WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

[Lonewolf]

Welcome @BRZBeginner !

[jawn]

Tried out a new wax.

[BRZBeginner]

Thanks @Lonewolf - you in the OC area by any chance?

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by BRZBeginner

Thanks @Lonewolf - you in the OC area by any chance?

Nope, the lovely old Inland Empire


I did go to UCI for undergrad though...that's a nice spot

There are usually quite a few meets in and around OC if you're into that stuff...

[MGPAX]

[QUOTE=jawn;2351856]Tried out a new wax.....QUOTE]

Put a cat on it.....If it can stay on more than 5 seconds.......need to find a new wax!

[jawn]

Originally Posted by MGPAX

Put a cat on it.....If it can stay on more than 5 seconds.......need to find a new wax!

I don't know if my neighbors would appreciate me kidnapping their cat.

[MJones_RB]

Originally Posted by jawn

Tried out a new wax.

Which wax did you go with?

[jawn]

Originally Posted by MJones_RB

Which wax did you go with?

Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax.

I've been using their XXX Hardcore Paste Wax for a little while, and I like it. It was my first time using their Butter Wax, so I'm interested in seeing how durable it is for being really easy to apply.

[JPxM0Dz]

HKS intake duct installed with no front bumper removal




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[daiheadjai]

I pulled my wheels off to take a look at replacing my front brake pads (I've driven the car for 2 years, and about 53,000 km).
The pads were practically unworn (despite a couple track days and a track driving school, and semi-occasional aggressive driving).

In fact, I compared my stock pads to my Stoptech replacements, and there was maybe 1mm of wear.

I love lightness....

[Premium 615]

Barely saved my BRZ and my own @ss from rear-ending a dumb-**** pulling out of a subdivision onto a two-lane road I take to go to work. I had to swerve to the right and pass...(luckily there was a shoulder on this section of the road).

[olsonpg]

Had this custom made and put it on my drivers side door.

A nod to what got me interested in cars way back when.

What do you guys think!? I got a black one and a white one, the black is to put on the paint just below the window. Didnt know which location i would like better so i got both.

[cwpbrz-ji]

An anal-retentive install of the Perrin License Plate Relocate Kit.

[The following is NOT an instruction or how to guide and is solely based on my overly zealous work habits. ]

** Went to dollar store and purchased:

one (1) sheet of “White Foam Board” [Note: Hobby stores carry similar foam board and Cardboard works too.)

** Went to hardware store and purchased:

two (2) 1 x 3/4 x 1/8 # 15 O-Ring ~ ACE (Hardware) STK NO = 35732B

two (2) 1 1/18 x 13/18 x 1.9 # 16 O-Ring ~ ACE (Hardware) STK NO = 35733B

one (1) 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 Rubber Washer ~ ACE (Hardware) STK NO = 61273B

** Went to Subaru parts department and purchased:

one (1) COVER HOOK F (front tow hook cover) ~ (2015) part number = 57731CA210
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Scanned “Tow Hook Cover” onto paper. [Note: Hand tracing works too.]

Trimmed computer paper scan with scissor and taped it to “Foam Board”. [Note: Did not remove foam board paper backing because it provides strength.]

Cut template using metal ruler and utility knife. [Note: Wore knife resistant glove on hand holding foam board.]

Removed original (front) Tow Hook Cover and put it in baggie labeled “BRZ original parts”.

Inserted Perrin Tow Hook Stem (hand tight) and measured exact location of stem end. [Note: Using graph paper to draw location based on measurements makes this chore easier and more exact.]

Traced ‘Stem hexagon shape’ on Foam Board (using above measurements) and cut it out with utility knife.

Checked for fit on Stem.

Taped Foam Board template to front (top) of new Tow Hook Cover … aligning top, bottom, and right (Tab) side only.

Used “Sharpie” pen to draw hole on outside of front hook cover through template.

Removed template.

Used Dremel tool to cut and shape ‘Stem Hole’ through newly purchased Cover.

To keep dirt and water out of Tow Hook compartment, trimmed Rubber Washer to fit inside Cover using utility knife.

Added #16 and then #15 O-Rings on top of rubber washer (inside cover).

Tied Washer and O-rings to top and bottom (2 loops) of Tow Hook Cover using strong nylon string.

Replaced Tow Hook Cover (containing Stem hole) on bumper with loop knots outside (front).

Taped end of Stem and top of Black Hex Bolt with electrical tape to prevent any mishaps during torquing.

Inserted Stem through Tow Hook Cover into threaded hole and followed Perrin instructions. [Note: Held nylon string loops tight and kept tension on them as Stem was torqued; keeping rubber flush with backside of Hook cover.]

Cut (yellow) string loops next to knots.

Removed string loop remains (one at a time) using two (2) sets of pliers (one for each string end). [Kept string taut while slowly pulling one side out; leaving washer and O-rings tight against inside cover. Removed electrical tape from end of stem.

Put #16 and #15 O-rings on the short end of stem.

inserted Bolt with 7/16” Flat Washer through Plate Holder and 2nd Perrin 7/16” Flat Washer into Stem. Followed remaining instructions on Perrin’s install sheet. Removed electrical tape from bolt and installed frame.

Attached photographs intended to fill ‘missing gaps’ or text. Parts cost around ten (10) dollars, sans locater kit.

(imo) This was an easy install and I had all tools available; none of which were harmed during the completion this project.

Thanks to Perrin and Alta Performance and FT86 Club forum members for great support.

[Icanfaptothis86]

I tickled my BRZ and whispered sweet nothings into her intake snorkel