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MaverickMonk · 02-08-2020, 09:25 PM

Picked it up from the shop after their 3rd attempt to make the front half of the car the same color as the back half.

They’ve failed and I’m done with them. Guess at this point I should just rice the hell out of it...

https://imgur.com/a/EjFmgNz

Will BRZ · 02-08-2020, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaverickMonk

Picked it up from the shop after their 3rd attempt to make the front half of the car the same color as the back half.

They’ve failed and I’m done with them. Guess at this point I should just rice the hell out of it...

https://imgur.com/a/EjFmgNz

Can’t really see the difference but I’m sure it’s more obvious in person. Why is it different shades in the first place? Also, be sure to document your ricefication here. I’m interested lol

DarkPira7e · 02-08-2020, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaverickMonk

Picked it up from the shop after their 3rd attempt to make the front half of the car the same color as the back half.

They’ve failed and I’m done with them. Guess at this point I should just rice the hell out of it...

https://imgur.com/a/EjFmgNz

What in the f- how are the shades so different? Why haven't they just repainted the whole car?

Bowl Full of Crazy · 02-08-2020, 10:15 PM

Changed the oil with Motul 300V 0W20.

MaverickMonk · 02-08-2020, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will BRZ

Can’t really see the difference but I’m sure it’s more obvious in person. Why is it different shades in the first place? Also, be sure to document your ricefication here. I’m interested lol

Hit a deer and fender/bumper needed to be replaced. They blended back through the door and the color... is not quite right. And by that it looks tan by comparison. Even worse, because they took the door handle off to paint it, the door handle is the original color, hah.

Idk where to start. It’s got 100k miles and isn’t worth putting a ton into, and I’m usually a clean/OEM+ guy. Maybe I’ll ditch the STX regs and do something silly with it idk.

2020BRZtS · 02-08-2020, 10:42 PM

Finished interior and exterior LED updates. No halogens left on this go-cart!

Installed latch and hinge protectors. (It's amazing what you'll pick up to get free shipping)

Also installed OEM mud guards

HaXx · 02-09-2020, 12:31 AM

i know you all love laughing at people who install performance parts in their driveway and end up ruining their car, so head over to my build thread if you want a good laugh. i installed rLCA today, on top of the coils i did few weeks ago. and now my car is actually dangerous to drive. dont worry, i only ruined it temporarily.

goliath · 02-09-2020, 03:52 PM

Installed JDL UEL headers today.

wolffbite · 02-10-2020, 02:19 PM

Swapped out my Magnaflow catback for a used Corsa catback and installed a whiteline transmission bushing. Cold start is a lot louder but settles down quickly and in regular city driving it is very reasonable. It only gets loud if you really get on it above 5k rpm. The rest of the exhaust is stock otherwise.

Transmission bushing feels great. Introduces a small amount of gear whine, but shifts feel very solid and you can tell there is a lot less slop.

I now realize why the Magnaflow is so cheap and unpopular for twins... 50k kms and I can't believe how rusty the pipes are for a "stainless steel" system. The muffler and resonator were fine but the pipes looked terrible. I'll take some pics when I get I chance.

tehShirt · 02-10-2020, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by wolffbite

Swapped out my Magnaflow catback for a used Corsa catback and installed a whiteline transmission bushing. Cold start is a lot louder but settles down quickly and in regular city driving it is very reasonable. It only gets loud if you really get on it above 5k rpm. The rest of the exhaust is stock otherwise.

Transmission bushing feels great. Introduces a small amount of gear whine, but shifts feel very solid and you can tell there is a lot less slop.

I now realize why the Magnaflow is so cheap and unpopular for twins... 50k kms and I can't believe how rusty the pipes are for a "stainless steel" system. The muffler and resonator were fine but the pipes looked terrible. I'll take some pics when I get I chance.

Corsa is a good choice, I've had mine for 2.5 years and still enjoy it. I do wish I could reduce the overall volume of the system though.

Opie · 02-10-2020, 02:54 PM

Bolted up the new Hoosiers, ran then through a 25-minute "drive" to bring them up to temp then made the car a hovercraft in the garage to complete the heat cycle process.

wolffbite · 02-10-2020, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tehShirt

Corsa is a good choice, I've had mine for 2.5 years and still enjoy it. I do wish I could reduce the overall volume of the system though.

I got a great deal on it at $500CAD used. Just had to polish up the tips a bit.

Yeah it is still a bit louder than I want, but I like that I can somewhat control the noise by driving more conservatively. If I ever upgrade my headers and get a tune I will have to change it out to something quieter.

Will BRZ · 02-12-2020, 10:53 PM

My work commute nearly doubled last month, which is fine because I get to drive the car that much more

I’ve been keeping an eye on the MPG and it’s been going up. That surprised me because I switched to Indy 500s around a month ago too. Either way, I’m really happy with that

HaXx · 02-12-2020, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goliath

Installed JDL UEL headers today.

those are sick asf. hows it sound? did you retune for it? i wana go catless header so bad

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wolffbite Just the tip Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: 2017 DGM BRZ Location: BC, CANADA Posts: 633 Thanks: 921 Thanked 881 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	Swapped out my Magnaflow catback for a used Corsa catback and installed a whiteline transmission bushing. Cold start is a lot louder but settles down quickly and in regular city driving it is very reasonable. It only gets loud if you really get on it above 5k rpm. The rest of the exhaust is stock otherwise. Transmission bushing feels great. Introduces a small amount of gear whine, but shifts feel very solid and you can tell there is a lot less slop. I now realize why the Magnaflow is so cheap and unpopular for twins... 50k kms and I can't believe how rusty the pipes are for a "stainless steel" system. The muffler and resonator were fine but the pipes looked terrible. I'll take some pics when I get I chance.

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