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Forum: Northern California 12-21-2019, 11:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,084
Posted By ndsleep612
It's worse for the FR-S/GT86 owners that have to...

It's worse for the FR-S/GT86 owners that have to deal with inept Toyota mechanics. Most of the cars that had blown motors were on the Toyota side.
Forum: Northern California 12-03-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,805,874
Posted By ndsleep612
Looking for full rear struts for 13-17 model

Looking for full rear struts for 13-17 model
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-04-2019, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 786
Posted By ndsleep612
How long is too long for post-recall repair?

I did the recall work on my FRS at a dealership and found massive oil leak approximately 1k miles after the work was done.

I contacted the service writer I worked with and brought the car back in....
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-24-2019, 12:55 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 217,498
Posted By ndsleep612
I have a massive oil leak post-recall work done....

I have a massive oil leak post-recall work done. I've been in contact with the service writer who helped me. He mentioned it could be the timing cover.

Shouldn't that be covered since the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-24-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 33,787
Posted By ndsleep612
Vehicle mileage: 48k-ish Vehicle make: FRS ...

Vehicle mileage: 48k-ish
Vehicle make: FRS
Miles after work was performed: 1,010
Other work completed with recall: Spark plugs, serpentine belt, throwout bearing

My car has massive oil leak...
Forum: Northern California 07-21-2019, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,438
Posted By ndsleep612
Subaru specialist shops?

I have an FRS but I don't trust any Toyota mechanic to work on this model after the endless issues experienced by other owners.

Has anyone brought their FRS to Subaru specialists for work done...
Forum: Northern California 05-20-2019, 10:52 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,805,874
Posted By ndsleep612
SOLD!

SOLD!
Forum: Northern California 05-15-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,805,874
Posted By ndsleep612
I'm selling my gunmetal RPF1 wheels (17x9.0, +35...

I'm selling my gunmetal RPF1 wheels (17x9.0, +35 offset, 5x100 lug pattern) with used Dunlop Direzza Star Spec IIs 245/40/17 (treadwear close to wear bar).

The wheels have been on my FRS (old...
Forum: Northern California 02-18-2019, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,805,874
Posted By ndsleep612
SOLD!

SOLD!
Forum: Northern California 02-15-2019, 11:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,628
Posted By ndsleep612
where is everyone?

What happened to all the NorCal folks that usually participate on the forum?

It seemed like quite a few forum members sold off their BRZ/FRS and move on once the cars weren't that "trendy"...
Forum: Northern California 02-12-2019, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5,559
Views: 1,025,979
Posted By ndsleep612
I started off with HOD w/instructor at the 5-mile...

I started off with HOD w/instructor at the 5-mile course at T-hill(kind of overkill), they pair you up with a buddy driver. The only downside is the driving restrictions and additional cost for the...
Forum: Northern California 02-12-2019, 08:37 PM
Replies: 5,559
Views: 1,025,979
Posted By ndsleep612
If you're a beginner with HOD, you must have an...

If you're a beginner with HOD, you must have an instructor(additional fees). They are VERY strict on safety.
Forum: Northern California 02-09-2019, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5,559
Views: 1,025,979
Posted By ndsleep612
Wait until the weather drys up. If you want to...

Wait until the weather drys up. If you want to drive like what I'm thinking, you'll end up spinning out in this wet weather.
Forum: Northern California 02-09-2019, 05:26 AM
Replies: 5,559
Views: 1,025,979
Posted By ndsleep612
Skyline aka. Hwy 35 has some issues from the...

Skyline aka. Hwy 35 has some issues from the recent storms. A mudslide last week, then a sinkhole this week.
Forum: Northern California 02-08-2019, 08:07 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,662
Posted By ndsleep612
Besides the valve springs, does anyone have a...

Besides the valve springs, does anyone have a list of what maintenance parts they had the dealer do while the engine was dropped?
Forum: Northern California 02-07-2019, 12:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,241
Posted By ndsleep612
Sounds like a possible inside job. I would switch...

Sounds like a possible inside job. I would switch shops ASAP!

Seems like the car was headed for LA. SoCal is the biggest auto parts launderer in the US. Lots of cars and some parts get exported...
Forum: Northern California 02-07-2019, 12:28 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,662
Posted By ndsleep612
Did the dealer mention if there is a "break in"...

Did the dealer mention if there is a "break in" period with the new spring valves?
Forum: Northern California 02-07-2019, 12:26 AM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,805,874
Posted By ndsleep612
Resonated

Resonated
Forum: Northern California 02-06-2019, 12:02 AM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,805,874
Posted By ndsleep612
Perrin 2.5 (resonated) reduced to $450

Perrin 2.5 (resonated) reduced to $450
Forum: Northern California 01-29-2019, 01:20 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,662
Posted By ndsleep612
I don't believe it affects your registration, the...

I don't believe it affects your registration, the state just wants your $$$.

The recall is one of those occurrences where the manufacture decided there is a part flaw, and by law has to notify...
Forum: Northern California 01-28-2019, 04:43 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,662
Posted By ndsleep612
Any idea if it includes the stock "noise maker"...

Any idea if it includes the stock "noise maker" tube?
Forum: Northern California 01-27-2019, 11:06 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,662
Posted By ndsleep612
I think the OP is looking for reputable dealers...

I think the OP is looking for reputable dealers not people telling him that it's been done.
Forum: Northern California 01-26-2019, 02:13 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 477,895
Posted By ndsleep612
FYI: you can remove the stock noise maker in like...

FYI: you can remove the stock noise maker in like 2 seconds.

You like revving exhaust? Sounds like you're OK with the new CA exhaust fine. Lots of Cali car owners paranoid at the moment.
Forum: Northern California 01-26-2019, 01:39 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,662
Posted By ndsleep612
Yeah I've been trying to read up about this in...

Yeah I've been trying to read up about this in NorCal as well. I'm not fond of dealerships, especially after having minor issues with my other car.

The guys in SoCal have been having hit or miss...
Forum: Northern California 01-23-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,805,874
Posted By ndsleep612
bump

bump
Forum: Southern California 01-22-2019, 01:17 AM
Replies: 13,654
Views: 3,340,181
Posted By ndsleep612
If anyone coming to Norcal: I'm selling my...

If anyone coming to Norcal:

I'm selling my Perrin 2.5 inch cat-back exhaust. One of the v-clamps is broken.

asking $500 obo.
Forum: Northern California 01-19-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,805,874
Posted By ndsleep612
Perrin 2.5 inch cat-back exhaust still available...

Perrin 2.5 inch cat-back exhaust still available at $500 obo.
Forum: Northern California 01-19-2019, 01:06 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 14,275
Posted By ndsleep612
This is the fake (2019) video that's been...

This is the fake (2019) video that's been circulating the internet. Everyone is aware of this and it's already been posted in this thread earlier.
Forum: Northern California 01-12-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,805,874
Posted By ndsleep612
bump: asking price reduced to $500

bump: asking price reduced to $500
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-12-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,582
Posted By ndsleep612
Driving fast in a car on a track requires lots of...

Driving fast in a car on a track requires lots of skills acquired from practice. The parts modification do help, but if you can't drive, you won't know how to work your car.

Driving fast on the...
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