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Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 10-16-2016, 08:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,212
Posted By atlbrz
2016 Hyper Blue w/3k miles - $25,500

With mixed emotions, I have put my 2016 Hyper Blue BRZ up for sale. The car is basically stock with the following minor modifications.
Enkei PF01 17x8 wheels with 225/45/17 MPSS
OEM crash bolts ...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 09-12-2016, 09:25 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 192,661
Posted By atlbrz
I have used Planted bases and they work fine. I...

I have used Planted bases and they work fine. I spoke with a guy from Sparco a few years ago and he admitted Planted made their bases. That may or may no longer still be true.
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 09-12-2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,211
Posted By atlbrz
guys, I don't autocross, but there is lots of...

guys, I don't autocross, but there is lots of good advice in some of these posts. I like to track cars and a lot of these same principles apply to driving on the track. It almost sounds like...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-15-2016, 09:17 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 19,687
Posted By atlbrz
but I excel at accelerating so it is...

but I excel at accelerating so it is excellerate:thumbup: My poor spelling doesn't negate the crappy stability system on the car. I think it is the weakest aspect of the car. I wish Subaru would...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-14-2016, 09:30 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 19,687
Posted By atlbrz
Mine is was too intrusive. It activated in a...

Mine is was too intrusive. It activated in a round-about the other day as I was trying to excellerate and exit the round-about.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-08-2016, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,469
Posted By atlbrz
I have used McGuard two piece lugs for years and...

I have used McGuard two piece lugs for years and never had any issues. I beleive they are similar in design as these.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-31-2016, 09:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,083
Posted By atlbrz
I use to have Shoei helmets for my bikes, but...

I use to have Shoei helmets for my bikes, but have used Bell for my car. You can spend a bunch of money helmets, but Bell offers really good value in their lower priced line.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-25-2016, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,085
Posted By atlbrz
If your car is nicely balanced, you carry enough...

If your car is nicely balanced, you carry enough speed into the corner to induce some slip angle into your front tires. You than use the throttle to over drive the rear tires and effectively create...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-21-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,025
Posted By atlbrz
I did this not long ago. Pretty straight...

I did this not long ago. Pretty straight forward. I just maxed out the camber on both sides and it is very close to the rear camber from the factory around -1.0. Using home made toe plates, there...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-24-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,528
Posted By atlbrz
Jusr a thought/comment. I never knew what the...

Jusr a thought/comment. I never knew what the chirp was unitil I left me radio on and it killed the battery. I used my neighbor's jump cables to start the car and shortly after the car started I...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-17-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 29,207
Posted By atlbrz
Yes and no. A stock miata on a track is not much...

Yes and no. A stock miata on a track is not much fun. There is way to much body roll and I have owned all models and have driven the ND. Mazda does design a very good suspension. There is nothing...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-09-2016, 09:30 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 97,698
Posted By atlbrz
Gee my Hyper Blue is over priced? My world is...

Gee my Hyper Blue is over priced? My world is shattered. I thought $26K plus tax and tags for a car that I like in a great color was pretty good deal. To each their own. BTW, I concur with...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-01-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,804,742
Posted By atlbrz
Why did it die? I only ask because I made the...

Why did it die? I only ask because I made the mistake of turning my car on to listen to the radio. The radio shuts off after 15-20 minutes. I forgot to go back and turn the car off. I didn't...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-26-2016, 10:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,977
Posted By atlbrz
I would say learn from my experience. I had a 95...

I would say learn from my experience. I had a 95 miata and built it into a respectable daily/driver track car. I kept it natural aspirated, but did most of the available/common upgrades. Once I...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-24-2016, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,232
Posted By atlbrz
I thought I remember Randy Probst saying they...

I thought I remember Randy Probst saying they changed the shock dampening on the 2015 model, but double check me.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-23-2016, 09:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,143
Posted By atlbrz
I have used AX and XP, but never 1521. It was my...

I have used AX and XP, but never 1521. It was my understanding they are pretty much just a substitute for OEM pads. The problem maybe you glazed the pads. I think you need to try removing the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-20-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,702
Posted By atlbrz
As other have hinted, letting a newby out on a...

As other have hinted, letting a newby out on a track without an instructor is irresponsible. People crash cars and get killed. Just because you have a fast car doesn't mean you can drive fast. ...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-20-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,626
Posted By atlbrz
Do the calipers have any kind of height...

Do the calipers have any kind of height adjustment? I had some Wilwoods and you had to set the height of the caliper using washers to set the height. You also had to be sure they were centered or...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-11-2016, 09:44 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 46,383
Posted By atlbrz
Lynxis, Based on other cars I have owned and...

Lynxis,
Based on other cars I have owned and what I have read/learned about this car, that should be a really nice set-up for a dual purpose car. There is no need to drop the car more than an inch...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-10-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,043
Posted By atlbrz
Late 30's, how about early 50s. I refuse to...

Late 30's, how about early 50s. I refuse to grow-up. I have lots of similar comments. Get some better tires and throw in the Subaru crash bolts to get a little camber up front is the first thing...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-03-2016, 09:15 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,804,742
Posted By atlbrz
That makes sense. It didn't look like you were...

That makes sense. It didn't look like you were pushing to hard. I hope to check out your car one day locally or at the track. It looks great.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-02-2016, 09:04 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 351,249
Posted By atlbrz
Enkei 17X8 with 225/45/17. Nothing special, but...

Enkei 17X8 with 225/45/17. Nothing special, but the wheels are lighter and the 225 MPSS is a nice improvement over the OEM 215. I wish the center cap had less chrome and thinking about some blue or...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-02-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,804,742
Posted By atlbrz
Car looks great. I am a bit surprised your lap...

Car looks great. I am a bit surprised your lap times were not a little quicker. I check your second full lap and had you around 1:53. Granted the P-Car held you up a bit in 6 and 7. Probably cost...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,142
Posted By atlbrz
That's funny. Sorry my spelling, grammar and...

That's funny. Sorry my spelling, grammar and punctuation stink. I don't really proof my post, type fast, etc. Obviously, I meant braking. You are coming downhill into turn 10 about 120 in my MX5...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-27-2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,142
Posted By atlbrz
Also, the major parts store sell Valvoline...

Also, the major parts store sell Valvoline synthetic dot3/4 brake fluid. It is about $8 quart and I can get a full flush and several bleeds from one quart. There are higher temp fluids available...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-27-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 26,667
Posted By atlbrz
There are lots of Subaru parts diagrams available...

There are lots of Subaru parts diagrams available online and once you have the correct part number, you don't need a vin number to order a part. The other is just call a parts department and talk to...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-25-2016, 10:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,142
Posted By atlbrz
As previously noted, I have used Centric Premium...

As previously noted, I have used Centric Premium or NAPA premium rotors with Carbotech pads, stainless lines and a high temp brake fluid. I have never had any brake issues on the track. Do not...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-22-2016, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,511
Posted By atlbrz
Try starting at 32lbs cold and go from there. It...

Try starting at 32lbs cold and go from there. It is almost always a good place to start on a lot of cars if you have no firm direction. The tires will generally gain 4-6 lbs when heated unless you...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-22-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 176,135
Posted By atlbrz
While I have to agree an engine lift is safer...

While I have to agree an engine lift is safer than a jack, when I ask how they do it at the dealership, they said they just use a jack under the motor.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-22-2016, 08:00 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 177,353
Posted By atlbrz
I am pretty new on this board, but it still...

I am pretty new on this board, but it still cracks me up that people complain about the horsepower on this car. It is not a fast car, but a car you can drive fast. I haven't tracked this car yet,...
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