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

[Desertnate]

Originally Posted by DylanJZA

^ It's great wax IMO, but man it's a pain in the ass to get off the surface (particularly the hood) in my experience. But maybe that's why it lasts so long. Stuff does not seem to thin out much at all wash after wash lol

If you're having issues like that buffing it off, you're applying it way too heavy.

In the case of the Griots pictured above, or most spray sealants these days, it only takes a small amount, maybe 3~4 sprays, to do the entire hood. Also the SiO2 in many of them these days makes them more prone to streaking if you have it on too heavy.

Applying it in direct sun on a hot panel can lead to removal issues too.

[DylanJZA]

I'll try applying it more lightly, but it just seemingly loves to streak on the hood. The other panels aren't too bad, just a bit more wiping vs a traditional wax.

[eyeballs]

First 300V fill. Those cans are definitely annoying to work with compared to the standard plastic jugs.

[ruturaj001]

Originally Posted by dragoontwo

Let's get this second gen thread going.

I installed my STI start button from my 20. I also installed my flexible v-bars. While I had the dsh apart I went ahead and removed the engine speaker that was right there.

I also found a quick and easy way to unplug the active sound control(engine noise speaker computer). Open the passenger door, remove the side panel and the plug for the unit is right there. I was able to get a couple of fingers in there and dialed the plug. See the attached photos.

How difficult was installation of flexible v-bars? I am looking to get those as well. Also how was the difference in experience after installing them?

[dragoontwo]

Originally Posted by ruturaj001

How difficult was installation of flexible v-bars? I am looking to get those as well. Also how was the difference in experience after installing them?

Installation is very easy. All you have to do is open the hood.

It softens the front up a bit on one sided road imperfections, but does not sacrifice cornering stiffness.

I think it made a bigger difference on the first gen because of the stiffer chassis on the 2nd gen.

[636]

Brought it home!

[rawpoly]

Drove it like I stole it for 2 hours in extremely twisty roads.

https://goo.gl/maps/xhbQwruJSPFpAp349

[AK2112]

Wow, that's very squiggly line. Looks like a great drive.

[joemysterio]

Saving that location lol

[rawpoly]

Originally Posted by joemysterio

Saving that location lol

As a hayward guy I am surprised you have not done this road yet.

[mycrors7]

Jdm fog lamps installed

[Thatllbuffout]

Originally Posted by mycrors7

Jdm fog lamps installed

Damn those look great!

Is the wiring all there already or did you have to wire yourself? Do they come with an oem interior switch?

[mycrors7]

Originally Posted by Thatllbuffout

Damn those look great!

Is the wiring all there already or did you have to wire yourself? Do they come with an oem interior switch?

It comes with a wiring harness and an OEM on/off switch BUT the harness plugs into an existing module in the car and there is supposed to be unused plugs on the car itself near the front bumper

USDM cars didn’t come with those plugs attached to the oem harness up front. Seems like only JDM cars got the harness with the unused plugs

Essentially using a “T” harness between the sidemarker plugs and the plugs on the fog light itself. Still fully removable if the bumper needs to come off

This way it turns on when my headlights are on

[eyeballs]

Auto-x today. Spent way too long trying the get the hex key into rear damper adjusters (it's blind with the full interior in), so I ordered a ball hex screwdriver for next time. This was the first event since I put on the suspension.