Any "older" BRZ/86 drivers here? - Page 18 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Willie Swoopes · 09-04-2020, 07:45 PM

Ohh! She better not her you say that. Being in Canada won't save you...

Saul357 · 09-12-2020, 11:40 AM

I’m 50, no kids yet

Southpaw John · 09-13-2020, 11:01 PM

I fall into this category as a mid fifties guy. I bought my BRZ after my AMG Mercedes was bleeding me dry!

I have dropped 100 kw in power, but the accuracy of the steering and road holding abilities of the BRZ is superior to the Merc in my opinion. I am hoping the Subaru will be more mechanically reliable as well as saving me some petrol cost.

I have put 18" rims on with lower profile tyres as the factory 16" rims were giving way too easily on bends under throttle.

TommyW · 09-13-2020, 11:15 PM

68 and all over the tracks.

AnalogMan · 09-14-2020, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southpaw John

I fall into this category as a mid fifties guy. I bought my BRZ after my AMG Mercedes was bleeding me dry!

I am hoping the Subaru will be more mechanically reliable as well as saving me some petrol cost.

I think you'll find the Subaru to be MUCH less expensive to maintain and repair than the Mercedes.

TommyW · 09-14-2020, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southpaw John

I fall into this category as a mid fifties guy. I bought my BRZ after my AMG Mercedes was bleeding me dry!

I have dropped 100 kw in power, but the accuracy of the steering and road holding abilities of the BRZ is superior to the Merc in my opinion. I am hoping the Subaru will be more mechanically reliable as well as saving me some petrol cost.

I have put 18" rims on with lower profile tyres as the factory 16" rims were giving way too easily on bends under throttle.

If you get a recall notice for the valve spring issue don't get it done if you don't need to for registration purposes

beltax90 · 09-23-2020, 08:33 PM

Here's one:

Capt Spaulding · 09-24-2020, 11:13 AM

Gotta be careful with these old bastards. They tend not to fight, just shoot. lol

Jah64 · 10-10-2020, 11:15 AM

56. Just bought a 2020 silver BRZ with PP. Gave my 2015 Audi S4 and all of its maintenance to my son . Serious downgrade in power but upgrade in fun. It’s a hoot to be able to get to the limits of the car without risking going to jail! #Audis don’t drift well

Pat · 10-12-2020, 11:08 AM

Welcome to the club. I put nearly 250,000 miles on my old stage three A4. I loved the car at the time. But the BRZ fun factor and simplicity makes it a great alternative.

Racerboyfred · 10-12-2020, 02:16 PM

I'm 70 and enjoying the BRZ that my son and I bought together. We have both done 2 Track Night in America events and had a blast! Great platform, Brembo brakes are awesome. I have a ND Miata which I think is terrific but the BRZ may be the better track car. Looking forward to doing more events next season.

The Red One · 10-12-2020, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerboyfred

I'm 70 and enjoying the BRZ that my son and I bought together. We have both done 2 Track Night in America events and had a blast! Great platform, Brembo brakes are awesome. I have a ND Miata which I think is terrific but the BRZ may be the better track car. Looking forward to doing more events next season.

Welcome to your new virtual home when you think 86/BRZ Fred.
Lots of old farts with this platform is seems..

65 here. My BRZ was my retirement gift to myself.
The PP option was a no brainer for the value offered.
Wait for the clueless neighbours to complain about the squeaky brakes when you get back home after a fun ride…

About buying it with your son… Do you actually believe that will work out?

av8rdav · 10-12-2020, 08:25 PM

Turned 54 just after I bought my 2015 BRZ.

AnalogMan · 10-12-2020, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerboyfred

I'm 70 and enjoying the BRZ that my son and I bought together. We have both done 2 Track Night in America events and had a blast! Great platform, Brembo brakes are awesome. I have a ND Miata which I think is terrific but the BRZ may be the better track car. Looking forward to doing more events next season.

Fred, from your location I think we might be almost neighbors. What track do you go to? Lime Rock?

09-13-2020, 11:01 PM	#241
Southpaw John Southpaw Join Date: Mar 2020 Drives: Subaru BRZ 2013, Commodore V8, 1996 Location: Wellington Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did you mean more experienced drivers? I fall into this category as a mid fifties guy. I bought my BRZ after my AMG Mercedes was bleeding me dry! I have dropped 100 kw in power, but the accuracy of the steering and road holding abilities of the BRZ is superior to the Merc in my opinion. I am hoping the Subaru will be more mechanically reliable as well as saving me some petrol cost. I have put 18" rims on with lower profile tyres as the factory 16" rims were giving way too easily on bends under throttle.

09-24-2020, 11:13 AM	#246
Capt Spaulding Persona Non Grata Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: '15 BRZ (WRB) Location: On the Border Posts: 1,882 Thanks: 2,016 Thanked 2,782 Times in 1,201 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Gotta be careful with these old bastards. They tend not to fight, just shoot. lol __________________ Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast

10-12-2020, 02:16 PM	#249
Racerboyfred Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Drives: 2017 BRZ with Performance Pack Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Another oldie! I'm 70 and enjoying the BRZ that my son and I bought together. We have both done 2 Track Night in America events and had a blast! Great platform, Brembo brakes are awesome. I have a ND Miata which I think is terrific but the BRZ may be the better track car. Looking forward to doing more events next season.

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09-12-2020, 11:40 AM	#240
Saul357 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Drives: MY 18 BRZ Location: Denver Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I’m 50, no kids yet

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09-23-2020, 08:33 PM	#245
beltax90 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Drives: 2010 corolla Location: california Posts: 426 Thanks: 1,578 Thanked 1,802 Times in 782 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here's one:

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Jah64 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Drives: 2020 BRZ PP Silver Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	56. Just bought a 2020 silver BRZ with PP. Gave my 2015 Audi S4 and all of its maintenance to my son . Serious downgrade in power but upgrade in fun. It’s a hoot to be able to get to the limits of the car without risking going to jail! #Audis don’t drift well

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av8rdav Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited no mods Location: Northern California Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Turned 54 just after I bought my 2015 BRZ.

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