What did you do to your 2nd gen BRZ today?

[MikeNSX2]

Even though I got 18x8's with 225/40-18's, Luke at Tirerack told me one could also do this wheel in 18x8.5 45 offset and run a 245/35-18.

[MacSpeed]

Originally Posted by Panda Grahams

Nah. It didn't need washed or waxed, either. Sure looks nice, though, and will keep it fresh through the snowy months ahead.

It makes a difference. I clayed mine the day i took it home and the dealer didnt wash it. I used a light clay and it still picked up a ton of crap out of the paint. Rail dust and shit from shipping. if you're going to polish it doesn't add much time, especially on a car this small.

[Panda Grahams]

Originally Posted by MacSpeed

It makes a difference. I clayed mine the day i took it home and the dealer didnt wash it. I used a light clay and it still picked up a ton of crap out of the paint. Rail dust and shit from shipping. if you're going to polish it doesn't add much time, especially on a car this small.

Yeah, I figured it couldn't hurt. The car spent a week at sea, two weeks at port, and then another week on the rail. It's not lost time to me either way; I really enjoy detailing.

[jvincent]

I don't even have 1000km on my car yet and it's covered in salt/road gunk.

The average high has been about -14C since I picked it up so washing it isn't even an option since that would just turn it into a BRZcicle in the driveway.

[MikeNSX2]

Front wheel offset

[MikeNSX2]

Rear wheel offset

Even though neither fronts or rears are close to flush, the fronts do look better.

As I mentioned earlier, Luke at Tirerack told me one could go with the 18x8.5 45 offset Enkei Raijin with a 245/35-18. Those would obviously be more flush. I remember seeing a picture of someone here with 8.5's and 245/35-18's and the rears appeared to poke slightly past the fender. If one were to lower their car, that would fix that. I am not going to lower my car, which is why I only went with the 8's. They look fine to me.

[Yoshoobaroo]

They look great! That’s a really nice offset IMO. Not everyone goes crazy for flush or hellaflush. I prefer a slight inset so I can still get full compression and tuck the tire in the wheel well without problems.

[dsc_pat]

Originally Posted by MikeNSX2

Rear wheel offset

What is your offset ?

[patsimca]

Originally Posted by MikeNSX2

Rear wheel offset

Even though neither fronts or rears are close to flush, the fronts do look better.

As I mentioned earlier, Luke at Tirerack told me one could go with the 18x8.5 45 offset Enkei Raijin with a 245/35-18. Those would obviously be more flush. I remember seeing a picture of someone here with 8.5's and 245/35-18's and the rears appeared to poke slightly past the fender. If one were to lower their car, that would fix that. I am not going to lower my car, which is why I only went with the 8's. They look fine to me.

And this is on a 225-40 tire, correct?

[MikeNSX2]

Originally Posted by dsc_pat

What is your offset ?

ET 45

[MikeNSX2]

Originally Posted by patsimca

And this is on a 225-40 tire, correct?

225/40-18

[kaesu]

Love the wheels, they look great

[Sym]

Found a 3d printed fuse box cover that fits over the add-a-fuses I used for my dashcam:

https://i.imgur.com/l316eNi.jpg?2

[eyeballs]

Originally Posted by Midnightsky

Pics if possible please. Also what is this and why is it needed/beneficial?

Like soundman said, it's got mixed reviews. There's a gopro video floating around showing easily noticeable door movement during an autocross. I also figure if TRD spent the effort to develop it, it's not totally useless. For $150 (and very little install time) I figured I'd give it a go, as my car will see a fair amount of track time. For normal driving, I don't see how it could possibly help.

Here's a video of the install on our car: