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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
02-28-2021, 03:27 PM
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130
OFFICAL "I've decided that the new BRZ isn't that bad looking" REGISTRY
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joro2
Agree totally. Less weight and a shorter overall...
Agree totally. Less weight and a shorter overall length. I’ve only used the rear seats as a cargo shelf, that whole area could be shortened (alas at the expense of the slightly lower insurance rates...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
02-06-2021, 11:17 AM
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Jason Cammisa 2022 BRZ Hagerty Video
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joro2
Agree. I’ll take it a step further and say I...
Agree.
I’ll take it a step further and say I like the sound a lot, it has a unique “character”.
The FA-20 gets way more hate than it actually deserves.
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
01-14-2021, 12:47 PM
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All-New 2022 Subaru BRZ Makes Global Debut
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105,415
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joro2
Heh. The red crinkle aluminum intake on the...
Heh.
The red crinkle aluminum intake on the >= ‘17 refresh makes for one of the best looking stock engine bays available at any price.
Modern e.g. Porsches, can’t even take a peek under the...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
01-13-2021, 01:45 PM
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All-New 2022 Subaru BRZ Makes Global Debut
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105,415
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joro2
Aesthetic nods to the past (e.g. 2000GT) are...
Aesthetic nods to the past (e.g. 2000GT) are fading with the 2nd gen.
The 2nd gen is basically a modern nod to the 1st edition, i.e. the BRZ now has a past of its own to draw from.
This reminds me...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
01-08-2021, 03:35 PM
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130
OFFICAL "I've decided that the new BRZ isn't that bad looking" REGISTRY
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joro2
For (under the hood) reference here’s the strut...
For (under the hood) reference here’s the strut tops (circled),
it does seem as if w/o the fender bumps there’s clearance but not a heck of a lot.
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
01-03-2021, 03:55 PM
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All-New 2022 Subaru BRZ Makes Global Debut
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joro2
I thought (incorrectly?) the fender “bumps” not...
I thought (incorrectly?) the fender “bumps” not only provide functional clearance for front spring setup over the wheels but also offer the driver a (not so subtle) cue as to where/how to best...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
12-23-2020, 12:12 PM
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Targa top
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joro2
The 86 unibody already has what looks like...
The 86 unibody already has what looks like “t-top” cutouts?
I’m not a structural engineer (!) but that doesn’t stop me (: from speculating on the ease of which two small *manually* removable panels...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
12-22-2020, 03:55 PM
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Targa top
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joro2
Would have liked simple manually* removable...
Would have liked simple manually* removable panels where each roof bubble is, which seemed structurally do-able as that section (either side of the center brace) on the unibody is I believe blank...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-19-2020, 03:17 PM
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Transmission... Automatic? or Manual? Thinking of buying.
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joro2
As for Northern CA hills, I drove a ‘91 NA MX-5...
As for Northern CA hills, I drove a ‘91 NA MX-5 manual in SF for ~25 years on the original clutch.:)
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-19-2020, 03:15 PM
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Transmission... Automatic? or Manual? Thinking of buying.
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Posted By
joro2
Ditto. All about the fun & feeling factor, not...
Ditto. All about the fun & feeling factor, not about shifting quickness, etc.
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
09-21-2020, 05:10 PM
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Keeping The Interior Clean
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joro2
As an aside to this thread, Subarus weirdly don’t...
As an aside to this thread, Subarus weirdly don’t have the usual / expected “new car” smell.
Been in a few brand new Subarus just off the delivery truck and they all smell the same. Don’t know...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-21-2020, 02:40 PM
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Any "older" BRZ/86 drivers here?
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30,976
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joro2
61 now but purchased a BRZ at age 58 (after 20+...
61 now but purchased a BRZ at age 58 (after 20+ years of dailying an NA MX-5)
For me the car is a throwback/time capsule, except it’s also modern i.e. I feel safe(r) and I never have to worry...
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06-09-2020, 05:00 PM
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TRD 86 question
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3,090
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joro2
I actually kind of like that particular special...
I actually kind of like that particular special edition a lot, it reminds me of a full-scale Hot Wheels car :)
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-06-2020, 03:52 PM
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Trickle charger passthrough
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joro2
Thanks Never noticed that pass thru before...
Thanks
Never noticed that pass thru before either.
What brand/model tender/maintainer are you guys using?
I’ve also noticed my relatively new/OEM BRZ battery does not like sitting idle for...
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GR86 General Topics
04-03-2020, 03:13 PM
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143
Next gen twin
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joro2
Similar however in my case opposite experience,...
Similar however in my case opposite experience, i.e. at the time I made my purchase in 2017 I initially didn’t really care Toyota or Subaru - was treated poorly (price & otherwise) at more than one...
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GR86 General Topics
04-02-2020, 04:16 PM
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143
Next gen twin
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joro2
Heh, yeah. (Not that it really matters but*) I...
Heh, yeah.
(Not that it really matters but*) I like the idea that all the badges under the hood and beneath the fenders match up with the FHI egg this baby Godzilla hatched from (-:
(*No offense...
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GR86 General Topics
03-28-2020, 04:03 PM
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143
Next gen twin
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joro2
Agree. FWIW it will make the 1st gen feel that...
Agree.
FWIW it will make the 1st gen feel that much more “special” (shallow reasoning I know, but also an honest reality, as exclusivity is a big part of sports car owning, driving, collecting, etc.)
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-12-2020, 02:47 PM
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Grand Touring: What would you do to the Twins?
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joro2
I’d like t-tops, or a removable targa panel....
I’d like t-tops, or a removable targa panel. Otherwise near perfect exactly as is. (Not necessarily “GT” specific but the one feature on any trim I’d really want more than any other.)
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-09-2019, 02:21 PM
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40
Shift pattern emblem
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3,944
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joro2
I lived in the Bay Area and daily drove a manual...
I lived in the Bay Area and daily drove a manual ‘91 MX-5 on the streets (hills) of San Francisco for over two decades, don’t me started on tailgaters at stop signs and traffic lights— you learn...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
11-22-2019, 03:11 PM
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24
New guy
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2,431
Posted By
joro2
Totally agree, I was just yet again thinking...
Totally agree, I was just yet again thinking about this very subject (FA20 love/hate) the other day. Far from the smoothest engine, and not “the best” sounding (although I’d argue that) either, but...
Forum:
GR86 General Topics
11-02-2019, 11:54 PM
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626
Poll:
Toyota and Subaru Officially Confirm Second Gen 86! (September 27, 2019)
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Posted By
joro2
I’ve thought that too i.e. shorter wheelbase,...
I’ve thought that too i.e. shorter wheelbase, just a shelf behind two seats, and 150-200lbs lighter. Delete the radio and AC but keep the power windows, thanks. (;
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
11-01-2019, 02:52 PM
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17
Grinding noise ?
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2,202
Posted By
joro2
Just got a call back from the local dealer... ...
Just got a call back from the local dealer...
Good News: "We pulled a piece of metal wire out from under your chassis that was rubbing against the wheel." Problem (hopefully) solved.
Bad News:...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
10-31-2019, 07:10 PM
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17
Grinding noise ?
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2,202
Posted By
joro2
(This thread was the closest I could find to the...
(This thread was the closest I could find to the grinding sound I describe below, any other thoughts as to what could be the issue are appreciated. Thanks.)
I have ~12500 miles on my 2017 BRZ...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
10-14-2019, 04:20 PM
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147
Anyone else drive their BRZ hard?
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19,218
Posted By
joro2
Agree, the car seems setup from the factory for...
Agree, the car seems setup from the factory for more aggressive driving, i.e it’s a much smoother performer if consistently held (and shifted) in the mid to higher rev range. It seems way more...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
09-25-2019, 03:19 PM
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662
More confirmation from Toyota on next gen 86
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64,759
Posted By
joro2
What about lift out targa panels in two pieces...
What about lift out targa panels in two pieces (leaving a center cross beam in place preserving chassis stiffness; and also manual locking, no glass, etc. preserving weight)? A bit more open cockpit...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
09-01-2019, 07:11 PM
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19
No 2020 BRZ Premium Model?
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2,350
Posted By
joro2
Same. If I could've had "factory delete" of the...
Same. If I could've had "factory delete" of the rear seat, entertainment/radio, power windows, AC, spoiler, etc. that would've been my ideal choice.
It's been mentioned in the forums, the Japanese...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-15-2019, 08:52 PM
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114
2020 BRZ tS?
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19,466
Posted By
joro2
The Premium trim already seems scarcer (?) than...
The Premium trim already seems scarcer (?) than Limited, and now completely gone for 2020. Any published data / stats that break down past sales by Premium vs. Limited? (Searches easily reveal...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-13-2019, 02:15 PM
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22
Where's the inventory?
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2,572
Posted By
joro2
Similar, I dealt directly with SoA (great...
Similar, I dealt directly with SoA (great customer service) and they gave me VIN #s and dealer names for vehicles I wanted (color, spec, etc.) in transit or arriving soon at dealerships within the...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-02-2019, 12:23 PM
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68
Why is the limited trim so much more popular than premium?
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11,253
Posted By
joro2
I preferred as option-less a driving experience...
I preferred as option-less a driving experience as I could find, i.e. what I wanted was “a brand new 30 year old car” (as someone else once perfectly described the Twins for me in this forum), hence...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-23-2019, 12:13 PM
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58
Future reliability like other Toyotas?
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7,870
Posted By
joro2
Despite the Subaru DNA I would assume Toyota took...
Despite the Subaru DNA I would assume Toyota took extra steps to ensure Toyota levels of long term reliability?
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