WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

[Is Always Angry]

Not today, but got my Ft86speedfactory V1 resonated catback installed. Sounds way better than that sucky track pipe that the last guy had on it...

But, more importantly and actually today, 700 mile road trip to the California coast! Lots of highway 1 and forest road goodness. Gave her a bath after the interstate and thrashed her on the curves. If I'm not in it (which I find every excuse to be), I can't stop looking at it and taking pictures of it!

[BxrFnd17]

Originally Posted by ImAdopted

that looks pretty nice. ride height is even front and back? how is it for dd?

Ride height is pretty even, one of the reasons why I went with Hotchkis over Eibach/TRD springs. Ride quality is barely stiffer than the stock 2017 suspension and I drive it daily.

[vintagemxer]

Originally Posted by Is Always Angry

Not today, but got my Ft86speedfactory V1 resonated catback installed. Sounds way better than that sucky track pipe that the last guy had on it...

But, more importantly and actually today, 700 mile road trip to the California coast! Lots of highway 1 and forest road goodness. Gave her a bath after the interstate and thrashed her on the curves. If I'm not in it (which I find every excuse to be), I can't stop looking at it and taking pictures of it!

One of the most beautiful drives in Cali...and fun too !!!

[ImAdopted]

Originally Posted by BxrFnd17

Ride height is pretty even, one of the reasons why I went with Hotchkis over Eibach/TRD springs. Ride quality is barely stiffer than the stock 2017 suspension and I drive it daily.

okay thanks for the info. im trying to avoid the saggy butt look lol

[MachineHead]

simple steering wheel controls

really wanted a steering wheel controller for my music (from my phone)



bluetooth remote for phones. no wiring required.


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[Andrew025]

Is it just pressure holding it in place?

[MachineHead]

Originally Posted by Andrew025

Is it just pressure holding it in place?

yes, here's a video

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[johan]

Originally Posted by MachineHead

yes, here's a video

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You might want to glue it into place.

If you get in an accident, that could come flying out and either hit you, or hit the airbag and damage it. In either event there would likely be damage to you that could have otherwise been easily mitigated.

[MachineHead]

Originally Posted by johan

You might want to glue it into place.



If you get in an accident, that could come flying out and either hit you, or hit the airbag and damage it. In either event there would likely be damage to you that could have otherwise been easily mitigated.

it is quite a tight fit and wont be flying out for any reason. it is also not in the way of the airbag what so ever.


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[NMBRzer]

Originally Posted by MachineHead

it is quite a tight fit and wont be flying out for any reason. it is also not in the way of the airbag what so ever.


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I'm not saying you need to glue it because I don't think it weighs enough to do damage but you under estimate the G forces of an accident. Even factory mounted things will come flying out in a substantial impact.
I was broadsided and as if in slow motion I saw all kinds of things flying around,
things like dome lights, cigarette lighters, phone charging cords (previously plugged in) , Altoids, etc......

[MachineHead]

Originally Posted by NMBRzer

I'm not saying you need to glue it because I don't think it weighs enough to do damage but you under estimate the G forces of an accident. Even factory mounted things will come flying out in a substantial impact.

I was broadsided and as if in slow motion I saw all kinds of things flying around,

things like dome lights, cigarette lighters, phone charging cords (previously plugged in) , Altoids, etc......

im sure a flying controller will be the least of my worries in such an event.



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[bentleyboii]

New Taillights, Black Subaru and Brz Emblems And Shark Fin Antenna

[KiP40]

Originally Posted by Is Always Angry

Not today, but got my Ft86speedfactory V1 resonated catback installed. Sounds way better than that sucky track pipe that the last guy had on it...

But, more importantly and actually today, 700 mile road trip to the California coast! Lots of highway 1 and forest road goodness. Gave her a bath after the interstate and thrashed her on the curves. If I'm not in it (which I find every excuse to be), I can't stop looking at it and taking pictures of it!

On a scale 1-10 (1 being dead quiet, 10 being crazy loud), how loud is this exhaust? I am really contemplating biting the bullet on the V1. I have the Perrin Resonated and HKS Hi Power Carbon as the other alternatives I am considering. I daily drive my car and want something fun when I step on it but quiet when I'm cruising.

[Is Always Angry]

Originally Posted by KiP40

On a scale 1-10 (1 being dead quiet, 10 being crazy loud), how loud is this exhaust? I am really contemplating biting the bullet on the V1. I have the Perrin Resonated and HKS Hi Power Carbon as the other alternatives I am considering. I daily drive my car and want something fun when I step on it but quiet when I'm cruising.

Cold start is honestly not much quieter than no muffler at all which is how I bought the car. Maybe a 6-7 on noise level as a % of the track pipe loud.

Freeway is silent unless I downshift a gear or two to pass someone who is annoying me.

Neighborhood driving is basically silent in 3rd and coming up to my apartment complex I don't feel bad about downshifting

WOT is maybe 4-6/10 vs the pipe. Sometimes I miss the track pipe's wide open scream but I do NOT miss the drone. It's much nicer as a daily now. I live on a busy road and have friends with very loud cars so I've never been a big fan of loud cars bugging everyone so I don't regret the decision at all. $1000 well spent.

I can maybe record some videos for you, how helpful I'll be depends on what you've got on it right now. Haven't heard toooo much of the stock car other than them passing me on the roads. If you're currently stock it's definitely louder all around all situations but I'd venture to guess not much louder (it at all) than the TRD with those D shaped pipes... if you've had a chance to hear and compare that one.

What really made me pick it over the Perrin was some of the cool little gurgles it makes if you gently rev it or sometimes between 1-2-3 if you're driving hard. It makes me giggle every time. Later tonight I can link you videos of that which were very useful for me.

I think my only complaints are: when the muffler shop got it mounted on the car but not tightened down each tailpipe was a bit off. You could definitely tell while it was on the stand. Once they tightened everything up both are a little (tiny bit) off to one side but it's so low and fills enough space you can't tell anyway. They also mentioned that the bolts that came were not quite long enough for what they were supposed to do but hell my exhaust hasn't fallen off yet so whatever they did worked.
Also like I said very rarely I miss the noise level.

All in all if you like loud cars this is not for you. I like something a little understated so it was the right purchase for me. Hope I could be of help.... if you have any more questions I'll be around for another week or so before I'm away from internet for 6 weeks.