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groucho
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
01-21-2022, 04:34 PM
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137
2022 TPMS backwards compatible?
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21,966
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groucho
Good info. I don't suppose anyone's ordered any...
Good info. I don't suppose anyone's ordered any and found out for sure they they actually work yet...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
01-21-2022, 04:31 PM
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Notice to dealers - 22 BRZ orders are closing Thursday Jan. 13th at 5:00 PM EST
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9,406
Posted By
groucho
This is somewhat fascinating. I had taken the...
This is somewhat fascinating. I had taken the ability to order a Subaru for granted until recently. My '22 BRZ is our seventh Subaru, none were on-the-lot cars, five of them have been complete...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
12-08-2021, 03:29 PM
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137
2022 TPMS backwards compatible?
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21,966
Posted By
groucho
Well, after some hunting, I found the TPMS reset...
Well, after some hunting, I found the TPMS reset button, and tried switching as the manual says (3x within 3 seconds); nothing happened. Nothing also happened when I tried to initialize it by holding...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
12-08-2021, 03:11 PM
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137
2022 TPMS backwards compatible?
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21,966
Posted By
groucho
I do know that it can store two sets but I wasn't...
I do know that it can store two sets but I wasn't aware of a method of switching manually. I'll try that in a little while.
Do you know for sure that the earlier ones can work for reporting...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
12-08-2021, 03:04 PM
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137
2022 TPMS backwards compatible?
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21,966
Posted By
groucho
Has anyone been able to get the '22 BRZ showing...
Has anyone been able to get the '22 BRZ showing pressure from TPMS sensors from the 1st gen car? I recently swapped my 105k '13 BRZ for a '22 and my winter wheels are not showing pressure, but the...
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Brakes, Suspension, Chassis
03-24-2015, 09:37 PM
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15
20% Off Stoptech Product Sale!!
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443
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groucho
Done, thanks!
Done, thanks!
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Brakes, Suspension, Chassis
03-22-2015, 12:50 AM
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20% Off Stoptech Product Sale!!
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443
Posted By
groucho
Any idea when the BRZ Stoptech Sport Kit will be...
Any idea when the BRZ Stoptech Sport Kit will be back in stock? I'll be needing one pretty soon; not this isntant but before too long...
Thanks!
Forum:
NY / NJ / CT / PA
08-17-2013, 10:17 AM
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Rochester, NY Spotted Thread
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1,765
Posted By
groucho
In the past month or two, I've started seeing...
In the past month or two, I've started seeing more BRZs and FR-Ss around, even had a just-bought blue one follow me into a parking lot (extremely near RIT) a couple weeks ago to say hi. It's probably...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-24-2013, 12:30 AM
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116
STi owner (now BRZ) jumping in late
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28,021
Posted By
groucho
The car is about as light as it can get and still...
The car is about as light as it can get and still cost what it costs. Comparing to the Miata/S2000 is a little unfair - the BRZ is a 2+2, not a two-seater, after all. Regardless, if the S2000 was...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-23-2013, 01:53 PM
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STi owner (now BRZ) jumping in late
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28,021
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groucho
"...you can't deny the engine sucks. It has no...
"...you can't deny the engine sucks. It has no personality and sounds horrible..."
"...100hp/liter is great, but when the end result is still just 200hp and 151 torque..."
I'm not trying to pick...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-23-2013, 01:09 PM
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STi owner (now BRZ) jumping in late
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28,021
Posted By
groucho
I'm pretty sure most A/C systems, at least in...
I'm pretty sure most A/C systems, at least in performance cars, shut off on heavy throttle.
You're crapping all over the engine itself, not the weight. I am defending the engine itself. Stay on...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-23-2013, 12:47 PM
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STi owner (now BRZ) jumping in late
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28,021
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groucho
Sheesh. Apparently WolfpackS2k forgets what this...
Sheesh. Apparently WolfpackS2k forgets what this car is competing with. The Miata has all of 167hp (less with an automatic.) The Lotus Elise only tops 200 with a supercharger, and even then, it's not...
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NY / NJ / CT / PA
05-23-2013, 10:57 AM
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Rochester, NY Spotted Thread
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groucho
I live close to RIT and regularly drive past...
I live close to RIT and regularly drive past it... so I may have been spotted in the area. :)
I've seen a WRB one from a distance once or twice. Only once in the nearly-a-year that I've had mine...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-22-2013, 04:33 PM
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116
STi owner (now BRZ) jumping in late
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28,021
Posted By
groucho
After a year of the car being out, people still...
After a year of the car being out, people still don't "get it" - the car doesn't need or WANT huge horsepower. I also went from an STI to a BRZ and don't regret it at all. (Actually, an '02 WRX, '05...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
05-22-2013, 04:02 PM
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Anyone find a child seat that fits?
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60,776
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groucho
No problems fitting car seats in the back of...
No problems fitting car seats in the back of mine; in fact here's a photo of one of them in the BRZ the regional sales guy brought to the dealership back in April of last year. I had this behind the...
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
09-05-2012, 12:56 PM
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Visconti Tuning Stage 1 Tester #3 (I think)
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17,485
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groucho
OK, cool, thanks. I thought so but this was the...
OK, cool, thanks. I thought so but this was the only mention I could find specific to our cars.
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
09-05-2012, 09:24 AM
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Visconti Tuning Stage 1 Tester #3 (I think)
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17,485
Posted By
groucho
Not to hijack the thread, but I picked up one of...
Not to hijack the thread, but I picked up one of those U0073 faults this morning. I was running Torque (one of the first times I have) talking to a cheap ELM327 adapter (been in place less than a...
Forum:
Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
08-29-2012, 05:00 PM
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63
Nexus 7 Tablet
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43,439
Posted By
groucho
Just happened to see this. Back when Google Maps...
Just happened to see this. Back when Google Maps was crashing a lot for me, I investigated about every other free navigation application. NavFree is one that has full offline maps that you download,...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-07-2012, 03:57 PM
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25
How's the alcantara in the Limited? Will it pill like the BMW E46 ZHP's?
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8,469
Posted By
groucho
In both my '05 and '08 STi, the Alcantara looked...
In both my '05 and '08 STi, the Alcantara looked essentially brand new at trade-in time. It is a "must have" feature for me now; I much, much prefer it over cloth or leather. The BRZ Alcantara feels...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-30-2012, 01:59 PM
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30
Insurance: Evo vs BRZ
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13,521
Posted By
groucho
I went from an '08 STI to a BRZ and my insurance...
I went from an '08 STI to a BRZ and my insurance dropped fairly significantly - I think it worked out to something like $35/month. For what it's worth, when I went from my '02 WRX to my '05 STI, it...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
06-27-2012, 03:01 PM
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42
Gearbox: Cable Link or Mechanical Link?
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25,271
Posted By
groucho
I suspect that most mid/rear-engine cars use...
I suspect that most mid/rear-engine cars use cable shifters, especially those with transverse engines. A quick Google check indicates that Porsche uses cable shifters in the Boxster/Cayman, and I...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
06-27-2012, 02:36 PM
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274
What kind of reactions are you getting in your BRZ?
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65,469
Posted By
groucho
A little over 800 miles in, I'm getting about the...
A little over 800 miles in, I'm getting about the same reactions - usually some comment from a passerby when I park, and lots of people asking about it, lots of people checking it out... also a lot...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
06-14-2012, 12:12 PM
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32
BRZ Headlights Issue?
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21,159
Posted By
groucho
My '08 STI's headlights were set from the factory...
My '08 STI's headlights were set from the factory to be notably lower than my '05's. My folk's '10 Legacy is also surprisingly low. Our '10 Outback is OK but that may be because it rides higher.
...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
06-14-2012, 12:08 PM
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55
My Front Plate Solution
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20,605
Posted By
groucho
My NYS dealer asked repeatedly before installing...
My NYS dealer asked repeatedly before installing the front plate mount on my BRZ, so the dealer is apparently not obligated by law. The mount did, of course, come with the car. You need one by law,...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
06-14-2012, 12:01 PM
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44
Subaru Distributors Corp
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14,243
Posted By
groucho
Finally picked up my BRZ yesterday! It turns out...
Finally picked up my BRZ yesterday! It turns out that the truck that was carrying it had hydraulic problems and was laid up for a week or so, meaning that it didn't arrive before I left. So, the day...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
06-01-2012, 11:14 AM
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44
Subaru Distributors Corp
Views:
14,243
Posted By
groucho
I just spoke to USAA and, of course, they don't...
I just spoke to USAA and, of course, they don't have the BRZ in their system yet, but based on the price and the info they have, they figure $293/6 months. 40, married, clean license. My STI is $355...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
06-01-2012, 10:53 AM
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44
Subaru Distributors Corp
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14,243
Posted By
groucho
Don't know yet. Will probably find those details...
Don't know yet. Will probably find those details when I get the car! For financing, usually we go with Subaru's rate - I'm sure I won't be able to match the rate that I have on my STI though - 0%! My...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
06-01-2012, 09:53 AM
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44
Subaru Distributors Corp
Views:
14,243
Posted By
groucho
Alas, mine has not showed yet, despite the truck...
Alas, mine has not showed yet, despite the truck that's delivering it having left a whole week ago! My salesman is pretty angry about it as it's full of his sold cars. Apparently a couple delivery...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-29-2012, 11:48 AM
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77
Are You the #1 Pre-order At the Dealer With No ETA/VIN?
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17,758
Posted By
groucho
I don't think SOA would know, if you're in NJ......
I don't think SOA would know, if you're in NJ... it'd be SDC or the other distributor, I think.
My dealership has two black BRZs on the way; I think one in one shipment and another in a second...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-29-2012, 11:10 AM
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161
Any East Coast VINs?
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38,066
Posted By
groucho
I'm thinking the trucks with BRZs are like the...
I'm thinking the trucks with BRZs are like the Wells Fargo wagons in "The Music Man" - people lined up waiting for them, quivering with anticipation. :)
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