WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY? - Page 1245 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Sapphireho · 01-20-2019, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Grady

Out with the old

In with the new

I hated my ACT. Make sure you have the updated TOB in the kit, as there is no known aftermarket TOB.

dhuang · 01-21-2019, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Brink

Pothole warnings? Where do I get this?

I'm always running Waze!

dhuang · 01-21-2019, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I hated my ACT. Make sure you have the updated TOB in the kit, as there is no known aftermarket TOB.

Same here. My ACT SB7-HDSS kit made my FR-S lock out of 1st gear about 5k into it. Had an upgraded Verus fork and everything. Never figured out why.

Sapphireho · 01-21-2019, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dhuang

Same here. My ACT SB7-HDSS kit made my FR-S lock out of 1st gear about 5k into it. Had an upgraded Verus fork and everything. Never figured out why.

Same here. We even sent it back to ACT and they tested it and said everything was ok. It is in a box in the garage still like new. The locking out got better with the Verus fork/pivot. I would also have engagement/disengagement problems. Sometimes I would have my foot to the floor and still be creeping forward. Then sometime would go to take off and lifting the clutch with nothing happening, have the clutch half way off the floor and suddenly engage, like you dumped the clutch.

e30kawi · 01-21-2019, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by edwardl

Didn't do something to the brz but I got something for the brz. Set of quickjacks!

Those look awesome! Have you had a chance to use them? About how high does it get the car off of the ground? I may have to buy a set.

norcalpb · 01-21-2019, 05:38 PM

Installed brand new Subaru door lock actuators.

For the past couple months my door locks wouldn't work. I did some research and found out the actuator straight up goes bad eventually.

Install was MUCH easier than expected. It's only held on by 3 bots.

Doors now have a matching lock noise and the door handles have more resistance when pulling, just like new.

edwardl · 01-22-2019, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by e30kawi

Those look awesome! Have you had a chance to use them? About how high does it get the car off of the ground? I may have to buy a set.

I haven't used them yet as the temperature has dropped to the single digits the last few days. Hopefully if it warms up I can do an oil change this weekend. Their specs claim to raise the car around 18-19 inches

e30kawi · 01-22-2019, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by edwardl

I haven't used them yet as the temperature has dropped to the single digits the last few days. Hopefully if it warms up I can do an oil change this weekend. Their specs claim to raise the car around 18-19 inches

Let me know how it goes and how high they go when you do get to use them please!

wolffbite · 01-23-2019, 12:55 AM

Installed new REAL leather steering wheel from 86worx.

tehShirt · 01-23-2019, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wolffbite

Installed new REAL leather steering wheel from 86worx.

I've been itching for an aftermarket wheel since I switched from my WRX with a DAMD wheel to the BRZ. Is the diameter the same as stock? Can you measure the differences from the stock wheel? Or take a picture with the stock wheel up against the new one?

wolffbite · 01-23-2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tehShirt

I've been itching for an aftermarket wheel since I switched from my WRX with a DAMD wheel to the BRZ. Is the diameter the same as stock? Can you measure the differences from the stock wheel? Or take a picture with the stock wheel up against the new one?

Sure I can do that later tonight.

The specs say it is 355mm vs stock 362mm so supposedly it is a slightly smaller diameter, will confirm with a measurement if I can. The wheel is noticeably thicker all around, and both the smooth and perforated portions of the leather have a light texture to them so it is nice and grippy. The flat bottom is great too.. my knees always hit the original steering wheel when I got in and this gives just enough clearance to prevent that now.

Love everything about it other than the price

tehShirt · 01-23-2019, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wolffbite

Sure I can do that later tonight.

The specs say it is 355mm vs stock 362mm so supposedly it is a slightly smaller diameter, will confirm with a measurement if I can. The wheel is noticeably thicker all around, and both the smooth and perforated portions of the leather have a light texture to them so it is nice and grippy. The flat bottom is great too.. my knees always hit the original steering wheel when I got in and this gives just enough clearance to prevent that now.

Love everything about it other than the price

Awesome, thank you. Look forward to seeing that.

The price is pretty high, but it's something you use/enjoy every drive so I think it's worth it. I'm debating getting this versus having Sweidit recover my wheel. Leaning towards this though, for the exact reasons you mentioned.

BA9092 · 01-23-2019, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tehShirt

I've been itching for an aftermarket wheel since I switched from my WRX with a DAMD wheel to the BRZ. Is the diameter the same as stock? Can you measure the differences from the stock wheel? Or take a picture with the stock wheel up against the new one?

Love mine as well!

Here's a photo I took of both hubs before the swap:

maslin · 01-23-2019, 01:33 PM

Removed my clutch spring last night, the feel is somehow even worse than before

It's springier than it used to be, engages just as (or after?) your foot is off the pedal.

I'll be reinstalling it today.

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01-21-2019, 05:38 PM	#17422
norcalpb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 2023 Model 3 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,347 Thanks: 1,256 Thanked 904 Times in 591 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s)	Installed brand new Subaru door lock actuators. For the past couple months my door locks wouldn't work. I did some research and found out the actuator straight up goes bad eventually. Install was MUCH easier than expected. It's only held on by 3 bots. Doors now have a matching lock noise and the door handles have more resistance when pulling, just like new.

01-23-2019, 12:55 AM	#17425
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01-23-2019, 01:33 PM	#17430
maslin Benz Tech Join Date: Dec 2018 Drives: 2017 BRZ Premium Location: Oregon Posts: 580 Thanks: 363 Thanked 564 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	Removed my clutch spring last night, the feel is somehow even worse than before It's springier than it used to be, engages just as (or after?) your foot is off the pedal. I'll be reinstalling it today.

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