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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-03-2021, 10:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,470
Posted By stilesg57
I love Conti DWS tires. In milder climes like the...

I love Conti DWS tires. In milder climes like the southern US they totally work as "winter" tires. I'm tempted to use them that way in Chicago, where they're workable in that role (albeit obviously...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-01-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,069
Posted By stilesg57
In general I think this FA24 is going to sound...

In general I think this FA24 is going to sound better with more exhausts than the FA20 did. Seeing (hearing?) that play out right on cue so far.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-01-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1,524
Views: 217,197
Posted By stilesg57
Yeah seriously — I did the same thing a week ago...

Yeah seriously — I did the same thing a week ago and had NO luck. Even got laughed at and hung up on by Napleton Subaru in Schaumburg. Really.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-01-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 54,829
Posted By stilesg57
Ehhhhh……I’ve seen enough of Matt’s vids that I...

Ehhhhh……I’ve seen enough of Matt’s vids that I don’t think it’s a stretch to say he’s being a little irresponsible at times. I do love his reviews though because they really do maximize the “street”...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-29-2021, 04:55 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 63,698
Posted By stilesg57
Could be worse I guess: we could have TWO dips ...

Could be worse I guess: we could have TWO dips

https://i.imgur.com/w4RbQvK.jpg

BMW N51 3.0L with 3 stage (valved) intake manifold. You can see the two DISA switchover points pretty clearly. Red...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-29-2021, 12:11 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 63,698
Posted By stilesg57
As mentioned it’s not inherent to the boxer...

As mentioned it’s not inherent to the boxer configuration. My ‘95 Impreza 1.8 dynoed all of like 78whp (and that was corrected for altitude hahaha)…but there wasn’t any dip.

Fun story about how...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-26-2021, 09:40 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 64,290
Posted By stilesg57
:sm3:

:sm3:
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-25-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1,524
Views: 217,197
Posted By stilesg57
I love how every time I post something on this...

I love how every time I post something on this thread responding to one issue someone jumps in to make a different point by regurgitating almost exactly what I already said/discussed 2pgs ago.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-24-2021, 11:26 PM
Replies: 1,524
Views: 217,197
Posted By stilesg57
You guys act like invoice is a made up thing or...

You guys act like invoice is a made up thing or impossible to find. It’s neither. It’s practically public knowledge. And while they are pretty close, id rather not pay any more than I have to for a...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-24-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1,524
Views: 217,197
Posted By stilesg57
Doubled my search radius today and I’m up to 9...

Doubled my search radius today and I’m up to 9 dealerships. Best anyone will offer is MSRP, period.

Anyone getting close to invoice? I’m willing to travel, ha
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-23-2021, 06:53 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 54,829
Posted By stilesg57
He’s reviewing it now apparently; no eta on the...

He’s reviewing it now apparently; no eta on the video yet

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUDso-0hiaL/?hl=en
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-23-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1,524
Views: 217,197
Posted By stilesg57
Interesting afternoon: trying to find a...

Interesting afternoon: trying to find a dealership to place a BRZ order with and after trying all 4 within a half hour of me I got:

1) Feb at the earliest so we’re not taking pre-orders
2) $3,500...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-23-2021, 06:43 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 54,829
Posted By stilesg57
We’re talking BRZ, not GR86

We’re talking BRZ, not GR86
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-23-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 15,828
Posted By stilesg57
PULL IT FOR WEIGHT SAVINGS (I’m only half...

PULL IT FOR WEIGHT SAVINGS

(I’m only half joking)
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-22-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,037
Posted By stilesg57
I use www.costcoautos.com...

I use www.costcoautos.com (http://www.costcoautos.com) for my invoice cost info on various cars.


For a 2022 BRZ Limited (destination = $960): ...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-21-2021, 05:47 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 54,829
Posted By stilesg57
Is that with the seat all the way down though? It...

Is that with the seat all the way down though? It goes lower now to the point that you can’t get your toes under it from the back seat anymore. That review I do remember: it was Driving Sports guy...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-21-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,257
Posted By stilesg57
Man, you make one glancing comment about dog...

Man, you make one glancing comment about dog accessories in a forum for Subaru-made vehicles… :lol:
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-21-2021, 05:31 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 54,829
Posted By stilesg57
One of the taller reviewers of either the BRZ or...

One of the taller reviewers of either the BRZ or the GR86 (I think it was the Toyota) mentioned that because you can lower the seat further in the new car it felt like he had more helmeted headroom...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-21-2021, 10:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,376
Posted By stilesg57
Stock Miata shifter is great, but the S2000 begs...

Stock Miata shifter is great, but the S2000 begs to differ on “the best ever made” or “perfect” accolades.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-21-2021, 09:56 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,257
Posted By stilesg57
Subaru knows their customer base very, VERY well...

Subaru knows their customer base very, VERY well and the people on this forum are an infinitesimally small (albeit loud) slice of it. That’s why nobody here is going to option a freakin’ dog harness...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-21-2021, 02:24 AM
Replies: 581
Views: 113,702
Posted By stilesg57
Fair. I’ve seen similar (albeit on different...

Fair. I’ve seen similar (albeit on different motors).



It’s possible they both make more power; the dyno reads a little low compared to the Japanese clips we’ve seen and the ‘22 actually makes...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-21-2021, 12:47 AM
Replies: 581
Views: 113,702
Posted By stilesg57
Rather than crapping on they dyno data, how about...

Rather than crapping on they dyno data, how about taking it as a good faith effort and trying to explain it from there?

I’ve been complaining about the couple dynos from Japan for a few weeks now...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-18-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 581
Views: 113,702
Posted By stilesg57
In fairness, this chart is more of an outlier...

In fairness, this chart is more of an outlier than that one was. But it is another data point — a USDM one at that — and a big step in the right direction :party0030:
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-18-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 74,843
Posted By stilesg57
1) Not after it wears out, and 5 mins on the...

1) Not after it wears out, and 5 mins on the Mustang forums will tell you just how fast the stock unit is known to do that. Couple years at most. I want a set-it-and-forget-it diff solution, not...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-18-2021, 01:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,376
Posted By stilesg57
The only thing I want out of the Limited trim is...

The only thing I want out of the Limited trim is the blind spot monitoring. Wouldn’t say no to the seat heaters. Otherwise I’d rather have the Premium stuff (a set of wheels for winter tires, no...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-17-2021, 02:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 25,766
Posted By stilesg57
Just found out I have E85 at a station a couple...

Just found out I have E85 at a station a couple blocks from my new place. Wonder how those curves will change with some corn in the mix...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-17-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,376
Posted By stilesg57
My understanding for awhile now has been that...

My understanding for awhile now has been that they're on the manual. It's only EyeSight stuff that isn't available on the manny regardless of trim.



Might be worth scrolling through some of...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-17-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 74,843
Posted By stilesg57
In fairness I do love complaining lately — trying...

In fairness I do love complaining lately — trying to buy a car in this market will do that to you :D

I want a helical lsd because
1) I will track it a couple times a year spring & fall;
2) it...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-17-2021, 01:08 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 63,698
Posted By stilesg57
Correction: “…journalists who were specifically...

Correction: “…journalists who were specifically told by the Toyota and Subaru marketing departments in a pre-drive presentation that the torque dip was addressed did not or minimally complained...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-17-2021, 10:38 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 63,698
Posted By stilesg57
That dip is weird. Starts around 3500, hits its...

That dip is weird. Starts around 3500, hits its nadir at about 4300, gone by about 4500. It’s higher in the rev range than I’d hoped for; you're probably going to get dropped into it after every...
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