WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY?

[sactownbwoy]

Been a while but this is what I've done to my car lately:

WedsSport SA20r wheels 18x9.5
Sumitomo tires 265/35
Battleaero swan neck carbon fiber wing
Verus front spitter and rear diffuser
Seibon carbon fiber hood
full Tomei exhaust header back, 80r front pipe, 80r catback exhaust

[norcalpb]

Originally Posted by Chuckls

3D printed this bad boy
'

I would totally buy one of these from you.

[joro2]

Today! Got my first major paint scratch -- unidentified road debris, loud BOOM and this (see photo, areas circled in red) is the result, two deep scratches just ahead of the rear right wheel.

Question: These two scratches go pretty deep, definitely through the clear coat and well into the paint.
Are they repairable w/o respraying/blending that entire rear panel? My instinct is (if they can't be repaired w/o going at the entire panel) to leave it as is, i.e. battle scars from a vehicle that's well cared for but also proudly driven w/o fear.

[Stang70Fastback]

Originally Posted by joro2

Question: These two scratches go pretty deep, definitely through the clear coat and well into the paint.
Are they repairable w/o respraying/blending that entire rear panel? My instinct is (if they can't be repaired w/o going at the entire panel) to leave it as is, i.e. battle scars from a vehicle that's well cared for but proudly driven w/o fear.

I got similar damage to my passenger side door a few years ago when a minivan the next lane over hit a huge chunk of... something... and it ricocheted into my car. The body shop I took it to had to repaint and blend the door.

I would much rather get it fixed than not. I'm OCD, so I did plenty of research before choosing a body shop. It is literally impossible to tell that anything was done... even on the brightest, and sunniest of days.

[Stephen W.]

Originally Posted by joro2

Today! Got my first major paint scratch -- unidentified road debris, loud BOOM and this (see photo, areas circled in red) is the result, two deep scratches just ahead of the rear right wheel.

Question: These two scratches go pretty deep, definitely through the clear coat and well into the paint.
Are they repairable w/o respraying/blending that entire rear panel? My instinct is (if they can't be repaired w/o going at the entire panel) to leave it as is, i.e. battle scars from a vehicle that's well cared for but also proudly driven w/o fear.

Hell, my brand new tS sat in the dealer's show room for 6 months and all they did was dust it, IN CIRCLES! It has more scratches and swirls than if it'd been driven for those 6 months.


As for your scratches try Nu Finish Scratch Doctor or similar product first. We used it on some nasty marks on the wife's car with surprisingly good results.
If that doesn't give the results you want than look for an auto body or detailing shop that specializes in chip and scratch touch ups. The wife's dealership uses a guy that is fantastic at filling, covering, blending as well as paintless dent repairs.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback

I used my BRZ to acquire a $100 "failure to come to a COMPLETE stop" ticket. Normally I'm extra cautious when there is a camera, and make sure to come to a prolonged stop behind the stop bar, but I completely missed the fact that there was a camera at this intersection. Even sillier, traffic from the left had a red light, as only one direction moves at a time. Gah!

An excuse to get BBK!! $100 fine is justification enough.. Every year so far I have been making my way over to Cambridgeshire to get some gifts for the car such as fancy springs, header, exhaust, CAI. My wife usually comes along for the day.. recently she was asking if I had anything planned for the car... I couldn't think of anything... But BBK would look good but then need bigger wheels....

[Stang70Fastback]

Originally Posted by JD001

An excuse to get BBK!!

But I already haz BBK!

[JD001]

Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback

But I already haz BBK!

Well!! No excuse for not stopping then!

[Chikna]

Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback

But I already haz BBK!

What is BBK?

[QueenBRZ]

Alright so today I installed the Racecomp Engineering SuperStreet-1 coilovers. The installation was a breeze, and initial impressions are amazing. Not that these are marketed towards that stance life, but as I was adjusting the ride height, I was surprised by how low these can go. I eventually settled on 1 1/2 finger gap all around and set the dampeners to 1 click away from full soft.



For a more detailed look, check out my video of the install.


[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-ss-88SRBk[/ame]

[Chikna]

Originally Posted by QueenBRZ

Alright so today I installed the Racecomp Engineering SuperStreet-1 coilovers. The installation was a breeze, and initial impressions are amazing. Not that these are marketed towards that stance life, but as I was adjusting the ride height, I was surprised by how low these can go. I eventually settled on 1 1/2 finger gap all around and set the dampeners to 1 click away from full soft.



For a more detailed look, check out my video of the install.

I watched all your videos on youtube and they are all awesome. In fact, after watching your videos I bought BRZ and I was leaning more towards Civic SI. My office folks told me NOT to get a standard/manual car.

[Stang70Fastback]

Originally Posted by Chikna

What is BBK?

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119701

[NCtoBRZ]

Originally Posted by Chikna

I watched all your videos on youtube and they are all awesome. In fact, after watching your videos I bought BRZ and I was leaning more towards Civic SI. My office folks told me NOT to get a standard/manual car.

I would NEVER ask office folks for advice on cars to buy. I work for a business with hundreds of employees and I can count on one hand how many of them are true driving enthusiasts. Most of the SUV loving, texting while driving public just gives me a puzzled look if I tell them that I actually prefer a manual transmission because it is more fun and engaging.

[notout86]

Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback

I got similar damage to my passenger side door a few years ago when a minivan the next lane over hit a huge chunk of... something... and it ricocheted into my car. The body shop I took it to had to repaint and blend the door.

I would much rather get it fixed than not. I'm OCD, so I did plenty of research before choosing a body shop. It is literally impossible to tell that anything was done... even on the brightest, and sunniest of days.

Sorry to hear that. Are those tears running down?