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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-31-2021, 02:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,090
Posted By BitusB
No fair! I’ve been on the lookout for one for the...

No fair! I’ve been on the lookout for one for the last half year and I couldn’t find one new or used so I’m getting a grey one instead. Love the gold wheels with the green!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-31-2021, 02:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,020
Posted By BitusB
Breaking in my BRZ proper

It’s official. I’m driving 5+ hours on Saturday south to a town of 7700 souls a few minutes north of the Canada/U.S. border to buy the last brand new grey manual 2020 brz rs in Western Canada. It’s...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-11-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,298
Posted By BitusB
Eliminating torque dip

Is it necessary to swap out stock header to address torque dip or can a tune alone do the trick? I prefer to have a cat for sound and environmental reasons.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-27-2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,055
Posted By BitusB
My bad! The 2018 ts did come stock with 18”...

My bad! The 2018 ts did come stock with 18” wheels.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-26-2021, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,055
Posted By BitusB
Thanks for the link, 18 lbs is the answer.

Thanks for the link, 18 lbs is the answer.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-26-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,055
Posted By BitusB
The 2018 is a 17” and the 2020 is 18” not sure...

The 2018 is a 17” and the 2020 is 18” not sure about 2019.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-25-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,055
Posted By BitusB
Ts sti wheels weight

Does anyone know how much the ts sti 17x7.5 wheels weigh?
Forum: Forced Induction 02-25-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,725
Posted By BitusB
Stock FA20 rods

I’m leaning toward supercharging my future BRZ, and I’m wondering if the rods and other stock internal bits can handle around 50% increase in bhp and torque. Do the FA20D (BRZ) and FA20F (WRX) have...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-25-2021, 03:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,163
Posted By BitusB
Talk about peer pressure! I was hoping for some...

Talk about peer pressure! I was hoping for some feedback from an individual or two who have tried going free air. Thanks for the feedback, I can’t wait to try to sell my wife on a custom fibreglass...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-24-2021, 01:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,163
Posted By BitusB
Normally I’d go with a 10” in a sealed enclosure...

Normally I’d go with a 10” in a sealed enclosure but space is getting tight. I was always scared of Murphy’s law in past installations, figuring I’d be practically asking to be stranded on the side...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-23-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,163
Posted By BitusB
I suppose smaller shallow mount subs could fit in...

I suppose smaller shallow mount subs could fit in the doors or dash. I’m sure the r&d folks are working on noise cancellation to eliminate road and engine noise or having half the car silent while...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-23-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 542
Views: 285,234
Posted By BitusB
Avoid Hilltop Subaru in Vernon BC, Canada

I’ve owned Subarus since the early 90’s and have had the misfortune of dealing with my local dealership. I used to reluctantly give them my business until I found a Subaru whisperer named Ivan in...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-23-2021, 08:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,163
Posted By BitusB
Anyone try free air subwoofer?

I’ve seen a YouTube video where a fella installed a 6.75 inch free air sub in the deck/shelf behind the back seat. It looks like there’s a spot in the middle where they stamped out a spot for a 6.5...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-21-2021, 11:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,804
Posted By BitusB
Gotcha, so after market stereo is the way to go....

Gotcha, so after market stereo is the way to go. Just adjust the volume until you can’t hear any crickets or anything else aside from sweet tunes!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-21-2021, 09:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,804
Posted By BitusB
Do dealerships replace “cricket” fuel pumps under warranty?

I’m in western Canada about to pull the trigger on a brz or 86. Has anybody in Canada had any luck getting either Subaru or Toyota to replace the stock pump under warranty?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-21-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By BitusB
Thanks for the advice. I’m most likely going to...

Thanks for the advice. I’m most likely going to end up getting a brz because there’s more of them in western Canada than 86/frs combined. I’d prefer the Toyota badge after owning my worst Subaru by...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-21-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By BitusB
Advice for “ideal” brz

After serious consideration IÂ’m going to take the plunge and buy my mid-life crisis mobile. As you may have guessed IÂ’m most likely going to get a brz and if not a frs or 86. I have a handful of...
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