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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-23-2016, 04:34 AM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,796,645
Posted By Metabrz
I ran over a big rock on the way to work. Not a...

I ran over a big rock on the way to work. Not a great start to my Monday.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-19-2016, 05:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,755
Posted By Metabrz
WOW! Stunning looking set up. What is the tyre...

WOW! Stunning looking set up. What is the tyre set up?
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-19-2016, 04:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,314
Posted By Metabrz
Great thread Pete!! Love your dedication.

Great thread Pete!! Love your dedication.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-10-2016, 10:39 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 82,136
Posted By Metabrz
Hmmm not bad

Hmmm not bad
Forum: Forced Induction 03-05-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 427,874
Posted By Metabrz
Im running a HKS EL Exhaust Manifold + Tomei...

Im running a HKS EL Exhaust Manifold + Tomei Joint Pipe + HKS Front Pipe + HKS Hi Power rear exhaust.

Basically its the Super Exhaust system and I added the Tomei pipe. The headers are heat...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-22-2016, 03:16 AM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,796,645
Posted By Metabrz
Ordered a 4.5 final drive and diff bearing set to...

Ordered a 4.5 final drive and diff bearing set to get installed along with 2 way TRD diff.

Came home early from work and cleaned the interior, washed exterior, clay barred some track day muck off...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-13-2016, 02:46 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 164,703
Posted By Metabrz
Your wont find a "concave" CE28 but you can get...

Your wont find a "concave" CE28 but you can get them with fatter lips as you get wider wheels with lower offsets.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 01-17-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 21,977
Posted By Metabrz
Yup.

Yup.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 01-16-2016, 03:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 21,977
Posted By Metabrz
You dont need new springs. I recommend getting...

You dont need new springs. I recommend getting the STi transmission mount kit as well. Shifting is rock solid with mounts - that 2nd gear harshness is all but gone. The occurrence and harshness both...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-06-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,873
Posted By Metabrz
"Fun" is subjective. I run 255/35/18 as my...

"Fun" is subjective. I run 255/35/18 as my definition of fun is going around corners as fast as possible on the limit of mechanical grip.


If I were into getting slideways I'd be running the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-15-2015, 07:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,520
Posted By Metabrz
I was always unhappy with the 1st / 2nd throw...

I was always unhappy with the 1st / 2nd throw when cold but lived with it until now that I've had installed an STi transmission mount and STi short shift kit.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-15-2015, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2,548
Views: 1,734,492
Posted By Metabrz
Consider getting steering stops. nzer had to - he...

Consider getting steering stops. nzer had to - he runs 265/35.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-28-2015, 08:27 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 429,248
Posted By Metabrz
If you cant be bothered looking for information...

If you cant be bothered looking for information yourself you're not going to get much response on here.


I'll say again, read the sticky posts - they will tell you everything you need to make an...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-28-2015, 05:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,904
Posted By Metabrz
For a cat back, the Hi Power is sweet. Quiet for...

For a cat back, the Hi Power is sweet. Quiet for cruising and nice and deep at WOT.

I have the Hi Power cat back on and tomorrow will have a catless EL header installed with a Tomei Xpreme...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-28-2015, 05:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,986
Posted By Metabrz
Im not 100% but I think you might find that...

Im not 100% but I think you might find that particular car has a side exit exhaust.

Because race car.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-28-2015, 05:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,942
Posted By Metabrz
Exactly. And scrimping on tires is possibly the...

Exactly. And scrimping on tires is possibly the worst place to do it.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-28-2015, 05:37 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 477,841
Posted By Metabrz
Current set up 18 x 9.5 +35 on 255/35/18 MPSS ...

Current set up 18 x 9.5 +35 on 255/35/18 MPSS

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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-28-2015, 05:01 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 164,703
Posted By Metabrz
CE28 17 x 7.5 +42

Shot of temporary set up with stock Michelin Primacy tires. Back on my RPF1's for daily use and these CE28's will be set up with 225/45 track tires in the not too distant future.

Photo by...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-28-2015, 04:51 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 429,248
Posted By Metabrz
If you mean a drop of more than an inch without...

If you mean a drop of more than an inch without affecting suspension
stroke (travel) you'll need to look at coil overs or an air set up (both of which mean a complete swap out of suspension...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-26-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,090
Posted By Metabrz
What tires do you want to run and how do you want...

What tires do you want to run and how do you want the car set up?


Have you looked at the Wheel Directory?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-26-2015, 05:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,090
Posted By Metabrz
I dont have pics but IMO that is the near perfect...

I dont have pics but IMO that is the near perfect size for 18" wheels if you want to run fat rubber (255/35 and greater) and reduce clearance issues.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-26-2015, 04:24 AM
Replies: 2,548
Views: 1,734,492
Posted By Metabrz
iPhone pics

iPhone pics
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-25-2015, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2,548
Views: 1,734,492
Posted By Metabrz
In my experience a wider tire will improve...

In my experience a wider tire will improve turn-in. I think you're mistaking 'easier' for 'better' and that may be your preference but for me that's not the case.

The car has more lateral grip and...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-22-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2,548
Views: 1,734,492
Posted By Metabrz
Joined the meaty club

18x9.5+38 Enkei RPF1 - freshly painted
255/35/18 MPSS
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-20-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,925
Posted By Metabrz
Looks baller Mike. Clever work - I was thinking...

Looks baller Mike. Clever work - I was thinking you'd put some fat meats on there but no.


Congrats.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-16-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,240
Posted By Metabrz
Yes lowered but no rubbing at all. Am moving...

Yes lowered but no rubbing at all.

Am moving to a 255/35 MPSS for my wider wheels. Mainly to gain a little comfort.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-15-2015, 04:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,240
Posted By Metabrz
I had 245/35 on a 18x9.5 Its still stretched.

I had 245/35 on a 18x9.5

Its still stretched.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-11-2015, 04:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,153
Posted By Metabrz
Congtrats on the new purchase. I wont...

Congtrats on the new purchase.

I wont repeat all the great advice suffice to say just drive it - everywhere - all the time.

Its a finicky gear box for sure.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-11-2015, 03:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,578
Posted By Metabrz
This is good advice. Take the modding thing slow:...

This is good advice. Take the modding thing slow: there are so many options out there that you can afford to take your time and see what works and doesn't for your goals and budget
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 09-10-2015, 01:01 AM
Replies: 3,868
Views: 2,496,441
Posted By Metabrz
My interpretation its just a pure focus on...

My interpretation its just a pure focus on aesthetics over function.


Its a Ratfink cartoon transposed onto a modern sports car.
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