WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

[therealstoly]

Metallurgically speaking, I'm curious as to the thought process behind wrapping the header and, in addition to that and as a follow-up, the five 'sun spots' you obviously didn't wrap with intent.

[Dzmitry]

Originally Posted by therealstoly

Metallurgically speaking, I'm curious as to the thought process behind wrapping the header and, in addition to that and as a follow-up, the five 'sun spots' you obviously didn't wrap with intent.

No expert here, but wrapping the header is simply for preventing heat dissipation and improving heat insulation to increase exhaust flow. In the case of leaving the open spots, as far as I know, this is exactly what you DON'T want to do as you will allow water to get caught and buildup in the wrap and form rust and that sort? Haven't read on this stuff in a while, but that is the general idea I believe.

[gen3v8]

Originally Posted by Dzmitry

No expert here, but wrapping the header is simply for preventing heat dissipation and improving heat insulation to increase exhaust flow. In the case of leaving the open spots, as far as I know, this is exactly what you DON'T want to do as you will allow water to get caught and buildup in the wrap and form rust and that sort? Haven't read on this stuff in a while, but that is the general idea I believe.

All of the above, so I believe? With the holes rust bit not quite right. The wrap is thick woven heat resistant material, it will absorb and hold moisture(Capillary action?) anyway it does when cold and will gather salt also. The chances of them getting wet before being hot enough to dry is slim also no salted roads around here and the`re Stainless.

[pope]

BRZ tucked away for a long winter nap.

Might get a car capsule though. Still debating the cost/benefit.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Dzmitry

No expert here, but wrapping the header is simply for preventing heat dissipation and improving heat insulation to increase exhaust flow. In the case of leaving the open spots, as far as I know, this is exactly what you DON'T want to do as you will allow water to get caught and buildup in the wrap and form rust and that sort? Haven't read on this stuff in a while, but that is the general idea I believe.

That is what they claim, the main benefit is protecting the rest of the engine bay from heat soak.

Most 300 series stainless steels will rust. Heating it hot enough pushes the carbon out to the surface making it susceptible to corrosion. It is called heat sensitization. It is accelerated even more if you push it past it's transition temperature. There is also passivation baths of the part that can be done which reduces the free irons in the surface which will propagate more corrosion if untreated.

[Ernest72]

Originally Posted by pope

BRZ tucked away for a long winter nap.

Might get a car capsule though. Still debating the cost/benefit.

You can drive that in the winter. Get some snows and have fun.

[pope]

Originally Posted by Ernest72

You can drive that in the winter. Get some snows and have fun.

I could, but I’d rather keep the car nice and not deal with rust restoration in a couple years. I have no intention of this Texas sourced car ever seeing the northern devil (road salt).

[gen3v8]

Originally Posted by pope

I could, but I’d rather keep the car nice and not deal with rust restoration in a couple years. I have no intention of this Texas sourced car ever seeing the northern devil (road salt).

I`ve watched Utube vids where the cars get suspension modifications for track driving, like the 2 Canadians(can`t think of the channel). The northern devil as you speak is real! My cars are pretty good underneath, we don`t need salted roads so I see your point of veiw.

[new2subaru]

Originally Posted by pope

I could, but I’d rather keep the car nice and not deal with rust restoration in a couple years. I have no intention of this Texas sourced car ever seeing the northern devil (road salt).

My car is a 2015 and doesn't have a spot of rust on the undercarriage. I tinker on this car a lot and much prefer not to deal with shitty, rusty parts and hardware. I have two other cars for that...

[therealstoly]

Installed my OEMAudio+ system. I can't even quantify how much this system improves life with a BRZ. 10/10 would recommend.

Painted the sub box gloss Tiffany Blue to compliment the Burberry trunk.

[HaXx]

Originally Posted by therealstoly

Installed my OEMAudio+ system. I can't even quantify how much this system improves life with a BRZ. 10/10 would recommend.

The first thing I noticed when I bought the brz was how trash the speakers/sound was. And I was coming from a '00 outback. That is really my.only complaint about these things. Why couldnt they put something acceptable in it and up the msrp $250? im too used to how awful it is now and I cant even tell how rubbish it is anymore and that's not a good thing

[Guru Woodman]

Originally Posted by gen3v8

I`ve watched Utube vids where the cars get suspension modifications for track driving, like the 2 Canadians(can`t think of the channel). The northern devil as you speak is real! My cars are pretty good underneath, we don`t need salted roads so I see your point of veiw.

You're probably thing of Speed Academy. Probably one of the best channels to watch in my humble opinion. No drama acting, They show what they do (an the mistakes they make). A total must subscribe.

[dragoontwo]

Took her out for an early morning drive to Paducah, and shoved a 9' 9" tube in her backside. She took it like a champ.

[Guru Woodman]

It's that time of the year again for us Northerners. My timing is slightly off this year because they are calling for a warm spell coming days.