WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY? - Page 1379 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

NoHaveMSG · 09-05-2021, 03:00 PM

Finished off my RT660's. 3 sessions into the 5th day and they gave up and started coming apart.

soundman98 · 09-05-2021, 08:21 PM

maintenance!

new battery, as the 7 year old original was starting a little hard, and didn't want to go into fall/winter with it.

new serpentine belt, the original had 1 crack in it that would make it squeak on startup after moisture or cold

did a double-oil change as well. was admiring how handy the fumoto valve is, so i opened it up to drain out the old oil, and started re-filling before closing it. i think i only lost a quart to the process!

in the process of a paint detail. it's been 5 years, time to re-wax, and some very minor scratch correction.

and finally fixed the crusty headlights that have been bothering me.

wolffbite · 09-07-2021, 12:27 PM

Installed JDM style exhaust hangars to try and address some minor cabin resonance (totally gone now!) and Verus Non-aggressive rear diffuser.

I'm actually quite glad that I decided to take off the old OEM style rep. "diffuser". 100% of the bolts and connection hardware were rusted, seized, and snapped upon removal after only a few years of being on the car. You get what you pay for I suppose.

Functional aero on a car that never sees the track? Sounds about right

magbrz · 09-11-2021, 05:49 PM

I took advantage of the Labor Day sale and bought the FTSpeed carbon fiber and leather steering wheel. Install went smoothly and I love the flat bottom, makes it easier to get in and out.

Grady · 09-25-2021, 10:50 PM

Bought my BRZ a friend!

soundman98 · 09-26-2021, 12:05 AM

the rangers are good companions!

ACT86 · 09-26-2021, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grady

Bought my BRZ a friend!

Haha snap! Great combo

(86 awaiting coilovers)

wizmatics · 09-26-2021, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grady

Bought my BRZ a friend!

I was dead set on buying an aw11 mr2 two weeks ago, but got beaten to the punch. Got beat to the puncheon? Got a beating in the paunch? Oof! Anyway, I really wanted to give my brrz a sibling that doesn't suck. Kudos!

dragoontwo · 09-27-2021, 08:02 AM

Drained and filled the transmission with Redline MT-LV.

dragoontwo · 09-28-2021, 04:00 PM

I replaced a thing, and added a thing. Will test drive later tonight.

NoHaveMSG · 09-28-2021, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragoontwo

I replaced a thing, and added a thing. Will test drive later tonight.

TS crossmember and draw stiffeners ?

dragoontwo · 09-28-2021, 04:06 PM

Yep. Have had the flex v-bars for a while.

norcalpb · 09-28-2021, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragoontwo

I replaced a thing, and added a thing. Will test drive later tonight.

Did you need to jack/support the engine to install the updated crossmember?

dragoontwo · 09-28-2021, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norcalpb

Did you need to jack/support the engine to install the updated crossmember?

Yes. I supported the transmission just behind the crossmember.

The biggest pain was removing all the dang body clips on all the panels.

09-05-2021, 03:00 PM	#19293
NoHaveMSG Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Drives: Crapcan Location: Oregon Posts: 11,612 Thanks: 18,894 Thanked 16,899 Times in 7,691 Posts Mentioned: 112 Post(s)	Finished off my RT660's. 3 sessions into the 5th day and they gave up and started coming apart. __________________ "Experience is the hardest kind of teacher. It gives you the test first and the lesson afterward." -Oscar Wilde.

09-05-2021, 08:21 PM	#19294
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,327 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,677 Times in 6,782 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s)	maintenance! new battery, as the 7 year old original was starting a little hard, and didn't want to go into fall/winter with it. new serpentine belt, the original had 1 crack in it that would make it squeak on startup after moisture or cold did a double-oil change as well. was admiring how handy the fumoto valve is, so i opened it up to drain out the old oil, and started re-filling before closing it. i think i only lost a quart to the process! in the process of a paint detail. it's been 5 years, time to re-wax, and some very minor scratch correction. and finally fixed the crusty headlights that have been bothering me. __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

09-11-2021, 05:49 PM	#19296
magbrz Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Drives: 2020 BRZ w/ PP Location: MN Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Installed FTSpeed Steering Wheel I took advantage of the Labor Day sale and bought the FTSpeed carbon fiber and leather steering wheel. Install went smoothly and I love the flat bottom, makes it easier to get in and out. Attached Images

09-25-2021, 10:50 PM	#19297
Grady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Drives: BRZ Yellow, Ranger, Evora, WCM S2K Location: Dallas Posts: 1,712 Thanks: 354 Thanked 1,500 Times in 786 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s)	Bought my BRZ a friend! Attached Images

09-26-2021, 12:05 AM	#19298
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,327 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,677 Times in 6,782 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s)	the rangers are good companions! __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

09-07-2021, 12:27 PM	#19295
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)	Installed JDM style exhaust hangars to try and address some minor cabin resonance (totally gone now!) and Verus Non-aggressive rear diffuser. I'm actually quite glad that I decided to take off the old OEM style rep. "diffuser". 100% of the bolts and connection hardware were rusted, seized, and snapped upon removal after only a few years of being on the car. You get what you pay for I suppose. Functional aero on a car that never sees the track? Sounds about right

09-27-2021, 08:02 AM	#19301
dragoontwo Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Drives: 22 BRZ limited Location: NW IA Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 227 Thanked 1,025 Times in 537 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	Drained and filled the transmission with Redline MT-LV.

09-28-2021, 04:00 PM	#19302
dragoontwo Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Drives: 22 BRZ limited Location: NW IA Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 227 Thanked 1,025 Times in 537 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	I replaced a thing, and added a thing. Will test drive later tonight. Attached Images

09-28-2021, 04:06 PM	#19304
dragoontwo Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Drives: 22 BRZ limited Location: NW IA Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 227 Thanked 1,025 Times in 537 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	Yep. Have had the flex v-bars for a while.

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