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Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 06-19-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,543
Posted By OfficeWorker
Most bug and tar removers will work...I use one...

Most bug and tar removers will work...I use one from Stoner. (Be sure to thoroughly wash them off.) Alternatively, Meguiar's G25024 Wash+ will remove this stuff very well...it has an abrasive in it....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-03-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By OfficeWorker
FWIW, In my experience, it seems you can often...

FWIW, In my experience, it seems you can often get a better deal with a vehicle already on the lot than one they get from another dealer (especially if that one has been sitting there a long time.) I...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-30-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,519
Posted By OfficeWorker
Provided only one wheel has cosmetic damage and...

Provided only one wheel has cosmetic damage and is not bent, provided the tires do not show any wear/are in perfect shape, and based on the cost of the MPS4S + the 17-inch STI steels (since no one...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-19-2018, 07:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,489
Posted By OfficeWorker
Is your model one of the trims that come with the...

Is your model one of the trims that come with the P-Zero Nero A/S rubber? If so, a buddy had them on an older version of a Mustang as the OEMs and felt it became practically a different car when...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 05-19-2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,364
Posted By OfficeWorker
The R3(/R1) is a monster, and the fellas who...

The R3(/R1) is a monster, and the fellas who understand the whole science thing far better than me get giddy when testing it. What I really dig is how the R3 is not only consistent with 33.8, 34.7,...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 05-18-2018, 09:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,364
Posted By OfficeWorker
I own or I have owned the Valentine 1 (gens 1.6,...

I own or I have owned the Valentine 1 (gens 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.85, up through the current firmware with the update to eliminate K-band falses caused by blind spot detection), the Escort 8500 and Bel RX...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-18-2018, 09:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,489
Posted By OfficeWorker
More like crashing into crowds...

More like crashing into crowds...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-18-2018, 09:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,489
Posted By OfficeWorker
Enjoy the GT. It's completely different from the...

Enjoy the GT. It's completely different from the BRZ, but they are really nice cars. If you have one of the models with all-season tires, swapping them for a summer performance tire might make a big...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-16-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,706
Posted By OfficeWorker
It appears that the 235/45/17 PSS mandates at...

It appears that the 235/45/17 PSS mandates at least a 7.5-inch wheel.

I've read on this forum and on others that the PSS, when pushed on a track, may not hold up very well to the heat generated?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-14-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,313
Posted By OfficeWorker
It's completely your call, but I say get the...

It's completely your call, but I say get the manual since you then get the brakes you want (those red Brembos look SHARP on every color BRZ available), and I think you may wind up enjoying the car...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-13-2018, 10:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,650
Posted By OfficeWorker
Do you drive the car year round? If so, do you...

Do you drive the car year round?
If so, do you intend to use dedicated summer/winter wheels and tires, or are you looking for one tire for both?
Any chance the car will see track usage?

I'm in...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-12-2018, 09:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,730
Posted By OfficeWorker
Damn that looks good! It's eye-catching,...

Damn that looks good! It's eye-catching, functional, and classy.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-11-2018, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,930
Posted By OfficeWorker
Does titling in Lithuania work the same way it...

Does titling in Lithuania work the same way it does here in the States?

If so, was the car written off? If yes, in my opinion, it is probably not worth it as the potential exists to spend more...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-11-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4,232
Views: 1,043,414
Posted By OfficeWorker
While it will probably have a minimal impact on...

While it will probably have a minimal impact on overall sales, the lack of a manual transmission is a deal breaker to me. Otherwise I would be interested.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-10-2018, 05:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,564
Posted By OfficeWorker
I get pissed as shit when playing minesweeper...

I get pissed as shit when playing minesweeper...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-10-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,016
Posted By OfficeWorker
I was referring to this image - I'm far from an...

I was referring to this image - I'm far from an expert on cars so do correct me if I am wrong (I may very well be). It appears to me to have had a pretty substantial amount of work done to it? Or is...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-09-2018, 07:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,016
Posted By OfficeWorker
Yeah...I was pretty excited when I saw the...

Yeah...I was pretty excited when I saw the listing until I saw that part. I'm surprised the auction went to $20k and even more surprised the reserve was not met. The images show what appears to be a...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-07-2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,016
Posted By OfficeWorker
"Vape pens spontaneously combusting across the United States once this ad went live."

This made me chuckle so I thought I'd share...

I was looking at cars and saw this listing:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-13/


Than I noticed this comment:
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-06-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,437
Posted By OfficeWorker
I'd be interested to see the results!

I'd be interested to see the results!
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-05-2018, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,949
Posted By OfficeWorker
Question I'm really curious to see how well some of the...

I'm really curious to see how well some of the ceramic wheel coatings work with the more corrosive dust that tends to come from the more aggressive track pads. With semi-metallic street pads, I am...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-05-2018, 09:47 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,437
Posted By OfficeWorker
What sized wheels and what sized tires? In...

What sized wheels and what sized tires?

In my personal opinion, I feel that a bigger weight increase caused by wheels can definitely affect it enough to notice, and heavy cast wheels in a larger...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-05-2018, 09:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,146
Posted By OfficeWorker
I agree with Leonardo that if you are looking for...

I agree with Leonardo that if you are looking for value, the HTR Z3 is worth consideration. I've not driven it in wet and I've only driven it on a front wheel drive car, but it does have a solid...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-05-2018, 10:55 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 19,233
Posted By OfficeWorker
I'm inclined to agree, although I think it...

I'm inclined to agree, although I think it depends on how techno-gizmo the new Supra becomes and how differentiated it is from the original (edit - by original I mean the fourth generation). I've...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-05-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,146
Posted By OfficeWorker
Do you need a tire that is capable of functioning...

Do you need a tire that is capable of functioning safely in winter precipitation and/or dry, colder weather? (asking cuz of your location - and how this may or may not be your 'summer car')
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-04-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,949
Posted By OfficeWorker
Is SBC a powder coating followed by a clear coat?...

Is SBC a powder coating followed by a clear coat? If so, Full Effect is safe for both powder coatings and clear coats...it's pH neutral so you're also good if its anodized or polished. But it's...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-03-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,920
Posted By OfficeWorker
I hope I can! You give me hope! I work an insane...

I hope I can! You give me hope! I work an insane amount of hours a week and have very little time for other activities. This car was to-me/from-me to give me some enjoyment during the periods I was...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-03-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,920
Posted By OfficeWorker
You definitely did. It's visible from York Road....

You definitely did. It's visible from York Road. My brother lives in Hunt Valley and now when I go to see him I take I-83 so I dont have to see my poor car in the current state.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-02-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,589
Posted By OfficeWorker
This may be of interest: ...

This may be of interest:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24102

(Note that the wheels in that thread are insanely light at something like 16 pounds...obviously, most 18-inch wheels...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-02-2018, 05:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,920
Posted By OfficeWorker
Damage is up to about 11 with the possibility of...

Damage is up to about 11 with the possibility of going higher as the repair process begins. I'm still about three weeks away from getting the car as the shop I preferred it be taken to made it clear...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-01-2018, 01:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,129
Posted By OfficeWorker
It's definitely always worth ensuring mechanical...

It's definitely always worth ensuring mechanical reliability, but it sounds extremely similar to how I initially felt (and, in my case, it was me just not being used to the car.) The cars I was...
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