Who is over 100,000 miles? - Page 9 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

bigboss90210 · 08-15-2017, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

I mention 17+ because they revised the springs and dampers and they've gotten great reviews. You could also pop ~$800 on Bilstein/Koni dampers, or the new Showa lowering spring setup.

I dont trust myself setting up an aftermarket set. Wouldn't mind if it could be set up well for street but i feel like i would end up messing it up. I def would go OEM either replacements or craigslist swap outs like you said. Would a dealer sell me 17 parts or would i need a 17 vin?

Im literally 50/50 keeping it or getting a 17. the 13 is rough enough that i don't have to baby it. A 17 i would cry over every paint chip. i can pay off the 13 in about a year. 17 is almost triple the price. also i secretly love the 13s minimalism. mine is the base so theres nothing except driving. nothing on the steering wheel and no screen. loooove that.

One thing tho. Im kinda of scared of it at the moment because i have nooooo idea where the limit is. it just sticks. i live in the blue ridge on top of a mountain and its the perfect car, like a roller coaster. but I'm scared it will just bite me. what are the general limits of the car? the only other rwd vehicle is my old 2wd tacoma but i drive that differently. are there any general dos and donts for the fr-s? would a brz or a an 86 be different?

strat61caster · 08-15-2017, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bigboss90210

I also i secretly love the 13s minimalism. mine is the base so theres nothing except driving. nothing on the steering wheel and no screen. loooove that.

Me too, I would get a '13 again in a heartbeat. There's a reason your '13 looks beat up, the finish on these things is not super durable and that hasn't changed with the '17, it'll look just as beat up in 4 years unless you baby it.

For parts keep an eye here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43723
and here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=63
(might have to pay for shipping but it will likely still be dirt cheap compared to a new set of springs+dampers)

Dealership prices for new springs/dampers would totally not be worth it (there was a thread about that a few months ago), on par with, or more than an aftermarket setup like this:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120639

And I'll mention it again, a set of Bilsteins or Konis might be worth it as well.

Hit up an autocross to find the limits of the car in a safe environment, spin it around, go too deep into a corner, miss an apex or clip it too tight, who cares it's just a scuff mark that'll buff out or a dinged up bumper.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119401
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116283

Enjoy your car!

bigboss90210 · 08-15-2017, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

Me too, I would get a '13 again in a heartbeat. There's a reason your '13 looks beat up, the finish on these things is not super durable and that hasn't changed with the '17, it'll look just as beat up in 4 years unless you baby it.

For parts keep an eye here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43723
and here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=63
(might have to pay for shipping but it will likely still be dirt cheap compared to a new set of springs+dampers)

Dealership prices for new springs/dampers would totally not be worth it (there was a thread about that a few months ago), on par with, or more than an aftermarket setup like this:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120639

And I'll mention it again, a set of Bilsteins or Konis might be worth it as well.

Hit up an autocross to find the limits of the car in a safe environment, spin it around, go too deep into a corner, miss an apex or clip it too tight, who cares it's just a scuff mark that'll buff out or a dinged up bumper.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119401
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116283

Enjoy your car!

Thanks for all the info! Those Showas are very intriguing actually. Ill look into them. And yeah I like how its not perfect. I can drive hard and not care. I think ill just keep it. Previous owner(s) did some mods i like. Has exhaust and Toyota emblems instead of scion ones.

arren123 · 01-16-2018, 12:56 PM

I bought a new first production 2013 BRZ Limited back in Nov 2012. Drove it stock-ish until 60,000 before I installed a Jackson Racking supercharger and matching track oil cooler.
Engine had a rod knock at 70,500 miles. I've always changed my oil and filled it to spec. Not sure why the engine would develop this issue.

I decided not to fix it or have the engine torn down for $1875 to find the root cause.
Instead I traded it in for a 2017 BRZ Limited. I'm missing the power from the supercharger, but at least the 2017 has the shorter gearing and tweaked suspension. It feels like it drives better than the 2013.

If this engine doesn't take me to 150,000 miles, I'm done with Subaru. I've never had issues like this with my Honda/Acura.

Lakitu · 01-16-2018, 02:34 PM

I'm almost there. 2017 with 23K in 1 year. That's like 4 years to go.

That actually doesn't sound that bad...

gravitylover · 01-16-2018, 02:53 PM

93k with just silly issues, nothing debilitating, so far.

VoltsFRS2013 · 01-17-2018, 12:19 AM

damn, all this 100k talk is making me spooked. im a 2013 with like 47,500 and I feel like a granny.

Teseo · 01-17-2018, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gravitylover

93k with just silly issues, nothing debilitating, so far.

Oh no... tell us, what you did so far. Details details

Cal3000 · 01-17-2018, 01:33 AM

152k miles boosted on stock internals

sprintertrueno86 · 01-17-2018, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

damn, all this 100k talk is making me spooked. im a 2013 with like 47,500 and I feel like a granny.

I'm not even at 23k with my 2013.

gravitylover · 01-17-2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Teseo

Oh no... tell us, what you did so far. Details details

Silly things like leaky timing cover and other small stuff. For the most part the car has been really reliable and I drive it hard in every conceivable condition.

Teseo · 01-17-2018, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sprintertrueno86

I'm not even at 23k with my 2013.

Keep it fresh for next owner, its like having a hot girlfriend and not banging her

daskaman · 01-17-2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Teseo

Keep it fresh for next owner, its like having a hot girlfriend and not banging her

Shinigami301 · 01-17-2018, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by arren123

I installed a Jackson Racking supercharger and matching track oil cooler.

Engine had a rod knock at 70,500 miles. I've always changed my oil and filled it to spec. Not sure why the engine would develop this issue.

Are you serious?

01-16-2018, 02:53 PM	#118
gravitylover Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT White Location: SE NY Posts: 1,503 Thanks: 1,218 Thanked 669 Times in 474 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	93k with just silly issues, nothing debilitating, so far. __________________

01-17-2018, 01:33 AM	#121
Cal3000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Panda FR-S Location: Corona, California Posts: 531 Thanks: 297 Thanked 377 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	152k miles boosted on stock internals __________________ Vortech SC on 9psi Pulley, Invidia Catless Front Pipe, Invidia N1 Catback Exhaust 242whp/197ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (91 octane water) 284whp/223ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (E85) Delicious Tuning

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01-16-2018, 12:56 PM	#116
arren123 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ (RIP), now 2017 BRZ Location: Northern Delaware Posts: 49 Thanks: 10 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I bought a new first production 2013 BRZ Limited back in Nov 2012. Drove it stock-ish until 60,000 before I installed a Jackson Racking supercharger and matching track oil cooler. Engine had a rod knock at 70,500 miles. I've always changed my oil and filled it to spec. Not sure why the engine would develop this issue. I decided not to fix it or have the engine torn down for $1875 to find the root cause. Instead I traded it in for a 2017 BRZ Limited. I'm missing the power from the supercharger, but at least the 2017 has the shorter gearing and tweaked suspension. It feels like it drives better than the 2013. If this engine doesn't take me to 150,000 miles, I'm done with Subaru. I've never had issues like this with my Honda/Acura.

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