Michigan BRZ/FRS Random Chat and spotted thread.

[Mac1235]

Originally Posted by Sccabrz192

I've noticed the same as Mac. Never really considered it an issue.... guess I am just used to that type of clutch slip noise from the clutch we use in the GXP.

They key is as long as you don't smell clutch burning then it is a normal function of the metals. If you hear the honking and then smell metal burning, something is up. You can clean up the honk with shift patterns and it might just be the properties of the metals and mechanisms.

[Cameronghanson]

Originally Posted by Mac1235

This is a well documented occurrence. The clutch is barely engaging and the "honk" like noise is from the plates slipping together and the vibrations create the honk. Another way to make this happen and more loudly, is to rev it up to like 5 to 6k and then do the same thing. This can be caused by people unknowingly applying some gas while they let the clutch out, revving it up and spinning the plates together. Or if you rev match down shift and over shoot the RPM. Tons of people are having this issue, and I experienced it once while agressively taking some curves I had some gas bleed over into my down shift and it honked at me. I fixed my issue by cleaning up my shifts a little bit, it was easy to have some gas bleed over when I wasn't paying close attention. I would analyze the next time it happens to you in a normal driving situation and try and replicate your foot pattern and see if it is because of shifting habits. If it has nothing to do with the way you are shifting and nothing to do with slight gas bleed over I would get it checked out.

Tried the higher rev range and nothing. i have tried shifting every single way possible and havent gotten it to go away! multiple different drivers and service techs couldnt get the car to not produce the noise over and over. so like you said its pretty much nothing with shifting or gas bleed (since it has been tried with the gas completely off and clutch engaged along with various other non-gas pedal involving situations, so thats why i am getting it checked out. Its literally impossible and i have tried at least 22 documented and controlled clutch engagements (yes documented...after all being in medicine is some what being a scientist) and it still does it... Also it got worse when we had one warm day then a cold one...who knows maybe there was mild warping in the plates...i will soon have it looked it!

[Mac1235]

Originally Posted by Cameronghanson

Tried the higher rev range and nothing. i have tried shifting every single way possible and havent gotten it to go away! multiple different drivers and service techs couldnt get the car to not produce the noise over and over. so like you said its pretty much nothing with shifting or gas bleed (since it has been tried with the gas completely off and clutch engaged along with various other non-gas pedal involving situations, so thats why i am getting it checked out. Its literally impossible and i have tried at least 22 documented and controlled clutch engagements (yes documented...after all being in medicine is some what being a scientist) and it still does it... Also it got worse when we had one warm day then a cold one...who knows maybe there was mild warping in the plates...i will soon have it looked it!

Yeah your situation is different, maybe your car is more apt to have this resonance issue. I would agree the noise is annoying and get it fixed, make them replace everything involved with shifting Goodluck man and keep me posted. BTW I applaud that you have done measured and documented things to eliminate variables, as an engineer I salute you.

[CallmeDave]

Originally Posted by eikond

You guys.. this weather is KILLING ME!

why can't it be 50* and sunny? I want to be outside.. .I want to work on my car.. I'm sick of this!!!

k.. I feel better now.

Originally Posted by Sccabrz192

QFT

and it's supposed to be this way all week long. Talk about cabin fever!!

This weather is wearing on my. Got my BRZ 3 weeks ago after waiting 6 months and I havnt been able to really enjoy it.

Plus got the new baby and new car I want to take both and the wife put to the park when its nice out.

Originally Posted by eikond

Anybody have a heated garage or shop? With a lift? lol.

Someday I will.. then I'll invite people over and we can turn wrenches together

One of my life goals is to have that set up.

Originally Posted by Cameronghanson

thank you! I am thinking the oem style CF spoiler...but we will see. dropping $500 on a spoiler may be something my wife has hesitation with...probably rightfully so but that said haha they definitely have some good stuff

Originally Posted by eikond

I ordered the STIVO ducktail spoiler from WheelDude. . It was $350 shipped and painted. I think it's going to look really nice.. the wait is killing me though.. it's shipping from overseas.. so it'll be another 3 weeks or so.

I like that spoiler cant wait for it to ship in SWP post pics when you get it. Is it 3M taped on?

Originally Posted by Mac1235

Sad that TRD released a super charger but it is only for race purposes and costs $26,000. I want my street legal and most importantly, non warranty voiding version of it right meow!

Originally Posted by eikond

gotta love a supercharger kit with a MSRP higher than the price of the car itself. lol.


I'll go forced induction at some point.. definitely not this summer.. but perhaps next. not sure if I want S/C or Turbo though.

Originally Posted by eikond

By next summer I'll be less than a remaining on the warranty and I'll have a pretty good confidence level on the reliability of the stock motor and whatever kit I chose.

It Subaru had some crazy 7 yr, 100k warranty I would probably not give that up.. but after i've used two of the three years.. it's not such a big deal.

I hope they come out with a TRD supercharger like for the TCs and what not.

[Cameronghanson]

Originally Posted by Mac1235

Yeah your situation is different, maybe your car is more apt to have this resonance issue. I would agree the noise is annoying and get it fixed, make them replace everything involved with shifting Goodluck man and keep me posted. BTW I applaud that you have done measured and documented things to eliminate variables, as an engineer I salute you.

haha thank you. i appreciate that you appreciate the minutia and meticulousness of proper data. i'll let you know tuesday how it goes!

[CallmeDave]

Thanks everyone!

That mini racing suit is awesome!

Originally Posted by DKPJester

Congrats! St. Patty's is pretty high on the list of best days to be born.

Originally Posted by kask2_6.0

Congrats!

Originally Posted by TheBhavux

Congrats Dave!…
Cameronghason: Yes, it was me near Chrysler HQ today morning! But it was not me on north 75 @ 8am

Originally Posted by Mac1235

Congratulations!! Another future member is born!

Originally Posted by Sccabrz192

Congrats!! We are expecting in june... I already have a pair of infant size puma racing shoes :happy0180:

Originally Posted by Cameronghanson

Congrats man!!!

Originally Posted by racecaresuaceb

Congratulations Dave!

Originally Posted by eikond

Woohoo!!! Congrats to you and your wife! Excellent news!

Originally Posted by MI FR-S

Great news and congratulations!

I was all set to be miserable today after a salt truck blasted my passenger side while I was sat in traffic, but you've cheered me right up :happy0180:

[Mac1235]

Originally Posted by CallmeDave

This weather is wearing on my. Got my BRZ 3 weeks ago after waiting 6 months and I havnt been able to really enjoy it.

Plus got the new baby and new car I want to take both and the wife put to the park when its nice out.



One of my life goals is to have that set up.





I like that spoiler cant wait for it to ship in SWP post pics when you get it. Is it 3M taped on?







I hope they come out with a TRD supercharger like for the TCs and what not.

Going off the enjoying the car part. I don't know your previous driving experience but here is my tip to really enjoying this car. Go to a parking lot and hold down the traction control button and get everything off and go play around and feel the limits. From that point on anytime the roads are dry, turn that thing off. Having even sport mode on or anythihng else on a nice dry day is like giving an olympic sprinter a 250lb weight to carry while he runs. Now I mention about driving experience because you can get into some problems with everything off but nothing will put a smile on your face like a long sideways drift with nothing but you keeping it under control. The VSC sport mode is good for wet days and some fun, but this car really starts to shine and show its massive capabilities when you can ride the slide and VSC mode really only lets you do like 20% of what its capable of.

[MI FR-S]

Originally Posted by Mac1235

Going off the enjoying the car part. I don't know your previous driving experience but here is my tip to really enjoying this car. Go to a parking lot and hold down the traction control button and get everything off and go play around and feel the limits. From that point on anytime the roads are dry, turn that thing off. Having even sport mode on or anythihng else on a nice dry day is like giving an olympic sprinter a 250lb weight to carry while he runs. Now I mention about driving experience because you can get into some problems with everything off but nothing will put a smile on your face like a long sideways drift with nothing but you keeping it under control. The VSC sport mode is good for wet days and some fun, but this car really starts to shine and show its massive capabilities when you can ride the slide and VSC mode really only lets you do like 20% of what its capable of.

It's amazing to me that you have any rear tires left

[Sevs753]

Weather forecast shows the weather getting warmer next week. At this rate, it should be very nice when my BRZ arrives.

[Mac1235]

Originally Posted by MI FR-S

It's amazing to me that you have any rear tires left

Tires are meant to be burned!! lol Yeah I am sure I will get less then normal life spans but it is totally worth it to me. Sliding this car for like 15 ft sideways and at like 25 mph is amazing! Very few cars can do it, got to love it. If we all wear our tires down the same we can go in on a group buy! lol

[normanb21]

Whens the next meet at jd racing in novi?

[eikond]

What's everybody doing today?

I'm planning a long day of basketball and BRZ..
Doing an oil change this morning and then I think I'm going to start working on side skirts. I'll be taking long breaks throughout to watch some hoops.

[Sevs753]

Originally Posted by normanb21

Whens the next meet at jd racing in novi?

I was thinking next week thursday or early the week after. If last week was any indication, weekends are not a good time to go due to how busy it will be.

[normanb21]

Originally Posted by Sevs753

I was thinking next week thursday or early the week after. If last week was any indication, weekends are not a good time to go due to how busy it will be.

I agree, no weekends. I walked in thursday at around 1 and it was empty. Only a couple guys in my way on the track. It was my first time there. I only ran once and my 15th lap was a 24.830(best). I was getting better every lap. I would be down for a weekday