What did you do to your 2nd gen BRZ today? - Page 94 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

greengs · 02-27-2023, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.whiskers

How does the car feel on 16"? More comfortable?

It is a bit softer riding for sure. I went up to 60 vs 55 side profile to add a bit of ground clearance.

soundman98 · 02-27-2023, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.whiskers

The mechanic who was replacing the exhaust was also surprised. He said most cars have small drain holes. He was trying to get the water out by shaking it but I guess it took too long. When I brought it home I was standing outside my garage for like 10 minutes shaking the muffler this and that way and I still couldn't get it all out. So I said screw it, drilled 2 small holes and got all the water out that way

yep, my brother said he had the same thing. got tired of waiting, wrapped an air nozzle with a rag and pressurized the exhaust from the tail pipe to force more of it out.

ACT86 · 03-05-2023, 05:18 AM

Picked it up!

eyeballs · 03-06-2023, 12:11 AM

Ecutek tune now done, and today pulled the oil pan to inspect the pickup as track season is starting soon. 40-45% clogged with RTV. WAY too much RTV was used to seal that pan on. Very glad I did that. Also ditched the 0-20 oil for 5-30.

ACT86 · 03-06-2023, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by eyeballs

Ecutek tune now done, and today pulled the oil pan to inspect the pickup as track season is starting soon. 40-45% clogged with RTV. WAY too much RTV was used to seal that pan on. Very glad I did that. Also ditched the 0-20 oil for 5-30.

Could I ask how many ks on the clock?

eyeballs · 03-06-2023, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ACT86

Could I ask how many ks on the clock?

4150 miles

foshjowler · 03-06-2023, 10:55 AM

Put the front JRI Coilovers and Whiteline sway bar on last night. Will try and find some time today to finish up with the rear.

Lelandjt · 03-06-2023, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by eyeballs

Ecutek tune now done, and today pulled the oil pan to inspect the pickup as track season is starting soon. 40-45% clogged with RTV. WAY too much RTV was used to seal that pan on. Very glad I did that. Also ditched the 0-20 oil for 5-30.

Do you think it's a safe assumption that cars delivered in May '23 won't have the excess RTV? Has anyone noticed when (if?) they stopped doing that?

ProGodLegend · 03-07-2023, 09:31 PM

Sitting just right.

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eyeballs · 03-08-2023, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lelandjt

Do you think it's a safe assumption that cars delivered in May '23 won't have the excess RTV?

Nope. I'd assume it's still an issue until 2023 owners drop their oil pans to prove otherwise.

DarkSunrise · 03-08-2023, 04:48 PM

Pulled the trigger on new street/canyon tires, Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 in 225/45/17. I seem to go through tires every 5-6k miles, so when these went on sale I couldn’t say no. Surprisingly stiff sidewalls (actually induce some rattles in the cabin) and turn-in is noticeably sharper than the base Primacy tires. Actually more comparable to my track tires (gtradial sx2) in terms of stiffness. The reviews didn’t mention them being stiff so I’m guessing it’s because I bought an XL-load size (94Y). Haven’t had a chance to push these tires hard, but based on reviews the grip should be a step up from the Primacys, but not quite PS4 or sx2 level.

These tires seem to run true to size and clear a double camber bolt stock suspension front setup on 17x8 +42 with about 3-4mm to spare.

Stonehorsw · 03-09-2023, 03:30 PM

Re-topped the oil. No oil consumption on the first 7500 miles, a good amount on last 500 miles.

Will monitor that.

foshjowler · 03-09-2023, 04:18 PM

New wheels/tires came in today. 17x9 et45 RPF1s with 245/40-17 Yokohama A052

ACT86 · 03-16-2023, 05:17 AM

Had my Gen 1 knob drilled out so it fits over the wider reverse collar.

03-06-2023, 10:55 AM	#1309
foshjowler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Drives: 2022 BRZ; 2014 BRZ Location: North Carolina Posts: 172 Thanks: 3 Thanked 96 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Put the front JRI Coilovers and Whiteline sway bar on last night. Will try and find some time today to finish up with the rear. Attached Images __________________ 2022 BRZ (sold) 2014 BRZ 2014 Cayman Autox Videos

03-08-2023, 04:48 PM	#1313
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Pulled the trigger on new street/canyon tires, Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 in 225/45/17. I seem to go through tires every 5-6k miles, so when these went on sale I couldn’t say no. Surprisingly stiff sidewalls (actually induce some rattles in the cabin) and turn-in is noticeably sharper than the base Primacy tires. Actually more comparable to my track tires (gtradial sx2) in terms of stiffness. The reviews didn’t mention them being stiff so I’m guessing it’s because I bought an XL-load size (94Y). Haven’t had a chance to push these tires hard, but based on reviews the grip should be a step up from the Primacys, but not quite PS4 or sx2 level. These tires seem to run true to size and clear a double camber bolt stock suspension front setup on 17x8 +42 with about 3-4mm to spare. Attached Images __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

03-09-2023, 04:18 PM	#1315
foshjowler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Drives: 2022 BRZ; 2014 BRZ Location: North Carolina Posts: 172 Thanks: 3 Thanked 96 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New wheels/tires came in today. 17x9 et45 RPF1s with 245/40-17 Yokohama A052 Attached Images __________________ 2022 BRZ (sold) 2014 BRZ 2014 Cayman Autox Videos

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ACT86 Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Drives: English, French, Swedish & Japanese Location: Canberra Posts: 181 Thanks: 262 Thanked 149 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Picked it up!

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eyeballs Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Drives: '22 BRZ Location: West CO Posts: 153 Thanks: 22 Thanked 60 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ecutek tune now done, and today pulled the oil pan to inspect the pickup as track season is starting soon. 40-45% clogged with RTV. WAY too much RTV was used to seal that pan on. Very glad I did that. Also ditched the 0-20 oil for 5-30.

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ACT86 Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Drives: English, French, Swedish & Japanese Location: Canberra Posts: 181 Thanks: 262 Thanked 149 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Had my Gen 1 knob drilled out so it fits over the wider reverse collar.

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