Michigan BRZ/FRS Random Chat and spotted thread.

[Mac1235]

Originally Posted by Cameronghanson

got the k&n too, that with the exhaust the dyno said around 18hp which i can only feel at 5-7k otherwise its lke ive done nothing lol

What K&N filter are you talking about? Can you drop a link to it? I am looking to drop some cash into my car soon.

[Mac1235]

Originally Posted by BRZfan

A number of things had converged:
* a number of acquantances, more experienced than I, had major and, if not some, fatal accidents.
* Loss of that adventurous feeling of going on weekend or week-long* trips.
*Losing the 120% concentration needed (in part due to previous reason).
* Tired of suiting up in helmet, gloves, boots, jacket and pants especially on those nice sunny days in May, June, July, August and Sept when I could be out on the water, playing tennis or other important social and family activities. Cooler months even more tedious.
* Change of Pace, Survival.

With a car like the BRZ, will still be able to do that Touring of the Country but easier, safer and just as much (almost) fun.
DO I miss it. You bet. Reading the following is what really hurts, but there is a time for everything. In my case, the BRZ has arrived.
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I hear the survival thing, there are times I worry about it because I too have seen many friends go down. I ride a Yamaha Roadstar 1800cc bike so it is a large bike which helps with visibility. I really hope I can be one of the ones that makes it out at the end in one piece. I don't think I can give it up, it is just a feeling I can't replicate even when I am drifiting around the corners in the FR-S. It honestly is a tough decision when I look at it because of the risk/reward, but I try to ride very defensive and I watch the other cars like hawks. If you ever get back into riding let me know and we can go for a ride sometime and until then we can take our cars out and tear up some roads!

[Sccabrz192]

Originally Posted by CallmeDave

Thanks almost exactly what was going through my head . My ego has been dismantled haha.

After a week of being bummed out I can say it was fun. I figured out what I was doing wrong now. I was going to fast into the corners and couldn't maintain the line I wanted...or any line lol. Also dont lift off the gas to slow down, hit the brakes hard and than power though. My best time was 27.25

I only brake at the end of straight sweeper, everything else is just some level of lift.

[racecaresuaceb]

You all get this T yet?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=798841

[kask2_6.0]

Originally Posted by Mac1235

I hear the survival thing, there are times I worry about it because I too have seen many friends go down. I ride a Yamaha Roadstar 1800cc bike so it is a large bike which helps with visibility. I really hope I can be one of the ones that makes it out at the end in one piece. I don't think I can give it up, it is just a feeling I can't replicate even when I am drifiting around the corners in the FR-S. It honestly is a tough decision when I look at it because of the risk/reward, but I try to ride very defensive and I watch the other cars like hawks. If you ever get back into riding let me know and we can go for a ride sometime and until then we can take our cars out and tear up some roads!

Still have mine for the time being. Putting it back to street trim and selling it to help fund a house. Hopefully we get a few nice days before that happens though.

[Nourdmrolnmt1]

So...

There are officially two limited galaxy blue brz's in Ann Arbor...

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[eikond]

Originally Posted by Mac1235

What K&N filter are you talking about? Can you drop a link to it? I am looking to drop some cash into my car soon.

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Pretty cheap mod.. I guess it's supposed to make 5 hp or so.

[Cameronghanson]

Originally Posted by Mac1235

What K&N filter are you talking about? Can you drop a link to it? I am looking to drop some cash into my car soon.

It's available at autozone or O'Reilys too. It's around 40 something if memory serves

[Sevs753]

Anybody know of any good driving roads around metro detroit? I think theres some good roads around West Bloomfield but I haven't driven the back roads there for a year or 2 so I don't know the condition of the pavement.

[Sccabrz192]

Originally Posted by Sevs753

Anybody know of any good driving roads around metro detroit? I think theres some good roads around West Bloomfield but I haven't driven the back roads there for a year or 2 so I don't know the condition of the pavement.

Roads around metro detroit are better if you have a rally car or offroad truck rather than a street car

A lot of the really cool scenic routes around the northern suburbs and state or county parks are all dirt roads too, so that is no help.

[eikond]

Originally Posted by Cameronghanson

finally got around to installing my CF mirror covers and foot well lighting!

Cameron, those CF mirrors look fantastic! Nice touch!

[Mac1235]

Originally Posted by eikond

Cameron, those CF mirrors look fantastic! Nice touch!

Maybe I missed it already but who did you use for the mirrors and the mood lighting?

[Mac1235]

Originally Posted by racecaresuaceb

You all get this T yet?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=798841

Bought! Nice find man thanks for the update. I am looking at the hoody too!

[BRZfan]

Here is a start:
http://www.sundaymorningrides.com/road/states/MI.shtml. Check the local routes.

Car & Driver, Road & Track or Automobile magazine had a test route I tried to follow. It , I believe, was a round trip to/from Ann Arbor including Fenton and Huron River Drive/Ann Arbor. I may not now have that route. Also there was one ride I used to take and began developing a route map. That was The Huron River Drive starting at Rockwood then thru Belleville, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor and to around Dexter. Another favorite, albeit short, but a long drive to get to, is the river road between St. Louis and Midland but not a Metro Detroit route. Get a an official State of Mich road map and/or specific county maps.

With all the GPS mapping I am sure there are a lot of digitized drives recorded. Also bike (motorcycle) clubs know them all.

I sometimes pick up Lone Pine Road at Woodward, travel west thru the Orchard Lake, Wolverine Lake and Walled Lake areas....

Originally Posted by Sevs753

Anybody know of any good driving roads around metro detroit? I think theres some good roads around West Bloomfield but I haven't driven the back roads there for a year or 2 so I don't know the condition of the pavement.