BRZ OEM rant

[funwheeldrive]

Originally Posted by Icanfaptothis86

backup cameras are for n00b choads

This is true. The BRZ/FRS is incredibly small, if you can't back it up without a camera then you're in trouble.

[Icanfaptothis86]

i have a backup camera installed on my sport bike

[Icanfaptothis86]

use the backup camera to find ur wien

[Poodles]

Originally Posted by Icanfaptothis86

backup cameras are for n00b choads

Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

This is true. The BRZ/FRS is incredibly small, if you can't back it up without a camera then you're in trouble.

Small, with a high back window, poor reverse light location, and a lot of us have tint...

Originally Posted by Icanfaptothis86

i have a backup camera installed on my sport bike

cool story bro

Originally Posted by Icanfaptothis86

use the backup camera to find ur wien

What are you, five?

[funwheeldrive]

Originally Posted by Poodles

Small, with a high back window

That's why you use your mirrors.

Originally Posted by Poodles

poor reverse light location

That's why you get a LED reverse light.

Originally Posted by Poodles

and a lot of us have tint...

That's why you don't get a tint that is so dark that it inhibits rearward visibility.

Originally Posted by Poodles

What are you, five?

What are you, sixty-five?


I'm just giving crap. I don't mind people installing rearview cameras. This is one of the easiest cars I've ever backed up though. I feel like a parallel parking champion in this car.

[Poodles]

Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

That's why you use your mirrors.


That's why you get a LED reverse light.


That's why you don't get a tint that is so dark that it inhibits rearward visibility.

I'm just giving crap. I don't mind people installing rearview cameras. This is one of the easiest cars I've ever backed up though. I feel like a parallel parking champion in this car.

1) Yeah, but it's hard to judge distances. It's not like an old Miata where I swear I could almost touch the edge of the trunk by turning around in the seat... It's why I haven't gotten a diffuser of any kind yet, I'd end up hitting it on a curb as I back into spots usually.


2) Got one (valenti) but it's still not enough lol. Brake lights are brighter and help more it seems.


3) 35% is the dasrkest you can legally go here, and as it's hot as hell here with crazy sun, it's at that number. If I had the option at the time of going with the louvers I probably would have and skipped the rear tint. As it is, I tend to roll my windows down and use the side mirrors at night.


4) Yep, this car is far from the worst, but the general trend of high back windows isn't helping things.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Papi

Thanks for the info on the p n p harness but I actually would like the rear fog not another brake light

These may be of interest to you:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81011
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91661

[wbradley]

I can see the usefulness of a backup camera. is the other stuff worth ranting over?? How old are you? Sounds more likef a whine.
If its that important to you there's a huge aftermarket to support your wants. Otherwise the car meets all current safety standards if that's you concern, though like most you probably just want your car to "look" JDM.

[Icanfaptothis86]

Poodles what happened to your jimmies ?

[Koa]

I LIVE IN MARYSVILLE

[Rampage]

Originally Posted by STV3

I don't think rear fogs are illegal in the US, just not required. A lot of Audi's and Mercedes have rear fogs built into their taillights.

Yeah, my A4 had the rear fog light. I was constantly getting people telling me that I had a tail light out when I drove with the fog lights on. Only one rear light illuminates when the fogs are on but the other lights are not.

[Papi]

I'm 51 and its a functionality thing. Everything I mentioned I can incorporate myself with a little research. I live on Firetrail Road