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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-20-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 275,372
Posted By mr.whiskers
I thought the manual said to use 5W-30 when 0W-20...

I thought the manual said to use 5W-30 when 0W-20 is not available?
Maybe the whole oil starvation issue is causing them to go safer and put in 5w-30.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-14-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 275,372
Posted By mr.whiskers
Went for my semi-annual oil change yestarday at...

Went for my semi-annual oil change yestarday at the dealer. After coming home and looking at the paperwork I was surprised that it says they put 5w-30.

I thought the dealer always went strictly by...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-25-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,072
Posted By mr.whiskers
Well I did end up finding a 25% sale due to a...

Well I did end up finding a 25% sale due to a fellow autocrosser from our club pointing it out to me. Got myself a set of 225/45R17 Bridgestones RE-71s. Too bad they arrived exactly on the same date...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-25-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,462
Posted By mr.whiskers
Funny anecdote, walk out of work yesterday. A guy...

Funny anecdote, walk out of work yesterday. A guy that was testing the fire alarms in our building is parked besides my car. We start talking, he used to have a 2013 frs. First thing he starts...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-25-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,462
Posted By mr.whiskers
Or for a new car

Or for a new car
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-24-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,072
Posted By mr.whiskers
Hey I am subscribed to your channel and watched...

Hey I am subscribed to your channel and watched your video on RT660s when it came out. I understand for an experienced driver like you rt660 might feel like crap but I am pretty sure they are still...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-24-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,462
Posted By mr.whiskers
I hope you are right. From what I understand...

I hope you are right. From what I understand someone already tried to fix this issue with a oil pan baffle but it had almost no affect on the pressure drop issue.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-24-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,462
Posted By mr.whiskers
Its still a huge inconvenience to go through even...

Its still a huge inconvenience to go through even if you have $7000 to throw into a dumpster or a warranty (considering Subaru honors the warranty)

Honestly I don't know what I am going to do. Its...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-20-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,775
Posted By mr.whiskers
I am in Canada I guess we don't have those...

I am in Canada I guess we don't have those updates or am I supposed to download them manually with wifi?
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-20-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,462
Posted By mr.whiskers
I guess you haven't heard of all the BRZ/GR86...

I guess you haven't heard of all the BRZ/GR86 blowing up their engines on track?
If you are serious about tracking the car I wouldn't buy it to be honest. Even I am starting to get anxiety about it...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-20-2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,072
Posted By mr.whiskers
Thank you for your input, this would be a big...

Thank you for your input, this would be a big issue for me. I don't really want to mess with spacers etc. I just want to switch the tires and run it as is.


Wider tires do affect tramlining. I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-19-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,072
Posted By mr.whiskers
Falkens do seem to be much cheaper, although I've...

Falkens do seem to be much cheaper, although I've heard guys say that sometimes you can get a deal on Bridgestones.

If you recommend it I will definately consider it. Is it 100% known that there...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-19-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,885
Posted By mr.whiskers
I'd argue its an opposite of the Mustang ideology

I'd argue its an opposite of the Mustang ideology
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-19-2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,072
Posted By mr.whiskers
Good question. I guess I am worried it will make...

Good question. I guess I am worried it will make it a worse daily driver (tramlining, worse performance in rain). Tires would also be stretched on the stock rims which is not ideal.

I am...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-18-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,072
Posted By mr.whiskers
Thank you for your input I heard guys from my...

Thank you for your input
I heard guys from my local autox club say that they are decent in rain as long as theres no big puddles of water, then you might be in trouble. I drive pretty short...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-18-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,072
Posted By mr.whiskers
Oh wow, you are 100% correct. Maybe I was...

Oh wow, you are 100% correct. Maybe I was confusing them with the 16" ones.
Well I guess this makes this a pretty easy decision, 225/45 is the only option
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-18-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,072
Posted By mr.whiskers
Can I ask you guys a tire question. This is...

Can I ask you guys a tire question.

This is my first rwd car and after running 1.5 seasons in DS I feel more confident and starting to feel the limitations of the stock Premacy tires.

I am now...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-18-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,549
Posted By mr.whiskers
Nope, which I found weird

Nope, which I found weird
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-31-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 275,372
Posted By mr.whiskers
I think i need that thing

I think i need that thing
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-25-2023, 05:06 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,360
Posted By mr.whiskers
I bought the bolts from dealer but they said they...

I bought the bolts from dealer but they said they wouldn't change the alignment to anything besides stock. So I took it to another shop and with just smaller OEM bolts up top I got like 1.5 degrees
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-21-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,360
Posted By mr.whiskers
Yea cause your first season of autox your became...

Yea cause your first season of autox your became the best driver ever and never spun out:bonk:

You are speaking from your own bubble. I bet a large portion of these cars will never see a track or...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-19-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 275,372
Posted By mr.whiskers
That is very quiet at idle and has a nice rumble...

That is very quiet at idle and has a nice rumble once you rev it. Very nice.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-19-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,360
Posted By mr.whiskers
Oh for sure can't wait for the autox season to...

Oh for sure can't wait for the autox season to start. Last season after couple of events I didn't find the car too spinny at all. But my first event with some negative camber I 100% could feel the...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-19-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,360
Posted By mr.whiskers
oh 100% Last summer was my first time ever...

oh 100%
Last summer was my first time ever doing any performance driving in a rwd car.

But even a noob like me could feel a difference. With 0 camber car would understeer more at the limit,...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-13-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,360
Posted By mr.whiskers
The next autocross event I went to after getting...

The next autocross event I went to after getting my 1.5 degree camber I did a 360 degree spin... I'd say for the street 0 camber is safer
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-10-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,360
Posted By mr.whiskers
Last summer I took my car to an alignment place...

Last summer I took my car to an alignment place to get the smaller oem bolts installed and told them to give it as much negative camber as they could. When I came back to pick up the car the guy said...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-10-2023, 09:24 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,360
Posted By mr.whiskers
Probably the same reason why the sound system is...

Probably the same reason why the sound system is crap, the exhaust system is super quiet and instead you get fake noises from the speaker, why the plastics in the interior are so easy to scratch.
...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-10-2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,549
Posted By mr.whiskers
99% are wrb probably because another blue color...

99% are wrb probably because another blue color is not offered (although I do think that wrb is the superior color, just found it interesting how they changed color options for Canada)
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-04-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,634
Posted By mr.whiskers
Had my BRZ for a year and 3 month and I would buy...

Had my BRZ for a year and 3 month and I would buy it again. Very nice balance of a daily driver and a fun car.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-04-2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,549
Posted By mr.whiskers
But thats the best color! Fun fact: Sapphire...

But thats the best color!

Fun fact: Sapphire blue pearl is not available on Canadian BRZ's, but it is available in USA. Found that weird.
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