MY BRZ IS GOING TO ARRIVE ANY DAY NOW I NEED HELP!!! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

chenshuo · 01-09-2013, 02:48 PM

I just got an email from my dealer saying my car will arrive any day now. I got my VIN. Last four digit is 5852

Can you guys tell me if this is a later production model with tail light issues fixed? and engine chirping issues fixed?

What else should I do to welcome my baby home? red carpet? buy a bigger bed so i can sleep with her?

OrbitalEllipses · 01-09-2013, 03:52 PM

Production fixes for the taillights went in months ago. Chirping issues appear to be unresolved and replacing the pump only temporarily alleviates the issue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSB 12-131-12

The countermeasure combination lamp(s) were incorporated into production on May 9, 2012 starting
with VIN D*601678.

That said, it appears that my right taillight MAY have condensation problems and I have a VIN way after the production fix was incorporated.

mikalem · 01-09-2013, 07:53 PM

Mine showed up Monday finally, transaction was easy, although I have a question..... there are two clear pieces on the door frames on both the passenger and drivers side - I noticed them the second day, service department says they are rock guards? I'm close to where draco's car is almost everyday and I noticed he doesn't have them, nor can I find them on pictures I've seen..... Wondering if the dealer is full of it, or if its something new..... anyone know? :-)

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OrbitalEllipses · 01-09-2013, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikalem

Mine showed up Monday finally, transaction was easy, although I have a question..... there are two clear pieces on the door frames on both the passenger and drivers side - I noticed them the second day, service department says they are rock guards? I'm close to where draco's car is almost everyday and I noticed he doesn't have them, nor can I find them on pictures I've seen..... Wondering if the dealer is full of it, or if its something new..... anyone know? :-)

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That's exactly what they are.

chenshuo · 01-09-2013, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikalem

Mine showed up Monday finally, transaction was easy, although I have a question..... there are two clear pieces on the door frames on both the passenger and drivers side - I noticed them the second day, service department says they are rock guards? I'm close to where draco's car is almost everyday and I noticed he doesn't have them, nor can I find them on pictures I've seen..... Wondering if the dealer is full of it, or if its something new..... anyone know? :-)

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Yea they are rock guards. My altima coupe had them.

jmaryt · 01-09-2013, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenshuo

I just got an email from my dealer saying my car will arrive any day now. I got my VIN. Last four digit is 5852

Can you guys tell me if this is a later production model with tail light issues fixed? and engine chirping issues fixed?

What else should I do to welcome my baby home? red carpet? buy a bigger bed so i can sleep with her?

be safe! wear a "rubber" you don't know where she's been! (lol)

Clint520 · 01-10-2013, 02:05 AM

I think protecting your paint is one of the first things you should do! At least a partial clear bra (xpel ultimate) and possibly optiguard. Just my opinion though! Some think differently.

g0lden · 01-10-2013, 02:44 AM

It's all able to be fixed under warranty so i wouldn't worry to much.

I also have a VIN# way after the supposed fixed chirping issue, but it still sings me a song.

86BRZ · 01-10-2013, 02:51 AM

Get your credit card ready for after market stuff...the car arriving is only the beginning.

chenshuo · 01-10-2013, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g0lden

It's all able to be fixed under warranty so i wouldn't worry to much.

I also have a VIN# way after the supposed fixed chirping issue, but it still sings me a song.

I know everything can be fixed under warranty but i just hate to have to call the dealer everytime a problem comes up and make appointments and not being able to drive it.

brzninja · 01-10-2013, 11:10 AM

I got mine in early October. I only see 1 tail light that gets a slight condensation when I wash it. I'm going to wait a while until it is completely fixed before I take it into the dealer to get replaced. No chirping for me...at least I don't hear it.

I wouldn't worry too much about it. It is a pain to go in but tell them you want to test drive a sti while you wait >

Oh and congrats on getting the car

...You are going to LOVE it.

g0lden · 01-12-2013, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenshuo

I know everything can be fixed under warranty but i just hate to have to call the dealer everytime a problem comes up and make appointments and not being able to drive it.

Yeah I understand that. My dealer isn't even close to my house lol.

One of the other FR-S owners in the Houston86 Club mentioned about 2oz of 2-cycle oil every other tank of gas helps with the chirping noise.
I did some reading and this little amount shouldn't have any effect on the O2 sensors. I'm planning on giving this a try.

mackeye · 01-12-2013, 11:01 PM

get a bottle of champagne ready ;-)

Asphaltfrs1 · 01-12-2013, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenshuo

Yea they are rock guards. My altima coupe had them.

Off topic but were you on that Nissan club?
I also came from an Altima coupe.

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