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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-30-2020, 05:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,596
Posted By BuzzR
Thanks Tommy. I'm sorry you had so much trouble....

Thanks Tommy. I'm sorry you had so much trouble. That's what I was afraid of happening to me. I got lucky. I thank you and everybody for helping me out. My mind's at rest now.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-30-2020, 04:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,596
Posted By BuzzR
Dadhawk. Thank you SO much for the info -...

Dadhawk. Thank you SO much for the info - especially the production dates of the affected cars. I KNOW that my car was produced in November of 2013, so that was after the production dates of the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-30-2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,596
Posted By BuzzR
Need advice concerning engine recall.

Hello.

I have a 2013 BRZ Limited I bought new in early 2014, with about 50,000 miles on it.

Because of illness, I haven't been here on the forum in a long time, so I was unaware of the engine...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-28-2018, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,606
Posted By BuzzR
I want to thank everyone who responded to my...

I want to thank everyone who responded to my thread. I appreciate all of the help.

My friend and I went to the dealer to pick up the car on Tuesday. I had about 20 pages of articles and reports...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-25-2018, 10:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,606
Posted By BuzzR
Is a clutch fork considered part of the clutch?

This may sound silly, but the answer may save me $1,200 - or not.

I'm having a tranny and a clutch replaced on my 2013 BRZ Limited. The dealer says it will replace the tranny under warranty,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-22-2018, 02:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,124
Posted By BuzzR
Thank you all for your information and comments. ...

Thank you all for your information and comments. Very helpful.

I was told that a complete, new tranny is necessary. I guess the TOB did a LOT of damage. My power train warranty will cover the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-20-2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,124
Posted By BuzzR
Clutch Fork Failure - i.e. New Clutch and Tranny

Hi.

I've been VERY happy with my 2013 BRZ - until yesterday afternoon in Phoenix, AZ.

I was driving around and suddenly the car lurched and the RPMs dropped and the engine wouldn't keep...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-04-2018, 12:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,139
Posted By BuzzR
Thanks to all. I looked on the door jam and...

Thanks to all.

I looked on the door jam and it says 35, so I'm going to deflate them to 36 and leave them at that. I think that's a good compromise.

Thanks for your help.

:)
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-02-2018, 04:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,139
Posted By BuzzR
Thank you, reeves! I'm going to think about...

Thank you, reeves!

I'm going to think about it. Maybe I'll reduce them to 36 and see how they feel.

Thanks again.

:)
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-02-2018, 03:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,139
Posted By BuzzR
Hello again. I've had no problems with my...

Hello again.

I've had no problems with my new AS/3+ tires, and I like them very much. They ride wonderfully - but I do have a question for those of you who also have them.

I checked my tire...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-23-2018, 12:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,648
Posted By BuzzR
I will have had my 2013 BRZ exactly four years on...

I will have had my 2013 BRZ exactly four years on April 1st, and I just had my first alignment done today while having new tires put on my Limited.

The guy said it was slightly off, but it's...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-22-2018, 10:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,139
Posted By BuzzR
Thank you all for your kind comments. ...

Thank you all for your kind comments.

Ordered them yesterday and had them put on today.

Have driven them about 20 miles testing them out a bit. I feel about 1,000% safer.

Went around some...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-19-2018, 02:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,139
Posted By BuzzR
Hi all. Have been been away for a week. Again,...

Hi all. Have been been away for a week. Again, I thank everyone for their good opinions and info.

I have decided to go with the PILOT SPORT A/S 3+ (W- OR Y-SPEED RATED) - SIZE: 215/45ZR17. I...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-10-2018, 02:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,139
Posted By BuzzR
Again, my thanks to everyone who has responded. ...

Again, my thanks to everyone who has responded. :thanks:

Today I took the BRZ into my dealership for its 30K service and inspection, and they did tell me that all four tires were showing...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-08-2018, 09:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,139
Posted By BuzzR
Hi fellas. Thank you all for all the good...

Hi fellas.

Thank you all for all the good info. I haven't bought new tires in probably 8-10 years, and those were for a Dodge Dakota, so I'm a novice at giving proper tire info. Sorry.

I do...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-08-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,139
Posted By BuzzR
Thanks for the info. I meant better grip,...

Thanks for the info.

I meant better grip, materials quality and general performance. Road noise is not a big factor, but i would like the best grip for the money and hopefully tread wear.

I...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-08-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,139
Posted By BuzzR
Best tire for BRZ around $200?

Hi.

I haven't been here for awhile because of the trolling that went on a few years ago, but I now need to ask a question.

I did a search for a thread about tires, but got no hits, so excuse me...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-03-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,467
Posted By BuzzR
I just saw this at the Fox News page. Don't know...

I just saw this at the Fox News page. Don't know if it'll help you, but it mentions some things I didn't know about.
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-21-2015, 10:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,249
Posted By BuzzR
Thank you very much, Soundman! I'll contact...

Thank you very much, Soundman!

I'll contact the shop tomorrow and ask them. I'm sure they'll make it right if that's the case.

Thanks again.

:)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-21-2015, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,249
Posted By BuzzR
I want to thank you all for your input. :thanks:...

I want to thank you all for your input. :thanks:

>How much power is your line out pushing? You may need an in-line headphone amp. <

I really don't know. I had the jack installed by a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-20-2015, 06:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,249
Posted By BuzzR
A question for Audiophiles...

Hi.

I am extremely hearing impaired and recently had a jack installed in my 2013 Limited so I could plug in some headphones and listen (monaurally - and without cabin noise) to AM news and talk...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-02-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,647
Posted By BuzzR
I've had this happen twice. It happens (to...

I've had this happen twice.

It happens (to me, anyway,) if I add some gas to the tank, but do not fill it completely.

Both times it has re-set when I filled the tank after driving it awhile....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-01-2015, 11:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,334
Posted By BuzzR
Hi fellas. Once again, thank you for all...

Hi fellas.

Once again, thank you for all your suggestions. A new auto radio shop has opened not too far from me, so I'm soon going to print this thread and take it there and see which ideas they...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-29-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,334
Posted By BuzzR
Again, thanks to everyone for your help. I'm...

Again, thanks to everyone for your help. I'm going to print this page and take it to a radio shop and see what we can come up with. It'll mean a lot to me if I can get to use the radio, so I...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-28-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,627
Posted By BuzzR
I'm just curious: Is the "sharkfin" antenna any...

I'm just curious: Is the "sharkfin" antenna any better than the old ones on the 2013 and 2014 models? I personally think the "sharkfin" looks cheesy, so I'm just curious if it's somehow better...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-28-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,334
Posted By BuzzR
Thanks fellas for all the ideas and suggestions. ...

Thanks fellas for all the ideas and suggestions.

jsimon, I'm talking about just regular featherlight phones with a jack like those you buy at Wal-Mart, etc. - not a telephone jack.

I want to...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-28-2015, 04:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,334
Posted By BuzzR
Thanks fellas for the quick input. carma, I...

Thanks fellas for the quick input.

carma, I did try hooking up with Bluetooth, using the connecting method outlined in the manual, but it wouldn't connect. So I think Bluetooth is out.
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-28-2015, 03:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,733
Posted By BuzzR
I bought my 2013 Limited almost exactly a year...

I bought my 2013 Limited almost exactly a year ago. I now have a little over 6K on it. I live in a rural area, and the car had been sitting on the lot for about six months prior to the sale (I'm in...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-28-2015, 02:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,334
Posted By BuzzR
A Radio Question...

Hi.

This is an involved question, so please bear with me...

I have a 2013 BRZ Limited that I bought new a year ago. I am hearing impaired and have only one working ear - and it is only about...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-06-2015, 12:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,545
Posted By BuzzR
Just added mine - but you can barely see it...

Just added mine - but you can barely see it behind the others in the AZ region. :)
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