Dave-ROR's BRZ thread - Page 11 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dave-ROR · 08-14-2012, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n8dog11914

Dave, how do you rate the transmission in comparison to your ITR? I have been looking for a change to my current 350Z (clunky transmission). I drove a S2000 recently and the difference was just night and day. The manual transmission shifting is very very important to me in my next choice for a autox/track/dd car.

My car has harder bushings in the shift linkage.. it feels a little more direct than the BRZ. Overall the BRZ is still the nicer shifting transmission though, think between an S2000 and recent Miatas. No where near as good as the S2K though, but no car is.

TouchMyHonda · 08-14-2012, 12:14 PM

I've never really drivin a car that felt much better than B , K, and F series trans missions... and the difference in feel is so much better between B and K transmissions. It is hard to explain unless you have drivin one. LSX motors have the worst transmission's attached to them when it comes to shifting feel LOL.

Dave-ROR · 08-14-2012, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TouchMyHonda

I've never really drivin a car that felt much better than B , K, and F series trans missions... and the difference in feel is so much better between B and K transmissions. It is hard to explain unless you have drivin one. LSX motors have the worst transmission's attached to them when it comes to shifting feel LOL.

Nah, Porsche 944s have the worst shifter feel in the history of the Automobile.

Followed by the Borg Warner T-5 in the Mustangs and older F bodies.

And eventually the T56...

TouchMyHonda · 08-14-2012, 12:25 PM

Never had the pleasure of driving a 944, but they sure have a place in my heart for looks... something about them. As for the fox bodies you are totally right, how could I forget the nightmare they are to drive HAHA.

TouchMyHonda · 08-14-2012, 11:43 PM

Btw I'm hanging out with koala yummies aka Scott. He says what's up. He's gonna be at expo. Jealous.

Dave-ROR · 08-14-2012, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TouchMyHonda

Btw I'm hanging out with koala yummies aka Scott. He says what's up. He's gonna be at expo. Jealous.

I already knew you were

I was going to PM you earlier to tell him "Vote for Romney!!!"

You can tell him that anyways

Much SWEDing going on in Chi-Town right now I assume?

tylerhasaphone · 08-15-2012, 12:21 AM

Love this thread. Keep the autoX vids coming. I sure will be AutoXing mine when i get it.

TouchMyHonda · 08-15-2012, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I already knew you were

I was going to PM you earlier to tell him "Vote for Romney!!!"

You can tell him that anyways

Much SWEDing going on in Chi-Town right now I assume?

Lmao, sweding as I try to type this.

Dave-ROR · 08-27-2012, 05:56 PM

Some new pics...

Driving up to Ohio from Florida, went through the smokies for a bit.

At Mid Ohio Sports Car Course with Eibach Sportlines freshly installed:

On Eibach's instagram: http://web.stagram.com/p/262959415357245917_14978489

Changing fluid/pads:

On the track (hopefully will find more pics later):

Rampage · 08-27-2012, 09:26 PM

That is just a class looking car. Plus I love the Mid-Ohio backdrop. I have spent so many great days at that facility.

Guff · 08-27-2012, 11:00 PM

Dave, those pics are freaking awesome!

If you don't mind, I am taking your track pic and using it as a FB Profile pic. I'll give you credit, of course!

Dave-ROR · 08-27-2012, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guff

Dave, those pics are freaking awesome!

If you don't mind, I am taking your track pic and using it as a FB Profile pic. I'll give you credit, of course!

Credit for that pic goes to Scott "Koala Yummies". He's a kick ass photog

Dave-ROR · 08-28-2012, 04:43 PM

Oh yeah forgot, here's a couple of laps @ Mid Ohio Sports Car Course:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2RrZ26sM6Y&feature=player_embedded"]2 laps at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in a Subaru BRZ - ITR Expo 2012 - YouTube[/ame]

Dave-ROR · 11-06-2012, 02:38 PM

Since I was replacing the front brakes I figured I'd inspect them all...
Currently at about 10,250 miles on the car. About 4,250 with track pads (Carbotech XP10 front and Carbotech XP8 rear).

Rear Brakes:
The rears are wearing fine, heck maybe even not wearing enough.

Rear drivers side:

Rear passenger side:

TONS of XP8 pad left:

Front Brakes:
This is where the entertaining stuff is

Drivers front:

Closeup of that interesting drivers front rotor wear:

Drivers front caliper, dust boots turn to dust if you touch them:

Pass front:

Pass front rotor:

Pass front caliper:

New front brakes:
This is the Essex Parts BRZ/FRS Competition Sprint system, with ARP extended studs added as well.

Drivers front:

Pass front:

Drivers front with the wheel mounted:

08-27-2012, 05:56 PM	#149
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Some new pics... Driving up to Ohio from Florida, went through the smokies for a bit. At Mid Ohio Sports Car Course with Eibach Sportlines freshly installed: On Eibach's instagram: http://web.stagram.com/p/262959415357245917_14978489 Changing fluid/pads: On the track (hopefully will find more pics later): __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

08-27-2012, 09:26 PM	#150
Rampage Senior Member/Old Fanboi Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2000 2ZZ-GE MR2 Spyder HT Location: Back home in Ohio now Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 1,931 Thanked 2,014 Times in 915 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That is just a class looking car. Plus I love the Mid-Ohio backdrop. I have spent so many great days at that facility. __________________ So many modders have more cents than sense!

08-28-2012, 04:43 PM	#153
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Oh yeah forgot, here's a couple of laps @ Mid Ohio Sports Car Course: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2RrZ26sM6Y&feature=player_embedded"]2 laps at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in a Subaru BRZ - ITR Expo 2012 - YouTube[/ame] __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

11-06-2012, 02:38 PM	#154
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Since I was replacing the front brakes I figured I'd inspect them all... Currently at about 10,250 miles on the car. About 4,250 with track pads (Carbotech XP10 front and Carbotech XP8 rear). Rear Brakes: The rears are wearing fine, heck maybe even not wearing enough. Rear drivers side: Rear passenger side: TONS of XP8 pad left: Front Brakes: This is where the entertaining stuff is Drivers front: Closeup of that interesting drivers front rotor wear: Drivers front caliper, dust boots turn to dust if you touch them: Pass front: Pass front rotor: Pass front caliper: New front brakes: This is the Essex Parts BRZ/FRS Competition Sprint system, with ARP extended studs added as well. Drivers front: Pass front: Drivers front with the wheel mounted: __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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08-14-2012, 12:14 PM	#142
TouchMyHonda Vtec Jesus Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ, 13 Golf R, 15 Audi S4 Location: LSD Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 623 Thanked 243 Times in 153 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've never really drivin a car that felt much better than B , K, and F series trans missions... and the difference in feel is so much better between B and K transmissions. It is hard to explain unless you have drivin one. LSX motors have the worst transmission's attached to them when it comes to shifting feel LOL.

08-14-2012, 12:25 PM	#144
TouchMyHonda Vtec Jesus Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ, 13 Golf R, 15 Audi S4 Location: LSD Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 623 Thanked 243 Times in 153 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Never had the pleasure of driving a 944, but they sure have a place in my heart for looks... something about them. As for the fox bodies you are totally right, how could I forget the nightmare they are to drive HAHA.

08-14-2012, 11:43 PM	#145
TouchMyHonda Vtec Jesus Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ, 13 Golf R, 15 Audi S4 Location: LSD Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 623 Thanked 243 Times in 153 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Btw I'm hanging out with koala yummies aka Scott. He says what's up. He's gonna be at expo. Jealous.

08-15-2012, 12:21 AM	#147
tylerhasaphone Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2006 rsx type s Location: Dublin Ca Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Love this thread. Keep the autoX vids coming. I sure will be AutoXing mine when i get it.

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