WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

[Scrappydoo]

Got rid of the sound generator.

Quite surprised that it sounds better than when it was plugged.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Scrappydoo

Got rid of the sound generator.

Quite surprised that it sounds better than when it was plugged.

It made a notable difference? I have been knocking around the idea of a full delete but didn't think there would be enough change to warrant the work. If it does I need to dig out my tools.

[Scrappydoo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

It made a notable difference? I have been knocking around the idea of a full delete but didn't think there would be enough change to warrant the work. If it does I need to dig out my tools.

I'm a bit surprised too tbh. You know how cynical I am about modifications. No tools needed other than a 8 and 10mm socket. Rest can just be removed manually.

Don't really need a plug either as the glove box one works. Mine just remained in place when I pulled out the hose.

I used a generic version of the Perrin type of inlet hose. Could have been slightly longer but seems ok. I'll keep an eye on it. If necessary I'll buy something more expensive.

Mid range seems much better and the car just feels less tinny and cheap.

[Scrappydoo]

And it was a noticeable difference.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by Scrappydoo

And it was a noticeable difference.

Something that I hadn't considered but you've made some very persuasive points....grrrrr!!


In years to come the sound generator paraphernalia will be much sought after. I'm going to request all redundant generators are posted to me as I will make a killing in year 2035!!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Scrappydoo

I'm a bit surprised too tbh. You know how cynical I am about modifications. No tools needed other than a 8 and 10mm socket. Rest can just be removed manually.

Don't really need a plug either as the glove box one works. Mine just remained in place when I pulled out the hose.

I used a generic version of the Perrin type of inlet hose. Could have been slightly longer but seems ok. I'll keep an eye on it. If necessary I'll buy something more expensive.

Mid range seems much better and the car just feels less tinny and cheap.

I shoved the glove box plug into the sound tube before I even drove the car off the dealer's lot. The sales staff were totally baffled as to what I was doing. If it does indeed make a big difference with all that stuff pulled then I have a project for some point on the weekend.

[Scrappydoo]

Originally Posted by JD001

Something that I hadn't considered but you've made some very persuasive points....grrrrr!!


In years to come the sound generator paraphernalia will be much sought after. I'm going to request all redundant generators are posted to me as I will make a killing in year 2035!!

True. Worth keeping in a bag just in case.

Is the car equivelent of a tapeworm. The helmhotz resonator is its fat gut. Yuck.

[Scrappydoo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I shoved the glove box plug into the sound tube before I even drove the car off the dealer's lot. The sales staff were totally baffled as to what I was doing. If it does indeed make a big difference with all that stuff pulled then I have a project for some point on the weekend.

Are you replacing the inlet tube?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Scrappydoo

Are you replacing the inlet tube?

Probably just plug it and see how that goes.

[ztrevs]

Paint Corrected + Opti-Coat Pro treated!

[imnotsureaboutbrz]

Originally Posted by ztrevs

Paint Corrected + Opti-Coat Pro treated!

What kind of paint correction does a brand new car need?

[justinco]

Originally Posted by imnotsureaboutbrz

What kind of paint correction does a brand new car need?

You would be surprised. Most new cars that I have detailed (I had a detailing side business for some time) usually need a mild polish to clear up dealer installed imperfections (swirls/scratches/poor dealer prep/etc).

This is especially important when applying a coating like he did.

[ztrevs]

Originally Posted by imnotsureaboutbrz

What kind of paint correction does a brand new car need?

Originally Posted by justinco

You would be surprised. Most new cars that I have detailed (I had a detailing side business for some time) usually need a mild polish to clear up dealer installed imperfections (swirls/scratches/poor dealer prep/etc).

This is especially important when applying a coating like he did.

Adding to that as well... I picked up my car around September last year.
Being that it is my daily, it ran it through all the salt/snow any my paint was pretty scratched up.

Like mentioned above, paint correction is super important and is pretty much essential for any type of coating/sealant. Opti-Coat Pro is a 2 stage correction process. First is the obvious polish and scratch removal where the second is the primer stage for the coating.

[tomm.brz]

nice job with the paint correction and coating...
What I hate about my BRZ '17 is the crazy amount of orange peel