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Old 11-01-2017, 09:17 PM   #183
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A new package arrived in the mail from overseas.

Kenwood DDX917WS 200mm TOYOTA specific size receiver with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Wifi Mirroring, Gesture Control and the whole nine yards.

Also added the Kenwood DRV-520 camera to enable real-time recording plus adds a few newer tech to the BRZ like Forward Collision and Lane Departure warning.

I’m not even sure what some of that is but it sounds cool...def want to hear your reviews on this because I’m not super crazy about my ‘17 head unit.
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Old 11-01-2017, 09:55 PM   #184
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Looks good man, I like that it’s functional and looks good. Still don’t know why you took that hood of though...got something else in the works?
I keep changing my mind on the direction I want to go with the BRZ both performance and cosmetic, I'm on my 4th suspension setup in 1 year if that says anything. I kinda miss the Seibon TS hood though.
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Old 11-01-2017, 10:02 PM   #185
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I get it...love the hood thanks!

Found this vid on that head unit. I’m more of a pioneer fan but that Ken wood is a Nice piece of equipment.

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Old 11-02-2017, 04:15 PM   #186
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Oh man she's sexy!
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Old 11-03-2017, 09:37 AM   #187
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Had a chance to play with my Google Pixel 2 XL's camera.
how'd you get yours already!?

also, i have KW V3's on my BRZ and they're heavenly.
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Old 11-03-2017, 12:45 PM   #188
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Why the switch from the HKS to KW suspension?

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I keep changing my mind on the direction I want to go with the BRZ both performance and cosmetic, I'm on my 4th suspension setup in 1 year if that says anything. I kinda miss the Seibon TS hood though.
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Old 11-07-2017, 02:45 PM   #189
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Let us know how you like the Kenwood DDX916WS. I'm also curious how you'll address trapezoidal-shaped BRZ head unit opening.
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Old 11-08-2017, 12:50 AM   #190
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Why the switch from the HKS to KW suspension?
No real reason other than to try different setups but I'm also a big fan of KW.
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Old 11-08-2017, 12:52 AM   #191
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Let us know how you like the Kenwood DDX916WS. I'm also curious how you'll address trapezoidal-shaped BRZ head unit opening.
I have a 2015 so my opening is still the rectangle 200mm. They switched to the trapezoidal opening in 2016+ BRZ with the new Starlink headunit.
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Old 11-08-2017, 12:57 AM   #192
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how'd you get yours already!?

also, i have KW V3's on my BRZ and they're heavenly.
I got mine on the 25th of last month, but I'm waiting for the "Panda" version that I pre-ordered as well. I'm a phone whore, currently rocking a Note 8, Pixel 2 XL and an iPhone X .

Agreed, love the V3's so far! I think this setup is the winner and will stay for a while.
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Old 11-08-2017, 01:24 AM   #193
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Update 11/7/17

Finally sealed the deal on this cream puff today. Bringing her home on Friday to help keep the BRZ company.

1995 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 5spd. 72k miles.

One original and absolutely meticulous owner with EVERY SINGLE maintenance record. Zero accidents and garaged its whole life. I can't believe how flawless this car is. Everything is original down to the stock BOSE cassette deck.

The Z32 Twin Turbo 300ZX had always been my dream car growing up in the 90s, I lusted for it with a passion and had a poster of a red one in my room for most of my teenage years. I'm beyond thrilled to finally have one, especially one this clean and unmolested.

No worries guys, the BRZ will still get most of the love and attention. The Z will be covered most of the time, driven occasionally and will be left 100 percent stock.




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Old 11-08-2017, 03:24 AM   #194
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Oh comon, at least throw an exhaust on it to get rid of those bitchass tiny stock tips!

Nice find!

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I would say exhaust, coilovers and rims are a MUST
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Yeah, we're not saying you have to throw HKS cannons on it, but a Stillen exhaust would look perfect.

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