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

[mr.whiskers]

I think i need that thing

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by jongers

Got a beatsonic PlugNPlay amp installed on my car a little over a week ago. Seems to work well in my limited BRZ (I think there might be another video uploaded by beatsonic in the near future).

Huge difference in changes with clarity & overall more "oomph". I'm not an audiophile by any means, but found the oem system to be quite lackluster

lol. $300 and beatsonic can't even provide an install video, or decent specs...

they 'measured' current draw with no input signal... that's like bragging about horsepower at idle...

[cvx5832ft86]

[Rcode]

It's gotten too hot for me to want to do any track days, especially without any oil cooling. So I converted my car back to a more street setting for now. Street pads, set the Ohlins to a softer setting and threw on the stock wheels and tires. In about an hour I took the car from track ready to a great daily that eats up corners. I'm pretty thrilled with the results, though I do miss the Apex wheels.

[Desertnate]

I swapped out my OEM shift knob for Grimmspeed's stubby delrin knob.

Ergonomically I find it way better than OEM. For the way I hold on to the shifter, the shape is a lot more comfortable and it's a little larger in diameter to fit better in my hand. I will miss the softness of the leather, but the better shape and size makes up for it. It might actually sit a bit lower than the OEM knob as well, but I didn't think of measuring before putting on the new knob.

The knob weighs almost half that of the OEM knob. On our kitchen scale, the OEM weighed 197 grams whereas the Grimmspeed weighed 104. I was a little worried this would make the shift feel even notchy and less smooth, but I actually found it to be the opposite while running some errands this morning. Shifting was smoother and faster. Placebo? Maybe, but I'm liking it.

Aesthetically it looks good and blends in with the interior nicely. I would have preferred a more satin finish, but that's just nit-picking.



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[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by Desertnate

I actually found it to be the opposite while running some errands this morning. Shifting was smoother and faster. Placebo? Maybe, but I'm liking it.

It's cause you can feel the synchros spinning up, helping you time the shift.

I love a stiff light knob, much better tactility.

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

It's cause you can feel the synchros spinning up, helping you time the shift.

I love a stiff light knob, much better tactility.

This. All a heavier knob does is help you crash through the synchros.


Went and talked to the high-end audio shop here in town about scheduling to have to the OEM Audio+ setup installed. Hoping to have it done next month some time.

Then need to get the GR ducktail installed. Going to do a few other bits, APR CF Fender vents, lip, maybe some side skirts, and then it should basically be done.

[ZDan]

Today, installed CSG Spec C2 front and C11 rear pads, flushed factory brake fluid with fresh DOT4. On track at NJMP Lightning Monday/Tuesday...

[woodchip]

Changed the shift knob. Same knob i had on my 2017 86.
oh. And i drove the piss out of it.

[Lelandjt]

Hit 1000mi on a straight away between uphill switchbacks on Guanella Pass, so used the top end for the first time while power sliding out of the next one. Nice to not need to hold the rpm below 5k during the drift. We did a Loveland Pass, Guanella Pass, Hoosier Pass Colorado loop. Pretty much straddling the Continental Divide the whole time, varying from 9-11,600ft. There was still plenty of power to have fun on Primacies.

[bababooey]

Originally Posted by Lelandjt

We did a Loveland Pass, Guanella Pass, Hoosier Pass Colorado loop. Pretty much straddling the Continental Divide the whole time, varying from 9-11,600ft.

lucky, bet that was fun!

[Desertnate]

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

Went and talked to the high-end audio shop here in town about scheduling to have to the OEM Audio+ setup installed. Hoping to have it done next month some time.

Did you get them installed yet? Thoughts?

I notice both kits are short two speakers regardless of trim. What are your plans for the other two speakers?

Originally Posted by Lelandjt

Hit 1000mi on a straight away between uphill switchbacks on Guanella Pass, so used the top end for the first time while power sliding out of the next one. Nice to not need to hold the rpm below 5k during the drift. We did a Loveland Pass, Guanella Pass, Hoosier Pass Colorado loop. Pretty much straddling the Continental Divide the whole time, varying from 9-11,600ft. There was still plenty of power to have fun on Primacies.

It still seems strange to me hearing about people driving cars over Guanella Pass. I keep forgetting it's paved now. I grew up in Denver back in the 70's and 80's and that pass was a dirt road at the time. Parts of it could be driven in a car, but ground clearance was always a concern due to the rocks. My family only attempted it once and the old Impala station wagon took a real beating. The Aspen viewing in the fall was spectacular.

[Lelandjt]

Originally Posted by Desertnate

Did you get them installed yet? Thoughts?

I notice both kits are short two speakers regardless of trim. What are your plans for the other two speakers?



It still seems strange to me hearing about people driving cars over Guanella Pass. I keep forgetting it's paved now. I grew up in Denver back in the 70's and 80's and that pass was a dirt road at the time. Parts of it could be driven in a car, but ground clearance was always a concern due to the rocks. My family only attempted it once and the old Impala station wagon took a real beating. The Aspen viewing in the fall was spectacular.

Last time I was over it was 20 yesrs ago on a dirtbike. You should go drive it (North to South). Such a fun road with very tight switchbacks on the way up that this car loves in 2nd gear. Then flowy, higher speed turns on the way down. I think the Loveland, Guanella, Hoosier loop could be one of North America's great mountain drives. It rivals some I've done in Switzerland.

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by Desertnate

Did you get them installed yet? Thoughts?

I notice both kits are short two speakers regardless of trim. What are your plans for the other two speakers?

No not yet, had an appointment for this past Monday but had a family emergency to deal so wasn't able to make it.

They don't replace the two speakers for the back seats, I don't care about those, they won't be producing anything meaning full compared to 400+ watts between the front 6 speakers and the sub.