,358
Posted By Seiryuu
Alright... so I just went around to two body...

Alright... so I just went around to two body shops in the area for some estimates. They both said a full all-out repair would be around $1500. The extra $500 would be the labor involved in...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-23-2021, 01:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,358
Posted By Seiryuu
I'm on the boat of driving any of my cars until...

I'm on the boat of driving any of my cars until the wheels fall off.. my idea is that if I were to buy a (sports) car to prioritize resale value, I would just not get it in the first place - arguably...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-21-2021, 01:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,358
Posted By Seiryuu
Best way to fix curb rash on bumper?

After three years of ownership, I finally gone done it... I got my first curb rash. And it's quite the rash - not a scuff, not a chip, but full-on rash. And it's right on the corner of the front...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-17-2021, 10:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,975
Posted By Seiryuu
For any car that I want and serious about buying,...

For any car that I want and serious about buying, I always wait for the refresh and decide. Or the next gen and then decide. So for this, if I do decide to get another BRZ/86, I'll wait for the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-07-2021, 10:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,777
Posted By Seiryuu
People complain about the stereo/speakers so much...

People complain about the stereo/speakers so much in this car... sure, it's not the best but try the speakers in the current VW GTI. You'll appreciate what we got haha.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-19-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 547,965
Posted By Seiryuu
If I'm going to replace my '17 with the new gen,...

If I'm going to replace my '17 with the new gen, I'll wait until the mid-cycle refresh to do it. That would give me a decade to drive my current car.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-04-2020, 01:47 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 30,517
Posted By Seiryuu
https://www.autoblog.com/2020/11/04/2022-subaru-br...

https://www.autoblog.com/2020/11/04/2022-subaru-brz-november-18-debut/


Mark your calendars!
Forum: Northwest 07-16-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
Posted By Seiryuu
If Costco carries the tire you want, I would wait...

If Costco carries the tire you want, I would wait for it go on sale (they alternate brands like every month). Then take a scrennie of their final price and show to Discount Tire (America's Tire) for...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-11-2020, 04:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,685
Posted By Seiryuu
It seems like there are many who vouch for the...

It seems like there are many who vouch for the various bushings. My question is.... even if you get the most compliant/mildest of all the various bushings (like STi ones for example), is there a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-11-2020, 04:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,053
Posted By Seiryuu
Compared to the BRZ, the GTi wins in every...

Compared to the BRZ, the GTi wins in every practical category you can name. Gas mileage, HP/torque, comfort, NVH, practicality... as it should since it was designed to be an all-rounder. However, the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-04-2020, 01:10 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 70,891
Posted By Seiryuu
We have something more recent than that. The ND...

We have something more recent than that. The ND Miata is the lightest Miata since the NA :D
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-30-2020, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,385
Posted By Seiryuu
That's literally what I did that lead me to...

That's literally what I did that lead me to asking here in the first place haha, figured any pan should work. The pan was supposed to be more than big enough but it barely held the oil and flexes all...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-28-2020, 10:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,685
Posted By Seiryuu
Favorite/Best non-performance "feeling" mods?

Hello, What are the best or your favorite mods that enhance the quality of the drive or "quality of life" for you? I don't exactly know how to categorize these as there are many parts for them.

...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-28-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,435
Posted By Seiryuu
Ultimately, I think it is a good example that...

Ultimately, I think it is a good example that making more power alone with the popular combo (header+exhaust+tune) doesn't equate to a faster car. The car needs to be able to put down and utilize...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-27-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,435
Posted By Seiryuu
I was wondering if you are referring to this...

I was wondering if you are referring to this video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3URmBqZqJUc&t=3s


While there is confirmation on the greatness of the handling improvements on the tS, I do...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-22-2020, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,385
Posted By Seiryuu
Oil Drain Pan Reccomendations?

I have a Fumoto valve installed on my car and I only have ramps to drive up on to change the oil. Can anyone recommend an oil drain pan that will fit under and gets the oil transferred to milk jugs...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-14-2020, 04:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,070
Posted By Seiryuu
After looking into the BBS RF some more, the...

After looking into the BBS RF some more, the functional and practical side in me is screaming at me to drop the RI-A and get them instead. I would save about $1000, get a proper 17", and save even...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-14-2020, 03:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,829
Posted By Seiryuu
I apologize for confusing these with the STi...

I apologize for confusing these with the STi wheels that come on the BRZ. They look almost identical but with some slight nuances (the center). I had to double check myself to see the difference. Is...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-13-2020, 01:26 AM
Replies: 371
Views: 96,184
Posted By Seiryuu
Ah, good to see confirmation that the Sachs...

Ah, good to see confirmation that the Sachs dampers are different between the PP and tS models. So they really are "dampers tuned by STi" per Subaru and not just marketing. This might be a...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-10-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 85,655
Posted By Seiryuu
Maybe you got your answer already but for anyone...

Maybe you got your answer already but for anyone else wondering, it clears the Brembos with about 1-2 mm clearance. However, according to official fitment guides from BBS Japan and Tirerack, these...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-10-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,070
Posted By Seiryuu
Yes, it does look more OEM... right down to the...

Yes, it does look more OEM... right down to the color choice. I would have preferred to stay 17" and have that wheel but according to Tirerack and BBS Japan's fitment guide, the ideal 17x7.5 doesn't...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-09-2020, 04:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,597
Posted By Seiryuu
We'll probably never know without asking the...

We'll probably never know without asking the tuner shop why they went with that 18x8.5 with 235 setup. However, not being able to run 17 MPS4S doesn't seem likely to be the case here due to the...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-09-2020, 02:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,597
Posted By Seiryuu
. You're right. For a 2012 86, it has seen only a...

. You're right. For a 2012 86, it has seen only a little over 19000 miles as of this year. It has definitely not lived a normal life.
_____


So some math got done. Imma just present the findings...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-08-2020, 02:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,597
Posted By Seiryuu
No kidding. Not sure if you are referring to cars...

No kidding. Not sure if you are referring to cars in general but it is appalling to see economy cars like the Mazda3 comes in 19 (NINTEEN) inch wheels for no good reasons! Even the Corolla comes in...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-07-2020, 03:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,597
Posted By Seiryuu
But sometimes you run into the problem where that...

But sometimes you run into the problem where that ONE wheel you want... only comes in 18. And you wanna make the best out of it and get the right size that is the least detrimental.





...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-06-2020, 12:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,597
Posted By Seiryuu
Car's Performance on bigger wheels

I know what you are thinking... this has been discussed and trust me, as always, I have been doing my homework and browsing old topics. I still haven't found a solid answer though.


To my...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-06-2020, 11:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,070
Posted By Seiryuu
Thanks, will check with them. I...

Thanks, will check with them.





I was at confused at first until I googled haha... wow, that's a neat site!
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-05-2020, 03:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,070
Posted By Seiryuu
BBS RI-A

I saw these on the twins and thought they look absolutely gorgeous:drool:. Like the design fit the twins so well, they almost look premium OEM. I looked into picking up a set but found out that they...
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