Gear indicator (G-on) shows 2 when in 3rd gear

[c8Face]

Originally Posted by Freude am Fahren

I have a feeling the 1-6 indicator uses speed/rpm to figure out which gear it's in, which is why it only reads with the clutch out (as opposed to reverse, which must use the reverse switch). So maybe a final drive change? Or maybe differently sized front/rear tire diameter. Don't know why it would only effect 3rd, maybe just how ranges work out in the computer. Just spit-balling here.

Very good point abut the final drive ratio. I did notice the rpms seemed high when driving in the city (although I only picked up the car last night). I'll have to monitor my rpms at various speeds/gears and compare to videos online. As mentioned above, I bought the car with 2500km on it, and it had a bunch of track ready parts (AP Racing nrakes, Ohlins coilovers, sticky tires, etc). It wouldn't surprise me if there was a final drive ratio change.

[c8Face]

Based on the speed/rpms while driving home today, it looks like the previous owner did perform a final drive ratio change. In 3rd gear at 3000rpm, my speed was around 49km/h. From what I have read in other threads, the stock ratio in 3rd gear at 3000rpm is 54km/h.

I knew there were mods done when I bought the car, but this was a bit of a surprise!

Thanks for the input everyone.

[pcuerpo]

yup, more or less the final drive has been changed if there is a difference between your gear indicator and your actual gears.. what i did, i asked my tuner to adjust it when they tuned my car so now it shows the correct gears in the indicator

one thing also to find out if the final drive has been changed is to check the top speed for each gear.. i believe first gear maxes out at 60kph and with a 4.556 final drive, i think its around 49kph if im not mistaken

[c8Face]

Good to know that it can be adjusted. I'll probably just leave it as is and keep the G-off setting. It's a cool feature, but something I can live without. I was more concerned that I had a problem with the car. The final drive change explanation totally makes sense. Thanks!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by c8Face

Based on the speed/rpms while driving home today, it looks like the previous owner did perform a final drive ratio change. In 3rd gear at 3000rpm, my speed was around 49km/h. From what I have read in other threads, the stock ratio in 3rd gear at 3000rpm is 54km/h.

I knew there were mods done when I bought the car, but this was a bit of a surprise!

Thanks for the input everyone.

Wonder if there are more surprise mods? Have you checked if it is tuned in anyway?

[Aozora.BRZ]

http://www.spencerfabricationcompany...grade-program/

[c8Face]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Wonder if there are more surprise mods? Have you checked if it is tuned in anyway?

I have acually asked the dealership where I bought the car to contact the original owner and ask what mods were done and at what shop he worked with. Hopefully they can get in touch with him so I can get a bit of history on the car.

In any case, I plan to take the car to an indy shop for an oil change at 5000kms. They know Subies very well and maybe they can provide some insight.

To be honest, I was originally looking for a non-modded BRZ but when I came across this one, it was too tempting to resist. The prior owner must have been a true enthusiast with the type of parts installed.

So far I have identified:
1. AP Racing big brake kit font/back
2. Ohlins coilovers
3. Final drive ratio change (I suspect it is from MFactory due to the increase in noise)
4. Eibach anti roll kit
5. 18 inch rims (still trying to figure out the model)
6. ....

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by c8Face

I have acually asked the dealership where I bought the car to contact the original owner and ask what mods were done and at what shop he worked with. Hopefully they can get in touch with him so I can get a bit of history on the car.

In any case, I plan to take the car to an indy shop for an oil change at 5000kms. They know Subies very well and maybe they can provide some insight.

To be honest, I was originally looking for a non-modded BRZ but when I came across this one, it was too tempting to resist. The prior owner must have been a true enthusiast with the type of parts installed.

So far I have identified:
1. AP Racing big brake kit font/back
2. Ohlins coilovers
3. Final drive ratio change (I suspect it is from MFactory due to the increase in noise)
4. Eibach anti roll kit
5. 18 inch rims (still trying to figure out the model)
6. ....

I would be surprised if there are not some more hidden mods with that list.
It is a long shot but have you looked through the Vancouver regional sub or the build threads on here? You may stumble across a thread on it.

[c8Face]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I would be surprised if there are not some more hidden mods with that list.
It is a long shot but have you looked through the Vancouver regional sub or the build threads on here? You may stumble across a thread on it.

I have looked, but unfortunately have not found anything online. The previous owner only had the car for 6 months, and apparently traded it in for the new MX-5 - he must have read the recent Motor Trend comparison

One more goodie I forgot to mention were the Weathertec mats in the front/back/trunk.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by c8Face

I have looked, but unfortunately have not found anything online. The previous owner only had the car for 6 months, and apparently traded it in for the new MX-5 - he must have read the recent Motor Trend comparison

One more goodie I forgot to mention were the Weathertec mats in the front/back/trunk.

Ohhhhhh now it is a game! When on the computer and not my phone I am going on a quest. Probably futile but I will enjoy the challenge and the search.

[c8Face]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Ohhhhhh now it is a game! When on the computer and not my phone I am going on a quest. Probably futile but I will enjoy the challenge and the search.

@Tcoat, I posted this in another thread, but I did find out a bit of history on my car!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BB6TI9iE...performanceone
https://www.instagram.com/p/BA0wBk8E...performanceone

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by c8Face

@Tcoat, I posted this in another thread, but I did find out a bit of history on my car!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BB6TI9iE...performanceone
https://www.instagram.com/p/BA0wBk8E...performanceone

Nice work!

[Blue Bird]

I have the same issue. Ever since I did warranty work on the tranny, my gear indicator shows a random gear whenever I shift to neutral. My backup camera stopped working too. Wack.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Blue Bird

I have the same issue. Ever since I did warranty work on the tranny, my gear indicator shows a random gear whenever I shift to neutral. My backup camera stopped working too. Wack.

There are two switches in the transmission. One tells the ECU when it's in neutral. The other is for reverse. I wonder if they forgot to connect them.

The connectors sit right on top of the bell housing. Do your backup lights work?