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Old 06-10-2014, 08:07 PM   #8401
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Is that the v2? I wanna get it but do you think its too bulky?
It should be v2, it's the FDA9 model. I think the v1 is really bubbly looking since it was actually for a different car from what I understand. I picked mine up from FT86 SpeedFactory and I don't think they have v1's anymore.

I was definitely surprised at how big the antenna was when I got it out of the box and thought it was going to look goofy because of the size, but it ended up being very nice once I set it on top of the car to make sure. Doesn't seem disproportionate once it's installed; I'm really happy with it. I think it looks especially nice if you have the Limited spoiler.

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Yeah, waiting to see the pricing on the 2015 BRZ sharkfin and exhaust tips.

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Yeah I was going to wait for the 2015 OEM fin antennas to become available, but then I remembered that they're changing the silver and I didn't want to deal with getting it paint-matched it myself. Didn't know the tips were going to be different too though, hmm...

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I'm a huge fan of the JDM exhaust tips. About $120 shipped from Japanparts. They clean up the rear a lot and will get you laid.
Yeah I was looking at those as well. Really not a bad price, especially compared to the Perrin ones. That said, I decided to go cheap with DC Sport EX-1012's (stainless round slash-cut), only came out to $45 for a pair from Amazon. I'm thinking that I'm going to do a cat-back next year anyway so I didn't want to spend a bunch on tips that likely won't get re-used. The stock USDM tips are so silly looking with those huge cutouts in the bumper. I'll get some pictures after I install them, should be here Thursday.

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Old 06-10-2014, 10:29 PM   #8402
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Got my Open Flash stage 1 bin file from @shiv@vishnu today. Muchos betteros! Can't wait for a header and stage 2!
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Old 06-10-2014, 10:33 PM   #8403
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Does the OFT really make that much of a difference?? I run 93. E85 isn't available in my area. Sad panda!

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Old 06-10-2014, 10:39 PM   #8404
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Finally ordered my replacement head unit

awesome. i'm going to look into the NEX line once carplay comes out. please let us know how the install goes. perhaps a quick DIY?

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Old 06-10-2014, 10:47 PM   #8405
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Does the OFT really make that much of a difference?? I run 93. E85 isn't available on minaret. Sad panda!

Yes, it's a noticeable difference and I run 93. No Ragrets!
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Old 06-10-2014, 11:47 PM   #8406
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Does the OFT really make that much of a difference?? I run 93. E85 isn't available in my area. Sad panda!
Yes. It's worth it... especially if you're going to do other upgrades in the future as the Stage 1, 2 and other tunes are free after you purchase the OFT.
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Old 06-10-2014, 11:49 PM   #8407
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Put in the sound insulation in the driver door and under the rear seats. No more rattling speaker sounds and the cabin is quieter. I expect that once I do under the front floorboards, it will be quiet as a Mercedes.
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Put in a TapTurn, got too used to the feature in my Golf
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Old 06-11-2014, 01:11 AM   #8409
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I replaced a couple of the push clips in the trunk with speed nuts and threaded hooks. This allowed me to keep my subwoofer in place with bungees instead of the ultra psycho velcro that I was using before (tears up the carpet when I take it out).

Also, it's nice to have a few hooks back there in general. I hate that I couldn't fasten anything down, drives me nuts to have things bouncing around in the trunk.
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Finally (well, I've only had the car a week and a half) got some wheels!

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Finally (well, I've only had the car a week and a half) got some wheels!




Ooh nice!! Congratulations on your new car btw take care and have fun


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Old 06-11-2014, 02:32 PM   #8412
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I hit the magical number on the odometer today. 8686 miles!
nice, I'm going to hit it either today or tomorrow. Hope I'll be able to snap a picture of it
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Old 06-11-2014, 07:47 PM   #8413
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Isnt that the kind that are hard to read ? Like 0OO00O or I111I1 ?
yeah, so it was approved to send in. Lots of other combos wouldn't go through. But after a few days went by.. it got reviewed by a board of 5 people. A woman called me and said I can't have it
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Finally ordered my replacement head unit
Nice. I'm still waiting for a proper 200mm HU from Pioneer for North America. So done with dash kits.
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