2016 WRB BRZ Checking In!

[Si_Chris]

Originally Posted by mixtape

I feel like bulb replacement would not void the warranty on the headlights - but even if it does, just replace the stock bulbs before going in to claim it. Those bulbs would require a new ballast though, if I am not mistaken.

The Osram CBIs 5K have the same base (D4S) as OEM. It would just be a bulb swap, no extra parts needed and the OEM ballast can be used.

I am not positive but I read somewhere that the OEM bulbs on the car are Osram supplied. Only difference is that the CBI bulbs are a little whiteish/faint blue color.

[mixtape]

Originally Posted by raven1231

I was just being a dumb fuck. Car looks great though man!

Haha I know it's all good! Thank you!

[mixtape]

Originally Posted by Si_Chris

The Osram CBIs 5K have the same base (D4S) as OEM. It would just be a bulb swap, no extra parts needed and the OEM ballast can be used.

I am not positive but I read somewhere that the OEM bulbs on the car are Osram supplied. Only difference is that the CBI bulbs are a little whiteish/faint blue color.

Gotcha - as long as the OEM ballast is compatible with them then it should not be a problem. Just swap the OEM bulbs back in and you're good to go.

[themadscientist]

Originally Posted by mixtape

Hey everyone! I've been a lurker on here for about a year but I finally decided to partake in the shenanigans.

I ordered my '16 BRZ in Oct. 2015 and picked it up Dec. 2015. It's my first-ever Subaru and I couldn't be happier with the community so far.

Here she is:

Wait, Do I spy BuddyClub tails on that?

[mixtape]

Originally Posted by themadscientist

Wait, Do I spy BuddyClub tails on that?

Yes, you do!

[themadscientist]

Hate you....

I promised myself only the wheel upgrade, but the BC tails are so much cooler than the factory ones. I can't buy an Aventador, but dammit, I can steal the taillights!

[BWilky]

Sweet, I am waiting for the exact same kind this month....expected port delivery is 3/18 and at the dealership around the 31st!

[mixtape]

Originally Posted by themadscientist

Hate you....

I promised myself only the wheel upgrade, but the BC tails are so much cooler than the factory ones. I can't buy an Aventador, but dammit, I can steal the taillights!

I had the same idea! I'm waiting with buying new wheels until the tires on the car are closer to "death". The taillights, combined with the Valenti in the bumper, look great in my opinion!

Originally Posted by BWilky

Sweet, I am waiting for the exact same kind this month....expected port delivery is 3/18 and at the dealership around the 31st!

The wait is a killer but it's 100% worth it! I ordered in October and picked up December 21 of 2015. That feeling you get when you walk up to your car for the first time is amazing.

[Trueweltall]

How do you like the factory radio? Personally I think it blows, I have a lot of connection issues with my phone.

[mixtape]

Originally Posted by Trueweltall

How do you like the factory radio? Personally I think it blows, I have a lot of connection issues with my phone.

It is slow when it comes to responsiveness but, luckily, I do not have issues with my phone's connectivity to it. Are you using Bluetooth or USB, and what kind of phone? My iPhone 6 works fine with BT and USB. The USB, though, glitches and skips every thirty seconds when I'm running music off of a flash drive.

[Wired86]

I just got my brz last night. My only complaint is that it takes forever to connect my galaxy s4 to the bluetooth. I suspect it may be my crappy old phone's fault though. My phone is always having issues.

[mixtape]

Originally Posted by JEDIBRZ

I just got my brz last night. My only complaint is that it takes forever to connect my galaxy s4 to the bluetooth. I suspect it may be my crappy old phone's fault though. My phone is always having issues.

Congratulations on finally getting it!
The Bluetooth on my iPhone 6 takes a while, as well. The USB takes about a minute, too, but that's just because the radio has such a relatively long startup time. The USB does not even receive power until thirty seconds after the car starts.

[Wired86]

Weird. I also noticed that it likes it when I give it some gas.

I was jumping onto the interstate last night and before I knew it I was down at the bottom of the ramp in 4th gear going 95mph. lol.

It also really likes to take 25mph corners at about 65. haha. I need to be careful not to get a ticket in my first week....

[spicyricecake]

Originally Posted by JEDIBRZ

I just got my brz last night. My only complaint is that it takes forever to connect my galaxy s4 to the bluetooth. I suspect it may be my crappy old phone's fault though. My phone is always having issues.

the head unit just has issues with android platform in general. Never had issues with my previous iphone