Michigan BRZ/FRS Random Chat and spotted thread.

[racecaresuaceb]

Originally Posted by Nourdmrolnmt1

you were leaving the parking garage next to the arena.

that was me.

i picked it up today.

i was pissed as i was going to park, i'm like 'wtf, how am i not the only BRZ in this garage'

Haha... small world. Congratulations on getting it and we probably were the highest concentration of BRS86's that garage saw till now.

Hopefully you can make it to the April 6 cars, coffee and Karts event.

Regarding Opticoat, there's a bunch of folks in the MI area who have got it done.
See this thread for contact details for David Fermani and Charlie Hahn http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15744

You can call and get pricing/dates estimates.

I am planning to get mine OC'ed in May.

[BRZfan]

Just ordered a set of Enkei GTC01s, 17 X 7.5 with +48 offset in hyper black and expect to have them installed next week and will keep the OEM tires and wear'm out. My original 'outing' from winter storage was scheduled for March 31st but that recent warm weather woke me up. So, I will be out and about.

Don't do any track time but do some skeet, 'cowboy' shooting, and range practice.

The BRZ is my substitute for cross country touring on motorcycles. I hung up the bikes several years ago. The last bike was a BMW K1200GT. Subsequently had a 2006 Mazda Miata (MX-5) for two years prior to the BRZ. Current plans are to trip out to CA, pick up friend and drive back to MI. This may take a month but seeing the USA is the emphasis for me.
I will continue to follow this thread.

[CallmeDave]

Originally Posted by MI FR-S

I was looking forward to my first time in a Kart with visions of flying around the corners at impossible speeds and hitting every apex.

From your experience it sounds like I'm going to be sorely disappointed.
I also blame Gran Turismo for my delusions.

Thanks almost exactly what was going through my head . My ego has been dismantled haha.

After a week of being bummed out I can say it was fun. I figured out what I was doing wrong now. I was going to fast into the corners and couldn't maintain the line I wanted...or any line lol. Also dont lift off the gas to slow down, hit the brakes hard and than power though. My best time was 27.25

[CallmeDave]

Originally Posted by eikond

I installed my clear side markers yesterday.. and I need to get some new clips.. I SUCK at removing those clips intact. oh well.. they are cheap!

Also put a K&N panel filter in. I didn't notice any difference in performance.. but then I didn't really jump on it this morning on the way to work.


Anybody else doing any mods or cosmetics or installs of any kind?

This clip pullers help a lot for the body pins on jap cars. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/K-D-Tools-41850-Body-Clip/dp/B000TDAHYM"]K-D Tools 41850 3 Pc. Body Clip Set - Amazon.com[/ame]

Ive only done two mods so far. Rubber grommets on the license plate to keep it off the paint and I installed a cargo net in the trunk. I could post pics if anyone wants to see them.

[CallmeDave]

Originally Posted by DKPJester

Looks like Sevs753, myself and a few friends of mine will be hitting up JD Karting at 1pm tomorrow. Stop on by if you are available

I couldn't make it today but next time for sure, Im only a few miles away from there. How was it anyways?

[CallmeDave]

Had to take my BRZ to the dealer for the first time yesterday. Oil leak at 550 miles. Not a huge deal I guess its common on a lot for the FJ series motors. Its on the passage side and is used for the automatics but covered on the manuals. Just needed more Fujibond!

Well when the weather gets better maybe we can have a car meet/range day. Let me know if anyone is interested.

Also this snow sucks! When is it going to warm up.

[kask2_6.0]

Originally Posted by DKPJester

Spotted: White BRZ with aftermarket wheels (no idea which as they were moving) turning south on 275 from six mile about 4:40 yesterday.

I bet they were plasti dipped stockers

Originally Posted by eikond

Anybody else doing any mods or cosmetics or installs of any kind?

I am! @Cameronghanson has a few mods as well.

Originally Posted by CallmeDave

I couldn't make it today but next time for sure, Im only a few miles away from there. How was it anyways?

It was good. There ended up being 7 of us. (3 from here)

[kask2_6.0]

A girl happened to set the pace as well. lol

[Mac1235]

Originally Posted by BRZfan

Just ordered a set of Enkei GTC01s, 17 X 7.5 with +48 offset in hyper black and expect to have them installed next week and will keep the OEM tires and wear'm out. My original 'outing' from winter storage was scheduled for March 31st but that recent warm weather woke me up. So, I will be out and about.

Don't do any track time but do some skeet, 'cowboy' shooting, and range practice.

The BRZ is my substitute for cross country touring on motorcycles. I hung up the bikes several years ago. The last bike was a BMW K1200GT. Subsequently had a 2006 Mazda Miata (MX-5) for two years prior to the BRZ. Current plans are to trip out to CA, pick up friend and drive back to MI. This may take a month but seeing the USA is the emphasis for me.
I will continue to follow this thread.

Hung up the bikes? Why?

[Cameronghanson]

Originally Posted by eikond

I installed my clear side markers yesterday.. and I need to get some new clips.. I SUCK at removing those clips intact. oh well.. they are cheap!

Also put a K&N panel filter in. I didn't notice any difference in performance.. but then I didn't really jump on it this morning on the way to work.


Anybody else doing any mods or cosmetics or installs of any kind?

got the k&n too, that with the exhaust the dyno said around 18hp which i can only feel at 5-7k otherwise its lke ive done nothing lol

[Cameronghanson]

finally got around to installing my CF mirror covers and foot well lighting!

[BRZfan]

Originally Posted by Mac1235

Hung up the bikes? Why?

A number of things had converged:
* a number of acquantances, more experienced than I, had major and, if not some, fatal accidents.
* Loss of that adventurous feeling of going on weekend or week-long* trips.
*Losing the 120% concentration needed (in part due to previous reason).
* Tired of suiting up in helmet, gloves, boots, jacket and pants especially on those nice sunny days in May, June, July, August and Sept when I could be out on the water, playing tennis or other important social and family activities. Cooler months even more tedious.
* Change of Pace, Survival.

With a car like the BRZ, will still be able to do that Touring of the Country but easier, safer and just as much (almost) fun.
DO I miss it. You bet. Reading the following is what really hurts, but there is a time for everything. In my case, the BRZ has arrived.

[Nourdmrolnmt1]

Originally Posted by racecaresuaceb

Haha... small world. Congratulations on getting it and we probably were the highest concentration of BRS86's that garage saw till now.

Hopefully you can make it to the April 6 cars, coffee and Karts event.

Regarding Opticoat, there's a bunch of folks in the MI area who have got it done.
See this thread for contact details for David Fermani and Charlie Hahn http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15744

You can call and get pricing/dates estimates.

I am planning to get mine OC'ed in May.

Where's the meet?

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[Sevs753]

Karting was fun today. I'm going to try to go every few weeks. Maybe alternate between Kart 2 Kart and JD Racing. I'll post here when I go.

Originally Posted by Nourdmrolnmt1

Where's the meet?

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Kart 2 Kart in Sterling Heights. Theres a thread for it Here