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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-07-2024, 11:38 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 273,352
Posted By nextcar
There is very little preload on the springs. If...

There is very little preload on the springs. If you remove the nut on the top of the struts whlie the car is on the ground and jack up the front end slowly, the tophats separate easily. You will have...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-05-2024, 01:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By nextcar
My old daily was an 2013 FRS with TRD lowering...

My old daily was an 2013 FRS with TRD lowering springs and TRD exhaust.
My new daily is a Trueno with GR exhaust.

The new GR exhaust has definitely less drone, and is perhaps a slight bit quieter...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-02-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1,387
Views: 221,732
Posted By nextcar
Consider a cheap plane trip or a one-way car...

Consider a cheap plane trip or a one-way car rental... I could not get mine locally unless I wanted to spend at least $4K over MSRP....
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-02-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 273,352
Posted By nextcar
Over the weekend I installed Pedders tophats on...

Over the weekend I installed Pedders tophats on the Trueno edition. Incredibly easy on this car, no need for a spring compressor!
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-02-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4,635
Views: 498,929
Posted By nextcar
Are you sure? I am 6'3" and I fit... Of course I...

Are you sure? I am 6'3" and I fit... Of course I nearly knocked myself out hitting my head on the top of the door getting out...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-01-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4,424
Views: 1,132,482
Posted By nextcar
Of course, this document gives a conflicting...

Of course, this document gives a conflicting value of 44 ft/lbs...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-01-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4,424
Views: 1,132,482
Posted By nextcar
BTW - attached are the 2022 specs I found...

BTW - attached are the 2022 specs I found...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-01-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4,424
Views: 1,132,482
Posted By nextcar
Stock front end link install questions...

I have a few specific questions regarding the correct installation of stock front end links:

1) The 2022+ torque specification for the end link to sway bar that I found is 55 ft-lbs... this seems...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-25-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 93,223
Posted By nextcar
I drove through Los Angeles traffic in the rain...

I picked up my Halo Trueno yesterday and drove through arguably the worst environment for this car... stop and go traffic and straight, rainy freeways...

I smiled all the way!

The difference...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-22-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 273,352
Posted By nextcar
Ordered Jan 3, projected delivery by end of...

Ordered Jan 3, projected delivery by end of April. Sapphire blue, or as Toyota would call it Trueno Blue.

Update: using the allocation tracker I found a Trueno edition @ MSRP about 2.5 hours away...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-18-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1,387
Views: 221,732
Posted By nextcar
I am officially eating crow... and joining the Panda club!

After weeks of searching and calling dealerships, using the online allocation spreadsheet I was able to find a dealer that will sell a Trueno edition at MSRP and no forced add-ons. The car has a few...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-05-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 1,387
Views: 221,732
Posted By nextcar
Oh, we have dealerships that will sell at MSRP...

Oh, we have dealerships that will sell at MSRP too... they just load up the car with $6000 of worthless junk (KARR alarm, catalytic converter etching, various dubious chemical treatments for...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-28-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1,387
Views: 221,732
Posted By nextcar
Good luck with that! :lol:

Good luck with that! :lol:
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-27-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 273,352
Posted By nextcar
I got my "Vehicle Order Status/Pipeline" report!

I was so disappointed by the Toyota dealer experience that I placed an order for the BRZ tS a few weeks back... (true story: Toyota has lost 2 new car sales to me this year due to markups and forced...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-21-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1,387
Views: 221,732
Posted By nextcar
Finally: the price of the Performance Package is...

Finally: the price of the Performance Package is $1500!

Thank you for posting the link! It certainly shows that the BRZ tS package is not a great deal... since you can get a GR86 Premium with...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-20-2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1,387
Views: 221,732
Posted By nextcar
Any info on the performance package?

Any info on the performance package?
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-19-2024, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4,635
Views: 498,929
Posted By nextcar
Today I Learned (actually Saturday...)

Today I learned... that if you don't check the pressure in your space saver spare tire for 10 years, it isn't going to help you when you need it most.

:slap:
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-14-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1,387
Views: 221,732
Posted By nextcar
FWIW, Toyota of Lancaster (just north of Los...

FWIW, Toyota of Lancaster (just north of Los Angeles) gave me a price on a Trueno 6MT Halo:

$10,000 over whatever MSRP is: :bellyroll:

It is still available!
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-12-2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 1,387
Views: 221,732
Posted By nextcar
Do you know the price?

Do you know the price?
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-03-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1,387
Views: 221,732
Posted By nextcar
Still no pricing...

I find it incredible that dealerships in the US have allocation and even have VINs for incoming 2024 GR86 vehicles but STILL do not have any pricing info! I have a preference for the GR86, but at...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-11-2024, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,261
Posted By nextcar
Toyota Canada announced 2024 pricing...

So Toyota Canada finally announced 2024 pricing last week and their website allows you to build a configuration and option it with prices...

...except there is no option for the performance pack...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-06-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,465
Posted By nextcar
I geared my Gen1 @ 4.56 and really liked it......

I geared my Gen1 @ 4.56 and really liked it... the only negatives IMO were:

1) On bigger tracks like the Riverside NASCAR roval top speed suffered in the long straight and high banked turn. I...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-06-2024, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,057
Posted By nextcar
Lowering springs for 2nd gen?

With the Gen 1 cars, the wheel gap was really large and lowering springs were the first mod I performed...

I have an order in for a 2024 (April delivery) and from the pictures it appears that the...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-14-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,828
Posted By nextcar
I wonder about this too... I bet it won't be...

I wonder about this too... I bet it won't be cheap. Also, with the dealer installed upgrade you are paying for the struts and brakes twice - the stock take offs will have close to zero resale value.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 11-14-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 13,158
Posted By nextcar
TIL that the emergency trunk release handle on...

TIL that the emergency trunk release handle on the FRS/BRZ trunk latch mechanism is "glow-in-the-dark" plastic. Makes sense if you are small enough to actually fit in the trunk and not dead yet...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-17-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,294
Posted By nextcar
Since this promo video was posted two weeks ago,...

Since this promo video was posted two weeks ago, I think we will start seeing more press soon. Hopefully with real commentary in the future...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwxKzfyMKVM
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-24-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,816
Posted By nextcar
The point being made is that windshield...

The point being made is that windshield replacement will now involve the added step of a recalibration of the eyesight system, which adds considerable cost. And I can definitely attest to the...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-24-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,294
Posted By nextcar
So... all the claims of steel knuckles seem to be...

So... all the claims of steel knuckles seem to be unconfirmed with a single redditor listed as the source...

But multiple sources are claiming the dampers are custom speced from Hitachi, not...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-24-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,294
Posted By nextcar
Where did you hear that?

Where did you hear that?
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-23-2023, 09:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,294
Posted By nextcar
Everyone knows the red ones stop quicker...

Everyone knows the red ones stop quicker...
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